IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE WHEELS
Year: 1877

page_text: I, JOHN HANCOCK NUNN of Norman House Middle Lane, Hornsey in the
County of Middlesex, the Assignee under deed of Assignment bearing date the
28th November 1884, and recorded at the Patent Office December 3rd 1884, of
the Letters Patent granted to William Harrison of N° 128 Portland Street,
Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Machinist for " IMPROVEMENTS IN
VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE WHEELS," dated 27th July 1877, N° 2870, seek
leave to amend the specification of said Letters Patent, No. 2870 of 1877, as
shown in red ink in the copy of the original specification hereunto annexed
and in the Drawing accompanying the same.
My reasons for this Amendment are as follows:-
That the improvements embraced in claims 1 to 6 (both inclusive), in claim 10,
and in claims 12 to 20 (both inclusive), are not of such value to me as to render it
desirable to retain them as part of the specification; and further that it is desirable
to insert certain explanatory words, to make the different parts of the specification
more clear and consistent the one with the other.

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to William Harrison, of No. 128, Portland Street, Manchester
in the County of Lancaster, Machinist, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS
IN VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE WHEELS."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said William Harrison at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 27th July 1877.
WILLIAM HARRISON of No. 128 Portland St. Manchester in the County of
Lancaster Machinist. "IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE
WHEELS."
The first part of my Invention relates to bicycles which consists of one or more
flat or curved springs, being secured about midway of the tube or backbone of the
bicycle the opposite end pointing to the steering bar unattached at this end which
gives greater flexibility and lessens the concussion in passing over sett stones and
rough roads thus securing more comfort to the rider it also causes the hind part
of the saddle to be lower-which arrangement facilitates ease in mounting and dis-
mounting the bicycle, and when going down hill the rider can more easily slip
backwards and so place the weight on the hind wheel which will have a tendency
to prevent the rider from going over the centre.
The second part of my Invention is to prevent side shake through constant
wear of the bearings placed vertically as in the case of bicycle or horizontally as in
the case of tricycles or other velocipedes. To this end I place a loose collar or
washer between the fork or other bearings and the inner side of the driving crank
I then pass or introduce two screws between the shoulder of the crank and bearing
shaft or pin which will firmly secure the crank on the pin or shaft and by
screwing the two screws inwards a firm pressure will be given to the loose collar
against the bearings. This will prevent all side shake produced by constant wear.
The third part of my Invention applies to velocipedes of three wheels; in the
use of tricycles which persons of different sizes can work and an adjustable foot
stroke is. therefore the only necessary alteration; to this end I apply a simple and
neat method of adjustment of foot stroke by passing the screw end of the connecting
rod into a brass boss through which it is screwed and unscrewed being wholly or
partly enclosed by two parallel coverings, at the opposite end of which is a plain
bearing with a split lug on one side to tighten or counteract the wear upon the
stud upon which it is placed the whole of which is in one solid piece.
The fourth part of my Invention consists of a sheath or glove of india-rubber,
cloth or any other soft material to fit closely-partly or entirely covering the handles

page_text: of bicycles or tricyles which may be filled with air. This is to obviate sore hands-
to give greater comfort especially in long journeys to the hands which lessens the
vibration and is softer to the hand grip and also lessens the concussion in case of
the bicycle falling upon the handles; the probability of bent handle bars and
roughed handles is lessened thereby.
The fifth part of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from slipping sideways
upon setts and stones during wet weather and to enable less expert riders to
balance themselves more easily upon bicycles, and to this end my Invention consists
of improved rubber tyres for bicycle or tricycle wheels which are of the following
shapes An outer flat surface smooth; another ridged or fluted outer surface, another
a V or U shaped outer surface rubber tyre--and also the application of corrugated
rubber tyers to bicycle and tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent slipping
sideways skidding of the wheels and slipping of the feet on the pedals in wet
weather. The corrugated rubber will also ensure a better union between the iron
felloe and the rubber by the use of cement: this corrugated rubber we place in
the same position on the wheels and pedals as the ordinary smooth surface rubber is
placed at present, one rubber will be made with a hole through the centre for the
pedal spindle to pass through while the other will be made solid for the bicycle
tricycle or other carriage wheels.
The sixth part of my Invention relates to tricycles and consists of two hand
levers which bear upon a cross bar and connected to a bell crank which is worked
by the foot to give greater ease and speed in working.
The seventh part of my Invention consists of an improved bicycle saddle which
will be more easy light and cool.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said William Harrison in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 26th January
1878.
WILLIAM HARRISON of No. 128 Portland Street Manchester in the County
of Lancaster Machinist. "IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF Two OR MORE
WHEELS."
The first-part-of-my-Invention relates to bicycles,-and-which-consists-of--one-or
more-flat-or-curved-springs-being-secured at one-end-about-midway of the tube or
backbone the opposite end, pointing to the steering-bar-being unattached-(at this
end)-which-gives-greater-flexability and lessens the concussion-in-passing-over set
stones-and-rough roads-thus-securing-more-comfort-to-the-rider-;-it-also-causes-the
bind part of the saddle to-be lower which arrangement facilitates (ease in) mounting
and-dismounting-the-bieyele, and when going-down-hill-the-rider-ean more easily
slip backwards--and--so--place the weight on the hind wheel which will have a
tendency-to-prevent-the rider from going over the centre.
The second part of my Invention is designed to prevent-side-shake--through
constant wear of the bearings placed vertically against the hub-and shoulder of
erank-as-in-the-ease-of-bieyeles, tricycles-or-other-velocipedes.--To this end I place
a-loose-collar-or-washer between-the-bearing-end-of fork or other bearings-attached
to the end-of-fork and the inner side of driving cranks, I then pass or introduce
two serews between the shoulder of the crank and end-of-bearing s
-shaft-or-axle
which will firmly secure the crank on the-axle or shaft thus making the crank
detachable and by-serewing-the-two-serewo inwards-a-firm-pressure-will be given
to the loose collar against the bearings, this will prevent all-side-shake-between
the shoulder of the crank-and-fork or attached-bearings produced--by constant
wear,
This Invention will be of special advantage-when-Harrison's-chambered-or-other
roller bearings-are-applied.
The-third-part-of-my-Invention-applies to velocipedes-of-three-wheels-(in-the-use
of tricycles) to make them so that persons of different-sizes can work them,-an
adjustable-foot-stroke-being-the-only-necessary-alteration, To this end I apply a
simple and neat method of adjustment of position of foot stroke by-passing the
serewed end-of-the connecting rod -into-a-brass-boss-through-which-it-is-serewed
and unserewed being wholly-or-partly-enclosed-by-two-parallel coverings at the

