You Probably Didn’t Know These Things Were, Invented by Women.
In the United States, only
about 10 percent of patent
holders are women.
According to 24/7 Tempo, this disparity is partly due to the
fact that women applying for patents alone are more likely
to be rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
In addition, patents sought by women are more
likely to require revisions that lower the scope of
the patent, subsequently weakening it. .
In honor of the women
who overcame these
hurdles, here are, 10 things, you didn’t know were
invented by women. .
1. Circular Saw, Tabitha Babbitt, 1812.
2. Aquarium, Jeanne Villepreux-Power, 1832.
3. Ice Cream
Maker, Nancy Johnson, 1843.
4. Computer
Algorithm, Ada Lovelace, 1843.
5. Dishwasher, Josephine Cochran, 1872.
6. Life Raft, Maria Beasley, 1882.
7. Fire Escape, Anna Connelly, 1887.
8. Medical
Syringe, Letitia Geer, 1899.
9. Coffee
Filter, Melitta Benz, 1908.
10. Bullet-Proof
Fiber, Stephanie Kwolek, 1966
