United States

On November 10, 1903, Cleo O. Young of Rialto, California, was granted a patent for a novel paper holder. Her invention streamlined the industrial packing process by using a needle-point mechanism that allowed packers to wrap fruit more quickly and efficiently.

On November 28, 1922, Clover Lewell Perkins of Highland Park, Illinois, patented an innovative newspaper design that reduced printing costs for classified advertisements. Her system separated classified ads into a smaller supplement distributed only to readers who requested it, using matching coupons to link the main paper and the supplement for accurate distribution and accounting.

On February 17, 1898, Cora Alma Polson of Riley, Kentucky, was granted a patent for an innovative poultry perch. Her design not only provided a stable roosting spot for poultry but also helped keep parasites away, ensuring healthier birds and improved hygiene.

On December 31, 1946, Cordelia E. O. Larkin of St. Petersburg, Florida, patented a shampoo cape designed to keep water off the wearer’s face. Her design used an elastic band that fit around the head, forming a small trough to catch and drain water to the back during washing.

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 July 10, 1934, Elizabeth G. Sonnet of New York patented a detachable waist and attaching means designed to connect a waist or blouse securely to another garment. Her invention featured an elastic, adjustable band that allowed the waist to move with the body, reducing strain on buttons and preventing tearing.

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 August 22, 1944, Elspeth Bennett of Syracuse, New York, was granted a patent for an educational device that visually demonstrated nutritional values in foods. Her invention used colored, proportioned data shafts on a display board to let students compare the nutrients in different foods and better understand balanced diets.

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 March 23, 1943, Emma Victoria Carlsson of Greensboro, North Carolina, received a patent for an educational device that taught users how to assemble balanced meals. Using a see-saw board and weighted food blocks, the apparatus visually and mechanically demonstrated whether a selected menu was nutritionally appropriate.