Trainer, M. (2004) The patents of William Thomson (Lord Kelvin). World Patent Information, 26(4), pp. 311-317. (doi: 10.1016/j.wpi.2004.05.003)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wpi.2004.05.003
Abstract
This paper presents a description and review of the patents––and many corresponding commercial products––of the 19th century scientist and entrepreneur William Thomson (Lord Kelvin). The patents cover the period from 1854 to 1907. William Thomson's patents included marine navigational apparatus and electrical measurement instruments. The paper concludes that the application of some of the 19th century theories of William Thomson continues to be a valuable source of patentable ideas.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | Of particular interest to persons interested in the inventions of Lord Kelvin, Professor of Natural Philosophy of Glasgow University from 1846-1899. |
| Keywords: | Kelvin; Patent survey; Electric telegraphy; Marine navigation equipment; Electrical instrumentation; Historical review |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Trainer, Mr Matthew |
| Authors: | Trainer, M. |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QC Physics |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Research Group: | Physics and Astronomy |
| Journal Name: | World Patent Information |
| ISSN: | 0172-2190 |
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