George Bruce received the first US design patents for typefaces and bordering.
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A circus performer patented the modern trampoline.
Inventor William Gray received a patent for creating the telephone that uses coins to operate it.
Johannes Ostermeier patented the flashbulb for cameras.
Arthur Schawlow & Charles Townes was granted the first patent for a laser.
Leonard Norcross was granted the first US patent for an underwater diving suit.
