Patent Pills

On February 15, 1927, Martha Banach of New York received a patent for a novel hair waver. The device features two adjacent corrugated plates sized to match the desired width of the hair wave.

On June 9, 1894, Martha Cole, a toy manufacturer from Norton Folgate in Middlesex, obtained a patent for a novel toy motor. Her invention simplifies the traditional spinning methods used in toy motors, using a heavy spinning wheel mounted on a spindle, thus reducing the need for precise handling and timing.

On March 21, 1896, Martha Mahner-Mons received a patent for her groundbreaking invention: a belt designed to stay securely in place by attaching directly to a dress or trousers. Date of Application: 20 February 1896

On November 14, 1865, Martha P. Codman, then residing in Boston, was awarded a patent for designing a novel drinking vessel. Her invention was intended to enable a sick person lying horizontally to drink comfortably without needing to change position.

On July 8, 1941, Martha Thal of Chicago received a patent for developing a novel method for producing industrial pies. Her process aimed to preserve the aromas of home-baked pies by quickly freezing the unbaked product.

On February 25, 1873, Mary Ann Curtis, a resident of San Francisco, was granted a patent for a novel medicine designed to alleviate inflammation and rheumatism. Date of Application: -

On November 12, 1914, Mary Audrey Harper Mitchell of Weston Grange, near York, patented a novel device for keeping a blouse and skirt aligned at the back. It used a waist belt with a flexible, rib-reinforced back shield fitted with small fasteners, allowing the blouse to be held neatly down while the skirt was securely hooked in place above it.

On January 17, 1911, Canadian inventor Mary Amber Phillips patented an improved, long-lasting tyre designed to reduce skidding and allow for cheap manufacturing. Date of Application: 9 September 1910 Date of Issuance: 17 January 1911

On October 24, 1896, Mary Emma Esther Smith, a gentlewoman from St Andrews, Scotland, patented an innovative bicycle saddle designed specifically for women. The saddle was wider than standard models and featured a cross-section that could adapt to the rider’s needs and shape.

On July 6, 1869, Mary H. Ramsaur, a resident of Lincolnton, North Carolina, was granted a patent for a novel medicine designed to alleviate rheumatism, neuralgia, and general soreness. Date of Application: -