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Patent Grant
- When
- 17 July 1830
- Where
- French Government
The French government issued a patent to Thimonnier and Ferrand on 17 July 1830 for their chain-stitch sewing machine.
The patent was issued in the names of both Thimonnier and Ferrand, supported by the French government. The machine used a single thread to form chain stitches, marking a key development in sewing technology.
Sources
- Barthélemy Thimonnier Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-31
- Sewing machine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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