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Morton v. New York Eye Infirmary
United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York
5 Blatchford 116, 17 Fed. Cases 879 (1862)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
Charles Jackson and William Morton secured a patent for the use of sulfuric ether as an anesthetic in surgeries performed on animals. Although the ether and the concept of inhaling it were already well known, the apparent reduction in pain and suffering was the discovery of Jackson and Morton. In a later infringement action, the circuit court found the patent invalid on the ground that inhalation of ether did not constitute patentable subject matter. A motion was made for a new trial.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Shipman, J.)
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