1893The first electric bread toaster is invented-It was invented by Alan MacMasters in Edinburgh, Scotland. -He called it the "Eclipse Toaster1909Alan MacMaster's toaster is reinvented by Frank Shailor.-It was created for use in the home.-Only toasted one side at a time.-Someone had to manually turn it off when the toast looked done.1914Westinghouse releases their own version of the Toaster1915Copeman Electric Stove Company adds and automatic bread turner to their toaster.1919Charles Strite invents the modern timed pop-up toaster.1930Proctor Electric Company produces an automatic toaster with a timing strip.1940Sunbeam company improves sensor control. -When the toast reaches 310 degrees farenheit, the heat will automatically turn off.1970The development of heat-resistant plastic offers more options for toaster design.-New colours -New sizes for different types of bread2000Smart toasters are almost all that is used.-They allow you to toast two different things at the same time.-Ex. a bagel and a slice of raisin breadThe History of Toasters1893The first electric bread toaster is invented-It was invented by Alan MacMasters in Edinburgh, Scotland. -He called it the "Eclipse Toaster1909Alan MacMaster's toaster is reinvented by Frank Shailor.-It was created for use in the home.-Only toasted one side at a time.-Someone had to manually turn it off when the toast looked done.1914Westinghouse releases their own version of the Toaster1915Copeman Electric Stove Company adds and automatic bread turner to their toaster.1919Charles Strite invents the modern timed pop-up toaster.1930Proctor Electric Company produces an automatic toaster with a timing strip.1940Sunbeam company improves sensor control. -When the toast reaches 310 degrees farenheit, the heat will automatically turn off.1970The development of heat-resistant plastic offers more options for toaster design.-New colours -New sizes for different types of bread2000Smart toasters are almost all that is used.-They allow you to toast two different things at the same time.-Ex. a bagel and a slice of raisin bread