Specification of James Pillans : separation and preparation of hematosin, &c.

  • Pillans, James.
Date:
1855
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Credit: Specification of James Pillans : separation and preparation of hematosin, &c. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Separation and Preparation of Hematosin, &c. LETTEES PATENT to James Pillans, of 40, Brompton Crescent, in the County of Middlesex, for the Invention of “ Improvements in the Pre¬ paration of Hematosin, and Fibrinous and Serous Matters.” Sealed the 22nd June 1855, and dated the 29th December 1854. PEOVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said James Pillans at th<a Office of the Commissioners of Patents, with his Petition, on the 29th December 1854. I, James Pillans, of 40, Brompton Crescent, in the County of Middlesex, do hereby declare the nature of the Invention for “ Improvements in the Preparation of Hematosin, and Fibrinous and Serous Matters,” to be as follows:— I divide the blood of animals (that of oxen being the most suitable) into two parts, by allowing the liquid part to separate from the coagulated clot. The latter, or more solid portion, contains the hematosin, or coloring matter of the blood, besides a certain proportion of serous matter still retained by it. T then, by a series of knife blades arranged on a handle, cut this coagulated clot into small pieces, or it may be ground conveniently betwixt two rollers, or in a mill resembling a coffee or sausage mill, the effect in each case being to