Beulah Louise Henry

Beulah Louise Henry was an American inventor and entrepreneur whose work significantly advanced consumer product design and everyday manufacturing processes. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and later based in New York City, Henry became one of the most prolific female inventors of the early twentieth century. At a time when women faced significant barriers in science, engineering, and business, she secured 49 patents and developed more than 100 inventions, earning her the nickname “Lady Edison.”¹