Mae Birney, US662757A

Jar-Closure

Image credit: Birney, M. (1899)

On November 27, 1900, Mae Birney of New Whatcom, WA, received a patent for a novel jar closure featuring an improved flange lock designed to prevent liquids from leaking out.

Date of Application: 13 December 1899

Date of Issuance: 27 November 1900

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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.