American businessman King Camp Gillette was granted his patent for the safety razor.
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Henry W. Seely patented the electric iron in the US.
Swiss engineer George de Mestral patented velcro.
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented the first blue jeans with copper rivets.
The Wright Brothers were granted a patent for their 'flying machine' after applying for it three years earlier.
Isaac R. Johnson received his patent for the bicycle frame.
