Specification of William Darlow and Philip William Seymour : magnetic compound.

  • Darlow, William.
Date:
1867
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Specification of William Darlow and Philip William Seymour : magnetic compound. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Provisional Darlow 6r Seymours New Magnetic Compound. particles, which are well kneaded together, forming a pliable compound which may be readily moulded or cut to any desired shapes and rendered magnetic by any of the well-known methods. This magnetic compound may be applied to the human body or to those of animals in various ways so as to produce the beneficial effects of magnetic influence with far greater facility than by the 5 use of ordinary magnets from the fact that this magnetic composition can be moulded or shaped to fit any part of the body. In carrying out our Invention we prefer to employ gutta percha, india- rubber, or other compounds, owing to their high electrical qualities, thereby combining superior electrical effects with the magnetic action, and we prefer 10 to combine steel dust with the above materials as the medium for producing the magnetic action of the compound. According to a well-known theory diseases are supposed to enter the human system through the magnetic emanations or atmosphere of the body being in a negative condition and unable to repel the causes of disease; the body or any particular organ which is 15 weak and unable properly to perform its functions should therefore be arti¬ ficially supplied with the necessary stamina or element for strengthening or restoring the same to a healthy condition. Owing to the facility with which this magnetic compound can be applied the subtle force of magnetism may with the greatest advantage be employed in curing or alleviating every form 20 of disease. Among the various forms in which this magnetic compound may be employed in its application are the followingIt may be rolled into sheets of various thicknesses, plain or colors, and formed into any desired shape so as to be used as horse-shoe or bar magnets in every disease to which 25 magnetism is usually applied, such as being placed in hats, caps, bonnets, or any description of head covering for the cure or relief of those maladies to which the head is subject, chest protectors, compressers, bandages for bronchial affections, braces, garters, belts, bandages for preventing sea sick¬ ness, supporting and Strengthening the back and loins, also the spine. It 30 may be shaped to give the magnetic influence to such parts of the body as are afflicted with gout, rheumatism, neuralgia, scitica, sprains, or other maladies, or it may be applied to gloves, drawers, underclothing, cravats, collars, or other articles, or be used in the manufacture of trusses or other contrivances for strengthening the vital parts; baths may also be wholly or partly con- 35 structed of this compound. This magnetic compound may also be employed in the manufacture of or be applied to hair or tooth brushes or gum rubbers for the purpose of stimulating healthily the pores, strengthening the roots.