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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 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.

On November 14, 1865, Martha P. Codman, then residing in Boston, was awarded a patent for designing a novel drinking vessel. Her invention was intended to enable a sick person lying horizontally to drink comfortably without needing to change position.

On July 8, 1941, Martha Thal of Chicago received a patent for developing a novel method for producing industrial pies. Her process aimed to preserve the aromas of home-baked pies by quickly freezing the unbaked product.

On February 25, 1873, Mary Ann Curtis, a resident of San Francisco, was granted a patent for a novel medicine designed to alleviate inflammation and rheumatism. Date of Application: -

On July 6, 1869, Mary H. Ramsaur, a resident of Lincolnton, North Carolina, was granted a patent for a novel medicine designed to alleviate rheumatism, neuralgia, and general soreness. Date of Application: -

On March 16, 1909, Matilde Pionzio-Cavagnino of Turin, Italy, was granted a patent for a novel machine designed to register commercial transactions and facilitate bookkeeping. The device aimed to assist both experienced accountants and beginners.

On April 10, 1928, Olivia E. Vaughan of Newark, New Jersey, was granted a patent for a novel tennis racket carrier. Her innovative design allowed the bag to hold multiple rackets while easily adjusting to their size, providing convenience and flexibility for the owner.

On August 29, 1939, Olivia Morgan Burwell of Phoenix, Arizona, received a patent for a foldable bed screen to protect sleepers from insects and animals. The design fit standard bed frames, had rounded corners for safety, and could be adjusted for partial or full coverage.