John Lee Love, an African American inventor, received U.S. Patent No. 594,114 for his design of a portable pencil sharpener. Known as the “Love Sharpener,” his invention was simple, effective, and could also serve as a paperweight. This innovation improved on existing designs by making the sharpener more compact and user-friendly.
Love’s contribution reflects the long-standing legacy of Black inventors whose creativity helped shape everyday tools we still use today.
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