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Thomas L. Jennings (1791–1856). Thomas L. Jennings was the first African American to receive a patent in the United States. He was awarded a patent in 1821 for a dry-cleaning process he invented called "dry scouring," which revolutionized garment care. Jennings used the profits from his invention to support the abolitionist movement and civil rights causes, playing an important role in advocating for the freedom and rights of African Americans.