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Issuance of U.S. Patent No. 139,121
- When
- May 20, 1873
- Where
- United States
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received U.S. Patent No. 139,121 for an improvement in fastening pocket openings on May 20, 1873.
The patent covered the use of copper rivets to strengthen pocket seams in work pants. Davis had developed the method in 1871 and sought Strauss's financial backing in 1872. The patent was issued in the name of Jacob W. Davis, with one-half assigned to Levi Strauss & Co.
Sources
- Jeans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Jacob W. Davis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-25
- Levi Strauss Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-13
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