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Anna Marta Windrich, US991402A
On May 2, 1911, Anna Marta Windrich, a resident of Lee, Massachusetts, was awarded a patent for a novel attachment designed to support ladies’ collars. This supporter prevented shirt collars from wrinkling while being worn.
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024
1 min read
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Beatrice G. Bryant, US2104361A
On April 1, 1938, Beatrice G. Bryant, a resident of Oklahoma City, was awarded a patent for developing a novel vanity case designed to prevent loose powder from sifting out while still making it accessible to the puff.
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024
1 min read
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Bernice Hulbert, US2519248A
On August 15, 1950, Bernice Hulbert of Chicago, Illinois, was granted a patent for an innovative toy ball. This unique design featured a figure mounted inside the ball, engineered to roll and consistently come to an upright position, delighting children with its playful motion.
Francesca Chiaradia
Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
1 min read
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Beulah L. Henry, US1063031A
On May 27, 1913, Beulah Louise Henry of Charlotte, North Carolina, received a patent for an improved bag with a covering that could be easily changed to match clothing of different colors.
Francesca Chiaradia
Jun 20, 2024
1 min read
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Claudia Korp, US1442157A
On January 16, 1923, Claudia Korp, a resident of Robinson, Illinois, was granted a patent for inventing an innovative auxiliary bed that could be easily folded, arranged, and stored when needed.
Francesca Chiaradia
Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
1 min read
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Cleo O. Young, US743609A
On November 10, 1903, Cleo O. Young of Rialto, California, was granted a patent for a novel paper holder. Her invention streamlined the industrial packing process by using a needle-point mechanism that allowed packers to wrap fruit more quickly and efficiently.
Francesca Chiaradia
Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
1 min read
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Dorothy Harper, US1269445A
On June 11, 1918, Dorothy Hooper, a UK citizen living in Nahant, Massachusetts, was granted a patent for inventing a novel inflatable raft. The raft featured multiple independent air compartments designed to maintain stability and could be easily folded for storage.
Francesca Chiaradia
Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
1 min read
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Ellie Shed Price, US2538123A
On October 29, 1945, Ellie Shed Price of Los Angeles, California, patented a doll-shaped water bottle. Her design offered a utilitarian object that could serve both as a toy and a warming device.
Francesca Chiaradia
Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
1 min read
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Elva Bowman, US1429709A
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.
Francesca Chiaradia
Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
1 min read
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Elzie Harness, US1552297A
On 1 September, 1925, Elzie Harness of Bloomington, Illinois, was awarded a patent for a durable, lightweight golf club head. The design featured an aluminum casing with a secured hardwood insert for enhanced strength and resistance to wear.
Francesca Chiaradia
Last updated on Mar 5, 2025
1 min read
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