The examiner., 1882-02-11
THE FRYER BUoYANT PROPELLER.

We write from a personal knowledge of the inventor, his methods and his labors on this particular invention, extending over several years, The idea was outlined by hlm some twelve years ago, since WHICH time he has applied to it the rich expe- rience of an exceptionally inventive genius. constantly occupied in the practlcal work most nearly related to his lnventlon that of an engineer on sea and land. Like most great inventions that have resulted in simple and successful use the Fryer Buoyant Propeller" has grown out of an infinite number of experiments, long-contlnued and severe labor and constant concentration on the idea. We wrote our confident predlc- tons of success when the hrst model or the invention in its presently perfected shape was put on the water. This model was simply three hollow copper globes con nected by axles with a frame Tn the form of a tricycle., or one wheel or globe ln tront and two on line behind. These globes were twelve inches in diameter and were revolved by springs placed inside that were wound up by keys A weight of five pounds placed on the frame sunk the globes about two inches. When wound up, these globes would carry the frame and weight on the water in tank, over rocks reaching out of the water and up board out ot the tank would turn in it's own length by stopping
 
 after the force of the spring were too much spent to turn the wheels on the floor, and in every test$showed no appreclable slippage, making the entire distance of the periphery length. }~
 This small model was taken to the Harlem River, where 1t acted as III the tank, showing very slight effect of currents, waves or wind. Rigged with small sail this model of the twelve inch globes rode over chopping wages eight to fourteen inches high, with very slight oscillations amldships and without wetting the frame From the result of these experiments 1t was decided to build larger model, and one was completed some sixty days since, with globes six feet in diameter, or six times the diameter of the small model. The six-foot globe model was fitted with an engine, boiler, which, with frame, deck and other appliances put weight of about four thousand pounds on the three globes, immersing them nearly the same distance that five pounds did the one-foot globe or globes six feet in diameter carried eight hundred times the weight carried by globes of one foot in diameter, with the same proportion of immersion The steam model has been experime4ted with almost daily since built, generally running up out of the water on 9 track to dry ways, after each trin, AS bS slippage. action against and with, wind and tide, and over such waves and swells as occur in the Harlem at this point the steam model has simply repeated the results of the smaller model; as to speed the larger model naturally shows an increase over the smaller. The larger model has also demonstrated the perfect manner in which water from any leak or break in the globes is discharged by a half turn of the globe, without appreciably impeding the boat. The very slight strain on the framework, and it's steadiness under every test, has been the marvel of every one of the many who have ridden on her deck. But in this article we only wish to sketch the history of this promising invention thus far. Preparat tions are being pushed for expert ments on 8 large and conclusive scale, when it will be noticed further.-BuaiOn.