Jenny Minnie, GB189800068A

Improved Construction of Incubators, and Apparatus in connection therewith.

Image credit: Minnie, J. (1897)

On May 29, 1897, Jenny Minnie of Haeltert, Belgium, patented an improved incubator with a simple hot-water heating system and built-in air channels. Circulating warm water kept the temperature even, while fresh air was drawn in and gently warmed before reaching the eggs, improving incubation reliability.

Date of Application: 2 June 1897

Date of Issuance: 26 November 1898

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