WOMEN INVENTORS INDEX - 1790-1895

Here is a list of patents from Michigan. Click on the patent number to see a representative patent drawing.

State Patent NumberInventorsAssigneesTITLEDatePlace
MI 106,846 Marsh, Ann Augusta Improved medical compound Aug. 30, 1870 Frankfort, MI
MI 114,004 Green, Marion Improvement in implements for slitting and joining rags for carpets Apr. 25, 1871 Coldwater, MI
MI 117,568 Robertson, Harriet C. Improvement in dish washing machines Aug. 1, 1871 East Saginaw, MI
MI 120,717 Colvin, Margaret P. Improvement in washing machines Nov. 7, 1871 Battle Creek, MI
MI 132,987 Sanderson, Martha A. Washing fluid Nov. 12, 1872 Fremont, MI
MI 146,879 Culver, Jane Improvement in combined lung protectors and undervests Jan. 27, 1874 Adrian, MI
MI 151,598 Judson, De Etta Improvement in sad iron holders June 2, 1874 Detroit, MI
MI 157,329 Hetfield, Lidurania Improvement in medical compounds or liniments Dec. 1, 1874 Detroit, MI
MI 159,817 Gray, Harriet Improvement in tea kettles Feb. 16, 1875 Marquette, MI
MI 164,530 Daken, Emily R. Improvement in coffee steepers June 15, 1875 Coldwater, MI
MI 165,842 Leetch, Elizabeth Improvement in bosom forms July 20, 1875 Detroit, MI
MI 176,754 Mefford, Elizabeth E.; Peebles, Susan Improvement in processes of preserving fruit May 2, 1876 Adrian, MI
MI 179,329 Mathews, Diana S. Improvement in combined portmanteaus and shawl straps June 27, 1876 Adrian, MI
MI 179,503 Ballou, Lydia K.; Lee, George G. Improvement in mosquito nets and canopies July 4, 1876 Water Viet, MI
MI 180,963 Traver, Mary Louise Improvement in churn dashers Aug. 8, 1876 Detroit, MI
MI 184,153 Holton, Ella Moody Improvement in abdominal supporters Nov. 7, 1876 Jackson, MI
MI 185,818 Burr, Laura E. Montgomery Improvement in sketching albums Jan. 2, 1877 Lansing, MI
MI 187,657 McGee, Charlotte A. Improvement in corsets Feb. 20, 1877 Jackson, MI
MI 190,117 Boudeman, Jennie Improvement in book supports May 1, 1877 Kalamazoo, MI
MI 190,734 Brough, Eliza Improvement in reciprocating churns May 15, 1877 Greenville, MI
MI 193,471 Baldwin, Theursa D. Improvement in car couplings July 24, 1877 Albion, MI
MI 195,807 De Quindre, Julia Improvement in trunks Oct. 2, 1877 Detroit, MI
MI 197,991 Brough, Eliza Improvement in churns Dec. 11, 1877 Greenville, MI
MI 199,535 Granger, Susan DeLamater Improvement in sewing machine chairs Jan. 22, 1878 Ann Arbor, MI
MI 199,693 Colvin, Margaret P. Improvement in clothes pounders Jan. 29, 1878 Battle Creek, MI
MI 199,704 Hampton, Emma S. Improvement in dish washers Jan. 29, 1878 Detroit, MI
MI 202,792 Colvin, Margaret P. Improvement in clothes pounders Apr. 23, 1878 Battle Creek, MI
MI 205,457 Woodruff, Julia Improvement in fruit jar holders Jun. 25, 1878 Detriot, MI
MI 221,587 Manwaring, Amanda B. Improvement in adjustable head rests Nov. 11, 1879 Detriot, MI
MI 228,232 Vosburgh, Marie A. Danger signal Jun. 1, 1880 Kalamazoo, MI
MI 228,414 Steers, Mary A. Pillow sham holder Jun. 1, 1880 Kalamazoo, MI
MI 234,384 Barringer, Medora D. Thread cutter Nov. 16, 1880 Silver Creek, MI
MI 244,103 Winslow, Alice J. Thread holder and cutter Jul. 12, 1881 Kalamazoo, MI
MI 246,772 Hibbard, Zebina M. Station indicator Sep. 6, 1881 St. Louis, MI
MI 247,606 Brown, Eliza Pillow sham holder Sep. 27, 1881 Breedsville, MI
MI 248,712 Colvin, Margaret P. Clothes pounder Oct. 25, 1881 Battle Creek, MI
MI 254,181 Webster, Maria Hand carriage Feb. 28, 1882 Farmington, MI
MI 265,690 McGee, Charlotte A. Corset Oct. 10, 1882 Jackson, MI
MI 266,544 Smith, Anna L. Ruffling attachment for sewing machines Oct. 24, 1882 Edmore, MI
MI 268,852 Barlow, Eliza J. Culinary utensil Dec. 12, 1882 Gowen, MI
