The computer algorithm, dishwasher, fire escape, paper bag and windshield wipers are just some of the inventions women have created. Although female inventors haven’t always gotten the recognition they deserve, they’ve made an incalculable impact on modern life. Here are five female inventors whose inventions are still an important part of today’s world.
Patricia Bath
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