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Maria Beasley was born in 1847, in Philadelfia, Pennsylvania, E.E.U.U.
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Beasley's first patent was granted.
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She invented this new design, included guard railings surrounding the raft and rectangular metal floats. This design is able to fold and unfold fold so it is easy to store, even with the rails.
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Beasley's second patent was granted.
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The raft was presented in partnership at the World Cotton Centennial, in New Orland.
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The American patented up to 15 inventions, including a foot warmer, a steam generator, an anti-derailment device for trains or a wooden barrel making machine that made it a millionaire, to ensure a revenue of 20,000 Dollars of the time a year.
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Beasley's barrel-hooping machine made her quite a lot of money, with the Evening Star writing.
