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Invented by John Phillip Holland. A warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long period of time. It was invented in 1620.
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Invented by Eli Whitney. A machine for separating cotton from its seeds. Invented in 1790.
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Invented by George Crompton. An apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread. Invented in 1794.
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Invented by John Fitch and Robert Fulton. A boat that is propelled by a steam engine, especially a paddle-wheel craft. Invented in 1807
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Invented by Cyrus Hall McCormick. A horse drawn mechanical machine used for harvesting grain or other small crops. Invented in 1831
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Invented by George Eastman. The art or practice of taking and processing photographs. Invented in 1839.
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Invented by Linus Jr. Yale. A device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts. Invented in 1848.
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Invented by John Mason. A wide-mouthed glass jar with an airtight screw top, used for preserving fruit and vegetables. Invented in 1858
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Invented by John Kellogg. A food product made from processed grains that is often eaten as the first meal of the day. It is eaten hot or cold, usually mixed with milk, yogurt, or fruit. First made in 1863
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Invented by Joseph Glidden. Wire with clusters of short, sharp spikes set at intervals along it, used to make fences or in warfare as an obstruction. Invented in 1874.
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Invented by Josephine Cochran. A machine for washing dishes automatically. Invented in 1886.
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Invented by William Painter. A device that seals the top opening of a bottle. Invented in 1892
