An early seed planting machine was patented by Eliakim Spooner
On the 25th January, 1799, Eliakim Spooner patented an early seed planting machine, however, it was not a practical design.
The tin can was invented in 1810, but people would be bashing away at it with a hammer and chisel for 48 years until Ezra Warner invented the first can opener.
On the 25th January, 1799, Eliakim Spooner patented an early seed planting machine, however, it was not a practical design.


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