Blaise Pascal PASCALINE |
Pascal invented the Pascaline in 1642. It was
built to help Blaise Pascal's father, Etienne Pascal, in his job of tax collecting.
The Pascaline got much interest and Pascal obtained a privilege (modern
day patent) in 1649. However, the Pascaline was not very popular because
it was very expensive and difficult to use. By 1652, 50 machines were
made and less than 15 had been sold. |
