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On October 5, 1926, Luna H. Thralls of Hymera, Indiana, received a patent for an improved vanity case. Her invention enhanced the compactness of the item, incorporating space for a mirror, a card case, and a billfold.

On May 1, 1923, Mabel Blackman, a resident of Manhattan, New York, was awarded a patent for designing novel overshoes for horses. The invention aimed to increase road grip and reduce the likelihood of slipping on uneven surfaces.

On March 27, 1923, Mabel Frederick, of Pueblo, Colorado, was awarded a patent for developing a projector that could permit an image to be projected in a stable position for a considerable amount of time and automatically move to the next animation without the aid of an operator.

On July 5, 1932, Mabel White of Spokane, WA, was awarded a patent for her development of a novel and easily adjustable device designed to cut vegetables into cubes of different sizes.

On January 23, 1940, Mabel Winkel of New York was awarded a patent for designing a novel shoe made with an elastic-like leather upper sole that allowed for easy insertion of the foot.

On November 27, 1900, Mae Birney of New Whatcom, WA, received a patent for a novel jar closure featuring an improved flange lock designed to prevent liquids from leaking out.

On August 1, 1944, Maisie Jane Patterson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was granted a patent for a novel toe-protecting device. It featured soft fabric loops and padding to shield the toes from friction, corns, and calluses while keeping them comfortable inside shoes.

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 April 12, 1910, Margit Urbántsek of Budapest first patented a novel method for ornating piled fabrics. Her invention featured a socket-shaped iron that could be easily interchanged without tools or delay, allowing users to apply different patterns with speed, precision, and safety—unlike previous methods that required unscrewing hot components.

On August 29, 1911, Maria Sofia Nilsson of Karlskrona, Sweden, patented an improved bed pan designed to give patients better control and comfort. Her invention added sturdy side handles to a tapered, oblong pan, allowing patients to steady it while shifting position.