Helen F. Trowbridge, US1023401A

Toy Animal.

Image credit: Trowbridge, H.F. (1911)

On April 16, 1912, Helen F. Trowbridge of Port Washington, New York, was granted a patent for innovations in soft toy design. Her invention introduced a novel method of stuffing toys to help maintain their shape while also addressing sanitary concerns.

Date of Application: 4 March 1911

Date of Issuance: 16 April 1912

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Francesca Chiaradia
Francesca Chiaradia
PhD Student in Economics

My research interests include law and economics, economics of innovation, and information economics.