Railroad - Innovations and comforts in rail passenger carriages

Dennis introduced multiple features in passenger railroad cars to improve the comfort of the passengers. These improvements included partially reclining seats, stain-resistant upholstery, larger dressing rooms for women; dimmable ceiling lights, and individual window vents (which she patented) to allow passengers to bring in fresh air while trapping dust.

Ventilator; Plate

Category:
Transportation - Railroad

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
1693108; 72763

Co-Inventor:
None; her inventions appear under the name O.W. Dennis