Englishman John Walker invented modern-day wooden matches that create a flame through friction.
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Noah Cushing patented the washing machine in Quebec, Canada.
Thomas J Martin patented the fire extinguisher.
American inventor Eli Whitney was granted a patent for a ground-breaking new type of cotton gin.
Robert Goddard was granted a patent for the rocket-powered aircraft.
Inventor Alan Clark was granted his patent for the telescope.
