On this day, an African American inventor William B. Purvis was granted U.S. Patent No. 273,149 for an improved hand stamp. His design enhanced the mechanism for automatically inking and stamping, streamlining office tasks. Purvis was a prolific inventor dedicated to advancing practical technologies for everyday use. Purvis held several patents and was known for his innovations in mechanical devices.
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