page_text: opposite end of which-is-a-plain-bearing with a split-lug-on-one-side-to-tighten of
counteract the wear upon the stud-upon which it-is-placed the whole-of-which is
in-one-solid-piece. The split lug I use also in the bieyele-to-tighten-the-bearing
at the end-of-fork, in ease-of-wear, this bearing is made-without-hinges-or--joints.
The lug is on the one-side of bearing-and-by-serewing the serew-inwards the
bearing will grip-the axle tighter or by putting-a-bolt through from one-side-and
a-nut serewed on the other-end of bolt, the bearing by this arrangement-can-be
tightened-as-in-the-ease-of the-serew-being-used.
The-fourth part-of-my-Invention consists of a-sheath-or-glove-of-india-rubber
eloth, or--other soft material to fit closely on--and partly or entirely-cover--the
handles of bicycles or tricycles. These-sheaths-or-gloves-are-made-of--two-thick-
nesses of material the space between which may be filled with-air-;-this-is-to-obviate
sore hands, to give greater comfort,-specially-in long--journeys, to the hands, by
which lessens-any-vibration-and-being softer to the hand-grip. It also lessens the
concussion, in-case of the bieyeles-falling-upon-the-handle, the probability of bent
steering-bars-and-roughed-handles-being-lessened.
The fifth part of One object of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from
slipping upon sets and stones during wet weather and to enable less expert riders
to balance themselves more easily upon bicycles, and to this end my Invention
consists of improved rubber tyers, for bicycle or tricycle wheels, which are of the
following shapes (+)-An-outer-flat-surface-smooth (2) viz a ridged or fluted outer
surface, the-(3) a V or and a U shaped outer surface (4)-eorrugated, any of which
forms is are applied to bicycle and tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent
slipping of the wheels and slipping of the feet on the pedals more especially in
wet weather. The Another object of my invention is by the use of fluted or
corrugated rubber will-alse to ensure a better union between the iron feloe and
the rubber when being cemented, This corrugated rubber I place in the same
position on the wheels and pedals spindles as the ordinary smooth surfaced rubber
is placed at present, One section of rubber will be made with a hole through the
centre for the pedal spindle to pass through, while the other will be made solid for
the velcopide wheels tyres.
The sixth-part-of-my Invention--relates-to-tricycles-and-consists of two-hand
levers-which-bear-upon-a-cross-bar-and-connected-to-a-bell-erank-which-is-worked
by-the-foot-to-give-greater-ease-and-speed-in-working.
The seventh-part-of-my-Invention-is-an-improved-bicycle-saddle-which-from-its
peculiar construction-will be light-easy-and-cool.
The saddle-or-seat-proper consists-of-a-light framework-of-horse-shoe-or other
convenient-shape over which is stretched-wirework-formed-of-wires twisted inte
spirals-or-not-and-interlaced-or--strung together-so-as-to-form-a-perforated-surface
to-sit-on-which-renders the-seat-cool.
In-one-form-the-framework-is-earried-down-to-about-the-centre-of the backbone
bone of the bicycle.-Into-this-clip-it-may-be-fixed this forming the only point of
attachment of this combined spring seat--the-forward part-that-is-the-seat-proper
not-being-attached to the fore-end-of-the-backbone-or to the "neek"-as-is-usual.
This-leaves-it-free-and-makes-it-easy.
where-it-is-flatened-and-caused--to-take-into-a-clip-or-socket-attached-to-the-back-
The lower end-of-this-frame-may-in-another-form-be-caused-to-take-into-a-clip
as-before-described-but-be-free-to-slide-in-this-clip-and-in-order-to-retain-it-in any
position holes are formed in-the-end-passing through the clip to receive-a-bolt-or-a
ratchet or catch-arrangement-hereafter-more-fully described-may be affixed to this
elip-whereby-the--position-of the saddle may be varied-at-will-c.g.-slid-back when
going-down hill.
Although--in-the-above the spring--and seat thus provided has been-called-a
saddle-because-the frame is all-in-one-piece-a-similar-seat may be mounted-in-any
ordinary spring.
And in order that my said Invention may be more fully understood I will proceed.
to describe the accompanying Drawings.

page_text: Fig. 9 represents the end of a fork bearing without an-hinge-or knuckle joint
with-a-split-lug on one side with a serew nut and bolt for tightening the bearing.
A shews a split part of lug B-shews the sorew CE shews the end of bearing
Tshews fork-end.
Having thus described my said Invention and the manner in which the same
may be used or carried into effect I hereby declare that what I consider to be novel
and original and therefore claim as the Invention secured to me by the herein-
before in part recited Letters Patent is
Eighteenthty-14g.-F.
No. 2 SHEET.
Nineteenthly. Fig. 1-as-an-application-to-velocipedes.
Twentiethly. Fig.-2-as-an-application-to-velocipedes.
In witness whereof I the said William Harrison have hereunto set my
hand and seal this Twenty-fourth day of January in the year of our Lord
One thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
Signed sealed and delivered by the
said William Harrison
presence of
JOHN FARRINGTON
Solicitor
in the
88 Mosley Street
WILLIAM HARRISON. (L.S.)
Manchester.

page_text: **
I, JOHN HANCOCK NUNN of Norman House Middle Lane, Hornsey in the
County of Middlesex, the Assignee under deed of Assignment bearing date the
28th November 1884, and recorded at the Patent Office December 3rd 1884, of
the Letters Patent granted to William Harrison of N° 128 Portland Street,
Manchester in the County of Lancaster, Machinist for IMPROVEMENTS IN
VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE WHEELS," dated 27th July 1877, No 2870, seek
leave to amend the specification of said Letters Patent, No. 2870 of 1877, as
shown in red ink in the copy of the original specification hereunto annexed
and in the Drawing accompanying the same.
My reasons for this Amendment are as follows:-
That the improvements embraced in claims 1 to 6 (both inclusive), in claim 10,
and in claims 12 to 20 (both inclusive), are not of such value to me as to render it
desirable to retain them as part of the specification; and further that it is desirable
to insert certain explanatory words, to make the different parts of the specification
more clear and consistent. the one with the other.
JNO. HANCOCK NUNN.
In the Matter of the Application made by John Hancock Nunn for leave to amend
the Specification of Letters Patent, N° 2870 of 1877:
THE DEPUTY COMPTROLLER-GENERAL'S DECISION.
I hereby grant leave to the said John Hancock Nunn (Assignee of the said
Letters Patent) to amend the said Specification in the manner proposed.
Dated this 3rd day of October 1885

