Kora M. Johnson, US711770A
Hose Supporter.
Image credit: Johnson, K.M. (1902)
On October 21, 1902, Kora May Johnson of New York patented a hose-supporter designed to grip stockings securely without tearing them. Her design used a receiving piece with guiding channels and a flexible-tipped bar that slid into place, locking the stocking gently but firmly between the two parts.
Date of Application: 22 April 1902
Date of Issuance: 21 October 1902
For more information, please refer to the following webpage:
Francesca Chiaradia
PhD Candidate in Economics
My research interests include innovation, law, and information economics.