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The safety pin was invented by Walter Hunt in 1849. Hunt 1795-1859) patented the safety pin on April 10, 1849 (patent No. 6,281). Hunt's pin was made by twisting a length of wire. Hunt invented the safety pin in order to pay a debt of $15; he eventually sold the rights to his patent for $400.
The safety pin was invented to pay off a debt.
Walter Hunt was granted a US Patent #6,281 for a safety pin on April 10, 1849.
Walter Hunt invented the safety pin in the mid-1800's, receiving a patent in 1849.