IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF LUBRICANTS
Year: 1880

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Ellis Parr, of Bradford, in the County of York, Vegetable
Oil Cream Manufacturer, for an Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF LUBRICANTS."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Ellis Parr at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 25th September 1880.
ELLIS PARR, of Bradford, in the County of York, Vegetable Oil Cream
Manufacturer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF LUBRICANTS."
The object of my Invention is to produce an oil or lubricating cream to supersede
Gallipoli oil when used for carding, combing, or preparing fibrous substances, such
as wool. To prepare the cream in such a manner that the ingredients when
thoroughly combined will not separate from each other, but will keep in combination
for a long period, and in any climate; that the fibre prepared by my cream will be
brighter when dyed or stoved, and the top when stowed away will not reece, and
when spun into yarn the same has a softer feeling, better colour, brighter appearance,
and being much fuller, make a better cover in the piece than when prepared with
Gallipoli oil only.
In describing how I accomplish my object, I wish it to be understood that the
exact specified quantities of ingredients used in the combination are not suitable in
all cases, the quantities require to be a little varied, regulated according to the
class of wool to which the cream is to be applied, and the temperature of the place
in which it is to be used or stored.
My lubricating cream is composed of the following ingredients compounded
somewhat in the specified quantities and in the following manner :-I take, for
example, say, one and a half gallons of water, to which is added three ounces of
moss, these are boiled for about three quarters of an hour; I then add half an
ounce of carbolic acid, which has a preserving quality. The quantity of this
ingredient slightly varies more or less, is required to be added according to the
temperature of the place, the class of the fibre, and the purpose to which the
finished cream is to be put. If the finished cream is to be stowed or used in a hot
room, slightly more than the specified quantity will be required. I then add ono

page_text: quart of cocoa nut or Gallipoli oil, or a combination of cocoa nut and Gallipoli oils
(or any other vegetable oil suitable for the purpose may be used), which are mixed
with the other compounds, after which I add one ounce of ammonia which bleaches
the mixture and causes the whole of the before mentioned ingredients to become
thoroughly incorporated. It is then agitated until cold, when the cream is ready
for use.
The application of cocoa nut oil to the compound has a scouring and softening
effect upon the fibre, thus when washed producing a brighter and better colour,
and a softer and fuller yarn when spun.
By adding a little more oil to the composition, my lubricant may be applied for 1
ordinary lubricating purposes for which Gallipoli and other oils are now used.
This compound when refined is applicable for toilet purposes, such as hair cream
for assisting the growth and imparting a rich gloss and softening quality to the
hair; also for softening and whitening the skin.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Ellis Parr in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 24th March 1881.
ELLIS PARR, of Bradford, in the County of York, Vegetable Oil Cream
Manufacturer. "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF LUBRICANTS."
The object of my Invention is to produce an oil or lubricating cream to supersede
Gallipoli oil when used for carding, combing, or preparing fibrous substances, such
as wool; and to prepare the cream in such a manner, that the ingredients when
thoroughly combined will not seperate from each other, but will keep in combination
for a long period, and in any climate. The fibre prepared by my cream will be
brighter when dyed or stoved, and the top when stowed away will not "reece," and
when spun into yarn, the same will have a softer feeling, better colour, brighter
appearance, and being much fuller, will make a better cover in the piece than when
prepared with Gallipoli oil only.
In describing how I accomplish my object, I wish it to be understood that the
exact specified quantities of ingredients used in the combination are not suitable in
all cases; the quantities require to be a little varied according to the class of wool
to which the cream is to bo applied, and the temperature of the place in which it is
to be stored or used.
My lubricating cream is composed of the following ingredients compounded
somewhat in the specified quantities, and in the following manner :-I take for
example, say, one and a half gallons of water, to which is added three ounces of
Irish moss or seaweed. These are boiled for about three quarters of an hour. I
then take half an ounce of pure crystalized carbolic acid which I dissolve in water
and add to the compound. This has a preserving quality, and the quantity of the
ingredient slightly varies, according to the temperature of the place, the class of
fibre, and the purpose to which the finished cream is to be put. If tho finished
cream is to be stowed or used in a hot room, slightly more than the specified
quantity will be required. I then add one quart of cocoa nut or Gallipoli oil, or a
combination of cocoa nut and Callipoli oils. This I mix with the other compounds,
after which I add one ounce of ammonia, which bleaches the mixture, and causes
the whole of the before mentioned ingredients to become thoroughly incorporated.
The mixture is then agitated until cold, when the cream is ready for use. By the
introduction of ammonia into the mixture, in addition to the above advantages, the
cream is rendered anti-inflamable.
The application of cocoa nut oil to the compound has a scouring and softening
effect upon the fibre, thus producing a brighter and better colour when the fibre is
washed, and a softer and fuller yarn when spun.
By adding about a gill more oil to the composition, my lubricant may be applied
for ordinary lubricating purposes, for which Gallipoli and other oils are now used.
This compound when refined is applicable for toilet purposos, such as hair cream
for assisting the growth and imparting a rich gloss and softening quality to the
hair; also for softening, whitening, and purifying the skin.
What I claim as my Invention is,―
The combination of the several ingredients named in the Specification, substan-
tially in the manner and for the purposes described.
The application of carbolic acid, substantially for the purposes set forth.
The application of cocoa nut oil, substantially for the purposes set forth.
The application of ammonia, substantially as set forth.
In witness whereof, I, the said Ellis Parr, have hereunto set my hand and
seal, this Twenty second day.of March, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty-one.
ELLIS PARR. (L.S.)