Swedish-American inventor John Ericsson patented the screw propeller design.
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Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
Harvey Kennedy patented the modern shoelace, which included aglet reinforced tips.
The first US fire extinguisher patent was granted to Alanson Crane, Virginia.
Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone.
Engineer Alva J. Fisher patented the electric washing machine.
