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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 February 25, 1902, Jenny Von Stryk and Emmy Von Stryk of Arras, Russia, were granted a U.S. patent for a device to clean and disinfect toilet seats automatically after use.

On July 27, 1937, Jozefa Olympia Armfelt of Kulla, Sweden, patented a device for moistening envelopes and other gummed surfaces. The device used a water-filled container with a wick in a bent or angled tube that automatically delivered just the right amount of moisture, preventing spills or over-wetting while remaining simple and easy to manufacture.

On May 15, 1917, Kaja P. Togstad of Maddock, North Dakota, patented a spring-based tire made entirely of nested coil springs. The graduated springs provided shock absorption while also acting as anti-skid elements by gripping the ground as the wheel rolled.

On May 22, 1917, Kaja P. Togstad of Maddock, North Dakota, was awarded a patent for a wearable safety parachute for aviators that would automatically open if the pilot fell from the aircraft.

On October 21, 1902, Kora May Johnson of New York patented a hose-supporter designed to grip stockings securely without tearing them. Her design used a receiving piece with guiding channels and a flexible-tipped bar that slid into place, locking the stocking gently but firmly between the two parts.

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.

On May 28, 1940, Lela E. Booher of New York was granted a patent for a new vitamin concentrate. Her invention featured a complex of vitamin B₁ and G, formulated through an advanced extraction and absorption process to enhance well-being.

On March 28, 1950, Lela M. Sherman of Dewey, Illinois, was granted a patent for a novel gauge. Designed to measure angles and bevels accurately, it featured a ruler, a pivoting protractor, and built-in levels for precise alignment.

On January 29, 1901, Florentine L. Kellogg, resident of Santa Barbara, was awarded a patent for developing a novel dial for weighting scales. Date of Application: 5 April 1900 Date of Issuance: 29 January 1901