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to William Harrison, of No. 128, Portland Street, Manchester
in the County of Lancaster, Machinist, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS
IN VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE WHEELS."
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said William Harrison at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 27th July 1877.
WILLIAM HARRISON of No. 128 Portland St. Manchester in the County of
Lancaster Machinist.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF Two OR MORE
WHEELS."
The first part of my Invention relates to bicycles which consists of one or more
flat or curved springs, being secured about midway of the tube or backbone of the
bicycle the opposite end pointing to the steering bar unattached at this end which
gives greater flexibility and lessens the concussion in passing over sett stones and
rough roads thus securing more comfort to the rider it also causes the hind part
of the saddle to be lower-which arrangement facilitates ease in mounting and dis-
mounting the bicycle, and when going down hill the rider can more easily slip
backwards and so place the weight on the hind wheel which will have a tendency
to prevent the rider from going over the centre.
The second part of my Invention is to prevent side shake through constant
wear of the bearings placed vertically as in the case of bicycle or horizontally as in
the case of tricycles or other velocipedes. To this end I place a loose collar or
washer between the fork or other bearings and the inner side of the driving crank
I then pass or introduce two screws between the shoulder of the crank and bearing
shaft or pin which will firmly secure the crank on the pin or shaft and by
screwing the two screws inwards a firm pressure will be given to the loose collar
against the bearings. This will prevent all side shake produced by constant wear.
The third part of my Invention applies to velocipedes of three wheels; in the
use of tricycles which persons of different sizes can work and an adjustable foot
stroke is therefore the only necessary alteration; to this end I apply a simple and
neat method of adjustment of foot stroke by passing the screw end of the connecting
rod into a brass boss through which it is screwed and unscrewed being wholly or
partly enclosed by two parallel coverings, at the opposite end of which is a plain
bearing with a split lug on one side to tighten or counteract the wear upon the
stud upon which it is placed the whole of which is in one solid piece.
The fourth part of my Invention consists of a sheath or glove of india-rubber,
oth or any other soft material to fit closely-partly or entirely covering the handles

page_text: of bicycles or tricyles which may be filled with air. This is to obviate sore hands-
to give greater comfort especially in long journeys to the hands which lessens the
vibration and is softer to the hand grip and also lessens the concussion in case of
the bicycle falling upon the handles; the probability of bent handle bars and
roughed handles is lessened thereby.
The fifth part of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from slipping sideways
upon setts and stones during wet weather and to enable less expert riders to
balance themselves more easily upon bicycles, and to this end my Invention consists
of improved rubber tyres for bicycle or tricycle wheels which are of the following
shapes-An outer flat surface smooth; another ridged or fluted outer surface, another
a Vor U shaped outer surface rubber tyre-and also the application of corrugated
rubber tyers to bicycle and tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent slipping
sideways skidding of the wheels and slipping of the feet on the pedals in wet
weather. The corrugated rubber will also ensure a better union between the iron
felloe and the rubber by the use of cement: this corrugated rubber we place in
the same position on the wheels and pedals as the ordinary smooth surface rubber is
placed at present, one rubber will be made with a hole through the centre for the
pedal spindle to pass through while the other will be made solid for the bicycle
tricycle or other carriage wheels.
The sixth part of my Invention relates to tricycles and consists of two hand
levers which bear upon a cross bar and connected to a bell crank which is worked
by the foot to give greater ease and speed in working.
The seventh part of my Invention consists of an improved bicycle saddle which
will be more easy light and cool.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said William Harrison in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 26th January
1878.
"
WILLIAM HARRISON of No. 128 Portland Street Manchester in the County
of Lancaster Machinist. IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF Two OR MORE
WHEELS."
The-first-part-of-my-Invention-relates-to-bioreles;-and--which-consists-of--one-or
more-flat-or-curved-springs-being--seenred-at--one-end-about-midway-of-the-tube-or
backbone-the-opposite-end-pointing-to-the-steering--bar-being-nnattached-(at-this
end)-which-gives--greater--flexability-and-lessens-the-consussion-in-passing-over-set
stones-and-rough-roads-thus-securing-more-comfort-to-the-rider-it-also-causes-the
hind-part-of-the-saddle-to-be lower-which arrangement facilitates-(ease-in)-mounting
and-dismounting-the-bierele,-and-when-going--down-hill-the-rider-ean-more-easily
slip-backwards-and-so-place-the-weight-on--the-hind-wheel-which--will--have--a
tendeney-to-prevent-the-rider-from-going-over-the-eentre.
The--second--part-of--my--Invention-is-designed-to-prevent-side-shake-through
constant-wear--of--the--bearings--placed-vertically-against-the-hub-and-shoulder-of
erank-as-in-the-ense-of-bicycles, trieyeles-or-other-velocipedes.---To-this-end-I--place
a-loose-collar-or-washer-between-the-bearing-end-of-fork-or-other bearings-attached
to-the--end--of--fork-and-the-inner-side-of-driving-cranks,-1-then-pass-or-introduce
two-screws-between-the-shoulder-of-the-creek-and-end of the bearing-shaft-or-axle
which-will-firmly-secure-the-crank-on-the-axle-or-shaft-thus-making--the-erank
detachable-and-by-screwing-the-two-screws-in wards-a-firm-pressure-will-be-given
to-the-loose-collar-against-the-bearings, this will prevent all side-shake between
the shoulder of the crank-and--tork-or-attached--bearings-produced-by-constant
wear;
This Invention-will-be-of-special-advantage-when-Harrison's-chambered-or-other
roller-bearings-are-applied.
The-third-part-of-my-Invention-applies--to-veleeipides of three-wheels-(in-the-nse
adjustable-foot-stroke-being-the-only-necessary-alteration, To this--end-1-apply-a
of-trieyeles) to-make-them-so-that-persons--of--different-sizes--can-work--them,-and
simple-and-nent-method--of--adjustment--of--position-of-foot-stroke-by-passing-the
serewed-end-of the connecting rod-into-a-brass--boss--through-which-it is-serewed
and-nnserewed-being wholly-or--partly-enclosed-by--two-parallel-eoverings-nt the

