Patented Collection (page 3)

Hicks patent thermometer, circa 1880
Hicks patent medical thermometer. James Joseph Hicks (1837-1916), was a British manufacturer of scientific instruments who filed several patents of medical and meteorological thermometers

Guglielmo Marconi, Italian physicist C017 / 7110
Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Italian physicist, holding his most famous invention, the radio. Privately tutored in his youth, Marconi had developed his first radio device by the age of 21

Arithmometer, 1897 C016 / 2038
Arithmometer. Invented in 1820 and manufactured from the 1850s to 1915, these were the first widely used mechanical calculators

Engraving of Newshams fire engine, patented in 1725

An Aerial honeymoon invented and patented by John F. Byrne : funniest show in the world - the huge pantomimic musical comedy. Date 19 - ?

Musical box
The aurephone-a patented musical instument that makes an ideal Christmas or New Year gift. Available for John G. Murdoch and Co. Ltd. Date: 1883

Roberts and Coppocks Improvement in Looms for Weaving
Technical drawing of an invention, patented in 1855, by Roberts and Coppock, consisting of an improved arrangement of parts for letting the yarn off the warp beam in a weaving loom

Boat Invention / Lincoln
An improved system for buoying vessels, patented by Abraham Lincoln, future President of the United States. A model of the invention and facsimile drawings are shown here Date: 1849

Cartwrights engine. Historical artwork of Cartwrights alcohol engine that was patented in 1797. Edmund Cartwright (1743-1823) was an English inventor and clergyman

Railway carriages. Historical artwork of W. H. Jamess mode of propelling railway carriages, dated 1823. This drawing, showing a locomotive with two carriages (top)

Saverys engine. Historical artwork of the steam engine patented by Thomas Savery (1650-1717) in 1698. The Savery engine was designed to raise water by using steam power

Worcesters engine. Historical artwork of the second Marquis of Worcesters engine. The design was granted a patent in 1663

Losh and Stephensons carriage. Historical artwork of a steam locomotive patented in 1815 by engineer George Stephenson (1781-1848)

Leopolds engine. Historical artwork of Leopolds non-condensing steam engine patented in 1720. It has two cylinders (upper right) that receive steam alternately from the furnace below (lower right)

Brandreths cyclopede. Historical artwork of the cyclopede, which was patented in 1829 by Thomas Brandreth from Liverpool, England

Snowdens locomotive machine, historical artwork. This machine, driven by horses on a treadmill, is dated 1825. Published in History and progress of the steam engine, England, 1830

Hornblowers engine. Historical artwork of Hornblowers steam engine that was patented in 1781. Jonathan Hornblower (1753-1815) was an English engine maker

High-pressure engine
Trevithick and Vivians high-pressure engine, historical artwork. Richard Trevithick (1771- 1833), a Cornish engineer and inventor

Creativity, conceptual image
Creativity. Conceptual image of creativity represented by a light bulb. The filament, in the shape of a pound sign, could signify the commercialisation of ideas

Louis Daguerre, French chemist
Louis Daguerre (1787-1851), French chemist and inventor of the photographic process named after him (daguerrotype). Daguerres patent was acquired by the French government in 1839

Resuscitation apparatus, 19th century
Resuscitation apparatus, 19th-century artwork. Demonstration of the artificial respiration apparatus of William F. Z. Desant, an inventor who filed several patents in New York, USA, in the 1890s

Patented drugs becoming generic drugs, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the time taken for a patented drug (left) to become freely available as a mass-produced generic drug (grey)

Protective collar against garrotting
A protective collar or stock against garrotting

Horse-powered Four Wheel Vehicle, 1921
Illustration showing an invention, patented in 1921, that used a horse to push a four wheel vehicle

Portable Gas Lamp
A portable gas lamp for general railway use, patented by Mr Johnstone. It was first used on the Eastern Counties Railway, as a head light to the engine

Billiard table adverts
Advertisement from 1897 for Burroughes & Watts celebrated billiard tables with patented vacuum cushions

Watt Studies Newcomen s
When James Watt was given Newcomens engine to repair, he quickly saw its inefficiencies and set out to provide remedies. The result, patented in 1769, revolutionised steam engines

Phillipss Toilet Aquarius
An advertisement from 1891 for Phillipss Toilet Aquarius, a new water container for wash stands where...no muscular effort required

Jonathan Hulls Steam Tug-boat of 1736
Engraving of Jonathan Hulls steam tug-boat, which he patented in 1736. It is doubtful whether Hulls ever had the chance to build his tug-boat, much less use it to haul a fully rigged ship

The Bude Lights in Trafalgar Square
Bude lights in Trafalgar Square, London. Patented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney in 1839, the Bude light introduced oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame

Bude light
A large Bude light in Trafalgar Square. Invented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney and patented in 1839, the light worked by introducing oxygen gas into the middle of a standard oil lamp flame

Edisons electric lamp
Components of the electric lamp patented by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) in 1879. The lamp worked by passing an electric current through a carbon filament enclosed in a vacuum in a sealed glass bulb

Heros Water Dispenser
Coin-in-the-slot scent dispenser, patented 1889, operates on the same principles as holy water dispenser by Hero of Alexandria in 1st century AD

Thomas Savery / Smiles
THOMAS SAVERY English military engineer, patented first commercially successful steam engine Date: 1650 - 1715

Barthelemy / Sew Machine
French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier with his machine : he patented the first practical sewing machine in France in 1830

B. C (Before Crinoline)
At a time prior to 1857 when the cage crinoline became available (patented December 1856) Adolphus and his beloved Kitty could walk intimately side by side

Combined Knocker / Bell
Waudes patented Knocker Bell, where one movement of the hand gives the two distinct sounds! Advertisement from a late 19th century trade catalogue

Hornblower Steam Engine
Diagram of the steam engine patented by Jonathan Hornblower, from Cornwall, in 1781; his patent was overturned in 1799

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"Revolutionary Patented Inventions: From Stephensons Rocket to The Heated Shoe" Stephensons Rocket, the iconic locomotive that roared into existence in 1829, marked a significant milestone in the realm inventions. Its innovative design and powerful steam engine revolutionized the world of transportation forever. But locomotives weren't the only groundbreaking creations of their time. Enter Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage - an audacious Victorian invention that aimed to conquer the skies. This remarkable contraption combined steam power with aviation aspirations, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional wisdom. The Engineer, a prominent publication during this era, chronicled numerous Victorian inventions that left society awe-inspired. It served as a platform for inventors to showcase their ingenious ideas and seek recognition for their patented marvels. Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage continued to capture imaginations with its relentless pursuit of flight. With each iteration, it pushed closer towards conquering the heavens above. Though not entirely successful at first, its persistence paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. Innovation didn't stop there; other notable patents emerged across various domains throughout history. The Telegraph printer made its mark in 1889 - a revolutionary device enabling rapid transmission of information through printed words on paper like never before. Meanwhile, portable steam pumps became indispensable tools in industries worldwide by 1883. These compact yet mighty machines provided efficient water pumping capabilities wherever they were needed most. Engravings depicting Newshams fire engine showcased another patented invention designed specifically to combat raging infernos effectively. This firefighting marvel brought hope amidst chaos and proved instrumental in saving lives and protecting communities from devastating fires. Not all patents were grandiose; some focused on practical solutions too. Horn Buffers for Cattle emerged as an essential innovation in 1921 - ensuring safer handling and transport of livestock while minimizing potential harm or injuries caused by unruly animals. And who could forget the Heated Shoe.