State Historical Society of Iowa

Gilpin Sulky Plow Patent, 1875

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This document is the first page of a patent granted to Mr. Moore for his Gilpin Sulky Plow in 1875.
Courtesy of John Deere, "Gilpin Sulky Plow Patent," United States Commissioner of Patents, 1875

Description

When an inventor registers a patent for their invention, they have the right to produce and sell that invention for a certain number of years, and no one can copy their idea. Gilpin Moore received a patent for his invention in 1875, and then partnered with John Deere to manufacture it.

Transcript of the Gilpin Sulky Plow Patent

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Why would an inventor want a patent?
  • Was John Deere copying Moore's idea? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Citation Information

"Gilpin Sulky Plow Patent," United States Commissioner of Patents, 1875. Courtesy of John Deere