On April 10, the International Safety Pin day is always observed to mark the date on which Walter Hunt invented the safety pin.
The ubiquitous safety pin is also known by other names: baby pin, nappy pin, loincloth pin, and diaper pin.
The patent was not a new development in itself. Similar items made from bone, ivory, silver, gold, or brass have been found in ancient Greek and Roman sites' archaeological finds of bone, ivory, silver, gold, or brass.
Walter Hunt's "dress pin" was supposed to pop open and had a clasp covering the point of preventing the injuries that straight pins caused. It was also known as the safety pin for this reason.
Hunt, a prolific entrepreneur, was a prolific entrepreneur. Among his other inventions were a forerunner of the Winchester repeating rifle, a reliable flax spinner, knife sharpener, and a hard-coal-burning stove. Hunt received patents for updates to existing equipment as well, unlike other innovators. For example, he made several improvements on bullet and casing styles, as well as a new fountain pen. A rope making machine, a machine that made nails, an attachment to boats that allowed them to crack through the ice, and many more are among the endless tinkerer's patent list continues to expand.
Try to come up with your own innovative invention on this Safety Pin Day, take inspiration from Walter Hunt's Walter Hunting.
In the book Necessity's Child, Walter Hunt, America's Forgotten Inventor, learn about Walter Hunt. Start a line of unique safety pins. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. The safety pins' heads are often shaped like animals.
To post on social media, use the hashtag #SafetyPinDay.
History
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Walter Hunt's invention of the safety pin was granted a patent on April 10, which is the same as 1849, on that date. Legend claims he invented it in about three hours after being pressured to pay a $15.00 loan or about $400 in today's dollars. He invented it and sold the patent for $154 and paid off his debt.
