First Recorded Inventions by Black Women
By admin — February 21, 2012
Black women have contributed greatly to this society with their imaginative and creative talents being responsible for many useful inventions that we still use today. Many of these invention have been responsible for advancements and developments that have improved our lifestyles. Unfortunately many of these women go unrecognised for their works and many of us as black women make use of their inventions and others that have stemmed from their initial initiative without knowing that the item was created by a fellow black woman.
This list is made up of some of the very first recorded inventions by black women. If you are aware of any others that should be added to the list, please leave a message in the comments.
Let us be proud of the progress made and inspired to keep on making advancements.
| Virgie M. Ammons |
Fireplace Damper |
Sept. 30, 1975 |
| Louise H. Andrews |
Lens Holder Accessory |
Pending |
| Patricia Bath, M.D. |
Apparatus for Ablating & Removing Cataract Lenses |
May 17, 1988 |
| Miriam E. Benjamin |
Gong & Signal Chair for Hotels and the Like |
July 17, 1888 |
| Sarah Boone |
Ironing Board |
April 26, 1892 |
| Henrietta Bradberry |
Bed Rack |
May 25, 1943 |
| Torpedo Discharger Means |
Dec. 11, 1945 |
| Marie V. Brittan Brown |
Home Security System Utilizing Television Surveillance |
Dec. 2, 1969 |
| I.O. Carter |
Nursury Chair |
Feb. 9, 1960 |
| Joan Clark |
Medicine Tray |
April 1, 1987 |
| Holder for Bras and Like |
Aug. 31, 1976 |
| Beatrice L. Cowans |
Embroidered Fruit Bowl |
April 5, 1977 |
| Virginia E. Hall |
Wall Hanging & Kit |
| Gertrude Downing |
Corner Cleaner Attachment |
April 5, 1977 |
| Ellen Elgin |
Clothes Wringer |
1880s |
| Cathleen McCoy Garrett |
Siren/Horn Light Indicator |
Pending |
| Sara E. Goode |
The Cabinet Bed |
July 14, 1885 |
| Bessie V. Griffin |
Portable Receptable |
April 24, 1951 |
| Julia Terry Hammons |
Apparatus for Holding Yarn Skiens |
Dec. 15, 1896 |
| Joanna Hardin |
Keyboard Stand |
Feb. 23, 1993 |
| Lydia M. Holmes |
Knockdown Wheeled Toy |
Nov. 14, 1985 |
| Ruane Jeter |
Digital Toaster |
April 14, 1987 |
| Marjorie S. Joyner |
Permanent Waving Machine |
1928 |
| Mary B. Kenner |
Sanitary Belt |
May 15, 1956 |
| Sanitary Belt with Moistureproof Napkin Pocket |
April 14, 1959 |
| Carrier Attachment for Invalid Walker |
May 18, 1976 |
| Bathroom Tissue Holder |
Oct. 19, 1982 |
| Backwash Mounted on Shower Wall & Bathtub |
July 29, 1987 |
| Mary Kies |
Weaving Straw with Silk |
May 5, 1809 |
| Anna Mangin |
Pastry Fork |
1892 |
| Lyda D. Newman |
Hair Brush |
Nov. 15, 1898 |
| Natalie R. Love |
T-top Roof Cover |
May 5, 1992 |
| Alice H. Parker |
Improvement on the Heating Furnish |
Dec. 23, 1919 |
| Brothella Quick |
Pocketed Underwear |
Nov. 17, 1981 |
| Carol Randall |
Ear Clips |
Nov. 17, 1981 |
| Tissue Tote |
Nov. 20, 1990 |
| Judy W. Reed |
Improvement in Dough Kneader & Roller |
Sept. 20, 1884 |
| Mary J. Reynolds |
Hoisting/Loading Mechanism |
April 20, 1920 |
| Mildred A. Snow |
Family Relationship Card Game |
Oct. 28, 1980 |
| Maxine Snowden |
Rain Hat |
1983 |
| Theora Stephens |
Pressing/Curling Iron |
1983 |
| Valerie Thomas |
Illusion Transmitter |
Oct. 21, 1980 |
| M. Toland |
Float-operated Circuit Closer |
May 4, 1920 |
| Madeline M. Turner |
The Fruit Press |
1905 |
| Madame C.J. Walker |
Hair Care Products with Straightening Comb |
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