He received little recognition for his invention during his lifetime, except from colleagues in the printing and publishing industry.

Tesla received a patent for his invention in 1898.

Strite received a patent for his invention on May 29, 1919.

In 2009 they received a Nobel Prize for their invention.

In 1880, Lester Pelton received a patent for his invention.

In 1977 he received a patent for his invention of an instrument for detecting gonorrhea.

When Naismith returned he commented that seeing the game played by many nations was the greatest compensation he could have received for his invention.

He received little fame or fortune for his invention.

Stampfer received the imperial privilege No. 1920 for his invention on 7 May 1833 :

He received neither fame nor wealth for his invention, although he was able to retire some years later.