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