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Science is generally considered a man's world . Women are rarely touches or laboratory manipulation of mechanical devices , much less invented and patented under his name. Patents are evidence of the "property" of an invention and the inventor ( s ) may apply for a patent Famous African American Women .
In the past , women were not allowed equal property rights (patents are a form of intellectual property) and many inventions patented under the names of their husbands or fathers women Famous African American Women . In the past , women were also prevented from receiving higher education to invent .
Today, however , hundreds of thousands of women who apply for and receive a patent every year. About 20% of all inventors are women, and that number is expected to increase rapidly to 50 % over the next generation Famous African American Women .
These women inventors from past to present , there are African American women inventors. The number , however , can not be determined accurately. According to EnchantedLearning.com , Sarah S Famous African American Women .
Goode was the first African American woman to receive a patent in 1885 ( patent # 322.177 adopted July 14, 1885 ) . She invented the folding cabinet bed, a space-saving folding against the wall in a closet Famous African American Women .
When folded , it could be used as an office, with compartments for stationery and writing supplies . Goode owned a furniture store in Chicago, Illinois, and invented the bed for people living in small apartments Famous African American Women .
The second African American woman to receive a patent was Miriam Benjamin , who was a school teacher in Washington DC Famous African American Women . She received a patent on July 17, 1888 for an invention she called a " President Gong and signal for hotels.
" His invention allowed hotel guests to call a server in the comfort of your chair. A button on the chair would buzz mail servers and a light on the chair would let the staff know who wanted service Famous African American Women .
Miriam Benjamin 's invention was adapted and used in the House of Representatives of the United States Famous African American Women .
The April 26, 1892 Sarah Boone received a patent (U.S. Patent # 473653 ) to improve the ironing board Famous African American Women . Ironing board Sarah Boone was designed to be effective in ironing the sleeves and body of women's clothing . Sarah Boone 's board was very narrow and curved , the size and shape of a sleeve, and is reversible , allowing both sides of the board sleeve.
Perhaps the most famous African American woman inventor of all time is Madam CJ Walker (23 December 1867-25 mayo 1919) Famous African American Women . She was an inventor , businesswoman and self-made billionaire . Born Sarah Breed love McMillan You CJ Walker, was an African- American who developed many beauty and hair care products that were very popular.
Ms. Walker began her cosmetics company in 1905. Its first product was a scalp treatment that uses oil and a hot comb Famous African American Women Famous African American Women . Sarah later invented a system to straighten hair . Lady said her name and began selling her newborn to door " Walker System " .
Walker soon added a hair growth cream and other cosmetic products in their line . The products have been very successful and soon had many saleswomen , called "agents" Walker , who sold his product door to door Famous African American Women Famous African American Women .
Many of these women grew up in a time when women and people of color have been discriminated against. Social status can be prevented to study, but that did not stop to explore their world and find creative solutions to everyday problems Famous African American Women
His innate intelligence and determination they brought their personal triumph over adversity. His inventions may not have survived into the G-string century and yet their pioneering spirit will live in the present generation of women working in science and technology.
