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She had it patented in 1903.
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She invented the first electrically operated automatic wipers.
Patented in 1917, the “Storm Windshield Cleaner” used rollers instead of blades.
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She’s also a famous female inventor like her mother, Charlotte Bridgwood.
She invented the first mechanical brake lights and turn signals in 1914.
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She’s also a female automotive pioneer.
She invented the concept of “brake pads” in 1888.
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During the 120-mile trip, the carriage’s wooden brakes started to fail.
Bertha had a shoemaker install leather soles for a quick fix, creating the first brake pads.
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She invented a frequency-hopping technology that laid the groundwork for GPS, Bluetooth, and Wifi.
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They got a patent for it in 1942.
She invented the "Secret Communication System" with her friend George Antheil.
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who discovered a way to keep car cabins warm in 1893.
Her invention channeled the car engine’s hot air into the cabin.
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