Episode 3 of 4
Patent Filing
- When
- 1890-05-28
- Where
- United States
Elijah Bond filed for a United States patent for the talking board on May 28, 1890.
Bond, an American lawyer and inventor, submitted the patent application for the device. The filing occurred in 1890, preceding the grant date. This action established the legal basis for the commercial release of the board.
Sources
- Elijah Bond Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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