9 creations invented by women that changed the world for the better

Women are accustomed to the difficulties they face in the labor market and in everyday life in general, which is due, no more and no less, to gender inequality. That's why it's amazing to know what important inventions we still use that were developed by brave women who undoubtedly broke the standards of the time they lived in and left us a whole legacy.

Tools such as syringes, windshield wipers, and Kevlar (a strong fiber used in body armor), among many others, were created ahead of time by women. That is why today we have collected some of these wonderful creations to share with you. Enjoy reading.

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1. Windshield wipers.

This indispensable tool for ensuring good visibility for drivers on rainy days was created and patented by Mary Anderson in 1903, who came up with the idea after driving in the middle of a snowfall, realizing the difficulty and importance of keeping a windshield clean.

2. Syringe for injection.

An American nurse, Letitia Mumford Gere, was responsible for the creation of the first piston syringe, which was released in 1899. This tool allowed doctors to control everything with one hand. Without a doubt, this was an important innovation in the field of healthcare, and it was extended to many other sectors, in addition to being the starting point for the syringe that we know today.

3. Disposable diapers.

Marion Donovan created the first moisture-resistant disposable diaper. The idea arose shortly after the Second World War when she devoted herself entirely to family life and household chores. With the help of a sewing machine and a shower curtain, she managed to create her first prototype.

4. Dishwasher.

Josephine Cochrane built the first dishwasher in 1886. A few years later, it managed to attract the interest of restaurant entrepreneurs during the Chicago Fair, but the machine only gained real importance in the 1950s, when it became more accessible to consumers. Josephine is also inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame.

5. Monopoly.

Designer Elizabeth J. Phillips was the creator of the famous Monopoly board game. Initially, the idea of this was to convey the concept of the economy and to show how harmful the capitalist system is. The game, which was patented in 1904, was sold as if it had been designed by Charles Darrow. Fortunately, after meeting the real creator, the company looked for a way to compensate.

6. Lifeboat.

Following the success of her invention to speed up the production of barrels, Maria Beasley set out to create a more compact, safer, fire-resistant, and easier-to-use lifeboat. It was then, in 1880, that she developed a new design. What she never thought about is that, years later, her lifeboats would help save many people on the world's most famous shipwreck, the Titanic.

7. Invisible glass.

Katherine Burr Blodgett was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge in 1926. Years later, she invented low reflective glass (invisible glass) which helped improve the camera, the microscope, and projector technology of her time. Its technology was even used to film the famous film Gone with the Wind.

8. Kevlar (strong fiber).

Stephanie Kwolek, Ph.D. in Chemistry, was the creator of the extremely strong fiber known as Kevlar. This fiber can be up to 5 times stronger than steel and is used to make bulletproof vests and many other products.

9. Wireless network.

Actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr collaborated with her friend and composer George Antheil to develop what is known as the forerunner of Wi-Fi. Her idea included remote control of torpedoes, as well as preventing their interception by enemies by changing the frequency of radio signals in the spectral range. However, at the time, the US Navy was reluctant to implement an invention that would not come into use until many years later. Fortunately, in the late 1990s, the duo received a major award for their discovery, and in 2014, Lamarr was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame.