Ula L. Courson, US1249903A
Combined Lamp-Base and Match-Safe.
Image credit: Courson, U.L. (1917)
On December 11, 1917, Ula Lee Courson of Hahira, Georgia, patented a combined lamp base and match safe designed to conveniently store matches within the base of a lamp. Her invention featured a covered compartment with a removable keeper that kept matches dry, secure, and easily accessible, preventing spills and reducing the risk of accidental fires.
Date of Application: 21 February 1917
Date of Issuance: 11 December 1917
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