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On July 4, 1896, Alberta Beatrice Lewis, Gentlewoman of Maida Vale, London, was granted a patent for a novel device designed to keep a bicycle upright when at rest. The forked apparatus could be mounted to the bicycle frame, helping ladies and beginners gain confidence while learning to ride.

On March 15, 1949, Alberta Johnson of Old Westbury, New York, was granted a patent for an innovative animal toiletry facility. Her design featured a stationary fixture that allowed animals to mount a platform where their excreta could be flushed away, thereby improving the sanitary conditions of public lawns and parks.

On July 15, 1947, Albertina Kaegi of Zurich obtained a patent for a circular cooking-vessel accessory that used a rotating scraper to loosen food from the sides. The scraper was guided along the rim and designed with enough flexibility to adapt to slight imperfections in the vessel’s shape.

On September 4, 1917, Albina J. Cunningham of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, was awarded a patent for inventing a unique spoon holder. Designed to be attached to the edge of furniture, her device securely held a spoon in place, preventing it from falling.

On March 4, 1919, Albina J. Cunningham of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, filed a patent for a practical lid holder designed to attach to the edge of a cooking or serving dish. Her invention provided a convenient place to rest a lid when removed and was built to be affordable.

On November 11, 1950, Alexandra Mavroidi, of Athens, Greece, was granted a patent for inventing a synthetic geographical map. Date of Application: 02 November 1950 Date of Issuance: 11 November 1950

On September 5, 1896, Alice Borrer and Sylvia Broadwood, gentlewomen of southern England, patented a foldable sunshade designed to fasten to the handle of a bicycle. Their invention aimed to improve the stability and fit of the apparatus, thereby offering enhanced protection from the sun.

On February 21, 1939, Alice Gwendolen Salisbury Buxton of New York patented a redesigned shoe “lay” - a crescent-shaped wedge built into the front of a boot or shoe. By raising the outer border of the tread and tapering to a thin edge near the big-toe joint, her design improved balance and pressure distribution for more comfortable walking.

On June 26, 1897, Alice Maria Gillam, a woman from Flushing, New York, patented a novel method for protecting bottles from tampering or improper use. Date of Application: 2 March 1897

On October 6, 1903, Amelia Maxson of New York received a patent for a simple, low-cost device that quickly folded strips of cloth for millinery and dressmaking. Formed from a single piece of metal bent into guiding channels, her design allowed fabric to pass smoothly through the folder to create even folds in a variety of styles.