page_text: opposite-end-of-which-is-a-plain-bearing-with-a-split-lug-on-one-side- to--tighten-or
counteract-the-wear-upon-the-stud-upon-which-it-is--placed--the-whole--of-which-is
in-one-solid-piece-The-split lug-I-use-alse
in--the--bierele--to--tighten--the-bearing
at-the-end-of-fork, in ease-of-wear, this bearing-is--made--without--hinges-or-joints.
The-lug--is--on-the--one--side--of-bearing-and-by--serewing--the-serew-inwards-the
bearing-will-grip-the-axle-tighter-or-by-putting-a-bolt-through--from-one--side-and
a-nut-serewed-on-the-other-end-of-belt-the-bearing-by-this- arrangement-ean--be
tightened-as-in-the-ease-of-the-serew-being-used.
The-fourth-part-of-my-Invention-consists-of-a-sheath--or--glove--of-india--rubber
eloth-or-other-soft-material--to--fit--elosely--on--and--partly-or--entirely--cover--the
handles-of-biereles or tricycles. These sheaths--or-gloves--ure--made-of-two-thick-
nesses of material-the-space-between-which-may-be-filled-with-air-this-is-to-obrinte
sore-hands-to-give-greater-comfort, specially-in-long-journeys, -to-the-hands, by
which-lessens-any-vibration and being softer-to-the-hand-grip. It--also-lessens-the
eoneussion,-in-ense of the biereles-falling-upon-the-handle--the--probability-of--bent
steering-bare-and roughed handles being lessened.
The fifth part of One object of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from
slipping upon sets and stones during wet weather and to enable less expert riders
to balance themselves more easily upon bicycles, and to this end my Invention
consists of improved rubber tyers, for bicycle or tricycle wheels, which are of the
following shapes (+)-An-enter-flat-surface-smooth (4) vis a ridged or fluted outer
surface, the (3) a Ver and a U shaped outer surface (4)-eorrugated, any-of which
forins is are applied to bicycle and tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent
slipping of the wheels and slipping of the feet on the pedals inore especially in
wet weather. The Another object of my invention is by the use of fluted or
corrugated rubber will also to ensure a better union between the iron feloo and
the rubber when being cemented, This corrugated rubber I place in the same
position on the wheels and pedals spindles as the ordinary smooth surfaced rubber
is placed at present, One section of rubber will be made with a hole through the
centre for the pedal spindle to pass through, while the other will be made solid for
the velcopide wheels tyres.
The-sixth-part-of-my-Invention-relates-to-trieveles--and--consists--of-two--hand
levers-which-bear-upon-a-cross-bar-and-eenneeted-to-a--bell--erank--which-is-worked
by-the-foot-to-give-greater-ease-and-speed-in-working.
The-seventh-part-of-my-Invention-is-an-improved-bierele--snddle--which-from--its
peculiar construction-will-be-light-easy-and-cool.
The saddle-or-seat-proper consists-of-a-light--framework-of-horse-shoe-or other
convenient shape-over-which-is-stretched--wirework--formed--of--wires--twisted--inte
spirals-or-not-and-interlaced-or-strung-together-se-as-to-form--a--perforated--surface
to-sit-on-which-renders-the-seat-cool.
In-one-form-the-framework-is-earried-down-to-about--the--centre-of-the backbone
where-it-is-futened-and-eansed-to-take-into-a-elip-or-socket--attached--to-the--back-
attachment-of-this-combined-spring-seat-the-forward--part--that-is-the-sent proper
not-being-attached-to-the-fore-end-of-the-backbone--or--to--the-neek"-as-is-usual.
bone-of-the-bicycle.-Into-this-clip-it-may-be-fixed-this forming-the--only--point-of
This-leaves-it-free-and-makes-it-easy.
The lower-end of this-frame-may-in-another-formn-be-eansed--to--take--into-a--clip
as-before-described-but-be-free-to-slide-in-this-clip-and in order-to-retain-it--in-any
position-holes-are-formed-in-the-end passing through-the-elip-to-receive-a-belt-or-a
ratchet-or-catch-arrangement-bereafter-more-fully described-may-be-affixed-to-this
olip-whereby-the-position-of-the-saddle-may-be-varied-at-will-e.g.--slid--back--when
going down-hill.
Although--in-the--above the--spring-and-sent-thus-provided--has-been--called-a
saddle-because-the-frame-is-all-in-one-piece-a-similar-seat--may--be--mounted-in-any
ordinary-spring.
And in order that my said Invention may be more fully understood I will proceed
to describe the accompanying Drawings.
,

page_text: No. 1 SHEET-
1-represents-the-spring-fixed-about-midway-of--backbone-unattached--at-the
Fig
forward-end.
Fig. 2-represents-side-and-end view-of--the--second-part-of-my-Invention--where
A-A-are-the-serews which enter partly-in-the axle and partly in the--boss--of-the
eranks-which-they-thereby secure-to-the-axle.-These-serews-are-also-long-enough
for-their-inner-ends-to-press-against--a--loose--collar--B--inserted-between--the--face
of-bearing-and-the-boss-of-crank-when-the-bearing wears-so-as-to--have--side--play
these-screws by being caused to-enter-further-press-the--collar--against-the-face-of
In-both-views-A-are-serews-C-C-axle-B-washer D--erank--E--bearing front
the-bearing-thus-forming-an-adjustable-packing-or-washer-to-obviate-this-side-play.
Tiew.
Fig-represents the-fourth-part-of-my-Invention. A-is-smaller-than--D-when-it
is-pressed-within-D-there-is-air space-C-C-which-is filled-with-air-by-tube-E.
Fig-4-represents-a-solid-rubber-handle-which-ean be-made-in--any-form.-A-A-is
solid-rubber-B-B-is-the-wood-or--vulennite-on--which--the--rubber--is--placed. The
end-view-of-handle.
wood-B-B-must-be of different-shapes-and--sizes--to--suit--different--sizes--of--hands
which will-of-necessity-alter the shape-of-the-rubber-D-shews
Fig.--represents-simply-a-rubber-or-Auted-rubber--handle--but--which--in--other
respects-is-the-same-as Fig.-4. A-shews-end-view.
Fig.-G-is-substantially-the-same as Fig. 4 except that--it--has--a-raised--diamond-
shaped-surface.
Fig. represents-a-section-of-rubber-tyer-which-is-the--fifth-part-of-my Inven
tion. A-shews-the-flat surface-B-shews--the-round-side--which-is--cemented-upon
the-iron-tyer-of-the-wheel.
Figs. 1 represents the ribbed or fluted outer surfaced of rubber tyre. B cross
section.
Figs. represents a rubber tyre of V shaped outer surface. A cross section.
Figs. 103 represents a rubber tyre of U shaped outer surface. A cross section.
Fig. 1-represents-rubber-tyre--of--irregularly-corrugated--or--roughened--surface
which has the-appearance-of smali--rounded-heads--and--irregular-grooves-B-cross
section.
Figs. represents-the-fifth the second part of my Invention being rubber of
corrugated ribbed or fluted over its whole surface which will ensure a better union
between the iron felloe and the rubber when being cemented. B shews a cross
section of the tyre und C shews-the a hole through the centre of the moulded rubber
when as used for pedals. Fig. 12 This section is specially adapted for pedals used
in velocipedes its use being as herein-before described to prevent slipping of the
feet on the pedals.
Fig. 13 represents the improved saddle-and-elip or--seeket into which it--fits--as
before-described. -13-4-and-13-D-shew-two-methods of constructing-the--belt--before
referred-to-by-which-it-mar-be-withdrawn-from--the--holes--when-it-is--required--to
shift-the saddle.
Fig. 13-E-shews-the-hind-end-of-the-saddle-spring and-holes into which the-bolt
enters-to hold the-spring-end-of-the--saddle; the bolt-which--takes--into--these--is
the saddle-forward.
backed-off-behind-so-as-to-be-forced-out-of-the-holes-when-it-is--required to bring
Fig-13-Bshews-a-notched-spring-and-clip-for-a-similar-purpose:
Fig. 13-Chews another form of ratchet and catch for same-purpose.
Fig-1-F-shews-the-saddle. A the-sent covered with--wirework,--B--the--spring
er-end-which-fits-into-the-elip-or-seeket as shewn in Fige. A-B-C-D-and-F.
No. 2. SHEET.
Fig. 1-represents-adjustable-position--of--footstroke--as--herein--before--described.
An Iniving and D shaver and of h
A

