Drawing for a Washing Machine

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Description

On July 9, 1844, Oliver B. Wight’s patent for a washing machine was granted. In his application, he states that he “invented a new and useful improvement in Machines for Washing Clothes.” When the Federal Government grants a patent, it excludes others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of the Patent and Trademark Office.

National Archives Identifier: 595451

Full Citation: Drawing for a Washing Machine; 7/9/1844; 3,654; Utility Patent Drawings, 1837–1911; Records of the Patent and Trademark Office, Record Group 241; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/drawing-for-a-washing-machine/, May 21, 2026]

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