As automobiles started to become more commonplace, it became clear that keeping the windshield clear was critical to safe driving. There were several attempts at creating effective windshield wipers, dating back to 1896. Today, the consensus is that credit for the invention of a working windshield wiper is due to Check Out This Mary Anderson, and an American inventor who patented her “window cleaning device” in 1903. Even with the predominantly male presence in the automobile’s early history, we would undoubtedly have difficulty staying on the road without this woman’s invention.
