Top 10 Cool Inventions by Women That Changed the World
Summary
TLDRThis video from M, Mojo highlights the top 10 products invented by women that have significantly shaped the modern world. From Margaret E. Knight's square-bottomed paper bag to Stephanie Kwolek's Kevlar, each invention showcases the originality and impact of female ingenuity. Other notable inventions include the modern diaper, non-reflective glass, the automatic dishwasher, and Ada Lovelace's pioneering computer algorithm. The video also mentions the contributions of Grace Hopper and the Harvard Mark1 computer, emphasizing the technological advancements driven by women.
Takeaways
- 🛍️ The square-bottomed paper bag, invented by Margaret E. Knight, revolutionized packaging and supply chain efficiency.
- 👶 Modern diapers owe their existence to Maran Donovan's waterproof version and Valerie Hunter Gordon's disposable design, significantly easing childcare.
- 🏆 Katherine Blodgett's non-reflective glass, or 'invisible glass,' transformed various industries including cinema, military, and museum display.
- 🚔 Stephanie Kwolek's Kevlar has become synonymous with bulletproof protection but also finds use in a wide array of products from sports equipment to industrial materials.
- 🧊 Florence Parpart's modern electric refrigerator design made food storage more convenient and hygienic, replacing the traditional ice box.
- 📡 Hedy Lamarr, along with George Antheil, developed frequency-hopping technology which laid the groundwork for modern wireless communication systems like Wi-Fi and GPS.
- 🧬 Ida Henrietta Hyde's microelectrode invention was pivotal for the study of electrophysiology, allowing for the measurement of electrical activity within cells.
- 💉 Letitia Mumford Gear's one-hand medical syringe simplified medical procedures and improved patient care, becoming the standard in hospitals.
- 💻 Grace Hopper's work on the Harvard Mark I computer and her development of programming languages helped initiate the computing revolution.
- 👩💻 Ada Lovelace, through her collaboration with Charles Babbage, created the first computer algorithm, earning her title as the world's first computer programmer.
Q & A
Who is credited with inventing the square-bottomed paper bag?
-Margaret E. Knight is credited with inventing the square-bottomed paper bag, which made packing groceries more convenient.
What innovation did Maran Donovan contribute to the diaper industry?
-Maran Donovan created the first waterproof diaper by fastening part of a shower curtain to a diaper, which included snap fasteners.
Who developed disposable diapers with removable cellulose pads?
-Valerie Hunter Gordon developed disposable diapers with removable cellulose pads and an outer plastic garment, patenting the design in 1949.
What is the significance of Katherine Blodgett's work on non-reflective glass?
-Katherine Blodgett developed 'invisible glass' by coating it with barium stearate, which allowed 99% of light to pass through while being non-reflective, used in the movie industry and military applications.
Which material did Stephanie Kwolek invent that is known for its strength?
-Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, a material known for its strength and is used in bulletproof vests, among other applications.
What was Florence Parpart's contribution to the modern refrigerator?
-Florence Parpart's design for the modern electric refrigerator was the first to be commercially viable, improving upon previous refrigeration systems.
Who is known for inventing the automatic dishwasher?
-Josephine Cochran is known for inventing the automatic dishwasher, which she patented in the mid-1880s.
What technology did Hedy Lamarr co-develop that has influenced modern wireless communication?
-Hedy Lamarr co-developed a radio guiding system for torpedoes that led to spread spectrum communication technology, which is the basis for Wi-Fi, GPS, and other wireless technologies.
Who developed the microelectrode and how was it used?
-Ida Henrietta Hyde developed the microelectrode, which is used to gauge the electrical properties of nervous tissue by stimulating and recording electrical activity within cells.
What was Laticia Mumford Gear's contribution to medical equipment?
-Laticia Mumford Gear invented the one-hand medical syringe in the 1890s, which improved medical care and became the standard in hospitals.
Who is considered the first computer programmer and why?
-Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer because she created the first computer algorithm for Charles Babbage's analytical engine.
Outlines
👩🔬 Top 10 Inventions by Women
This video script introduces the top 10 products invented by women that have significantly shaped the modern world. The list includes a variety of inventions ranging from everyday household items to technological innovations. Each product is ranked based on its originality, technological innovation, and human impact. The script highlights the integral role of women in the construction and development of these products. The narrator emphasizes the importance of recognizing the contributions of women in science and technology, and the video aims to celebrate their achievements.
🛠️ Groundbreaking Female Inventions
The second paragraph delves into specific examples of groundbreaking inventions by women. It starts with the square-bottomed paper bag invented by Margaret E. Knight, which revolutionized the grocery industry. The modern diaper is discussed, highlighting the contributions of Maran Donovan and Valerie Hunter Gordon, whose innovations made diapering more convenient and hygienic. The paragraph also covers non-reflective glass, invented by Dr. Katherine Blodgett, which has applications in various industries including film and military technology. Kevlar, developed by Stephanie Kwolek, is mentioned as a material with diverse uses, from bulletproof vests to sports equipment. The modern electric refrigerator, invented by Florence Parpart, and the automatic dishwasher by Josephine Cochran, are also highlighted as significant contributions to household convenience.
