The first modern industrial gin, created by American inventor Eli Whitney in 1793, used a combination of a wire screen and small wire hooks to pull the cotton through, while brushes continuously removed the loose cotton lint to prevent jams.
The first modern industrial gin used a combination of a wire screen. This was to pull the cotton through. The first modern industrial gin used a combination of small wire hooks. This was to pull the cotton through. The first modern industrial gin was created by American inventor Eli Whitney in 1793. Brushes continuously removed the loose cotton lint. This was to prevent jams. This was to pull the cotton through.