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On December 15, 1945, Beate Weimersheimer of St. Gallen, Switzerland, received a patent for a convertible two-piece garment. It comprised a jacket and a skirt, each wearable on its own, which could be detachably joined at the waist to form a complete dressing gown.

On April 1, 1938, Beatrice G. Bryant, a resident of Oklahoma City, was awarded a patent for developing a novel vanity case designed to prevent loose powder from sifting out while still making it accessible to the puff.

On December 8, 1894, Belle C. Sabin, a musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota, patented a novel cooking kettle. Her invention featured protective covers for both the body and the lip, designed to maintain a consistent temperature and prevent steam from escaping.

On August 15, 1950, Bernice Hulbert of Chicago, Illinois, was granted a patent for an innovative toy ball. This unique design featured a figure mounted inside the ball, engineered to roll and consistently come to an upright position, delighting children with its playful motion.

On October 7, 1893, Bertha Eveline Archer, a resident of Penair, Truro, Cornwall, was awarded a patent for developing a portable whistle designed to attach to bellows. The whistle could be sounded as a warning, particularly for invalids.

On March 12, 1918, Bessie Roberta Callow of Salt Lake City, Utah, patented a coin envelope featuring a row of pockets, each designed to hold a token securely in place. Her invention improved the stability and organization of coins during mailing or other forms of transport.

On October 17, 1907, Betsy Mills of Rochdale in the County of Lancaster invented an improved window sash in which the lower sash was hinged to open inward instead of sliding.

On February 8, 1938, Betsy P. Skjerven of Brooklyn, New York, was awarded a patent for a massage table that could also be used to give steam or vapor baths. The table included a movable hood stored underneath that could be swung into place over the body, allowing treatments without moving the patient to another room.

On August 8, 1944, Betsy Ross of Stouchsburg, Pennsylvania, patented a process for making powdered, dehydrated vegetables — especially potatoes — that could be quickly rehydrated and kept a very high vitamin C content.

On May 27, 1913, Beulah Louise Henry of Charlotte, North Carolina, received a patent for an improved bag with a covering that could be easily changed to match clothing of different colors.