What president first administered the granting of patents under the rules of the U.S. Constitution?

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How many of his own patents did this president take out for his own inventions?

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2007-12-13 00:43:40 · 4 answers · asked by cait 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

George Washington

2007-12-16 19:54:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋

Samuel Hopkins in 1790 was granted a patenet by George Washington. A gristmill at Mount Vernon won patent number 3.

2007-12-13 08:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by staisil 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋

George Washington in 1790 to Samuel Tompkins for making pot and pearl ashes - April 10th

2007-12-13 08:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋

The Constitution has nothing to do with patents.

2007-12-13 08:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bob W 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