GB Patent: 181,303,707 - Improvements in or on Steam Engines, and Tools Useful in Making Certain Parts of the Same


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GB Patent: GB-181,303,707

Improvements in or on Steam Engines, and Tools Useful in Making Certain Parts of the Same

Patentee:

Richard Witty (exact or similar names) - Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire County, England

USPTO Classifications:

Tool Categories:

propulsion and energy : steam engines

Assignees:

None

Manufacturer:

Smith, Witty & Co. - Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, England

Witnesses:

Unknown

Patent Dates:
Granted:	Jun. 05, 1813

Patent Pictures:

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Letter and response in 1844-08-11 Mechanics' Magazine
"Vintage Machinery" entry for Smith, Witty & Co.

Description:

From a letter to the editor in the 1844-08-11 Mechanics' Magazine (see link below the image): "Mr. Witty took out the patent for the oscillating engine in the year 1813; and devoted much labour and expense in bringing it to perfection; but, in the meanwhile, the years passed without yielding him the expected remuneration, and now that it has become public property, indeed, I may say a national benefit, nothing is left to him but the honour of the invention.

It is calculated that not less than 6000 horses' power of Witty's vibrating, or oscillating steam-engine are now at work on the Thames, Clyde, Tyne, Humber, &c., being peculiarly adapted to steam vessels..." The editors' response to the letter includes a reproduction of the patent drawings and specification.