During this period, Maria E. Beasley likely sought to market and sell her patented inventions, particularly the barrel-hooping machine and steam liferaft. Records suggest she may have focused on selling or leasing the rights to her barrel-hooping machine to barrel manufacturers and other relevant industries.

It is possible that Maria E. Beasley became involved in the manufacturing or production of her inventions, particularly the barrel-hooping machine. This involvement could have taken the form of establishing her own small-scale manufacturing operation or partnering with existing manufacturers. The exact extent of her hands-on involvement in manufacturing remains unclear.