The sweeping machine (vacuum cleaner) was patented in Chicago, US, by Ives W. McGaffey.
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Inventor William Gray received a patent for creating the telephone that uses coins to operate it.
George B. Selden was granted the patent for a gasoline internal combustion engine car.
Solymon Merrick patented the wrench tool.
Noah Cushing patented the washing machine in Quebec, Canada.
Samuel Morse was granted the patents for his telegraph.