page_text: Fig-represents-the-end-of-a-fork-bearing--without--an-hinge--or-knuckle-joint
A--shews--e--split--purt-of-lug--B--shews--the--screw-C-E-shews-the
F-shews-fork-end.
with-a-split-lug-on-one-side-with-a-screw-nat-and bolt for-tightening the bearing.
end of bearing
Having thus described my said Invention and the manner in which the same
may be used or carried into effect I hereby declare that what I consider to be novel
and original and therefore claim as the Invention secured to me by the herein-
hafora in nart recited Letters Patent is
Bighteenthу.--þig.-Þ.
No. 2 SHEET
Nineteenthly-Eig.-1-as-an-application-to-velocipedes.
Twentiethly. Fig. 2-as-an-application-to-velocipedes.
In witness whereof I the said William Harrison have hereunto set iny
hand and seal, this Twenty-fourth day of January in the year of our Lord
One thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
Signed sealed and delivered by the
said William Harrison in the
presence of
JOHN FARRINGTON
Solicitor
88 Mosley Street
WILLIAM HARRISON. (L.S.)
Manchester.

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to William Harrison, of No. 128, Portland Street, Manchester,
in the County of Lancaster, Machinist, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS
IN VELOCIPEDES OF Two OR MORE WHEELS."
Sealed the 25th January 1878, and dated the 27th July 1877.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said William Harrison at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 27th July 1877.
WILLIAM HARRISON, of No. 128, Portland St., Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster Machinist. "IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF Two OR MORE
WHEELS."
The first part of my Invention relates to bicycles, which consists of one or more
flat or curved springs being secured about midway of the tube or backbone of the
bicycle, the opposite end pointing to the sieering bar unattached at this end, which
gives greater flexibility, and lessens the concussion in passing over sett stones and
rough roads, thus securing more comfort to the rider it also causes the hind part
of the saddle to be lower, which arrangement facilitates ease in mounting and dis-
mounting the bicycle, and when going down hill the rider can more easily slip
backwards and so place the weight on the hind wheel, which will have a tendency
to prevent the rider from going over the centre.
The second part of my Invention is to prevent side shake through constant
wear of the bearings,placed vertically as in the case of bicycle, or horizontally as in
the case of tricycles or other velocipedes. To this end I place a loose collar or
washer between the fork or other bearings and the inner side of the driving crank
I then pass or introduce two screws between the shoulder of the crank and bearing
shaft or pin which will firmly secure the crank on the pin or shaft and by
screwing the two screws inwards a firm pressure will be given to the loose collar
against the hearings this will prevent all side shake produced by constant wear.
The third part of my Invention applies to velocipedes of three wheels; in the
use of tricycles which persons of different sizes can work and an adjustable foot
stroke is therefore the only necessary alteration; ✓ to this end I apply a simple and

page_text: neat method of adjustment of foot stroke by passing the screw end of the connecting
rod into a brass boss through which it is screwed and unscrewed, being wholly or
partly enclosed by two parallel coverings, at the opposite end of which is a plain
bearing with a split lug on one side to tighten or counteract the wear upon the
stud upon which it is placed, the whole of which is in one solid piece.
The fourth part of my Invention consists of a sheath or glove of india-rubber,
cloth, or any other soft material to fit closely partly or entirely covering the handles
of bicycles or tricycles, which may be filled with air, This is to obviate sore hands,
to give greater comfort, especially in long journeys to the hands, which lessens the
vibration, and is softer to the hand grip and also lessens the concussion in case of
the bicycle falling upon the handles; the probability of bent handle bars and
roughed handles is lessened thereby.
The fifth part of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from slipping sideways
upon setts and stones during wet weather, and to enable less expert riders to
balance themselves more easily upon bicycles and to this end my Invention consists
of improved rubber tyres for bicycle or tricycle wheels, which are of the following
shapes An outer flat surface smooth; another ridged or fluted outer surface, another
a V or U shaped outer surface, rubber tyre and also the application of corrugated
rubber tyers to bicycle and tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent slipping
sideways skidding of the wheels, and slipping of the feet on the pedals in wet
weather. The corrugated rubber will also ensure a better union between the iron
felloe and the rubber by the use of cement: This corrugated rubber we place in
the same position on the wheels and pedals as the ordinary smooth surface rubber is
placed at present. One rubber will be made with a hole through the centre for the
pedal spindle to pass through while the other will be made solid for the bicycle
tricycle or other carriage wheels.
The sixth part of my Invention relates to tricycles, and consists of two hand
levers which bear upon a cross bar and connected to a bell crank, which is worked
by the foot to give greater ease and speed in working.
The seventh part of my Invention consists of an improved bicycle saddle, which
will be more easy, light, and cool.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said William Harrison 'in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 26th January
1878.
WILLIAM HARRISON of No. 128, Portland Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster Machinist "IMPROVEMENTS
IN VELOCIPEDES OF Two OR MORE
WHEELS."
The first part of my Invention relates to bicycles, and which consists of one or more
flat or curved springs being secured at one end 'about midway of the tube or backbone
the opposite end, pointing to the steering bar being unattached (at this end), which
gives greater flexability and lessens the concussion in passing over set stones and rough
roads, thus securing more comfort to the 'rider; it also causes the hind part of the
saddle to be lower, which arrangement facilitates (ease in) mounting and diş-
mounting the bicycle, and' when going down hill the rider can more easily slip
backwards, and so place the weight on the hind wheel which will have a tendency
to prevent the rider from going over the centre.
The second part of my Invention is designed to prevent side 'shake through
constant wear of the bearings placed vertically against the hub and shoulder of
crank as in the case of bicycles, tricycles, or other velocipedes. To this end I place
a loose collar or washer between the bearing end of fork or other bearings attached
to the end of fork and the inner side of driving cranks. I then pass or introduce
two screws between the shoulder of the crank and end of bearing shaft or axle,
which will firmly secure the crank on the axle or shaft, thus making the crank
detachable, and by screwing the two screws inwards a firm pressure will be given
to the loose collar against the bearings, This will prevent all side shake between
the shoulder of the crank and fork or attached bearings produced by constant
wear.:
This Invention will be of special advantage when Harrison's chambered or other
roller bearings are applied.
The third part of my' Invention applies to velocipedes of three' wheels (in the use
of tricycles) to make them so that persons of different sizes can work theip, "an
adjustable foot stroke being the only necessary alteration. To this end I apply a'simple
and neat methof adjustment of position of foot stroke by passing the screwed
end of the connecting rod into a brass boss through which it is screwed and
unscrewed being wholly or partly enclosed by two parallel coverings, at the
opposite end of which is a plain bearing with a split lug on one side to tighten or
counteract the wear upon the stud upon which it is placed, the whole of which is
in one solid piece. The split lug I use also in the bicycle to tighten the bearing
at the end of fork, in case of wear this bearing is made without hinges or joints
The lug is on the one side of bearing, and by screwing the screw inwards the
bearing will grip the axle tighter, or by putting a bolt through from one side and
a nut screwed on the other end of bolt, the bearing by this arrangement can be
tightened as in the case of the screw being used.
The fourth part of my Invention consists of a sheath or glove of india-rubber,
cloth or other soft material to fit closely on and partly or entirely cover the handles
of bicycles or tricycles. These sheaths or gloves are made of two thicknesses of
material the space between which may be filled with air; this to obviate sore
hands, to give greater comfort, specially in long journeys, to the hands, by which
·lessens any vibration, and being softer to the hand grip. It also lessens the con-
cussion, in case of the bicycles falling upon the handle
the probability of bent steering
bars and roughed handles being lessened.
The fifth part of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from slipping upon sets
.and stones during wet weather, and to enable less expert riders to balance themselves
more easily upon bicycles and to this end my Invention consists of improved
rubber tyers, for bicycle or tricycle wheels, which are of the following shapes
(1.) An outer flat surface, smooth (2), ridged or fluted outer surface the (3), V or U

