Patent Pills

On December 8, 1910, Greta Bouvier, an unemployed woman from Tadworth, Surrey, was awarded a patent for developing an innovative method to fasten women’s garments. The invention featured strips and busks that could be attached to the straps of blouses, making it easier to fasten the blouse around the middle of the back.

On April 17, 1923, English inventor Gwendolen Beatrice Nora Egerton Hubbard, then residing in Hollywood, California, obtained a patent for an educational toy made from just three simple shapes that could be combined to form any letter or numeral.

On May 16, 1896, Gwladys Muriel Davies of Cardiff, Wales, patented an ingenious bottle designed to prevent refilling. Her design featured internal glass channels and a movable stopper that automatically sealed the bottle after use, ensuring it could only be filled once - a safeguard against tampering or reuse.

On May 16, 1896, Gwladys Muriel Davies of Cardiff, Wales, patented a novel method for attaching roller blinds. Her design used a grooved roller and a removable metal bar secured by small turning buttons, allowing blinds to be fastened or removed easily without nails.

On June 6, 1896, Gwladys Muriel Davies, a spinster of Cardiff, patented an improved hairpin designed to stay securely in place. Her invention used corrugated or spiral shapes to grip the hair firmly, preventing slipping or loss even during vigorous activity or washing.

On March 15, 1927, Hana F. Ayoub of El Paso, Texas, patented a novel steering-wheel lock for automobiles and other vehicles. Her design used a clamp and spring-biased bolt mechanism that securely immobilized the steering gear, preventing unauthorized operation while remaining simple, durable, and tamper-resistant.

On November 21, 1882, Hanneh Branch, a U.S. inventor based in North San Juan, California, was awarded a patent for creating a novel cough remedy. The compound was prepared by combining common tar, honey, egg yolks, licorice, and port wine.

On December 18, 1928, Haruko Saito of Tokyo patented a wire comb made by bending and twisting metal into evenly spaced teeth. Shaped like a folding fan, the tempered steel comb was strong, elastic, and held bobbed hair securely in place.

On August 10, 1901, Helen A. Blanchard of Portland, Maine, patented an improved machine specifically designed for sewing sweatbands to the reed holders of hats. Her invention operated without the use of a needle, which would have been detrimental to the sewing process.

On April 16, 1912, Helen F. Trowbridge of Port Washington, New York, was granted a patent for innovations in soft toy design. Her invention introduced a novel method of stuffing toys to help maintain their shape while also addressing sanitary concerns.