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Keywords
💡Inventions by Women
💡Technological Innovation
💡Human Impact
💡Square-bottomed Paper Bag
💡Modern Diaper
💡Non-reflective Glass
💡Kevlar
💡Electric Refrigerator
💡Wireless Transmission Technology
💡Computer Algorithm
Highlights
Margaret E. Knight invented the square-bottomed paper bag to improve packing efficiency.
Martha Donovan created the first waterproof diaper cover with snap fasteners.
Valerie Hunter Gordon developed disposable diapers with removable cellulose pads.
Dr. Katherine Blodgett's non-reflective glass, also known as invisible glass, revolutionized various industries.
Stephanie Kwolek's Kevlar is one of the toughest materials ever synthesized.
Florence Parpart's electric refrigerator design was the first to be commercially viable.
Josephine Cochran's automatic dishwasher made handwashing dishes obsolete.
Hedy Lamarr co-created a radio guiding system for torpedoes, leading to spread spectrum communication technology.
Ida Henrietta Hyde's microelectrode was a groundbreaking procedure in neurophysiology.
Laticia Mumford Gear's one-hand medical syringe improved medical care significantly.
Grace Hopper helped design the first programs for the Harvard Mark I computer.
Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer for her work on the analytical engine.
Margaret E. Knight was also called the 'Lady Edison' for her numerous inventions.
Martha Donovan's diaper cover rights were sold for one million dollars.
Kevlar's applications range from bulletproof vests to hockey sticks.
The modern syringe design made medical procedures more efficient and less invasive.
Grace Hopper's work on the Mark I laid the foundation for the computing revolution.
Ada Lovelace's notes on the analytical engine are now considered the first computer algorithm.
Transcripts
our lives are easier because of these
members of the fairer sex welcome to M
Mojo and today we'll be counting down
our picks for the top 10 products
invented by women these are only a few
of the General Electric women scientists
for this list we've chosen inventions
that have done their part to shape the
modern world a woman must have been
integral in the construction and or
development of each product in said
products have been ranked according to
their originality technological
innovation and human impact and I spent
my time sitting at my mother's seing
machine making these rich
things number 10 square bottomed paper
bag picking the right bag will
adequately contain the customer's items
and will also help contain Supply costs
the flat bottom paper bag is a grocery
store icon and its Origins can be traced
back to an Innovative woman named
Margaret E Knight Knight was born in
Maine in 1838 and soon began an
industrial life that would inform her
Creations leaving school at age 12 she
worked in various Mills and factories
before landing at a cotton mill it was
there that she noticed the
impracticality of paper bags and decided
that a flat bottom would surely ease the
packing process so she went to work on
the fruitful idea inventing a machine
that turned XOM paper bags into
convenient square based receptacles
Knight invented so many items in her
lifetime including a stop motion device
for looms that she was called the lady
Edison by some media Outlets number nine
modern
diaper oh God don't do that make it's
like Slum Dog Millionaire in there
what's worse than ch changing a diaper
having to use the same one over and over
again that was the case before two women
came along and revolutionized the
rearing process in the 1940s the
American Maran Donovan fastened part of
a shower curtain to a diaper and made
the first waterproof version of its kind
and actually we couldn't say it but it
did cure diaper rash the rights of her
Boer diaper cover with SNAP Fasteners
along with several other patents were
ultimately sold for one million doar
it's quite tricky to get anything that
held them so that it fitted the baby and
didn't leak during the same decade a UK
housewife named Valerie Hunter Gordon
developed disposable diapers in two-part
Contraptions with removable cellulose
pads and an outer plastic garment which
she patented in 1949 everybody wanted to
stop washing nappies and nowadays they
seem to want to watch them again using
Innovations from both designs the modern
diaper was created and soon monopolized
the child care Market as demonstrated by
apgar score which was invented by
anesthesiologist Virginia apgar in 1952
to record the health of new borns female
inventors revolutionize Child Care a c
hey the neighborhood watches here they
brought us
some what she's perfect no thanks to you
number eight non-reflective glass AKA
invisible glass this is Dr Katherine
blet an authority on the properties of
very thin Coatings and film Katherine b
blet a physicist from New York developed
what is known as invisible glass in the
late 1930s the General Electric employee
designed the product by covering glass
in a type of material called barium
sterate the film covered the glass with
44 monomolecular layers but still
allowed 99% of light to pass through it
thus creating a non-reflective and
nearly invisible compound this was a
Monumental breakthrough and the Miracle
glass coating which would come to be
known as langre blet film was quickly
instituted on a large scale after
becoming a coveted product in the movie
industry notably used and Gone With the
Wind the invisible glass was also
utilized in submarine periscopes and spy
plane cameras during World War II today
n reflective glass is used in everything
from eyeglasses to museum displays
number seven Kevlar he just went crazy I
think and he he would see things uh in
his bed moving like they were animals
and stuff the DuPont company has gotten
a bad rap in recent years thanks to
Johnny DuPont's murder conviction and
the movie based around those events are
you
