She wrote, "This invention relates to a very handy, convenient and healthy device for sifting druggists' powder compounds, many of which are deadly poisons, and destructive to those handling them, especially in the operation of cleaning and sifting them.
La poussière qui s'en échappe se loge dans les oreilles, les narines et la bouche de celui qui tamise, se répand dans toute la pièce, et en contamine l'air.