This timeline outlines Anna Keichline's prolific career as an inventor, detailing her patents and their significance.
Early Interest in Invention
1910s
Demonstrated an early interest in problem-solving and invention, which she combined with her knowledge of engineering and architecture.
Kitchenette Patent (Patent No. 1,360,549)
1920s
Patented the 'Kitchenette,' a compact and efficient kitchen design, in 1920. This invention was particularly significant for apartments and smaller homes, reflecting the changing trends in urban living.
Other Patents
1920s-1930s
Filed and received several other patents for various inventions related to home construction and design, including a specialized building block, a design for a combined sink and washboard, and improvements in ventilation systems.
The 'K-Brick'
Ongoing
A fireproof building brick or building block that was lightweight and fireproof. It had hollow spaces to allow for running heating pipes or wiring through them.
Wall Construction
Ongoing
She patented designs for both walls that could be easily dismantled (US patent #1,731,654) and other wall construction projects.
Hollow Building Brick patent (Patent No. 1,731,654)
1929
Obtained a patent for a hollow building brick. This brick was designed to be lightweight, fireproof, and easily assembled, making it a cost-effective and efficient building material.
Impact of Inventions
Impact
Keichline's inventions aimed to improve living spaces, reduce construction costs, and increase efficiency in home design. Her work reflected a modernist approach to architecture and a commitment to innovation.
