A NEW MODE OF OBTAINING POWER, APPLICABLE TO MACHINERY OF DIFFERENT DESCRIPTIONS
Year: 1825

page_text: TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, I, EDWARD
JORDAN, of the City of Norwich, Engineer, send greeting
WHEREAS is present Majesty King George the Fourth, by His Letters
Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Butain and
Ireland, beauing date at Westminster, the Eighteenth day of June now
last past, did give and grant unto me, the said Edward Jordan, His especial
licence, full power, sole privilege and authority, that I, the said Edward
Jordan, my executors, administrators, and assigns, and such others as I. the
said Edward Jordan, my executors, administrators, or assigns, should at any
time agree with, and no others, from time to time and at all times thei cafter
during the term of years therem expressed, should and lawfully might make.
usc, exercise, and vend, within England, Wales, and the Town of Berwick-
upon-Tweed, and also in all His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations abroad, iny
Invention of "A NEW MODE OF OBTAINING POWER, APPLICABLE TO MACHINERY OF
DIFFERENT DESCRIPTIONS," in which said Letters Patent there is contained a
proviso obliging me, the said Edward Jordan, by an instrument in writing
under my hand and seal, particularly to descube and ascertain the nature of
my said Invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, and to
cause the same to be inolled in His said Majesty's Iligh Court of Chancery
within six calendar months next and immediately after the date of the said
recited Letters Patent, as in and by the same, reference being thereunto had,
will more fully appear.

page_text: NOW KNOW YE, that in compliance with the said proviso, I, the said
Edward Jordan, do hereby declare that the nature of my said Invention, and
the manner in which the same is to be performed, is described and ascertained
as follows, reference being had to the Drawings and Figures hereunto annexed,
that is to say:-
Drawing 1, Fig 1, represents a side elevation of a machine or engine to
which my new mode of obtaining power is combined and applied. A, A,
represents the front elevation of a cast or wrought non frame, upon which are
fixed the two inclined bars or columns, B, B. fornung a standard to receive and
support the fulcrum a of the beam C D, D, are two connecting rods moving
on centres or joints attached to cross bars fixed in the beam at equal distances
from the fulcrum a The lower ends of the rods D, D. are each attached to
the cranks b, c, formed in the centre or middle of the axis of the two cogged
wheels E, E; each of these wheels has sixty cogs formed on the periphery,
and these gear into the pinion F of ten cogs fixed on the axis d of the fly
wheel G The two wheels E, E, with the cranks b, c, and rods D. D, when
thus combined, form what is commonly called a parallel motion, and when in
action they communicate rotary motion to the fly wheel G. II is an iron rod,
forming part of a frame H, L, moving on a centre fixed to one end of the
beam C. I is a similar rod forming part of a similar frame I, K, attached in
the same manner to the opposite end of the beam C. The rods or parts of the
frames H, I, I call plungers. K, L, are parts of the frames attached to the
plungers H, I, exactly similar to each other. When the beam C is depressed
at either end, the 1ods or parts of the frames K, L, descend an equal depth
with the plungers H, I, and when acted upon as will be hereafter described,
they elevate each end of the beam alternately. e is a frame containing a friction
roller f, fixed to the lower part of the elevating rod or frame K, a similar
one is fixed to the lower part of the 1od or franie L, these olleis take a
bearing and revolve against the side of each cistern (herein-after described)
and serve to guide the rods K, L, in a proper direction M, M, N, N, are the
two cisterns to be filled with water as high as the dotted lines g, g, but in this
view the water is omitted in order to shew the parts within more distinctly
The cisterns are both represented with the front side removed, by which means
the moving parts contained within each may be more plainly seen, and also
their mode of acting will better understood 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, represent
contained in the cistern N, N, the
end views of five air-tight buoyant vessels
staves of these buoyant vessels being hooped with iron or copper hoops
All these vessels have an axis h, h, h, h, h, fixed to each end or head. 2, 2, 2, 2, 2,
are friction rollers; each vessel has one of these fixed on the axis h at each