page_text: shaped outer surface (4) corrugated, any of which forms is applied to bicycle and
tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent slipping of the wheels and slipping of
the feet on the pedals, more especially in wet weather. The corrugated rubber will
also ensure a better union between the iron feloe and the rubber when being cemented,
This corrugated rubber I place in the same position on the wheels and pedals
as the ordinary smooth surface is placed at present, one rubber will be made
with a hole through the centre, for the pedal spindle to pass through, while the
other will be made solid for the velcopide wheels.
The sixth part of my Invention relates to tricycles, and consists of two hand
levers which bear upon a cross bar, and connected to a bell crank which is worked
by the foot to give greater ease and speed in working.
The seventh part of my Invention is an improved bicycle saddle, which, from its
peculiar construction, will be light easy, and cool.
The saddle or seat proper consists of a light framework of horse-shoe or other
convenient shape over which is stretched wirework formed of wires twisted into spirals
or not, and interlaced or strung together so as to form a perforated surface to sit on
which renders the seat cool.
In one form the framework is carried down to about the centre of the back-
bone where it is flatened and caused to take into a clip or socket attached to the
backbone of the bicycle. Into this clip it may be fixed, this forming the only point
of attachment of this combined spring seat, the forward part, that is the seat
proper not being attached to the fore end of the backbone or to the "neck," as is
usual. This leaves it free and makes it easy.
The lower end of this frame may in another form be caused to take into a clip
as before described but be free to slide in this clip and in order to retain it in any
position holes are formed in the end passing through the clip to receive a bolt, or a
ratchet or catch arrangement, hereafter more fully described may be affixed to
this clip whereby the position of the saddle may be varied at will, e.g., slid back
when going down hill.
Although in the above the spring and seat thus provided has been called a saddle
because the frame is all in one
piece, similar seat may be mounted An any
ordinary spring.
T
And in order that my Invention may be more fully understood. I will proceed
to describe the accompanying Drawings.
No. 1 SHEET..
Fig. 1, represents the spring fixed about midway of backbone unattached at the
forward end.
Fig. 2 represents side and end view of the second part of my Invention, where
AA, are the screws which enter partly in the axle and partly in the boss of the
cranks which they thereby secure to the axle. These screws are also long enough
for their inner ends to press against a loose collar B inserted between the face
of bearing and the boss of crank when the bearing wears, so as to have side play
these screws by being caused to enter further press the collar against the face
of the bearing, thus forming an adjustable packing or washer to obviate this side
play.
1
In both views A, A, are screws CC, axle B washer D₁ crank
F front view.
Ebearing
Fig. 3 represents the fourth part of my Invention. A is smaller than D when
it is pressed within D there is air space CC which is filled with air by tube E.
Fig. 4 represents a solid rubber handle which can be made in any form AA is
solid rubber BB is the wood or vulcanite on which the rubber is placed he
wood BB must be of different shapes and sizes to suit different sizes of hands,
which will of necessity alter the shape of the rubber x D shews end view of handle.
Fig. 5 represents simply a rubber or fluted rubber handle, but which in other
respects is the same as Fig. 4. A shews end view.

page_text: Fig. 6 is substantially the same as Fig. 4, except that it has a raised diamond-
shaped surface.
Fig. 7 represents a section of rubber tyer, which is the fifth part of my Invention.
A shews the flat surface B shew the round side which is cemented upon the iron
tyer of the wheel.
<
B, cross section.
A" cross section.
Fig. 8 represents the ribbed or fluted surface of rubber tyre
Fig. 9 represents a rubber tyre of V shaped outer surface
Fig. 10 represents a rubber tyre of Ụ shaped outer surface A, cross section.
Fig. 11 represents rubber tyre of irregularly corrugated or roughened surface,
which has the appearance of small rounded heads and irregular grooves B, cross
section.
Fig. 12 represents the
ribbed or fluted surface
centre when use for pedals.
herein-before described.
fifth of my Invention, being rubber of corrugated
B shews cross section C shews the hole through the
Fig. 12 is specially for pedals used in velocipedes, as
Fig. 13 represents the improved saddle and clip or socket into which it fits as
before described 13 A and 13 D show two methods of constructing the bolt before
referred to by which it may be withdrawn from the holes when it is required to
shift the saddle.
Fig. 13 E shows the hind end of the saddle spring and holes into which the bolt
enters to hold the spring end of the saddle; the bolt which takes into these is
backed off behind, so as to be forced out of the holes when it is required to bring
the saddle forward.
Fig. 13 B shews a notched spring and clip for a similar purpose.
Fig. 13 C shows another form of ratchet and catch for same purpose.
Fig. 13 F shews the saddle A, the seat covered with wirework B, the spring

page_text: Tenthly. Fig. 11, as an application to velocipede wheels, as herein-before
described.
Eleventhly. Fig. 12, as an application for velocipede pedals and wheels as for the
purposes herein-before set forth.
Twelfthly. Fig. 13, saddle and socket, as described.
Thirteenthly. Fig. 13 Aas herein-before described.
Fourteenthly. Fig. 13 B as herein-before described.
Fifteenthly. Fig. 13 C as herein-before described.
Sixteentbly. Fig. 13 D. as herein-before described.
Seventeenthly. Fig. 13 E, the holes in the end of saddle spring.
T1
Th
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18.
No. 2 SHEET.
Ninteenthly. Fig. 1 as an application to velocipedes.
Twentiethly. Fig. 2 as an application to velocipedes.
In witness whereof, I the said William Harrison, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this Twenty-fourth day of January in the year of our Lord
One thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
Signed, sealed, and delivered by the
said William Harrison, in the
presence of
JOHN FARRINGTON,
Solicitor,
88, Mosley Street,
Manchester.
WILLIAM HARRISON. (L.S.)|

page_text: WHEREAS Her most Excellent Majesty Queen Victoria by Her Letters Patent
bearing date the liventy-seventh day of
July
year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy seven
forty
in the
in the
first year of Her reign did for Herself Her heirs and successors give
and orant unto
محمد
the said
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Harrison
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his
executors administrators and assigns should
at any time agree with and no others from time to time and at all times thereafter
during the term therein expressed should and lawfully might make use exercise
and vend within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland the Channel
Islands and Isle of Man an Invention for
executors or administrators by an instrument in writing under may or their or
one of their hands and seals should particularly describe and ascertain the nature
of the said Invention and in what manner the same was to be performed and cause
the same to be filed in the Great Seal Patent Office within six calendar months next
and immediately after the date of the said Letters Patent
NOW KNOW YE that
The
the said
William Harrison
his
do hereby declare the nature of my
said Invention and in what manner the
same is to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by
the following statement thereof Reference being had to

