Solymon Merrick patented the wrench tool.
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Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tried to fly his famous Flying Machine invention for the first time.
The first movie projector, correctly named the kinetoscope, was patented by Thomas Edison.
Carl J.E. Eliason, from Sayner, Wisconsin, was awarded his patent for the 'motor toboggan,' the world's first motorized snow vehicle.
The world's favorite paper joiner, the stapler was patented by C. H. Gould in England.
After encountering many difficulties, Nathan Stubblefield was finally granted a US patent for his new version of a wireless telephone.