Magnetic apparatus for curative and remedial purposes : letters patent to James Cole, of Caledonian Road, in the county of Middlesex, for the invention of "Improvements in the constructin and arrangement of magnetic apparatus to be employed for curative and remedial purposes" : sealed the 29th December 1876, and dated the 26th October 1876.

  • Cole, James
Date:
1876
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Credit: Magnetic apparatus for curative and remedial purposes : letters patent to James Cole, of Caledonian Road, in the county of Middlesex, for the invention of "Improvements in the constructin and arrangement of magnetic apparatus to be employed for curative and remedial purposes" : sealed the 29th December 1876, and dated the 26th October 1876. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    A.D. 1876, 26th October. N° 4153. Magnetic Apparatus for Curative and Remedial Purposes. LETTERS PATENT to James Cole, of Caledonian Road, in the County of Middle¬ sex, for the Invention of “ Improvements in the Construction and Arrange¬ ment of Magnetic Apparatus to be Employed for Curative and Remedial Purposes.” Sealed the 29th December 1870, and dated the 26th October 1876. PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said James Cole at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 26th October 1876. James Cole, of Caledonian Road, in the County of Middlesex. “ Improvements in the Construction and Arrangement of Magnetic Apparatus to be Employed 5 for Curative and Remedial Purposes.” This Invention relates to certain improvements in the construction and arrange¬ ment of apparatus by means of which magnetism can be advantageously applied to various parts of the human body for the purpose of exercising curative and remedial effects. 10 Bar magnets consisting of strips of magnetised steel have heretofore been frequently employed for curative purposes, but a great disadvantage has arisen in their use from the fact that the substances used to cover the same with the object of protecting the exterior cloth or other material not being well adapted for the purpose, either on account of its relative weight or admitting of the sharp edge of 15 the metal cutting such cloth or other material. Under the present Invention thin sheets of specially prepared cork are employed as a protecting medium. The cork to be so used is soaked in Stockholm tar, whereby the natural compressibility and elasticity thereof is increased and pre¬ served, whilst the antiseptic properties of the tar are calculated to exercise a very 20 beneficial effect by destroying the injurious character of the exhalations and emana¬ tions which are caused to be given off from the body by the action thereon of the magnetic currents. The strips of magnetised steel are placed between two pieces of the prepared cork of any desired or suitable size and form, the edges being cemented together by the application of any suitable cement thereto. The strips 25 of magnetised steel having been so covered are placed in any desired number on or between sheets of cloth, felt, flannel, or other suitable material, the combination being formed into bands, belts, or any other desired articles, according to the part [Price 4(L]