1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 211 Genius Inventor

Liang Yao intends to award the third place of the Liang Yao Invention Award to Ericsson and Clover.

Ericsson and Clover have the most propeller patented technologies and are top experts in propellers.

Although the paddle steamer at this time was advanced, it was only a flash in the pan in the 19th century when shipbuilding technology was changing with each passing day.

The bulky paddle wheels not only take up a lot of space, but also affect the maneuverability of the ship, and will soon be eliminated.Propeller-driven dark steamers are the future.

The focus of Liang Yao's follow-up shipbuilding will also be on dark ships, and he will hire Eriksson and Clover as experts in the California shipyard.

The second Liang Yao plans to award to the engineering team headed by Ward of the California Railway Company.

Under his guidance, these outstanding engineers invented the Pioneer locomotive and the supporting railway tracks that the Americans are proud of.Ward's team of engineers deserves this honor and award.

The first place, Liang Yao, was going to be awarded to Walter.

As for what Walter should have invented to give him an award, it was difficult for Liang Yao for a while.

Because there are too many inventions of this guy, let alone, every one of his inventions is very meaningful and has great commercial value in Liang Yao's view.

For example: spinning machine, sharpening machine, nail making machine, writing desk lamp, self-sealing ink bottle, safety pin, twisting machine, single-needle lock sewing machine, small icebreaker, street sweeper, universal wheel, spherical coal stove, etc. , even the nib of the pen in Liang Yao's pocket uses Walter's patented technology for improving the pen nib.

Liang Yao went to the Patent Office to check Walter's patented technologies filed in the Patent Office. There are more than [-] patented technologies registered in the Patent Office.

In addition to patented technologies in the civilian field, Walter also has patented technologies in the military field, such as lever-type rifles and lever-type revolvers, which brought more reliable continuous-fire firearms to the stage of history.

Such a genius is simply a big treasure, Liang Yao can't let it go.

It's a pity that although Walter is an inventive genius, he has hundreds of patents.

But he is a very pure inventor, good at inventing and creating, and clumsy at realizing his inventions.

This great genius inventor has lived a relatively poor life in New York so far.

Little did he know these patents of his, as long as any one of them was successfully realized, he would be able to realize the freedom of wealth and easily become a millionaire or even a multi-millionaire.

For example, companies that have obtained the patented technology of spherical coal stoves can make millions of dollars in profits every year from the sale of spherical coal stoves in New York.

William Grace bought Walter's patent for the safety paper clip in 1849 for $400.

Now only 22 years old, Gris has earned more than $200 million from safety paper clips and established Grace Chemicals.The chemical company is still a giant in the 21st century.

Don't underestimate the small paper clips. Before the zipper was invented, both Americans and Europeans used pins to close pockets and fix accessories on clothes.It is an indispensable necessity in life.

Besides that, paper clips can also be used to secure baby's clothes and diapers.

Because the baby grows fast, parents often sew and buy oversized clothes for the baby in order to save money, and use paper clips to fix the loose parts of the clothes, so that a large amount of sewing and buying clothes can be left over.

Ironically, Liang Yao bought all of Walter's patented technology and drawings from the Patent Office for only US$68550.

More than $[-] is undoubtedly a lot of money, but it is too cheap for the invention of this genius inventor.

After much deliberation, Liang Yao finally decided to award Walter the first prize of the Liang Yao Award in the name of the inventor of the lock-type single-needle sewing machine and the main improver of the sewing machine.

In the sewing machine battle in 1850, it was not Walter, who made the greatest contribution to the improvement of sewing machines, but two businessmen, Elias Howe and Isaac Singer, who rose to fame.

Elias Howe and Isaac Singer not only profited from it, but also competed for the honorary title of "principal inventor of the sewing machine."

Walter was in the midst of a lawsuit against Elias Howe and Isaac Singer over the patented sewing machine technology.

Liang Yao publicly awarded the first place of this award to Walter, not only to give Walter material support, but also to publicly stand for Walter.

Guided by Coney, Liang Yao came to Walter's residence on Washington Street.

"Walter's residence is here."

After seeing the house number clearly, Kony pointed to the four-story sloping roof tile house in front of him and said.

Kony was about to knock on the door, but Liang Yao motioned for Kony to step back first, and he stepped forward to knock on Walter's door himself.

The one who opened the door for Liang Yao was a middle-aged woman with a child in her arms. Behind the middle-aged woman were two three- and four-year-old children who were grabbing her skirt and playing around.

Seeing that Liang Yao was well dressed and looked like a very decent person, the middle-aged woman asked politely.

