Drawing of Raft
2/14/1818
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On February 14, 1818, David Gordon received a patent for his raft design. When a patent is granted, it excludes others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention. This drawing accompanied Gordon’s application.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Patent and Trademark Office.
Full Citation: Drawing of Raft; 2/14/1818; Records of the Patent and Trademark Office, Record Group 241. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/drawing-of-raft, May 5, 2024]