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to William Harrison, of No. 128, Portland Street, Manchester
in the County of Lancaster, Machinist, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS
IN VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE WHEELS."
Sealed the 25th January 1878, and dated the 27th July 1877.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said William Harrison at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 27th July 1877.
WILLIAM HARRISON, of No. 128, Portland St., Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist. " IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF Two OR MORE
WHEELS."
The first part of my Invention relates to bicycles, which consists of one or more
flat or curved springs being secured about midway of the tube or backbone of the
bicycle, the opposite end pointing to the steering bar unattached at this end, which
gives greater flexibility, and lessens the concussion in passing over sett stones and
rough roads, thus securing more comfort to the rider; it also causes the hind part
of the saddle to be lower, which arrangement facilitates ease in mounting and dis-
mounting the bicycle, and when going down hill the rider can more easily slip
backwards, and so place the weight on the hind wheel, which will have a tendency
to prevent the rider from going over the centre.
The second part of my Invention is to prevent side shake through constant
wear of the bearings placed vertically as in the case of bicycle, or horizontally as in
the case of tricycles or other velocipedes. To this end I place a loose collar or
washer between the fork or other bearings and the inner side of the driving crank;
I then pass or introduce two screws between the shoulder of the crank and bearing
shaft or pin, which will firmly secure the crank on the pin or shaft, and by
screwing the two screws inwards a firm pressure will be given to the loose collar
against the bearings; this will prevent all side shake produced by constant wear.
The third part of my Invention applies to velocipedes of three wheels, in the
use of tricycles which persons of different sizes can work, and an adjustable foot
stroke is therefore the only necessary alteration. To this end I apply a simple and

page_text: neat method of adjustment of foot stroke by passing the screw end of the connecting
rod into a brass boss through which it is screwed and unscrewed, being wholly or
partly enclosed by two parallel coverings, at the opposite end of which is a plain
bearing with a split lug on one side to tighten or counteract the wear upon the
stud upon which it is placed, the whole of which is in one solid piece.
The fourth part of my Invention consists of a sheath or glove of india-rubber,
cloth, or any other soft material to fit closely, partly or entirely covering the handles
of bicycles or tricyles, which may be filled with air. This is to obviate sore hands,
to give greater comfort, especially in long journeys, to the hands, which lessens the
vibration, and is softer to the hand grip, and also lessens the concussion in case of
the bicycle falling upon the handles; the probability of bent handle bars and
roughed handles is lessened thereby.
The fifth part of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from slipping sideways
upon setts and stones during wet weather, and to enable less expert riders to
balance themselves more easily upon bicycles; and to this end my Invention consists
of improved rubber tyres for bicycle or tricycle wheels, which are of the following
shapes: An outer flat surface smooth, another ridged or fluted outer surface, another
a V or U shaped outer surface, rubber tyre, and also the application of corrugated
rubber tyers to bicycle and tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent slipping
sideways, skidding of the wheels, and slipping of the feet on the pedals in wet
weather. The corrugated rubber will also ensure a better union between the iron
felloe and the rubber by the use of cement. This corrugated rubber we place in
the same position on the wheels and pedals as the ordinary smooth surface rubber is
placed at present. One rubber will be made with a hole through the centre for the
pedal spindle to pass through, while the other will be made solid for the bicycle,
tricycle, or other carriage wheels.
The sixth part of my Invention relates to tricycles, and consists of two hand
levers which bear upon a cross bar and connected to a bell crank, which is worked
by the foot to give greater ease and speed in working.
The seventh part of my Invention consists of an improved bicycle saddle, which
will be more easy, light, and cool.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by
the said William Harrison in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 26th January
1878.
WILLIAM HARRISON, of No. 128, Portland Street, Manchester, in the County of
Lancaster, Machinist. "IMPROVEMENTS IN VELOCIPEDES OF TWO OR MORE
WHEELS."
The first part of my Invention relates to bicycles, and which consists of one or more
flat or curved springs being secured at one end about mid way of the tube or backbone,
the opposite end pointing to the steering bar being unattached (at this end), which
gives greater flexability and lessens the concussion in passing over set stones and rough
roads, thus securing more comfort to the rider; it also causes the hind part of the
saddle to be lower, which arrangement facilitates (ease in) mounting and dis-
mounting the bicycle, and when going down hill the rider can more easily slip
backwards, and so place the weight on the hind wheel, which will have a tendency
to prevent the rider from going over the centre.
The second part of my Invention is designed to prevent side shake through
constant wear of the bearings placed vertically against the hub and shoulder of
crank as in the case of bicycles, tricycles, or other velocipedes. To this end I place
a loose collar or washer between the bearing end of fork or other bearings attached
to the end of fork and the inner side of driving cranks. I then pass or introduce
two screws between the shoulder of the crank and end of bearing shaft or axle,
which will firmly secure the crank on the axle or shaft, thus making the crank
detachable, and by screwing the two screws inwards a firm pressure will be given
to the loose collar against the bearings. This will prevent all side shake between
the shoulder of the crank and fork or attached bearings produced by constant
wear.
This Invention will be of special advantage when Harrison's chambered or other
roller bearings are applied.
The third part of my Invention applies to velocipedes of three wheels (in the use
of tricycles) to make them so that persons of different sizes can work them, an
adjustable foot stroke being the only necessary alteration. To this end I apply a simple
and neat method of adjustment of position of foot stroke by passing the screwed
end of the connecting rod into a brass boss through which it is screwed and
unscrewed, being wholly or partly enclosed by two parallel coverings, at the
opposite end of which is a plain bearing with a split lug on one side to tighten or
counteract the wear upon the stud upon which it is placed, the whole of which is
in one solid piece. The split lug I use also in the bicycle to tighten the bearing.
at the end of fork in case of wear; this bearing is made without hinges or joints.
The lug is on the one side of bearing, and by screwing the screw inwards the
bearing will grip the axle tighter, or by putting a bolt through from one side and
a nut screwed on the other end of bolt the bearing by this arrangement can be
tightened as in the case of the screw being used.
The fourth part of my Invention consists of a sheath or glove of india-rubber,
cloth, or other soft material to fit closely on and partly or entirely cover the handles
of bicycles or tricycles. These sheaths or gloves are made of two thicknesses of
material, the space between which may be filled with air; this is to obviate sore
hands, to give greater comfort, specially in long journeys, to the hands, by which.
lessens any vibration, and being softer to the hand grip. It also lessens the con-
cussion in case of the bicycles falling upon the handle, the probability of bent steering.
bars and roughed handles being lessened.
The fifth part of my Invention is to prevent the wheels from slipping upon sets
and stones during wet weather, and to enable less expert riders to balance themselves
more easily upon bicycles; and to this end my Invention consists of improved
rubber tyers for bicycle or tricycle wheels, which are of the following shapes:
(1.) An outer flat surface, smooth; (2), ridged or fluted outer surface; the (3), V.or Ų.