MI 278,129 Griffin, Dora G. Device for exposing hair to the action of heated vapors May 22, 1883 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 281,453 Chavers, Elizabeth Sewing machine shuttle Jul. 17, 1883 Siddon, MI
MI 287,635 Curtis, Alice A. Baking dish cover Oct. 30, 1883 Byron Centre, MI
MI 288,803 Higgins, Mary E. Underwaist Nov. 20, 1883 Cadillac, MI
MI 290,787 Moore, Ila Newbre Mitten Dec. 25, 1883 Battle Creek, MI
MI 293,387 Whaples, Ella Attachment for dresses Feb. 12, 1884 Jackson, MI
MI 297,054 Bateson, Elizabeth Ash sifter Apr. 15, 1884 Detroit, MI
MI 302,875 Wilber, Helen C. Salve July 29, 1884 Fayette, MI
MI 306,030 Nunn, Emma G. Heat indicator for ovens Sept. 30, 1884 Vassar, MI
MI 311,199 Moulton, Sarah A. Meat tenderer Jan. 27, 1885 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 318,272 Marsh, Carrie Foote Adjustable clothing stiffener May 19, 1885 Detroit, MI
MI 323,706 McGee, Charlotte A. Corset Aug. 4, 1885 Jackson, MI
MI 328,256 Scott, Hattie Slate pencil sharpener Oct. 13, 1885 Detroit, MI
MI 329,131 Boyd, Carrie C. Handle for package carriers Oct. 27, 1885 Fruitport, MI
MI 330,548 Beal, Sarah Vincent Bed pan Nov. 17, 1885 Ann Arbor, MI
MI 333,540 Parke, Sarah A. Saw tooth swaging device Jan. 5, 1886 Bay City, MI
MI 334,359 Dunham, Kate Corset Jan. 12, 1886 Holloway, MI
MI 339,313 McGee, Charlotte A. Corset waist Apr. 6, 1886 Jackson, MI
MI 339,830 Wilcox, Eliza B.; Wilcox, Albert J. Combined pitchfork and rake Apr. 13, 1886 Maple Rapids, MI
MI 347,123 Nunn, Emma G. Adjustable handle for dusters Aug. 10, 1886 Vassar, MI
MI 348,188 Cole, Mary J. Trunk Aug. 31, 1886 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 355,349 Schulte, Catharine Fire escape Jan. 4, 1887 Port Huron, MI
MI 356,348 Buck, Martha C. Wire dust whip Jan. 18, 1887 Ogden, MI
MI 356,679 Brown, Stella C. Combined sleeve holder and finger guard Jan. 25, 1887 Battle Creek, MI
MI 358,068 Parke, Sarah A. Saw tooth swaging machine Feb. 22, 1887 Bay City, MI
MI 37,851 Britain, Clarissa Floor warmer Mar. 10, 1863 St. Joseph, MI
MI 371,938 Hinsdill, Julia M. Mattress Oct. 25, 1887 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 383,421 White, Alice Bustle May 22, 1888 Detroit, MI
MI 385,069 Richardson, E. Jennie H. Device for sprinkling lawns June 26, 1888 Detroit, MI
MI 385,683 Phelps, Lamira Pastry pie guard July 3, 1888 Lowell, MI
MI 386,939 Sterling, Mary C. Toilet rack July 31, 1888 Detroit, MI
MI 389,811 Herrmenau, Clara Embroidery frame Sept. 18, 1888 Detroit, MI
MI 389,959 Forward, Mary A. Rein holder Sept. 25, 1888 Kalamazoo, MI
MI 39,460 Britain, Clarissa Ambulances Aug. 11,1863 St. Joseph, MI
MI 393,496 Ashby, Sarah M. Sponge and slate pencil holder Nov. 27, 1888 Cassopolis, MI
MI 399,432 Ocobock, Malinda Knopp Wash boiler Mar. 12, 1889 Maple Rapids, MI
MI 40,157 Britain, Clarissa Boiler Oct. 6, 1863 St. Joseph, MI
MI 406,155 Weeks, Lulu A.; Weeks, Jacob W. Folding dress extender July 2, 1889 Detroit, MI
MI 406,553 White, Alice Bustle July 9, 1889 Detroit, MI
MI 407,727 Farewell, Helen Wash boiler July 23, 1889 Detroit, MI
MI 408,576 Burt, Lou Jewelry tray Aug. 6, 1889 Detroit, MI
MI 41,274 Britain, Clarissa Lantern dinner pail Jan. 19, 1864 St. Joseph, MI
MI 416,171 Mahoney, Ella J. Article of amusement and instruction for children Dec. 3, 1889 Detroit, MI
MI 424,730 Schoonmaker, Eveline Bath tub seat Apr. 1, 1890 Three Rivers, MI
MI 429,492 Wood, Alice Miriam Toy toboggan June 3, 1890 Muskegon, MI
MI 43,087 Britain, Clarissa Improvement in vegetable boilers June 14, 1864 St. Joseph, MI
MI 43,088 Britain, Clarissa Improved dish drainer June 14, 1864 St. Joseph, MI
MI 431,892 Hobbs, Alice L. Hair bang July 8, 1890 Kalamazoo, MI
MI 432,747 Downing, Pamealia Washing machine July 22, 1890 Bay City, MI
MI 434,801 Pease, Lovinia E. Pillow sham holder Aug. 19, 1890 East Saginaw, MI