page_text: end P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 are similar vessels and appendages, or parts
attached thereto contained in the cistern M, M k, k, k, k, are iron guides
placed parallel and equi-distant from each other; these are fixed by screws to
two of the opposite sides of each cistern only one of these guides can be see
in cach cistein, on account of one of the sides of each cistein being removed.
These guides receive and retam between them the friction 1olleis 1, i, 2, 2, 2,
placed at each end of the buoyant vessels, and serve to duect them in a rotary
or proper course when the machinery is in action; their course or direction is
indicated by the darts. 11, are two level stops; these prevent the buoyant
vessels from returning in an improper diection when they have been forced
down by the plungers II, I. m, m. are also two level stops which prevent the
buoyant vessels from rising at an improper time
Fig 2 represents an end elevation of the machine or engine, being a repre-
sentation of that end that has the beam depressed, the cistern N, N, being the
nearest part, and in order to shew the parts contained therein the nearest side
of the cistein is removed, and the water is also omitted n, o, represent the
spreading bars that unite the two sides of the double beain together p, q, are
cross bars, to the centre of each is attached the connecting rods D, D, by
Joints, the lower ends being united to the cranks c, made in the centres of the
axes to which the wheels E, E, are fixed. But in this view only one of the
wheels E can be seen, and also one of the cranks b, the other, c, is shewn in
lotted lines, the other parts that can be seen in this Figure which conrespond
with those in Figure 1 are marked by the same letters of reference as in
Fig 1.
Having enumerated the various parts of an engine or machine, and shewn the
way they are united and combined, I shall now explain how I obtain power
by a new mode which may be applied to machinery of different descriptions
If the machine or engine is arranged in the manner shewn in Fig 1, and
the cranks b, c, be in a line with the connecting rods D, D, one up and the
other down, the whole may be considered as in motion, the buoyant vessel O 3,
contained in the cistern N, N, may be conceived at liberty to rise, and in its
scent the buoyant power it contains acts on the ends of the elevating rods
o frame K, and raises it with considerable power; of course the end r of the
beam C, and all the parts attached thereto, are likewise raised with it to
the position shewn in dotted lines, and the other end of the beam C, and
pats attached thereto, and also one of the vessels contained in the cistern
M, M, will be depressed or forced down by the same power
I shall now shew, by referring to the parts contained in the cistern M, M,
the change that has taken place, when one end of the beam C is completely

page_text: elevated, the parts contained in each cistern, and also those attached to each
end of the beam C, being exactly duplicates in every particular. When
the ascending vessel 03 anive at the top of the guiding recess formed
by the ms or ledges k, k, it assumes the same position in the cistern N, N,
hat P 4 does in the cistern M, M, to which part of the Figure I must now
1efer
now
I shall now suppose P 4 to be raised to the top of the guides by its
buoyancy, it will then piess forward P 5 and P 1, by which means P 1
will placed immediately under the end of the plunger rod or frame H,
and it will at the same instant be forced down between the guides k, k,
by the night angle on Y piece formed on the lower end of the plunger rods
or frame I, acting by pressure on each end of the axis of the vessel P 1.
When the vessel P 1 is forced down by the plunger H, it is obliged to
more between the guides k, k, fixed to the sides of the cisterns opposite
to each other, and as they are curved at their lower parts t, t, the friction
rollers 2, i, assist it to follow that course, and when completely depressed it
will assume the position shewn at O 5 in the cistern N, N, to which
refer, but as it is not placed under the portion of the guides k, k, that forms
a horizontal line, as seen at the point u, it would, fiom its buoyant power,
have a tendency to rise upwards upon the return of the plungers H or I, but
this is prevented by the lever stop l, which permits it to pass, by moving on
its centie until it assumes the position shewn at O 5, and then the lever stop
drops to the horizontal position shewn partly in dotted lines, and effectually pre-
vents its return. When the vessel O 5 is depressed by the plunger I, it presses
forward the other two vessels O 4 and 0 3, and places 03 in such a position
between the guides that it would rise immediately, but the lever stop m, projecting
beyond the internal surface of the guides k, k, prevents its ascent until the
projecting pin v, fixed at the lower end of the elevating rod or frame K, presses
back the lever stop m, and receives the axis of the vessel O 3 in the right angle
or y piece formed at the lower end of the elevating 10ds or frame K, and then
the buoyant power that acts on the ends of the elevating 1ods or frame K
becomes the power that actuates and maintains the motion of the whole
machinery thus a considerable surplus of power is generated over and above
what is necessary to keep the machine or engine in motion, which may be
applied to machinery of various descriptions by attaching them to the fly-wheel
shaft of this machine or engine, in any of the ways usually adopted by mechanics.
It will be evident, that my new mode of obtaining power consists in sinking
or forcing down to any convenient depth under water or any other suitable
fluid, buoyant vessels, by means of a lever, and by directing or conducting

