Patent Pills

On April 30, 1935, Abigail C. Mullendore of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was granted a patent for developing a novel hat designed to minimize hair disarrangement. Her invention promised to provide an inexpensive tool that could be conveniently carried around to keep hair in place.

On September 16, 1947, Antonia C. Vega and Antonia J. Edgerton, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, were granted a patent for developing a novel support for kitchen containers. Their invention featured a set of tins which could be suspended from the wall and a connection between each canister and the wall bracket.

On 21 November 1914, Antonia Florencia Brant, a housewife from Alameda, California, filed a patent in 1914 for an innovative bucket design. Her invention featured a receptacle with integrated compartments specifically designed to hold sponges and other cleaning supplies, making household cleaning more efficient and organized.

On June 23, 1894, Clara Hedwig Martini of Leipzig was granted a patent for developing a novel floating device. Her invention featured a lightweight floating structure, designed to facilitate swift movement through the water.

On May 25, 1908, Franziska Leser, a German inventor from Munich, was granted a patent for developing an innovative device to dry out damp walls. Her invention featured a system of air inlets and wires to ensure constant and extensive air circulation.

On September 16, 1947, Minnie Averill of Joplin, Missouri, was granted a patent for her novel toy beehive. Her invention featured a case with an upper part that included several flexible springs designed to hold toy bees when opened.

On May 31, 1931, Abele Catti of Locarno, Switzerland, was awarded a patent for inventing a novel switching device for electric irons. The device featured a toggle switch that, by means of a plug, could be connected to a support to keep the iron in an upright position or in a working position, depending on the need.

On December 7, 1926, Abigail Kerr Steuart of Washington, D.C., was awarded a patent for inventing a novel medicine tray. The device included space for several items, such as a water glass, a medicine glass, spoons, watches, and electric lamps, all of which were detachable.

On May 21, 1918, Adelina J. Vanstron, from Jamestown, New York, was awarded a patent for improvements to milk-bottle cases. Specifically, her invention featured a metal case with a detachable upper portion, allowing for easier removal and providing enhanced protection and durability for the glass container.

On April 20, 1886, Alberta Mary Frances Caspar of London was granted a patent for developing a novel method to imitate stained glass. The invention included an adhesive surface designed to be applied directly to glass and a compound to preserve the coloring without alteration.