okay ungrateful ape the one should not
Overlook its centuries of technological
innovation a prime example is the
creation of Kevlar which is one of the
toughest materials ever synthesized it
was a dupon chemist named Stephanie
qualik who developed the durable fiber
in
1965 everybody realized the potential uh
of this discovery the compound was
created when researching threading for
car tires and qux solution was so
incredible that it transcended the
confines of vehicle mobilization Kevlar
is probably best known for its use in
bulletproof armor bulletproof vest
genius but its other applications range
from hockey sticks to loudspeakers and
everything in between qualic received a
patent for her invention in
1966 number six Modern Electric
Refrigerator in your friger cold Pantry
there's a place for all your Foods fresh
and frozen refrigeration systems were in
place before Florence parpart won her
1914 patent but her design was the first
to be commercially viable parpart
greatly improved on the previous
Refrigeration patent and created a
highly useful and practical Appliance
for anyone with electricity your giant
ice block would go in here right this
side would keep cool and it would melt
down here it would drain into your
little pan down there you'd empty that
it is said that par Parts refrigerators
replace the ice box which was simply an
insulated box with a slab of ice as the
foremost food storage unit speaking of
household appliances it was a woman
named Josephine Cochran who made
handwashing dishes obsolete with her
invention of the automatic dishwasher
which she patented in the mid 1880s and
which went on to become the first
commercially successful device of its
kind these two women made life so much
easier because it makes every night your
night off it gets you out of the kitchen
after dinner to join in the family fun
number five Wireless transmission
technology are you a movie
star Hedy Lamar an early movie star and
sex symbol lived a double life as a
technological wizard the Austria born
Starlet marketed as the world's most
beautiful woman teamed with composer
George anti to create a radio guiding
system for torpedos this system led to
what is now called spread Spectrum
communication technology and was
developed by Lamar and Company to
protect missiles from enemy interference
the frequency hopping technology was so
Advanced that it was not used by the
military until decades later but
missiles were the smallest of possible
applications because when we say it is
now used in everything we mean
everything Lamar's invention is the
basis for Wi-Fi GPS and other Wireless
Technologies in other words it runs our
world the
worlds the
world the
world the world number four micro
electrode a microelectrode is a tiny
metal device that is used to gauge the
electrical properties of nervous tissue
inserted into a cell it stimulates and
Records electrical activity and
determines the energy output of certain
biological systems it was a physiologist
named Ida Henrietta Hyde who developed
the microelectrode in 1921 she used
glass micro pipets to reach within the
tissue of the cell install the electrode
and remove the pipet without any harm
done to the cell and at the time this
was a groundbreaking procedure in
neurophysiology today micro electrodes
are the key elements the study of
electrophysiology and it's Hyde who
paved the way number three medical
[Applause]
syringe syringes were complicated
devices that were wielded like
jackhammers in the 1800s the modern
syringe is so far removed from those
clunky Contraptions and it was Laticia
Mumford gear who bridged the gap between
the two gear invented the one-hand
medical syringe in the 1890s with the
patent being granted to her before the
end of that decade it goes without
saying that gear improved Medical Care
with her handy design design and soon
hospitals were using them exclusively
little is known about her life outside
of the patent but that's more than
enough to endure her Legacy as an
innovator number two Harvard mark1
computer and you worked on the original
computer in this country right I was
very fortunate the Navy owed me to the
first big computer in the United States
a team of Harvard researchers created
one of the first electromechanical
computers in the late 1930s early 1940s
helmed by Howard aen the team included a
young woman named Grace Hopper who
became one of the world's preeminent
computer scientists
Hopper helped designed the mark 1's
first programs which calculated large
sums that could not be processed by the
human mind the program was used for all
sorts of important work including
calculations for the Manhattan Project
as one of the first of its kind
developed the Mark 1 also known as the
automatic sequence control calculator
started at Computing Revolution the
result of which you can see on your
screen before we unveil our top pick
here are a few honorable mentions and
I'm coming up
Maria mtito Papa
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number one computer algorithm while
Grace Hopper programmed one of the first
electromechanical computers data love
lace made the first computer program
ever love lace was a mathematician from
London who worked with Charles babage on
the first mechanical computer this
computer was called the analytical
engine and was first proposed in the
1830s LEL spent considerable time
devising uses for the machine and
eventually compiled a series of notes on
which the computer could be run the
result is what is now considered the
first computer algorithm because of this
breakthrough LEL is considered history's
first computer programmer and
essentially the fire starter in an
electronically Dark World do you agree
with our list what's your favorite
product by a female inventor creating a
square bottom space put glass items in
the bag to help protect them from
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