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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 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

On August 21, 1897, Marie Clementine Michelle Baudéan, a pianist from Paris, obtained a patent for a novel pair of knickerbockers with a movable side. These knickerbockers were specifically designed for women cyclists, horsewomen, and huntswomen.

On June 9, 1894, Martha Cole, a toy manufacturer from Norton Folgate in Middlesex, obtained a patent for a novel toy motor. Her invention simplifies the traditional spinning methods used in toy motors, using a heavy spinning wheel mounted on a spindle, thus reducing the need for precise handling and timing.