Multiple choice Who invented ' Safety Pin' in 1849? Ernest Rutherford (Great Britain) William Hunt (U.S.) Samuel Colt (U.S.) None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The safety pin was invented by Walter Hunt in 1849. He sold the patent for \$400 to pay a \$15 debt. The design was revolutionary and remains largely unchanged to this day.