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In 1794, American inventor Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton. Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry in the United States. His machine could generate up to fifty pounds of cleaned cotton daily, making cotton production profitable for the southern states.

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Inventor of the cotton gin?

The inventor of the cotton gin was Eli Whitney


Who was the inventor of cotton gin?

The inventor of the cotton gin was Eli Whitney.


Where was the cotten gin invented?

The cotton gin was created in America in 1793 by Eli Whitney. He received a patent for the cotton gin in 1794.


Did the cotton gin have a patent?

Yes, Eli Whitney did get a patent for it in 1794. I enclose a link to the National Archives, which tells the story of how (and why) he got it, and shows a photocopy of his original correspondence.


Was Eli Whitney a male?

Yes. Eli Whitney; the inventor, was a male.


Eli Whitney is known for his invention of the?

Eli Whitney was the inventor of the cotton gin.


How did Eli Whitney change factory production in the north and cotton production in the south?

In 1794, U.S.-born inventor Eli Whitney (1765-1825) patented the cotton gin, a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton fiber. ... Despite its success, the gin made little money for Whitney due to patent-infringement issues.


On October 28 1793 which American inventor applied for a patent for the cotton gina device for processing raw cotton?

Eli Whitney


When was the cotton grid invented?

in 1794 by Eli Whitney .


What is the inventor of cotton gin?

Eli Whitney


What was Eli Whitney's occupation?

Inventor and Engineer


Who was Eli Whitney and what is he known for?

Eli Whitney was an American inventor and is best known for his invention of the cotton gin.