While not directly related to Slater's life, Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin had a profound impact on the Slater household, especially in their efforts to improve upon the quality and production of cotton thread, and related innovations by Hannah Slater.

Hannah Slater devoted time to experimentation with textile production and innovation, particularly related to thread. There is no known record of how much time this took up, and it's possible the work was sporadic, but it's known that it was during this time that she developed her new type of cotton sewing thread.

Hannah Slater likely communicated and worked with Samuel Slater on the invention of the cotton thread, especially in the technological and industrial aspects of implementing the design. To what extent this work was collaborative or separate is not known for sure, though Slater must have had access to the technology to create her version of the thread.

It's possible that Slater got her idea from foreign trends and designs on thread, or other women's works. To what extent her designs originated purely with her ingenuity, or were inspired from outside, is unknown.

Regardless of the specific details of the invention, the cotton thread design likely improved the profits of the Slater household and factories, especially after the patent was created. This may have provided them with additional economic security, relative to other Americans at the time.

Slater patented the cotton thread within this time frame, and secured an important economic achievement within her own right. This was a notable exception to many women at the time who would have not even considered taking such steps due to social barriers. It demonstrates Slater's exceptional character and aptitude in invention and technological innovation.

Hannah Slater received a patent for her invention of a superior sewing cotton thread. This was a significant accomplishment, as it was rare for women to receive patents in the early 19th century. This patent highlights her ingenuity and her contribution to the American textile industry.