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On March 30, 1909, Mamie Trimble, a resident of Columbus, Kansas, was awarded a patent for developing a novel book holder designed to expedite reading by keeping books open. Date of Application: 4 August 1908

On May 13, 1895, Margaret A.G. Jenkins, resident in London, United Kingdom, was awarded a patent for designing a novel cycling dress for women. Date of Application: 13 May 1895

On September 5, 1907, Maria Gertrude Decies, a lady from Slough in Buckinghamshire, UK, was awarded a patent for developing a mechanical recorder for golf scores. The invention featured a circular case with dials and milled edges that could be rotated to record points for each stroke.

On September 29, 1894, Maria Lake, a resident of Kensington, London, was granted a patent for an innovative device designed to mount photographs and prevent their deterioration. Date of Application: 28 October 1893

On December 16, 1920, Marian Elaine Morgan, a schoolgirl from Blackpill, Swansea, UK, was awarded a patent for developing a new golf tee. Her invention was adjustable and designed to prevent the loss of the tee after a shot.

On August 21, 1897, Marie Clementine Michelle Baudéan, a pianist from Paris, obtained a patent for a novel pair of knickerbockers with a movable side. These knickerbockers were specifically designed for women cyclists, horsewomen, and huntswomen.

On October 15, 1892, Marie Carrara, a resident of Geneva, was granted a patent for an innovative device designed to adjust parts of dresses on the wearer while simultaneously preserving the shape of the waist.

On November 15, 1890, Marie Salberg and Ther. Peter, of Munich, were granted a patent for a soft period pad made of thin rubber, specifically designed to absorb heavy bleeding and prevent spillage.

On April 10, 1906, Marjorie H. Winn of New York was granted a patent for a novel book tag. Unlike adhesive labels, her design utilized a clip-and-slip system, allowing it to be easily attached and removed without damaging the book.

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.