Why is the Roots blower named Roots blower?

Roots is the transliteration of English Roots. In fact, the Roots blower is a piece of equipment designed and manufactured based on the Roots principle. It is a positive displacement blower and has the characteristics of forced air transmission. The inventors of the Roots principle are the Roots brothers in the United States, elder brother: Philander Roots, younger brother: Francis Roots

In order to commemorate this invention, so Name this principle after them. When the fan is used for positive pressure air supply, we call it a Roots blower. If it is used for negative pressure suction, it is called a Roots pump.