Italy

On May 11, 1895, Cora Ann Slocomb di Brazzà Savorgnan of Moruzzo, Italy, was awarded a patent for inventing a novel bearing designed to reduce friction in bicycles. Date of Application: 11 May 1895

On March 16, 1909, Matilde Pionzio-Cavagnino of Turin, Italy, was granted a patent for a novel machine designed to register commercial transactions and facilitate bookkeeping. The device aimed to assist both experienced accountants and beginners.