1891 ⟶ Whitcomb Judson Patents the Zipper
Whitcomb Judson invents the zipper.
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⚙️ Thomas Blanchard Patents Pattern-Tracing Lathe
Thomas Blanchard invents the pattern-tracing lathe (actually more like a shaper). The lathe can copy symmetrical shapes and is used for making gun stocks, and later, ax handles.⟶
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United States📌 Walter Hunt Patents the Safety Pin
🧵 Singer Begins Production of Vibrating Shuttle Sewing Machine
Singer begins production of the 'Vibrating Shuttle'. which would become the most popular model of sewing machine.⟶
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United States🖊️ John J. Loud Patents the Ballpoint Pen
🧵 Whitcomb Judson Patents the Zipper
Whitcomb Judson invents the zipper.⟶
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United States❄️ Willis Carrier Patents Modern Air Conditioning
July 17: Willis Carrier invents the first modern electrical air conditioning unit.⟶
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