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The first patent for a ballpoint pen was given in 1888 to John Loud, a leather tanner who wanted a pen the could write on leather. Laszlo Biro, then a newspaper editor, came along in 1938 and invented the ballpoint pen because he disliked the mess associated with filling up fountain pens. He used the same ink that was used to print newspapers, as it dried quickly. Ballpoint pens were popular amongst pilots in WWII as they did not leak at high altitudes, like fountain pens do.

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When did laszlo biro invented the ballpoint pen?

laszlo biro invented the ballpoint pen in 1938 !


What was the year ballpoint pen invented?

The ballpoint pen was invented in 1938 by Laszlo Biro.


What was invented in 1938?

The ballpoint pen


On what date was the ballpoint pen invented?

The ballpoint pen was invented on October 30, 1888, by John J. Loud, but it was not commercially successful. The modern version of the ballpoint pen that we use today was invented by László Bíró in 1938.


Who invented modern ballpoint pen?

John J. Loud is credited for inventing the modern ballpoint pen.


Who invented ballpoint pen?

While there were several prior patents launched, the standardised ballpoint pen as you know it was invented by László Bíró. The first patent of the ballpoint pen was John Loud ..1888; 60 years before.


What Hungarian invented the ballpoint pen?

Laszlo Biro


What were some of Laszlo Biro's accomplishments?

He invented the ballpoint pen


What did they used to write before the ballpoint pen was invented?

quill


In what year was the ballpoint made?

The first patent was issued on October 30 1888


Which country invented the ballpoint pen?

The first country to invent the ballpoint pen was the United States. John Jacob Loud, an American inventor, is known for designing the first ballpoint pen. However, it did not become a viable commercial endeavor until Biro Pens of Argentina was founded in 1941.


Who invented ballpen?

Laszlo Biro was the inventor of the modern ballpoint pen.