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6 April, 1880
Maria Beasley received a patent for her improved life raft design. This invention aimed to provide a more flexible and easily storable life-saving device for ships, featuring collapsible metal floats and airtight containers for provisions. This patent marked her increasing focus on inventions beyond barrel-making and demonstrated her concern for maritime safety.
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Birth in North Carolina
c. 1847
Maria E. Beasley was born in North Carolina around 1847. Details surrounding her early life and education remain largely unknown. Records are incomplete or missing, which reflects both the general challenges of historical research and the limited recognition afforded to women inventors during that period.
First Patent: Improved Barrel-Making Machine
1878
Beasley received her first patent for an improved barrel-making machine. This marked a significant step into the world of invention. Her machine streamlined the barrel production process, leading to faster and more efficient manufacturing, demonstrating her early aptitude for mechanical innovation.
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Invention of the life raft, improved barrel-making machinery, foot warmer, cooking pan.