Beulah Louise Henry

Life & Legacy

Beulah Louise Henry (September 28, 1887 – February 1, 1973) was an American inventor who made extensive contributions to consumer products and manufacturing technology. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and later based in New York City, Henry was a pioneering figure who held 49 patents and developed over 110 inventions, significantly advancing technology while breaking gender barriers in her field.
Her inventions include a bobbin-free sewing machine and a vacuum ice cream freezer. She received 49 patents and had around 110 inventions; when she died, she held far more patents than any other woman. In 2006, she was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.