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On March 23, 1895, Eva and Cecilia Mackenzie, residents of Muirtown, were awarded a patent for developing special hooks and eyes that would not be visible after fastening a garment.

On September 7, 1895, Florence E. Forteath of Elgin, Scotland, was awarded a patent for improvements in jug construction. Her innovative design effectively eliminated occasional dripping from the spout. Date of Application: 1 November 1894

On December 8, 1910, Greta Bouvier, an unemployed woman from Tadworth, Surrey, was awarded a patent for developing an innovative method to fasten women’s garments. The invention featured strips and busks that could be attached to the straps of blouses, making it easier to fasten the blouse around the middle of the back.

On May 16, 1911, Ida Irene Becker of Muswell Hill, Middlesex, was awarded a patent for her development of a novel U-shaped rail designed to facilitate the hanging and detachment of curtains without prior setup.

On December 24, 1896, Julie Boehmer, a resident of Warburg, Germany, was awarded a patent for major improvements to existing cooking pans. The invention involved the addition of an apparatus that would ensure the food was properly cooked.

On September 15, 1894, Laura Biddle, then residing in Leicester County, was awarded a patent for improvements to mechanical fire bars used in furnaces. Her design aimed to reduce metal clinkering and imperfect combustion.

On December 16, 1909, Lucia Krause of Magdeburg, Germany, was awarded a patent for developing novel pins to firmly secure hats. Date of Application: 6 May 1909 Date of Issuance: 16 December 1909

On January 23, 1940, Mabel Winkel of New York was awarded a patent for designing a novel shoe made with an elastic-like leather upper sole that allowed for easy insertion of the foot.

On May 13, 1895, Margaret A.G. Jenkins, resident in London, United Kingdom, was awarded a patent for designing a novel cycling dress for women. Date of Application: 13 May 1895

On September 29, 1894, Maria Lake, a resident of Kensington, London, was granted a patent for an innovative device designed to mount photographs and prevent their deterioration. Date of Application: 28 October 1893