Patents Collection

J Nasmyths patent steam hammer, front elevation

Mr John Fletcher Moulton (colour litho)
612140 Mr John Fletcher Moulton (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Fletcher Moulton, Patents, 4 October 1900)

Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B
Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. [Edward Bruce Moore, US Patent Office]

Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B
Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. [Edward Bruce Moore, US Patent Office]

Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B
Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. [Edward Bruce Moore, US Patent Office]

Sir Oliver Lodge, 1926 (colour litho)
473385 Sir Oliver Lodge, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jonathan Hulls patent design for a steam tugboat to tow ships in and out of harbour, 1736 Date: 1736

Dodds patent wedge motion, side elevation Date: 1841

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The Proposed National Museum of Patents: the Transit of Venus, Model Used for Practice at Greenwich Observatory

The Complaint of M, Tenter-hooke the Projector, and Sir Thomas Dodger the Patentee
XJF347923 The Complaint of M, Tenter-hooke the Projector, and Sir Thomas Dodger the Patentee, published in 1641 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

The Picture of Pattenty, c. 1641-50 (engraving)
XJF347912 The Picture of Pattenty, c.1641-50 (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who am I, who am I like, what nobody)

Henry Bessemer (1813-1893) English engineer and inventor was born at Charlton, near Hitchen, Hertfordshire. Took out many patents but best remembered for his invention of the Bessemer process

Bells laboratory, museum display
Bells laboratory. Reconstruction of the Boston laboratory of Scottish-US inventor and telephone pioneer Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922)

The Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt
View of the shop-floor of the Soho Foundry showing steam engines under construction. The radical improvements by James Watt of the Newcomen design improved the power

Jacques-Constantin Perier C014 / 2083
Portrait of the French self-taught engineer and businessman Jacques-Constantin Perier (1742-1818). In 1777 he and his brother Charles-Augustus obtained the concession to supply water to the city of

Patent poster for Shand, Mason & Co
A patent poster for Shand, Mason & Co, fire engine makers and hydraulic engineers, advertising three types of firefighting equipment

Patent for John Cabot
Letters patent for a voyage to discover new lands granted to John Cabot by King Henry VII, 1496-1497 Date: 1496-1497

Patent hydraulic press, vertical and plan sections

Edison and his phonograph. Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931, centre), US inventor, operating his favourite invention, the phonograph. This machine was used to record and play back sounds

Thomas Hancock, British inventor
Thomas Hancock (1786-1865), British inventor. Hancock invented several methods of manufacturing for rubber. In 1820 he patented the use of rubber springs in clothing

R Wilsons patent self acting motion as applied to J Nasmyths 30 cwt steam hammer, front elevation

J Nasmyths patent 1 cwt steam hammer

J Nasmyths patent steam hammer, front and side elevations

5 cwt steam hammer, J Nasmyths patent, front elevation and detail

Steam hercules with Wilsons patent valve, side elevation Date: 1851

Wilsons patent no 11, 767 steam hammer
Wilsons patent (no 11, 767 steam hammer improvements) front and side elevations Date: 1847

Untitled, hydraulic press, details

Patent hydraulic press, vertical sections Date: 1862

Untitled, patent hydraulic press

R Wilsons patent cut off motion, details

R Wilsons patent improved variable cut off motion, full side elevation and horizontal section

Details for R Wilsons patent improved variable cut off motion

R Wilsons patent improved, variable cut off motion

R Wilsons patent improved, horizontal packing press, plan, side elevation and sections

Star locomotive, Grays patent engine, side elevation Date: 1897

Patent Office Curiosities and Ingenuities
Some Curiosities and Ingenuities of the Patent Office! These include a popelling device, a helmet-mounted gun, a submersible lifesaving apparatus, a cool pipe

The electric light- Mr Edison in his laboratory: a sketch fr
Illustration showing Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) in his laboratory experimenting with light in 1880. The most prolific inventor the world has ever seen

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"Exploring the World of Patents: A Glimpse into Innovation and Ingenuity" In the realm of patents, a vast world of innovation and ingenuity unfolds. From Mr. John Fletcher Moulton's captivating color lithograph to J Nasmyth's groundbreaking patent steam hammer, front elevation, each creation tells a unique story. Thomas Edison, the legendary US inventor, stands tall among these pioneers with his indelible mark on history. Sir Oliver Lodge's colorful lithograph from 1926 serves as a reminder of the timeless impact that they have had on society. The Cyclopedia of Automobile Engineering showcases the evolution of transportation through patented designs like Jonathan Hulls' ingenious steam tugboat concept and Dodds' revolutionary wedge motion captured in side elevation. At the 2017 Innovation Expo, Jeffrey Carlson proudly displays three U. S. Patent plaques he received for his remarkable inventions. Robert Mueller, Ivan Townsend III, and Mark Lewis also bask in their achievements with their own collections of patent plaques. Even NASA Kennedy Space Center workers join this illustrious group by showcasing their U. S. Patent plaques at the same ceremony. These individuals embody dedication and perseverance in pushing boundaries to explore new frontiers. Patents serve as beacons guiding humanity towards progress and prosperity. They represent countless hours spent researching, designing, testing, and refining ideas that shape our world today. Behind every patent lies an individual or team who dared to dream big – visionaries who sought solutions to complex problems or envisioned entirely new possibilities. Their relentless pursuit has paved the way for advancements across industries – from technology to medicine and beyond. As we delve into this fascinating realm filled with sketches, diagrams, blueprints - symbols etched onto paper - we witness human creativity at its finest; transforming concepts into reality through legal protection granted by patents. So let us celebrate these inventors whose names grace our history books alongside iconic figures like Thomas Edison.