Improvements in Steam Pipe and the like Coverings.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 25th Apr., 1893-Accepted, 10th June, 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Steam Pipe and the like Coverings.
I, ALOIS OERTGEN, of Duisburg on the Rhine, in the German Empire,
Chemical Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
The hereinafter described steam pipe and the like covering is characterized by
the use of reed stems or pipes in connection with waterproof impregnated linen.
These reed stems or pipes, owing to their peculiar nature, are highly suitable for
coverings serving to prevent the radiation of heat and having channels they increase
the isolation of heat whilst on the other hand they are exceedingly flexible and
tough. Such covering in respect of isolating quality, adaptability and durability
can hardly be superseded. The impregnated linen fabric assists the isolation
considerably, as will be hereinafter more fully described, and renders the covering
externally waterproof.
The said covering is produced in the following manner.
A number of reed stems or pipes of comparatively equal thickness are stuck or
by means of wire or thread fixed onto linen fabric, in such a manner, that the reed
stems or pipes lay one against the other and the whole forms a cover which can be
readily rolled up.
In lieu of a single layer of reed stems or pipes, one or more layers may be fixed
on each other.
The covers thus formed are then wrapped three or four times round the steam
pipe, etc., which is previously coated with "Kieselguhr" or other incombustible
covering in such a manner that the reed stems or pipes of each layer will be
positioned inside and the impregnated linen fabric outside. Each layer of impreg-
nated linen fabric thus cuts off outwardly the adjacent layer of reed stems or pipes
which forms stationary volumes of air. These several layers of stationary air
volumes are rendered individually perfectly air and waterproof inwardly as well as
outwardly, which completely prevents the radiation of heat, the "Kieselguhr '
coat previously applied to the steam pipe, etc., being also outwardly cut off
watertight.
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Another form of my invention consists in dispensing with the said linen fabric
and fastening the said reed stems or pipes side by side together by means of wire or
thread, either in one or more layers which forms also a cover that can readily be
rolled up. The cover thus formed is wrapped once or more round the steam pipe,
etc., which has also been previously coated with "Kieselguhr" and by means of
wire and the like fastened thereto. The said covering is then coated with
Kieselguhr" and closed air and water tight, by means of a strip of linen.
Dated this 23rd day of July 1892.
F. BOSSHARDT & Co.,
Agents to Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Steam Pipe and the like Coverings.
I, ALOIS OERTGEN, of Duisburg, on the Rhine, in the German Empire,
Chemical Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The hereinafter described steam pipe and the like covering is characterized by
the use of reed stems or pipes in connection with waterproof impregnated linen.
These reed stems or pipes, owing to their peculiar nature, are highly suitable for

page_text: coverings, serving to prevent the radiation of heat and having channels they
increase the isolation of heat, whilst on the other hand they are exceedingly
flexible and tough. Such covering in respect of isolating quality, adaptability and
durabity can hardly be superseded. The impregnated linen fabric assists the
isolation considerably, as will be hereinafter more fully described, and renders the
covering externally waterproof.
The said covering is produced in the following manner :-
A number of reed stems or pipes of comparatively equal thickness are stuck or
by means of wire or thread fixed onto linen fabric, in such a manner, that the reed
stems or pipes lay one against the other and the whole forms a cover which can be
readily rolled up.
In lieu of a single layer of reed stems or pipes, one or more layers may be fixed
on each other.
The covers thus formed are then wrapped three or four times round the steam
pipe, etc., which is, previously coated with "Kieselguhr," or other incombustible
covering in such a manner that the reed stems or pipes of each layer will be
positioned inside and the impregnated linen fabric outside. Each layer of impreg
nated linen fabric thus cuts off outwardly the adjacent layer of reed stems or pipes
which forms stationary volumes of air. These several layers of stationary air
volumes are rendered individually perfectly air and waterproof inwardly as well as
outwardly, which completely prevent the radiation of heat, the "Kieselguhr '
coat previously applied to the steam pipe, etc., being also outwardly cut off
watertight.
Another form of my invention consists in dispensing with the said linen fabric
and fastening the said reed stems or pipes side by side together by means of wire
or thread, either in one or more layers which forms also a cover that can be
readily rolled up. The cover thus formed is wrapped once or more round the
steam pipe, etc., which has also been previously coated with "Kieselguhr" and by
means of wire and the like fastened thereto. The said covering is then coated with
Kieselguhr" and closed air and watertight, by means of a strip of linen.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim, is-
1st. A covering for steam pipes and the like, consisting of reed stems or pipes,
arranged parallel to the axis of the object to be covered therewith, substantially as
set forth.
2nd. A covering for steam pipes and the like, consisting of reed stems or pipes,
arranged parallel to the axis of the object to be covered therewith, in connection
with one or more layers of waterproof linen adapted to cover the outer layer or
reed, substantially as set forth.
3rd.vering for steam pipes and the like, consisting of reed stems or pipes,
arranged arallel to the axis of the object to be covered therewith, in connection
with one or more layers of waterproof linen adapted to cover the outer layer or
reed and coated with an isolating substance, substantially as set forth.
4th. A covering for steam pipes and the like consisting of reed stems or pipes,
which are fastened on waterproof linen and with the latter are wrapped round the
object to be protected, substantially as set forth.
5th. A covering for steam pipes and the like consisting of reed stems or pipes,
which are fastened on waterproof linen and with the latter are wrapped round the
object to be protected, the whole covering being coated with isolating substance,
substantially as set forth.
Dated this 24th dow of A. 100
F. BOSSHARDT & Co.,
4, Corporation Street, Manchester, Agents to Applicant.