John Benjamin Root
of New York, USA
Developed a design of a water tube boiler which was patented in the UK 1867-9 and taken up by several British firms[1]
1865 Patent. '2453. To William Edward Newton, of the Office for Patents, 66, Chancery-lane, in the county of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, for the invention of "an improved construction of engine, which can be used either as a motor or for pumping." — A communication to him from abroad by John Benjamin Root and William Benjamin, both of the city of New York, in the United States of America.'[2]
1869 Patent. '1061. And William Edward Newton, of the Office for Patents, 66, Chancery-lane, in the county of Middlesex, Civil Engineer, has given the like notice in respect of the invention of "improvements in steam generators." — A communication to him from, abroad by John Benjamin Root, of the city and State of New York, United States of America'[3]
1876 Patent. '4238. To William Robert Lake, of the firm of Haseltine, Lake, & Co., Patent Agents, Southampton-buildings, London, for the invention of "improvements in the manufacture of metal pipes or tubes, and in apparatus therefor." — A communication to him from abroad by John Benjamin Root, of the city and State of New York, United States of America.[4]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ A short history of the steam engine, by Henry Winram Dickinson, 1939, published by E & F Spon
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:10 November 1865 Issue:23035 Page:5265
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:10 August 1869 Issue:23524 Page:4453
- ↑ The London Gazette Publication date:17 November 1876 Issue:24384 Page:6154