Patent Pills

On October 30, 1919, Madame Lucienne Gouny of Paris, France, patented a collapsible box using a parallelogram folding system. Her design hinged all sides so that two opposite sides remain parallel while the others fold without overlap, allowing the box to compact to one-quarter of its full volume when closed.

On June 30, 1925, Lucilla de Vescovi of New York patented a lightweight, low-cut brassiere that combined multiple undergarments — such as a vest, teddy, or knickers — into a single, supportive article.

On December 15, 1894, Lucilla Mallory of Bridgeport, Connecticut, patented a garment stretcher designed to prevent flannel underwear from shrinking during drying. The device used adjustable arms and a threaded rod to stretch garments securely while drying, improving comfort and fit.

On July 7, 1914, Ludella Penny of Wilson, North Carolina, was granted a patent for a clever collar support - a flexible spring device that kept collars neat and upright without causing discomfort.

On August 15, 1911, Ludmilla Kubelka of Vienna patented a new method to secure natural or artificial hair directly into hardening pulp. Using a small hooked tool, tufts of hair were pulled through the material and fixed on the inside, creating realistic, pore-like roots with a much stronger grip than glued-on wigs.

On October 10, 1934, Ludmilla Puettner of Vienna, Austria, patented a novel fastener made from two edging strips with matching loops. By laying one set of loops over the other and threading a ribbon through them in a braided path, the two strips are joined securely without the need for buttons or snaps, making garments easier to wash and iron.

On June 15, 1950, Ludmilla Staudinger of Vienna, Austria, patented a novel hand-knitting method for making double-face fabric with two threads. By pairing each loop into a knit and a purl stitch and crossing the threads in a set order, her technique produced smooth, fully reversible patterns.

On October 5, 1926, Luna H. Thralls of Hymera, Indiana, received a patent for an improved vanity case. Her invention enhanced the compactness of the item, incorporating space for a mirror, a card case, and a billfold.

On May 1, 1923, Mabel Blackman, a resident of Manhattan, New York, was awarded a patent for designing novel overshoes for horses. The invention aimed to increase road grip and reduce the likelihood of slipping on uneven surfaces.

On March 27, 1923, Mabel Frederick, of Pueblo, Colorado, was awarded a patent for developing a projector that could permit an image to be projected in a stable position for a considerable amount of time and automatically move to the next animation without the aid of an operator.