page_text: shaped outer surface, (4) corrugated, any of which forms is applied to bicycle and
tricycle wheels and foot pedals to prevent slipping of the wheels and slipping of
the feet on the pedals, more especially in wet weather. The corrugated rubber will
also ensure a better union between the iron feloe and the rubber when being cemented.
This corrugated rubber I place in the same position on the wheels and pedals
as the ordinary smooth surface is placed at present. One rubber will be made
with a hole through the centre for the pedal spindle to pass through, while the
other will be made solid for the velcopide wheels.
The sixth part of my Invention relates to tricycles, and consists of two hand
levers which bear upon a cross bar, and connected to a bell crank which is worked
by the foot to give greater ease and speed in working.
The seventh part of my Invention is an improved bicycle saddle, which, from its
peculiar construction, will be light, easy, and cool.
The saddle or seat proper consists of a light framework, of horse-shoe or other
convenient shape, over which is stretched wirework formed of wires twisted into spirals
or not, and interlaced or strung together so as to form a perforated surface to sit on,
which renders the seat cool.
In one form the framework is carried down to about the centre of the back-
bone, where it is flatened and caused to take into a clip or socket attached to the
backbone of the bicycle. Into this clip it may be fixed, this forming the only point
of attachment of this combined spring seat, the forward part, that is, the seat
proper, not being attached to the fore end of the backbone or to the "neck," as is
usual. This leaves it free and makes it easy.
The lower end of this frame may in another form be caused to take into a clip,
as before described, but be free to slide in this clip; and in order to retain it in any
position holes are formed in the end passing through the clip to receive a bolt, or a
ratchet or catch arrangement, hereafter more fully described, may be affixed to
this clip, whereby the position of the saddle may be varied at will, e.g., slid back
when going down hill.
Although in the above the spring and seat thus provided has been called a saddle,
because the frame is all in one piece, a similar seat may be mounted in any
ordinary spring.
And in order that my Invention may be more fully understood, I will proceed
to describe the accompanying Drawings.
No. 1 SHEET,
Fig. 1, represents the spring fixed about midway of backbone unattached at the
forward end,
Fig. 2 represents side and end view of the second part of my Invention, where
A, A, are the screws which enter partly in the axle and partly in the boss of the
cranks, which they thereby secure to the axle. These screws are also long enough
for their own inner ends to press against a loose collar B inserted between the face
of bearing and the boss of crank when the bearing wears, so as to have side play;
these screws, by being caused to enter further, press the collar against the face
of the bearing, thus forming an adjustable packing or washer to obviate this side
play.
In both views A, A, are screws; C, C, axle; B, washer; D, crank; E, bearing;
F, front view.
Fig. 3 represents the fourth part of my Invention. A is smaller than D when
it is pressed within D; there is air space C, C, which is filled with air by tube E.
Fig. 4 represents a solid rubber handle, which can be made in any form. A, A, is
solid rubber; B, B, is the wood or vulcanite on which the rubber is placed. The
wood B, B, must be of different shapes and sizes to suit different sizes of hands,
which will of necessity alter the shape of the rubber; D shews end view of handle.
Fig. 5 represents simply a rubber or fluted rubber handle, but which in other
respects is the same as Fig. 4. A shews end view.

page_text: Fig. 6 is substantially the same as Fig. 4, except that it has a raised diamond-
shaped surface.
Fig. 7 represents a section of rubber tyer, which is the fifth part of my Invention.
A shews the flat surface; B shews the round side, which is cemented upon the iron
tyer of the wheel.
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Fig. 8 represents the ribbed or fluted surface of rubber tyre. B, cross section.
A," cross section.
Fig. 9 represents a rubber tyre of V shaped outer surface.
Fig. 10 represents a rubber tyre of shaped outer surface. A, cross section.
Fig. 11 represents rubber tyre of irregularly corrugated or roughened surface,
which has the appearance of small rounded heads and irregular grooves; B, cross
section.
Fig. 12 represents the fifth of my Invention, being rubber of corrugated
ribbed or fluted surface. B shews cross section; C shews the hole through the
centre when use for pedals. Fig. 12 is specially for pedals used in velocipedes, as
herein-before described.
Fig. 13 represents the improved saddle and clip or socket into which it fits, as
before described. 13 A and 13 D shew two methods of constructing the bolt! before
referred to, by which it may be withdrawn from the holes when it is required to
shift the saddle.
Fig. 13 E shews the hind end of the saddle spring and holes into which the bolt
enters to hold the spring end of the saddle; the bolt which takes into these is
backed off behind, so as to be forced out of the holes when it is required to bring
the saddle forward.
Fig. 13 B shews a notched spring and clip for a similar purpose.
Fig. 13 C shews another form of ratchet and catch for same purpose.
Fig 13 F shows the saddle. A. the seat covered with wirework; B, the spring

page_text: Tenthly. Fig. 11, as an application to velocipede wheels, as herein-before
described.
Eleventhly. Fig. 12, as an application for velocipede pedals and wheels as for the
purposes herein-before set forth.
Twelfthly. Fig. 13, saddle and socket, as described.
Thirteenthly. Fig. 13 A, as herein-before described.
Fourteenthly. Fig. 13 B, as herein-before described.
Fifteenthly. Fig. 13 C, as herein-before described.
Sixteenthly. Fig. 13 D, as herein-before described.
Seventeenthly. Fig. 13 E, the holes in the end of saddle spring.
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No. 2 SHEET.
Nineteenthly. Fig. 1, as an application to velocipedes.
Twentiethly. Fig. 2, as an application to velocipedes.
In witness whereof, I, the said William Harrison, have hereunto set my
hand and seal, this Twenty-fourth day of January, in the year of our Lord
One thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
Signed, sealed, and delivered by the
said William Harrison, in the
presence of
JOHN FARRINGTON,
Solicitor,
88, Mosley Street,
WILLIAM HARRISON. (L.S.)
Manchester.