Barbed wire was patented by Lucien B Smith in Ohio, US.
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Carl J.E. Eliason, from Sayner, Wisconsin, was awarded his patent for the 'motor toboggan,' the world's first motorized snow vehicle.
Samuel Morse was granted the patents for his telegraph.
Noah Cushing patented the washing machine in Quebec, Canada.
Thomas Gibson and James Mcgrath patented a steerable sled.
Scotsman John Logie Baird demonstrated the color television transmission in London for the first time.
