Happy Women’s Day – Women, Patents and Attorneys!
The article analyses women’s participation as inventors and patent attorneys in India, revealing key statistics and leading professionals in the field. It also discusses trends in patent filings…
Women Inventors.
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Women’s Day (Patent) Series- The women behind the invention of Kevlar
Stephanie Kwolek's innovation of Kevlar marked a turning point in material science and personal protection. Her patented discovery not only transformed safety gear but also underscored the vital…
Women’s Day Series: The woman behind the syringe patent
Letitia Mumford Geer's 1899 syringe patent marked a pivotal moment in the development of medical devices. Her innovative one-handed design continues to inspire modern syringes, enhancing both usability…
Women’s Day Series: A patent that made your long drives more comfortable
Margaret A Wilcox’s car heater patent in 1893 marked a major advancement in automotive comfort. The post highlights both the technical details of her invention and the historic…
Women’s Day Series: Mary Anderson – Patentee of clear vision.
Mary Anderson’s patented invention of the windshield wiper in 1903 revolutionised automotive safety, despite initial scepticism from manufacturers. Her story exemplifies the significant yet often overlooked role of…
Women’s Day Series: Patented inventions by some real life heroines
This article celebrates International Women’s Day by spotlighting women inventors and their patented contributions. The first in a series, it examines Anna Connelly’s 1887 fire escape patent and…
Hedy Lamarr and the Secret Communication System
Hedy Lamarr, celebrated for both her cinematic and scientific achievements, co-invented a patented secret communication system that revolutionised wireless technology. This article examines her invention's impact and enduring…
Nellie Bly – Inventor of the Steel Barrel
Nellie Bly, best known as a pioneering journalist, also invented the steel barrel, now recognized as the 55-gallon drum. Her innovation and leadership at Iron Clad Manufacturing marked…
Hedy Lamarr – Much more than what meets the eye
Hedy Lamarr, famed for her Hollywood career, was also a groundbreaking inventor. Her innovative work on wireless communication has had a lasting impact on modern technologies.
Margaret Knight: Most Notable Woman in the World of Patents
Margaret Knight’s invention of the flat-bottomed paper bag machine transformed packaging and set legal precedents in patent law. Overcoming gender bias and patent theft, she secured her place…