Patent Pills

Anna Marta Windrich, US991402A
On May 2, 1911, Anna Marta Windrich, a resident of Lee, Massachusetts, was awarded a patent for a novel attachment designed to support ladies’ collars. This supporter prevented shirt collars from wrinkling while being worn.
Anna Marta Windrich, US991402A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read US
Anna Siebert, GB189311534A
On February 17, 1894, Anna Siebert, a noblewoman living in Darmstadt, Germany, was awarded a patent for improvements to the chain stitch used in a lockstitch sewing machine, which she had been previously registered in 1891.
Anna Siebert, GB189311534A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Antonia Toupin, CA146749A
On March 18, 1912, Antonia Toupin, a Canadian inventor based in Ste. Agathe, Manitoba, was awarded a patent for developing a novel gas generator. The invention involved an apparatus that could be used with both water and carbides, and it promised to markedly improve safety.
Antonia Toupin, CA146749A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read CA
Beatrice G. Bryant, US2104361A
On April 1, 1938, Beatrice G. Bryant, a resident of Oklahoma City, was awarded a patent for developing a novel vanity case designed to prevent loose powder from sifting out while still making it accessible to the puff.
Beatrice G. Bryant, US2104361A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read US
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