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On July 31, 1790 Samuel Hopkins was issued the first patent for a process of making potash. Potash is an ingredient used in fertilizer. The patent was signed by President George Washington. Hopkins was born in Vermont, but was living in Philadelphia, PA when the patent was granted.

* Added - The first patent issued in what is now the US - In 1643 the Great and General Court of Boston issued the first patent to Joseph Jenkes of Lynn, Massachusetts for an improved water wheel.

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