Patent Pills

Hanneh Branch, US267738A
On November 21, 1882, Hanneh Branch, a U.S. inventor based in North San Juan, California, was awarded a patent for creating a novel cough remedy. The compound was prepared by combining common tar, honey, egg yolks, licorice, and port wine.
Hanneh Branch, US267738A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read US
Ida Hoernlimann, CH1281A
On November 30, 1889, Ida Hörnlimann of Bern was awarded a patent for her innovative design of a fruit press. This device was specifically developed to prevent any blockage of juice flow and minimise product losses during extraction.
Ida Hoernlimann, CH1281A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read CH
Ida Irene Becker, GB189408719A
On May 16, 1911, Ida Irene Becker of Muswell Hill, Middlesex, was awarded a patent for her development of a novel U-shaped rail designed to facilitate the hanging and detachment of curtains without prior setup.
Ida Irene Becker, GB189408719A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Julie Beaudeneau, FR338928A
On September 21, 1904, Julie Beaudeneau of Paris was granted a patent for inventing a new fabric decoration process. Her innovative method allowed for the layering of colors in ways that were previously impossible with traditional printing techniques.
Julie Beaudeneau, FR338928A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read US
Julie Boehmer, GB189625832A
On December 24, 1896, Julie Boehmer, a resident of Warburg, Germany, was awarded a patent for major improvements to existing cooking pans. The invention involved the addition of an apparatus that would ensure the food was properly cooked.
Julie Boehmer, GB189625832A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Klara E.F. Braun, DK51192C
On January 27, 1936, Klara E.F. Braun of Copenhagen received a patent for a novel ear protector made of rubber, designed for use with electric hair curlers. Date of Application: 20 September 1934
Klara E.F. Braun, DK51192C
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read DK
Laura Biddle, GB189321414A
On September 15, 1894, Laura Biddle, then residing in Leicester County, was awarded a patent for improvements to mechanical fire bars used in furnaces. Her design aimed to reduce metal clinkering and imperfect combustion.
Laura Biddle, GB189321414A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
Leslie F. Kellogg, US667018A
On January 29, 1901, Florentine L. Kellogg, resident of Santa Barbara, was awarded a patent for developing a novel dial for weighting scales. Date of Application: 5 April 1900 Date of Issuance: 29 January 1901
Leslie F. Kellogg, US667018A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read US
Lucia J. Franklin, US858275A
On June 25, 1907, Lucia J. Franklin, of Devil Lake, North Dakota, was awarded a patent for developing a novel clasp fastener, especially designed for gloves. Date of Application: 24 June 1905
Lucia J. Franklin, US858275A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read US
Lucia Krause, GB190910748A
On December 16, 1909, Lucia Krause of Magdeburg, Germany, was awarded a patent for developing novel pins to firmly secure hats. Date of Application: 6 May 1909 Date of Issuance: 16 December 1909
Lucia Krause, GB190910748A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB