Henriod
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Overview
C.E.Henriod & Cie and Automobiles Henriod & Cie (founded 1898), were enterprises based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. These companies were established by the pioneering Swiss automotive engineer Charles-Edouard Henriod born in Fleurier, Switzerland 22 May 1866 and died inLausanne on18 November 1941, along with his brother Fritz.[1]
Innovations
Henriod patented numerous inventions such as a gearbox on the back axle and front wheel drive. His inventions were made by automotive manufacturers in France and U.S.A.[1]
Weblinks
- Valveless two-stroke cycle internal-combustion engine (US Patent US1450081A)
References
- ^ a b Froidevaux, Yves. Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse. Schwabe, 2014. ISBN 9783796527722