Events with tag - Patent

April 10, 1790

First US Patent System

The United States established its first federal patent system through the Patent Act of 1790, creating a standardized framework for protecting intellectual property rights under the supervision of Thomas Jefferson.

August 12, 1851

Singer Sewing Machine Patent

Isaac Merritt Singer received U.S. Patent No. 8,294 for his revolutionary sewing machine design, featuring a vertical needle mechanism, presser foot, and shuttle system. This innovation transformed both industrial and domestic sewing, making machine sewing accessible worldwide.