AN IMPROVED MODE OR METHOD IN THE TREATMENT OF ASBESTOS FOR THE Purpose of Saving LIFE IN CASES OF FIRE
Year: 1878

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Charles Alfred Wells, of 3, York Buildings, Dale Street,
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Liverpool, Merchant, for the Invention of AN IMPROVED MODE OR METHOD
IN THE TREATMENT OF ASBESTOS FOR THE Purpose of Saving LIFE IN CASES
OF FIRE"
Sealed the 7th March 1879, and dated the 20th September 1878.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Charles Alfred Wells at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 20th September 1878.
CHARLES ALFRED WELLS, of 3, York Buildings, Dale Street, Liverpool, Merchant.
"AN IMPROVED MODE OR METHOD IN THE TREATMENT OF ASBESTOS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SAVING LIFE IN CASES OF FIRE."
The object of this Invention is to provide for the application and use of asbestos
to articles of clothing, fire-escape guards, and other articles of the like nature, for
the purpose of preserving life in cases of fire.
To carry out my Invention I propose to weave the articles intended by my mode
or method to be made fireproof with asbestos, which may be used in any suitable
condition which is found to be adaptable for the articles to be so treated, that is to
say, for articles of clothing, asbestos in the crude condition will be found to be most
adaptable by reason of its being convenient to weave in the manufacture with
ordinary articles of clothing; but in other cases, such for instance as guards,
screens, &c., made of wire or other substance or material, the asbestos may be
treated in such a way that it may be placed or interwoven between two layers of
wire or whatever other material is used.
A dress manufactured as before described will provide a safe means in cases of
fire under any circumstances, and any person wearing such a dress will be enabled
to enter places at great heat without inconvenience.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said Charles Alfred Wells in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 19th
March 1879.
CHARLES ALFRED WELLS, of, 3, York Buildings, Dale Street, Liverpool, Merchant.
"AN IMPROVED MODE OR METHOD IN THE TREATMENT OF ASBESTOS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SAVING LIFE IN CASES OF FIRE."
The object of this Invention is to provide for the application and use of asbestos
to articles of clothing, fire-escape guards, and other articles of the like nature for
the purpose of preserving life in cases of fire.
To carry out my Invention I weave the articles intended by my mode or method
to be made fireproof with asbestos, which may be used in any suitable condition
found to be adaptable to the articles for such treatment, that is to say, for articles
of clothing, asbestos in the crude condition will be found to be most adaptable by
reason of its being convenient to weave with ordinary articles of clothing in their
manufacture; but in other cases, such for instance as guards, screens, bratices,
sieves, &c. made of wire or other substance or material, the asbestos may be treated
in such a way so as to be enabled to place or interweave it between two layers of
wire or whatever other material is used.
.
A dress or suit manufactured as herein described will ensure a safe means in
cases of fire under any circumstances, and any person wearing such a dress or suit
will be enabled to enter places at great heat without inconvenience.
Sieves constructed as herein described and used for chemical and other purposes
will last much longer than those at present employed, as the asbestos prevents the
acids destroying the said sieves, which at the present time is a source of trouble to
those using the same.
My Invention is also applicable to bratices such as are used at collieries, the
flames and heat having no effect thereon when so constructed.
Canvas and other such goods manufactured according to my Invention are
greatly preserved, and are rendered beyond destruction in cases of fire.
Having now described my Invention, and the mode or method in which I put
the same into practice, I wish it to be understood that what I claim is,-
First. The improved mode or method in the treatment of asbestos for the purpose
of saving life in cases of fire, as herein set forth.
Secondly. The introduction of asbestos in the manufacture or construction of
sieves such as are used in chemical works.
Thirdly. The combination of asbestos in the construction of bratices used at
collieries to prevent accidents and loss of life by fire.
Fourthly. The weaving of asbestos with cotton, canvas, and other such goods, as
herein set forth.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this Twelfth day
M
and night hounddund and anventy nine
Witness,
W. H. 'SMITH,
Engineer and Patent Agent,
3, York Buildings,
Dale Street,
Liverpool.
CHARLES ALFRED WELLS. (L.S.)