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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 5, 1907, Maria Gertrude Decies, a lady from Slough in Buckinghamshire, UK, was awarded a patent for developing a mechanical recorder for golf scores. The invention featured a circular case with dials and milled edges that could be rotated to record points for each stroke.

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 December 16, 1920, Marian Elaine Morgan, a schoolgirl from Blackpill, Swansea, UK, was awarded a patent for developing a new golf tee. Her invention was adjustable and designed to prevent the loss of the tee after a shot.

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.

On March 21, 1896, Martha Mahner-Mons received a patent for her groundbreaking invention: a belt designed to stay securely in place by attaching directly to a dress or trousers. Date of Application: 20 February 1896

On April 18, 1912, Rosa Chamberlin of London, UK, was granted a patent for inventing a novel air-cooling machine. Intended for use in industrial settings, the invention featured multiple pistons and cylinders to compress air and lower the external temperature.

On January 18, 1896, Sara E. Walsh, of Halifax, Canada, was awarded a patent for designing a novel bed, especially designed for soldiers and travellers. Date of Application: 26 January 1895