Inventor of surgical eyeless needle

invented the eyeless needle used by surgeons which eliminated the need to double the thread & thus reduced scarring, a combination paperweight, calendar, & musical watch, a music box that incorporated a “portable fountain” that water spouted water, as the music box played, a folding flatiron, a dress shield, a sweat band for hats, a key that measures whether the door is locked or not, & a carriage telephone;

Needles; Hook & eye; Pot-scraper; Woven fabric; Dress-shield; Pin; Egg cup & cutter; Improvements in garment supporters; fountain

Category:
Inventor

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
149034; 1340334; 1258208; 1105503; 931591; 717185; 826843; GB189421249; 327673

Co-Inventor:
None