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Questions about Cotton-spinning machinery

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the spinning wheel appear in the Islamic world?

The spinning wheel appeared in the Islamic world by 1030. It traveled to China by 1090 and reached Europe and India during the 13th century.

Who patented the Roller Spinning machine for cotton-spinning machinery in 1738?

Lewis Paul and John Wyatt of Birmingham patented a Roller Spinning machine in 1738. Their system used two sets of rollers that travelled at different speeds to draw cotton to an even thickness.

What year did James Hargreaves invent the spinning jenny near Blackburn?

James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny circa 1764 near Blackburn in Lancashire. This multi-spool wheel adapted the traditional spinning wheel for mass production.

Where was the Ring frame invention credited to originate in 1828 or 1829?

John Thorp credited the Ring frame invention to Rhode Island in 1828 or 1829 while Mr. Jencks of Pawtucket developed it further. Open-end spinning emerged as a high-productivity alternative in the mid-20th century with commercially successful rotor machines appearing in the late 1950s and early 1960s by Rieter and other European manufacturers.

When did Danforth invent the throstle frame in the United States?

Danforth invented the throstle frame in the United States in 1828 though heavy flyer vibration caused spindle issues and snarled yarn upon stopping. The name derived from the noise resembling the song of a thrush bird.