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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 1, 1894, Emily Ayckbourn and Kate Clutterbuck, two spinsters of London, invented and patented a novel metal framing for children’s cubicules. Their design featured a foldable wire mattress, a door, and built-in fixtures for washing and storage, offering improved sanitation and ventilation.

On December 21, 1895, Esther Filleul Tims, a widow from Ravenscourt Park, London, patented a novel device designed to facilitate the cleaning of windows and other fixtures. Her invention consisted of a sponge mounted on a metallic, triangular-shaped frame, with a handle of suitable length to improve grip and reduce strain on the user’s arms.

On August 8, 1896, Ethel Spryde Browett, a resident of Coventry, United Kingdom, was awarded a patent for developing a novel belt that was easily adjustable due to the presence of straps at either end.

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.

In 1913, Georgina Heddon invented a holder for stemmed glasses, using clips to secure the bowl and stem. Her design prevented spills and made glasses easier to hold, while its shape and material could be adapted for practical use and decorative effect.

On December 13, 1906, Gertrude Goad, a married woman of London, obtained a patent for a protective ladies’ motoring garment designed to shield travelers from cold, wet weather, and dust. Her design combined a double-breasted coat, mitten-style sleeves, a hood, and a sack-like lower section with built-in gaiters to keep the wearer warm, covered, and free to move.

On June 27, 1896, Gertrude Willoughby of Fulmer Hall, Slough, received a patent for an ingenious mechanical golf scorer designed to track strokes at each hole and tally the total score.