Cottongin1s

Cotton Gin

By ahaff

  • Eli Whitney is Born

    Eli Whitney is Born
    SourceEli Whitney was born in Westboro, Massachusetts, on December 8th, 1765. He was the first person to come up with the idea of the Cotton Gin.
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    Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin timeline.

  • Other Machines Similiar to the Cotton Gin

    There are patents for machines similiar to the Cotton Gin, such as roller grinning.

  • Loophole in 1793 Patent Act

    Loophole in 1793 Patent Act
    SourcePlanters figured out a loophole in the 1793 patent act, and began pirating Whitney's Cottin Gins.

  • Cotton Gin Designed

    Cotton Gin Designed
    SourceThe Cotton Gin was designed and constructed in April by Eli Whitney.

  • Cotton Gin Patented

    Cotton Gin Patented
    SourceEli Whitney patented the Cotton Gin on this day.

  • Patent Law Changes

    Patent Law Changes
    SourceThe patent law of 1793 changes. Now Eli Whitney begins to win some lawsuits.

  • South Carolina Purchases Patent Right

    South Carolina Purchases Patent Right
    SourceSouth Carolina purchases the patent right for $50,000, but delays in paying it.

  • Inquiry for Patent Renewal

    Inquiry for Patent Renewal
    SourceEli Whitney asks for a patent renewal.

  • Inquiry for Patent Renewal

    Inquiry for Patent Renewal
    SourceOnce again, Eli Whitney is petitioning to Congress for a renewal of his Cotton Gin patent.

  • Cotton Gin is Improved

    Cotton Gin is Improved
    SourceDuring the Industrial Revolution, the Cotton Gin was improved and changed.