Ira J Young invented the split pin in 1912.
A split is where there is two or more pins with a one pin gap between. When one pin is left after the first throw, it is not considered a split.
The SAfety pin was invented in 1849
The Head Pin or the Number One Pin
The safety pin was invented to pay off a debt.
It's a "split" or "split-pin" situation.
Yes, Walter Hunt invented the safety pin in the 1800s.
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Walter Hunt invented the safety pin in the mid-1800's, receiving a patent in 1849.
A split pin, also known as a cotter pin or split cotter, is a fastener made of metal with a split end designed to secure two components together. It typically has a cylindrical body with two tines that can be bent to lock it in place after insertion. Split pins are commonly used in various applications, including machinery and automotive parts, to prevent components from loosening or coming apart. They are valued for their simplicity and ease of installation.
To pin things up.
Walter Hunt