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Invented in 1952 by Virginia Apgar. Disposable diapers The first disposable diaper was invented in 1946 by Marion Donovan, a professional-turned-housewife who wanted to ensure her children's cloth diapers remained dry while they slept. [12] Donovan patented her design (called 'Boaters') in 1951.
Women inventors have been historically rare in some geographic regions. For example, in the UK, only 33 of 4090 patents (less than 1%) issued between 1617 and 1816 named a female inventor. [ 1 ] In the US, in 1954, only 1.5% of patents named a woman, compared with 10.9% in 2002. [ 1 ]
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re giving credit where credit is due, and highlighting 10 products made by women.
The dishwasher, chocolate-chip cookies, and the first version of the Monopoly board game were all created by women. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...
On International Women’s Day, here’s a look at some of the most important inventions created by women
Beulah Louise Henry was born on September 28, 1887 in Raleigh, North Carolina, [2] [3] the daughter of Walter R. and Beulah Henry. She was the granddaughter of former North Carolina Governor W. W. Holden and a direct descendant of President Benjamin Harrison and Patrick Henry.
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