Arrah J. Whisler, US726009A

Toy Balloon.

Image credit: Whisler, A.J. (1903)

On April 21, 1903, Arrah J. Whisler of Newark, New Jersey, received a patent for a seamless toy balloon. She shaped the balloon on an oval mold so that, when inflated, it naturally became round instead of flattening at the ends.

Date of Application: 18 February 1903

Date of Issuance: 21 April 1903

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Francesca Chiaradia
Francesca Chiaradia
PhD Candidate in Economics

My research interests include innovation, law, and information economics.