The National tribune., 1889-05-23

balls would run 10 the rim OF the wheel on
one SIDE and then roll back to the center IS
il turned on 1t does not take much Of a
mechanical mind to understand that. curve the
sp0uts SIS he would, the greater part of the
balls would soon be at the outer edge Of the
wheel On the under side, and the motion stop.
On reading Of the Baltimore mans machine
II occurred 10 me that ii might be interesting
to Tx NATIONAL IRIBUSEs readers to have
me visit the Patent Office, and tell them some
thing Of the host of similar devices collected
IN that vast museum Of practical and imprac-
tical c0ncets OF inventors. / was referred to
C0mrade &m. /. Aughinbaugh, formerly of
the 9th Ohio who is the head Of tho dotor
Section, 20 which al the perpetual mOtionists
are sent.
We have hosts of applications for patents
on such devices, he said, but never model.
They viii send descriptions and specifications.
including detailed drawings. but no working
machines. Only twice, Ia the 20 years that /
have been here have we had any approach TO
amCael. Once an attorney brought in a couple
o. balls and two levers, which be said were
parts Of a machine then actually at work in
New York, and demanded a patent on the
strength Of that exhibit. We insisted on the
production Of the working model, but he pro-
tested that hat would cause his client great
and unnecessary expense, in boxing up and
bringing on here his heavy apparatus. Wewere
firm, however. and the matter dropt. Another
time German came on here with a bag, which
contained wheels and bits OF tin. fastened To-
gether in some Instances with strings He in
sisted il would work because he had dreamed
IL would i've nights IN succession. he had no
money TO pay the fees, but would do that out
Of the first money he received from the sale
after i was patented. To all applications we
send the following blank, properly filed out
sra: Your --.--.-- an alleged perpetual motion
has been received, with the Zee therefor
Before EuicrtDg said on tine hooks of fis
DfDce II Is thought proper advise YOU ia order
e save you further expense and labor that the
views OF the Office coincide with those of Scientists
~ general ~ regard 10 meciaHcai perpetual mo-
nons-that they are impossibiliiies. Should vour
. oe ----.-. the FRS official action would be Inc
requirement OF q WORKING nlodel-the Ofice being
aware that il VIII be impossible for you 10 cotoplS
with this requirement..
For the reasons given vour ., and fFe ~
colnpanying fee are herewith returned
IL notwithstanding this notice you still desire
your $1,000. aud fee 10 be accepted by tie C,fiiee ~,
may return them and they will be retained
Very respectfully, GHAs T. MFTrF4sFT
Commissioner Of Patents
Alany Of them Indignantly return tbf
money and demand the patent, saving tbey
know Hlat they are about, If the Patent Oaic.
Goes not but We insist on the working model
aud that ends the matter"
QUEER WORKING MODELS.
The insistenee or the Patent Office on hayin,
"oI king models or some other practical demon
stration Of the value Of inventions. brings abou
some queer results. A farmer in Indiana la,
invented preserving fluid which he thinks 4
OF great value IN preserving fruits. meats. etc.
and In enbalming bodies. To prove its pood
ness ID the latter respect be has preserved an(
sent on 70 hls attorney here the bodies of tYs.
women treated with this fluid. The bo5ia. 80
10 an excellent state Of preservation. and .
limp as in life. The Patent Office declines +,
receive them, and the attorney still has then
IN his Office, much TO his discomfort and tina