Amelia Maxson, US2513343A
Grip Presser Foot for Sewing Machines.
Image credit: Maxson, A. (1946)
On July 7, 1950, Amelia Maxson of Jersey City received a patent for a presser foot designed to grip fabric evenly and prevent slippage during sewing. Equipped with pivoting joints and toothed wheels, her invention enabled smooth stitching even on heavy and slippery materials.
Date of Application: 15 March 1946
Date of Issuance: 4 July 1950
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