page_text: them when so immersed in the way herein shewn, place them alternately in a
position to act upon a part or parts, forming in effect a lengthened portion of
the lever that depressed them, and thereby gain a power proportionate to the
increased length of the lever at each alternate stroke of the engine or machine.
The end view, Fig. 2, will explain the manner in which the clevating rods
or frame K, K, receive each end of the axes h, h, of the buoyant vessels, and
the fiction 1ollers i, 2, placed thereon are shewn contained within the
guides h, k.
Diawing 2, Fig. 1, represents a plan or bird's eye view of the machine
or engine upon the same scale as shewn in Fig. 1, Drawing 1; the position of
the parts also correspond with those in Fig 1. Q, Q, R, R, are square
iron rods united to the plungers and elevating rods H, H, L, L, and I, I, K, K,
forming two frames similar in construction to the frame of a chair. S, S, S, S,
are diagonal bracing bars, which strengthen and bind the parts more firmly
together, and also serve to communicate the power obtained by the buoyancy
of either of the vessels, when acting under the elevating rods L, L, or K, K, to
either end of the beam C, when it is to be elevated, and, consequently, raise it
at each end alternately. Wherever any of the parts can be seen that have been
before described in the preceding Figures, the same letters of reference are
placed upon them. The mode of action and also the effect produced will be
manifest from the Drawings and description herein given, but in order to
render the principle upon which the machine or engine acts when combined
with the buoyant vessels more evident, I shall now refer to two diagrams
which will demonstrate the principle geometrically
Drawing 1, Fig 3. Cr, represents a beam or lever resting in equilibrium
upon the fulcrum a.
II, I, are two 1ods of equal length attached by joints to
each end of the beam or lever Cr. It a buoyant power be applied under II,
as shown by P, it will elevate it, and the end of the beam or lever C, until it
assumes the position shown in dotted lines P 1, and if an equal buoyant power
be placed under the rod I, as seen at O, it will be depressed or forced down by
the power of the ascending vessel until it attains the position seen in dotted
lines at 01, each vessel, and likewise all the parts, having passed through
equal spaces in equal tunes, as will be shewn by the equal arcs u, w, described
by the ends of the lever or beam C1, and hence no surplus power can possibly
be obtained by setting the beam or level into motion, but, on the contrary,
power would be continually lost by friction until the whole would come
to rest, and assume the position shewn by the lines II, Cr, I.
Fig. 4
Cr, represents a beam or lover resting upon the fulcrum a
I, I, are two rods fixed by centies or joints to the ends of the beam or

