Patent assignment

This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 96 MS 855
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1878
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Draft of an assignment of a patent for an unnamed invention, originally procured by B.E. Clark in 1878 as agent for Almet Reed of New York. Almet Reed assigned the patent to John van Dussen Reed of New York. Signed by B.E. Clark.

Administrative / Biographical History

A patent for an invention is granted by government to the inventor, giving the inventor the right for a limited period to stop others from making, using or selling the invention without the permission of the inventor. Patents cover products or processes that possess or contain new functional or technical aspects.

Arrangement

Single item.

Access Information

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Acquisition Information

Bought from J. Leon in 1974.

Other Finding Aids

Collection level description.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

360 x 300 mm. Parchment bifolium.

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Geographical Names