Filed a utility patent securing technological aspects of the Password Journal.
On March 28, 1994, Swanson progressed towards securing the technological aspect of her Password Journal by filing a utility patent. This step was crucial for protecting the mechanism underlying the voice-activated lock feature, ensuring that the innovation maintained its competitive edge. During a period where patenting women's inventions was atypical, Swanson carved her niche in the competitive tech industry, which traditionally eschewed female-led tech enterprises.