page_text: lever C, r, Q, R, represent two 1ods fixed immovably to the rods H, I, K, L,
also represent two rods fixed immovably to the rods Q, R. These rods are
braced to each end of the beain C, r, by the diagonal rods S, S
When the
parts are thus arranged, if a buoyant power, as shewn at P, be allowed to act
on the lower end of the 1od L, it will raise it and all the parts attached thereto.
and also the end C of the beam or lever until it assumes the position shewn
in dotted lines at P1, and it at the same instant an equal buoyant power O
is placed under the iod I, it will be depressed or forced down to the position
seen in dotted lines at 01, each vessel passing through equal spaces in equal
times But it will be easily seen that although the buoyant powers O and P
are equal when uncombined with machinery, yet when they act in combination
with machinery constructed upon the principle here shewn there is a continual
surplus of power generated and obtained, which great and long-sought
advantage is effected by the following means -The bars Q, R, are in effect
lengthened portions or additions to the beam or lever C, 1, being each equal
in length to the line C, a, consequently they do in effect double the length of
each halt of the lever C, u, and a, r. Therefore when the elevating buoyant
power ses it acts under the 10d L with twice the length of leverage that is
employed to depress the equal buoyant power O, and consequently by this
new mode a sufficient power is obtained to depress the buoyant power O,
also to overcome the function inseparable from all moving machinery, and
yet leave a valuable surplus of power applicable to drive or actuate machinery
of various descriptions The alternate elevation of the opposite end of the
lever or beam r is effected in the following manner :-When the buoyant
power is depressed or forced down until it reaches the place O 1, it is
retained in that position, and made to pass on towards a in a horizontal line,
01 else in a ducction very little inclined, and when it arrives at that point it
acts by its buoyancy under the rod K, and in its turn raises the end r of the
beam C, 2, and depresses a similar buoyant power placed by the action of the
machinery under the iod II 1, shewn in dotted lines. The direction of the
buoyant powers in horizontal lines towards the bais L and K is the same on
each side of the Figure, the parts and mode of action being exactly duplicate
and alternate
Fig. 2 represents a section through the centre of one of the air vessels One
end of the axis is shewn in section, by which means the mode of fixing it to
the end of the vessel by screws will be plainly seen, the space y, y, between
the rolleis is that which the ends of the plunge and elevating rods act against
Fragments of the plunger rods are shewn at II in dotted lines When the
guides k, k, are fixed by screws to the sides of the cisterns, it will be necessary

page_text: to have a small portion of each external guide ade to separate by withdrawing
the screws that hold it, this will enable any person to put the buoyant vessels
in their place, or to remove them therefrom in case of necessity
Drawing 2. Fig 3, represents one of the lever stops m detached. the extent
of its motion or range will be seen by the dotted lines The manner in which
This rests
this is moved and the office it performs has been explained before
upon a bearing placed in any convenient part of the cistern, or as each of
these stops pass through an aperture formed in the guides, they may rest
against one end of the aperture, which will answer the purpose equally well
Drawing 2, Fig 4, represents one of the lover stops 7, detached, these stops
tuin or move upon then centres and assume the position shewn in dotted
lines while the friction rollers on the air vessels are passing and when they
are sufficiently depressed the lever stop assumes the horizontal position, the
end to which the ball is fixed rests upon a pin or bearing fixed to any conve-
ment part of the cisterns or guides.
The proportions of the various parts herein given will be found to answer
very well when they are combined as shown in the Drawings, but they may
be vaned in many particulars to suit them to be applied to machinery of
various descriptions at pleasure The cisterns may be constructed of wood,
or of cast or wrought iron. and the buoyant vessels may likewise be made
of wood, or of sheet copper, 11 on, or any suitable metal or material that will
leave them when completed sufficiently buoyant for the purpose. The power
may be encreased by increasing either the diameter or length of the buoyant
vessels, the other parts being of course increased proportionally, and whatever
sui plus of power is gained by this new mode may be advantageously used by
attaching on connecting any description of machinery to the fly-wheel shaft
either by means of cogged wheels, riggeis, cranks, cams, levers, or any other
usual mechanical agents known and used by practical mechanics.
And I hereby declare that my Invention consists in sinking or foreig
down to any convenient depth under water, or any other suitable fluid buoyant
vessels, by or with a lever and also in directing and conducting them when
so immersed in the way herein described, by which means they are alter-
nately placed in a position to act upon parts forming in effect a lengthenedl
portion of the lever that depressed them, and I thereby obtain by a new mode
a power applicable to machinery of different descriptions
In witness whereof I, the said Edward Jordan have hereunto set ny
hand and seal, the Fourteenth day of December. In the year of our
Loid One thousand eight hundred and twenty-five.
E. (LS) JORDAN.

page_text: AND BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the same Fourteenth day of
December, in the year above mentioned, the aforesaid Edward Jordan came
before our Lord the King in His Chancery, and acknowledged the Specifi-
cation aforesaid, and all and every thing therein contained, in form above
And also the Specification aforesaid was stamped according to the
tenor of the Statute in that case made and provided.
written.
Inrolled the Sixteenth day of December, in the year above written.
Inrolled the Sixteenth day of December, in the year above written.