Beulah Louise Henry
Personal Information
Born: 1887
Died: 1973
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: White
Education
Elizabeth College; North Carolina Presbyterian College
Professional Life
Field of Study: Inventor
Institution/Corporation: none
Degrees & Memberships: none
Awards & Achievements
Awards: 2006, National Inventor s Hall of Fame
Achievements: Vacuum ice cream freezer/protograph, Various Inventions for Daily Use
Was nicknamed "Lady Edison"
1937, became known as "America's leading feminine inventor"
Received her 1st patent at age 25 for a vacuum-sealed ice cream freezer
Held 53 patents for everyday items to improve life, toys, typewriters, & sewing machines
Was responsible for over 100 inventions
1937, had a museum exhibit dedicated to her in Osaka, Japan to inspire female Japanese inventors
Was the Granddaughter of former North Carolina Governor W.W. Holden & a direct descendant of President Benjamin Harrison
Began sketching ideas for inventions when she was 9
Loved to point out what was wrong with something & mention changes to improve them
Established 2 companies in NY: Henry Umbrella & Parasol & B.L. Henry Company
Invented items to improve the quality of life for women including a hair curler, vanity case, rubber sponge soap holder, & snap-on parasol that allowed one to change the pattern on a parasol to match your outfit