Patent Pills

Bertha E. Archer, GB189315944A
On October 7, 1893, Bertha Eveline Archer, a resident of Penair, Truro, Cornwall, was awarded a patent for developing a portable whistle designed to attach to bellows. The whistle could be sounded as a warning, particularly for invalids.
Bertha E. Archer, GB189315944A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Beulah L. Henry, US1063031A
On May 27, 1913, Beulah Louise Henry of Charlotte, North Carolina, received a patent for an improved bag with a covering that could be easily changed to match clothing of different colors.
Beulah L. Henry, US1063031A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read US
Clara E. Woodworth, GB189615036A
On October 24, 1896, Clara Evelyn Woodworth, living in London (Ontario), Canada, was awarded a patent for designing a novel corset. Date of Application: 7 July 1896 Date of Issuance: 24 October 1896
Clara E. Woodworth, GB189615036A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Edith L. De Grave, GB189422420A
On March 9, 1895, Edith L. De Grave, a resident of London, was awarded a patent for developing a novel copybook designed to prevent inadvertent errors by concealing the line above.
Edith L. De Grave, GB189422420A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Edith L. Griffin, GB189517517A
On October 26, 1895, Edith L. Griffin, a midwife from Guildford, Surrey, was awarded a patent for a novel cleansing lotion, specifically developed for nursing mothers. Date of Application: 19 September 1895
Edith L. Griffin, GB189517517A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Edith L. Joy, GB189322855A
On December 30, 1893, Edith A. Joy, a lady from Stamford, Lincolnshire, was awarded a patent for developing a novel card game. The game enabled players to test their knowledge of poetry, as each card had verses from a distinctive poet printed on its face.
Edith L. Joy, GB189322855A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Elise-Marie Tilghman-Huskisson, CH4798A
On August 15, 1892, Elise-Marie Tilghman-Huskisson, a resident of London, was granted a patent for an innovative device designed to suspend a ball of spun material from the bodice or belt of a knitter.
Elise-Marie Tilghman-Huskisson, CH4798A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read CH
Ellen Mary Bell, GB189411304A
On November 10, 1894, Ellen Mary Bell, working at Modena College in Peckham, London, was awarded a patent for a novel tablet with spigots suitable for teaching. Date of Application: 11 June 1894
Ellen Mary Bell, GB189411304A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Ethel Spryde Browett, GB189522833A
On August 8, 1896, Ethel Spryde Browett, a resident of Coventry, United Kingdom, was awarded a patent for developing a novel belt that was easily adjustable due to the presence of straps at either end.
Ethel Spryde Browett, GB189522833A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Eva Mackenzie; Cecilia Mackenzie, GB189411993A
On March 23, 1895, Eva and Cecilia Mackenzie, residents of Muirtown, were awarded a patent for developing special hooks and eyes that would not be visible after fastening a garment.
Eva Mackenzie; Cecilia Mackenzie, GB189411993A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB