Nellie V. Linger, US2093980A

Electric Teapot.

Image credit: Linger, N.V. (1936)

On September 21, 1937, Nellie Victoria Linger of Kings Park, New York, patented an electric teapot designed to brew tea to a consistent strength. Featuring a perforated container with a teaspoon scale and a removable diaphragm, her design improved measuring and cleaning.

Date of Application: 22 July 1936

Date of Issuance: 21 September 1937

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Francesca Chiaradia
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