Windshield wipers’ overlooked female inventor

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by Shoshi Parks

March 4, 2026

Windshield wipers’ overlooked female inventor

Mary Anderson patented the device in 1903—only to be told her idea had no commercial value The post Windshield wipers’ overlooked female inventor appeared first on Popular Science.

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Originally published on Popular Science on 3/4/2026