Thomas Edison received a patent for his new invention, the phonograph.
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Mary Kies became the first woman ever to acquire a patent.
Daniel Halladay patented the self-governing windmill.
A patent for his electric lamp invention was given to Thomas Edison.
George Hancock, who invented softball, played the first match in Chicago.
Carl J.E. Eliason, from Sayner, Wisconsin, was awarded his patent for the 'motor toboggan,' the world's first motorized snow vehicle.
