BLACK AMERICAN WOMEN INVENTORS

Black women inventors are the unknown and unsung among American inventors.

The following are Black women who made inventions past and present—inventions which touch our lives daily.

Inventors such as Patricia Bath, M.D.; Sarah Boone; Joan Clark; Ruane Jeter;   Betty Brown and Annie Minter.

Black women inventors who have contributed so much to America.

SALUTARE.

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Inventor Invention Patent Date 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 1905

 

Honorable Mention—Future Inventors
Arizona
Irene Dixon Charlotte Oliver
California
Jean Kimpson Loretta H. Hones
Washington, D.C.
Debrah Akewei Lelia Crowders Sonja King Sabrina R. Moornor Mary Halen Patton Holly Reed Annette Santiago
Florida
Glenda Broswell-Moore Louise H. Andrews Angela Atkinson Cheryl Pitts Geraldine Pettis Dotty Slaughter Carol Morris
Michigan
Deborah Graham Deborah Mallory Jacqueline Smith
Missouri
Robin Holmes
New York
Mrs. C. Askew Angela Edmons Denise Grant Lois Henman Ealine Jackson Marilyn Jones Dr. Lenora Leach Stephanie S. McDaniels Corrine Page Sandy Sanderlin Deborah Singletary Allison Williams Jackie Young
Pennsylvania
Priscilla James Kathryn Williams Connie Young
Texas
Brunetta Pearson
Virginia
Roxie E. Johnson Rosa Singleton

Information Source: Black Inventors Museum

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RELATED LINKS:

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Black Stars: African American Women Scientists and Inventors – Hardcover – Abridged (Oct. 12, 2001) by Otha Richard Sullivan and Jim Haskins

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