Which U.S colonist man got two patents recorded to his name because, unfairly, his wife wasn't allowed to own patent?

Need a hint?

The patent was issued by the British courts in the early 1700's.

The man was Thomas Masters, husband of:
SYBILLA MASTERS (died 1720)

Corn processing

In 1715, the British government acknowledged that Masters, an American colonist, had created a new way "for cleaning and curing the Indian corn growing in several colonies in America." Even King George I praised her invention as having played an important role in developing the Pennsylvania economy.

But, in a classic demonstration of the bias against women inventors, the crown issued the patent in the name of her husband, Thomas. It would be almost a century before an American woman would be recognized as an inventor in her own right.

In 1715 King George I gave patent #401. It was for the corn grinding idea. In 1716 he gave a second patent. This was #403, for weaving straw into hats. Both patents were given to Thomas Masters.

Yes ,you got it Georgia!

Great question, great answer (got me)! Back then, they knew a woman's place! (KIDDING! Hi GA, welcome back!)

Yes, a woman's place is behind a man...so she can give him a swift kick in the pants!

That one is just for you Racer