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On September 19, 1889, Anna Eyre of Paris was awarded a patent for inventing a novel menu and wine list system. The device featured a bell that could be pressed to request the desired dishes, minimising waiting time and inconvenience for customers.

On February 1, 1917, Baroness Anna Hedda Adelaide de Mecklembourg of Lausanne, Switzerland, was awarded a patent for inventing a collapsible night chair. The chair was designed for easy transportation and featured collapsible, extendable legs that could be securely attached to a plate.

On March 18, 1912, Antonia Toupin, a Canadian inventor based in Ste. Agathe, Manitoba, was awarded a patent for developing a novel gas generator. The invention involved an apparatus that could be used with both water and carbides, and it promised to markedly improve safety.

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 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 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.

On July 19, 1913, Chiara Gentili, an Italian inventor, patented a mannequin based on anthropometric measurements. Her design used proportions derived from the middle finger to create realistic forms for educational and professional training.

On October 24, 1896, Clara Evelyn Woodworth, living in London (Ontario), Canada, was awarded a patent for designing a novel corset. Date of Application: 7 July 1896 Date of Issuance: 24 October 1896