Isaac Fischer Jr. patented sandpaper in Springfield, Vermont, US.
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Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
Engineer Alva J. Fisher patented the electric washing machine.
Inventor Moses F Gale patented the cigar lighter in the US.
The first idea of a fire escape was patented.
Inventor Elisha Otis acquired a patent for a steam engine for elevators.
