1747 - emigrated to France. Some sources claim that John Kay had a connection with Colchester in Essex. 1779) was an English inventor whose most important creation was the flying shuttle, which was a key contribution to the Industrial Revolution. John Apr 29, 2013 · This edited article about John Kay originally appeared in Look and Learn issue number 235 published on 16 July 1966. Jun 16, 1733, John Kay Patents the Flying Shuttle Jun 17, 1704, John Kay is Born Jan 1, 1779, John Kay Dies Jan 1, 1760, "Drop Box" was Invented Key Points John Kay invented the flying shuttle in 1733. Originally called the ‘Wheel Shuttle’ in England, it was the name ‘Navette Volante’ used during John’s time in France that came back to this country as the ‘Fly Shuttle’ [WM Apr 30, 2025 · In 1733, John Kay invented the flying shuttle, an improvement to looms that enabled weavers to weave faster and contributed to the Industrial Revolution. The flying shuttle devised in 1733 by John Kay revolutionized the rhythm of work with the loom. It saves time as well as the labour force. He quickly learned the trade. 1738 - patented a windmill for raising water from mine shafts.

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