"May I ask who is calling?"

While being polite, the middle-aged woman looked at Liang Yao with a hint of wariness, worried that Liang Yao was here to collect debts.

"I'm Liang Yao, may I ask if this is Mr. Walter's home?" Liang Yao asked with a smile.

"Ah? You are Mr. Liang, please come in, please come in, this is our home, I am Walter's wife."

Mrs. Walter's attitude towards Liang Yao was very warm, and Liang Yao had purchased all of Walter's patents from the Patent Office not long ago.

As a result, Walter received a very considerable patent fee, and his living conditions were greatly improved.

At least Walter could now hire a cartographer who would do his own drawings.

If you want to apply for a patent at the Patent Office and file it, you need a detailed patent drawing and description.

However, Walter's own knowledge level is elementary school, and his drawing and writing skills are limited. He needs to hire a draftsman to help him draw and write patent specifications, which is a lot of money.

Since arriving in New York, Walter has often been unable to pay the draftsman, and is chased by the draftsman for debts.

Of course, this is only part of the fee for patent application. In addition to the remuneration of the draftsman, Walter also needs to pay the patent office for application fees, registration fees, filing fees and other miscellaneous fees.

Because the patent office of the federal government currently supports hundreds of people, and the federal government's allocation to the patent office is limited, the patent office has to find a way to support itself.

By the way, the Patent Office and Trademark Office in the mid-19th century were not in New York, but in Pennsylvania next door. If Walter wanted to apply for a patent, he had to travel to Pennsylvania, and the round-trip travel expenses were not a small expense.

Liang Yao walked into Walter's house. Walter's house was not small, but considering that Walter had twelve children and as many grandchildren as his children, Walter's house seemed quite crowded.

Liang Yao finally understood why Walter was still living in poverty despite having so many patented technologies.

Feelings are raising a bunch of four-legged gold-eating beasts in New York. There is no maternity subsidy in America in this era.

One can imagine the pressure on ordinary people to raise more than two dozen children and grandchildren in the most expensive city in the United States.

"Hi Mr. Liang, I heard that you bought all my patents, thank you very much."

A tall middle-aged man with a height of about 195 cm and scarred hands put down his work and stretched out his callused hands to Liang Yao.

"Hello, Mr. Walter."

Liang Yao shook Walter's rough hand.

Walter's rugged image is more likely to associate him with the image of the farmer than the image of an inventor.

In fact, Walter was indeed a poor farmer, and the poor life accompanied Walter's life.

"I took the Pioneer you invented, and it was very comfortable. Unfortunately, I don't have any money. Otherwise, I would have spent $5 to buy a first-class ticket." Walter said regretfully.

"The Herald and those carriages are a marvelous invention, and your invention of the ore washing tank is also a very simple and practical invention."

Liang Yao also has several technologies in the patent office, but Liang Yao is more famous in the invention circle than Walter. This is not because Liang Yao has a lot of inventions in the invention circle.

It's because Liang Yao has the bonus of being the richest man in the United States and the speaker of the California State Assembly.

Of course, it is an indisputable fact that Liang Yao is one of the very few politicians with his own patented technology.

"I designed those carriages, and I fiddled with the ore washing tank. As for the pioneer locomotive, I didn't invent it. I just gave some trivial suggestions to my engineering team."

Liang Yao said very frankly.

"You are such a humble person. You bought all my patented technologies, and I got 27400 US dollars for this. In the days to come, I finally don't have to worry about making a living, and I can concentrate on my invention."

Walter said very happily.

"US$27400?" Liang Yao was very surprised after hearing this figure.

"I bought your patent for $68550, that's all you got?"

"Damn the Patent Office!"

Walter was also very angry after hearing the figure of more than 6 US dollars.

"It doesn't matter if you don't mention the money, I'm here to tell you that you are the winner of the first Liang Yao Invention Award, and I will announce the news soon." Liang Yao brought good news to Walter.

"I also heard the news that you set up this award, which is a boon for the invention community. On behalf of my colleagues in the invention industry, I would like to thank you!" Walter said excitedly, but soon, he added.

"Mr. Liang, can I win the Liang Yao Invention Award next year?"

"why?"

Liang Yao was very confused by Walter's strange request, and didn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in Walter's gourd.

"According to the relevant content I read in the newspaper, the prize money for the winners of the Liang Yao Award is the income of the Liang Yao Prize Foundation that year, and more than half a year has passed this year, and the prize money is definitely not as much as the winners of the second term." Walter said very Honestly speaking.

(End of this chapter)