Norwich Patents 1790-1890

The United States Patent Office first opened its doors in 1790 and Norwich residents patented more than 650 inventions, ideas, and methods during its first 100 years. Links to copies of every patent by Norwich, Greeneville, Taftville, Montville, and Bozrah residents between the years 1837-1890 are provided in the table below.

Unfortunately, most original documents for U.S. patents prior to 1837 were destroyed in the December 15, 1836 U.S. Patent Office fire. However, a brief description of the pre-1837 Norwich based patents are provided at the end of the table below.

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