Great Britain

On August 13, 1898, Elizabeth Anne Jones, a spinster from Dudley, UK, was awarded a patent for inventing a novel golf bag. The bag featured a built-in support to prevent the clubs from falling over without an attendant.

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

On September 19, 1922, Elva Bowman, a UK citizen residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was granted a patent for a novel chiropractic table. Her design featured a highly durable, adjustable construction that could be customized to accommodate the patient’s body.

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.

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

On November 23, 1926, Florence Jane Jeans, a primary school teacher from London, UK, was awarded a patent for a new way of using “signpost” letters and numbers to mark the correct boxes on chequered paper.

On June 25, 1908, Grace M. Croxford of New Quay, UK, was awarded a patent for developing a novel golf bag. Her design featured a cylindrical shape made of leather or canvas, which was waterproof, stiff, and lighter than existing golf bags.

On December 8, 1910, Greta Bouvier, an unemployed woman from Tadworth, Surrey, was awarded a patent for developing an innovative method to fasten women’s garments. The invention featured strips and busks that could be attached to the straps of blouses, making it easier to fasten the blouse around the middle of the back.

On October 15, 1914, Helen Louisa Martin, a hospital matron at Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, UK, was awarded a patent for an improved golf ball. Her invention consisted of cork packing or chips, sawdust, cotton wool, or wood wool bound together with thread and encased in a jaconet exterior, all secured with a rubber solution.

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.