Scott of the Antarctic - where to look for certain info.....

[Mary from Italy]

By the way, I had a quick look at the European patent office site in case there was a patent in his name; I didn't find anything, but it would probably have expired by now anyway.

[Margaret]

Thanks Mary. I think I had checked some patent offices a few years back (re: the typewriter story mentioned above) but nothing showed up for his name. Even though something expires, would there not be a record kept of it e.g. file of expired patents?

[Little Nell]

Negretti and Zambra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Negretti & Zambra. Instrument makers. Barometer makers. - this site has a Personnel section.

Negretti and Zambra: Information and Much More from Answers.com

and many other sites - just google!

[Margaret]

Thanks Nell.

[Little Nell]

My pleasure.

[Southwick]

Scotts instruments.

Captain Oates who accompanied Scott has a family museum and exhibition in Selborne, Hampshire.. Selborne Parish Council it's an interesting visit (above Gilbert White's house) his family all being explorers in Africa etc, I would think the instruments were fairly common and could give you a start to those popular at the time. Good luck.

[Mary from Italy]

Thanks Mary. I think I had checked some patent offices a few years back (re: the typewriter story mentioned above) but nothing showed up for his name. Even though something expires, would there not be a record kept of it e.g. file of expired patents?

No idea, I'm afraid. You can search the EPO here:

espacenet Home page

[Margaret]

Thanks Southwick - will check out that site.

[Margaret]

Will try that one too Mary.

[Little Nell]

Southwick

I went to Gilbert White & Titus Oates museums ages ago, before I got interested in Scott and Shakleton. Wish I'd paid more attention now. All I can really remember is the zigzag path!