Great Britain

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
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
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
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
Florence E. Forteath, GB189420990A
On September 7, 1895, Florence E. Forteath of Elgin, Scotland, was awarded a patent for improvements in jug construction. Her innovative design effectively eliminated occasional dripping from the spout. Date of Application: 1 November 1894
Florence E. Forteath, GB189420990A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB
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
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
Margaret A.G. Jenkins, GB189509452A
On May 13, 1895, Margaret A.G. Jenkins, resident in London, United Kingdom, was awarded a patent for designing a novel cycling dress for women. Date of Application: 13 May 1895
Margaret A.G. Jenkins, GB189509452A
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024 1 min read GB