MI 435,182 Kellogg, Martha E. Tailor's measure Aug. 26, 1890 Battle Creek, MI
MI 438,130 Knapp, Susan Viola Clasp for belts Oct. 7, 1890 Adrian, MI
MI 439,106 Camp, Secelia R. Kilt plait gage Oct. 28, 1890 Reed City, MI
MI 44,393 Britain, Clarissa Improvement in lamp burners Sept. 27, 1864 St. Joseph, MI
MI 445,443 Everhard, Mary M. Kneading bread Jan. 27, 1891 St. Joseph, MI
MI 461,222 Robinson, Nannie E. Folding wardrobe Oct. 13, 1891 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 461,372 Smith, Rose Jelly extractor Oct. 13, 1891 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 462,071 Abbey, Marietta Label holding frame Oct. 27, 1891 Dailey, MI
MI 468,425 Matthews, Hannah E.; Matthews, Adaline M. Shoulder brace Feb. 9, 1892 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 47,856 Preston, Clarissa Improvement in corsets May 23, 1865 Detroit, MI
MI 480,150 Thurston, Minnettie R. Cylindrical sewing machine needle Aug. 2, 1892 Kalamazoo, MI
MI 481,166 Diack, Hannah S. Lid strainer Aug. 23, 1892 Detroit, MI
MI 483,058 Harpham, Elmira H. Comb Sept. 20, 1892 St. Louis, MI
MI 485,509 Speed, Anna G. Envelope for clothing Nov. 1, 1892 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 486,948 Zimmerling, Lissette F. Stove Nov. 29, 1892 Jackson, MI
MI 489,520 Bates, Zervah E. ; Collins, Mary E. Hook and eye Jan. 10, 1893 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 490,887 Rouech, Marian L. Soap receptacle Jan. 31, 1893 Bay City, MI
MI 491,602 Schulte, Catherine Convertible chair Feb. 14, 1893 Port Huron, MI
MI 492,857 Wilcox, Eliza Carpet stretcher Mar. 7, 1893 Ashley, MI
MI 496,928 Wilkins, Sarah Splasher holder May 9, 1893 Red Jacket, MI
MI 499,439 Pease, Lovenia E. Hair curler June 13, 1893 Saginaw, MI
MI 500,962 Shepard, Isabella Hat July 4, 1893 Niles, MI
MI 501,520 Lyle, Jennie R. Nursery case for children's carriages July 18, 1893 Dowagiac, MI
MI 501,823 Caldwell, Sarah C. Kitchen article July 18, 1893 Nessen City, MI
MI 502,138 Philips, Hattie L. Top prop for carriages July 25, 1893 Wisner, MI
MI 502,175 Criss, Julia A. Folding chair July 25, 1893 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 502,436 Kellogg, Martha E. Dress stay Aug. 1, 1893 Battle Creek, MI
MI 503,057 Mathews, Hannah E. ; Mathews, Adaline M. Bosom form Aug. 8, 1893 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 505,150 Wilson, Exilda Corset steel Sept. 19, 1893 Detroit, MI
MI 507,098 Bates, Zervah E. Game apparatus Oct. 24, 1893 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 509,347 Bates, Zervah E. ; Collins, Mary E. Hook and eye Nov. 21, 1893 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 512,349 Williams, Electa Fruit jar Jan. 9, 1894 Pavilion, MI
MI 512,838 McGee, Charlotte A. Corset Jan. 16, 1894 Jackson, MI
MI 514,834 Matthews, Hannah E. Shoulder brace Feb. 13, 1894 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 515,804 Taylor, Emma B. Dress stay Mar. 6, 1894 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 516,449 Ryan, Della Pattern for drafting garments Mar. 13, 1894 Owosso, MI
MI 522,533 Raymond, Emma H. Carpet sweeper July 3, 1894 Grand Rapids, MI
MI 523,103 Burt, Eliza C. Washing machine July 17, 1894 Detroit, MI
MI 523,260 Burgess, Carrie Augusta Waist July 17, 1894 Detroit, MI
MI 54,785 Sheffield, Permelia E. Improvement in hoop skirts May 15, 1866 Pontiac, MI
MI 91,100 Downer, Nancy A. Process for reducing the size of plaster molds June 8, 1869 Clayton, MI
MI D22,111 Harrison, Dora Buckle Jan. 10, 1893 Lansing, MI
MI D23,676 Payne, Mary C. Dustpan Oct. 2, 1894 South Haven, MI
MI R9,496 McGee, Charlotte A. Corset Dec. 7, 1880 Jackson, MIOrignal 194,045 Aug. 14, 1877
Susan E. Hocker, Miami University Libraries.12/12/03
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