United States

On May 8, 1928, Eleanor H. Jones of Boston was awarded a patent for developing a novel golf tee. Her invention featured an anchor design with a twin tee, making it less likely to break.

On October 29, 1945, Ellie Shed Price of Los Angeles, California, patented a doll-shaped water bottle. Her design offered a utilitarian object that could serve both as a toy and a warming device.

On 1 September, 1925, Elzie Harness of Bloomington, Illinois, was awarded a patent for a durable, lightweight golf club head. The design featured an aluminum casing with a secured hardwood insert for enhanced strength and resistance to wear.

On October 27, 1908, Gina C. Crompton of Park City, Utah, patented a novel presser foot for sewing machines. Her invention featured a simple, low-cost design that made it easier to sew lace, piping, and braid without taking the machine apart, and let users work on the table instead of under the machine arm.

On November 21, 1882, Hanneh Branch, a U.S. inventor based in North San Juan, California, was awarded a patent for creating a novel cough remedy. The compound was prepared by combining common tar, honey, egg yolks, licorice, and port wine.

On August 10, 1901, Helen A. Blanchard of Portland, Maine, patented an improved machine specifically designed for sewing sweatbands to the reed holders of hats. Her invention operated without the use of a needle, which would have been detrimental to the sewing process.

On April 16, 1912, Helen F. Trowbridge of Port Washington, New York, was granted a patent for innovations in soft toy design. Her invention introduced a novel method of stuffing toys to help maintain their shape while also addressing sanitary concerns.

On November 23, 1926, India M. Lee of Chicago, Illinois, was awarded a patent for a novel vanity box. Her invention featured multiple compartments, a cushion, and an interior mirror, providing women with a convenient accessory for their daily beauty routine.

On June 26, 1917, Jennie Kelley of Chicago was awarded a patent for a wheeled golf bag, which eliminated the inconvenience of carrying heavy clubs on players’ shoulders and ensured the clubs remained stable when not in motion.

On June 20, 1916, Leila M. Taylor of Salem, Massachusetts, was granted a patent for a novel container designed for small, pointed instruments. Her invention was specifically intended for dental broaches and provided a convenient and aseptic storage solution.