In 1858 Hymen L. Lipman patented this writing instrument in the U.S.
- The ballpoint pen
- The fountain pen
- The pencil with eraser
- The typewriter
The pencil with eraser. In 1862, Lipman sold his pencil with eraser patent for $100,000, which is over $2 million in today’s money.
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