Improvements in or relating to Means, Devices, Carriers, Cradles, Rests, Receptacles for use with and for Bicycles and Cycles, Parcels, Tire Inflator, and such like, for Conveying Tire Inflator, Parcels, and such like with Cycles.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 21st Dec., 1898-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1899
Date of Application, 21st Mar., 1898
Complete Specification Left, 21st Dec., 1898-Accepted, 21st Mar., 1899
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Means, Devices, Carriers, Cradles,
Rests, Receptacles for use with and for Bicycles and Cycles,
Parcels, Tire Inflator, and such like, for Conveying Tire Inflator,
Parcels, and such like with Cycles.
I, FREDERICK JOHN PALMER, of Mayfield Villa, Sholing, Hants, late of Sidford
House Dawlish Devonshire, Factor, &c., do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
The invention consists of means principally intended for providing carriers
eradl 1. sts support receptacle or device for receiving or supporting and convey-
ing pares and such like also tire inflator or equivalent with bicycle or other
cycles.
For providing means answering as a combination device carrier receptacle
support or equivalent for tire inflator parcels and other articles or such like for use
with and conveyance with bicycles and cycles.
For providing means whereby the above or a basket or other receptacle or
equivalent can be quickly and easily attached to or dis-connected from a bicycle
or eyele arcording as the case may be.
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Fpviding if desired space spaces or means for receiving or attaching a name or
tablet card or equivalent in combination with the above. For arranging
of device devices to dis-connect if desired or otherwise as herein named.
The work or portion or portions of device cradle rest receptacle or parcel
cari
nincipally called the framework or rim and forming as it were a
im or hand or frame or skeleton framework can be arranged in somewhat hori-
zon raibly inclined position for spreading securing or supporting the
er other suitable portion or portions of network cradle or receptacle
into a pen which parcels and other such like articles or equivalent can rest, or
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with or without the network, net bag or equivalent a kind of skeleton
latim or table or receptacle for receiving and supporting parcels and such
litick, which framework rim or equivalent can be composed of wire cane
bambe mstal or equivalent bent preferably of one length (but any number of
pipe might be used) into somewhat semi-circular or partly oval or oblong
or other suitable form. The wing portions of wire or equivalent or extremities
or ble parts may be turned towards each other and somewhat parallel (repre-
nin
de cription the chord of said semicircular framework if same is found
in tap). The wing portions after being bent in manner mentioned or the
itief wire or equivalent can be turned upwards or downwards or back-
what parallel positions and at right angles or requisite inclinations
wh patus of framework representing said chord or equivalent part or
arcording as the case may be. The ends if desired can be flattened
or ved or can be concave or hollowed in section upon those sides of end
ptions facing each other for better adaption to and for fitting the contour of
eyele and the rockets or equivalent formed in collar collars, or clip or spring or
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page_text: equivalent securing device in position (on cycle) and into which sockets or substi
tute the ends or flanges or wing portions of framework or rim can rest for securing
device as stated. A suitably shaped collar collars clip or clips or band or springs
herein principally called the collar or clip (for securing framework or device
in position on cycle and for quickly attaching device firmly in position on cycle
and for easy dis-connection from same) can be formed of thin sheet or suitable
band or piece or pieces of metal, spring steel, or of metal stamping or equivalent
shaped into suitable contour for clasping or for fitting upon the handle bar stem,
handle bar, head tube steering tube or other suitable portion or parts of cycle
(clasping preferably the upper portion of the handle bar stem and portion of handle
bar near their point of intersection or connection with each other or device can
clasp, or be secured in position or positions on, a portion of the handle bar stem
lower down and nearer to the head clip or can clasp other portion of cycle accord-
ing as the case may be said collar clip clips or spring can be formed into
somewhat cylindrical or suitably shaped band or bands, figuratively speaking,
the same may be slightly flexible (or might be hinged and formed in sections
jointed together or suitably arranged so that same might open for passing into
position and then be closed for clasping gripping or clipping portions of cycle or
device as required and might be secured by nut and bolt, spring collar slide or
other suitable means,) and of size and shape suitable for clasping or securing
round or partly round the handle bar stem or other portion of cycle or of device
named. The wing portions of the metal (after converging towards each other and
being turned suitably for forming the somewhat cylindrical figure and the sockets
or portions of device hereinafter mentioned) can be bent outwards somewhat at
right angles to the tangent of curve of cylinder thus forming ears of flanges the
planes of which are somewhat parallel or converge towards the imaginary axis of
cylindrical figure mentioned said ears of flanges can be pierced with slots or holes
and have bolt and screw nut or other suitable means whereby said collar clip or
equivalent may be firmly secured and tightened upon the handle bar stem, head
tube or portion of cycle desired. Suitable sockets grooves channels slots or open-
ings or other required means can be bent or formed preferably one on each side
of collar clip or band for forming a socket slot channel sockets or equivalent cach
side of handle bar stem or in suitable relation to cycle and collar into which sockets
grooves slots or equivalent the turned ends, horns flanges or extremities of frame-
work or carrier rest for securing the latter in required position in relation to
bicycle or cycle. Suitable portions of the metal forming collar springs or clip
can be stamped out or cut away in oval, quatrefoil, or lozenge or other required
shape or pattern, for lightness or for increasing the flexibility of said spring or
clip or collar or for enabling same to pass more readily into position upon cycle
for supporting and attaching the carrier or device. Again instead of portion of
collar or equivalent being cut entirely away, same might be stamped out in part
leaving tongues or cars which might be turned over and formed into sockets for
purposes mentioned instead of forming the latter as before described. It desired
a clip or springs or collar can be formed for clasping both the handle bar and
handle bar stem for securing carrier to cycle. The same can be formed of a
band or suitably shaped stamping or piece of metal spring steel or equivalent
bent so that the ends or wings or prongs portions come somewhat parallel with each
other or at suitable inclinations for clipping or tightly clasping the stem of handle
bar below or near its intersection with handle bar. The wing portions or prongs
of clip spring or equivalent can slope downwards and can be channelled concave
or curved hollow on sides facing each other or surface clasping cycle for better
fitting the contour of handle bar stem and for clipping or clasping round the
front and back or other portions of same. The extremities of prongs or wing por-
tions can be rounded or in other way suitably curved or finished for enabling
device to pass more easily over handle bar and stem or portions of cycle when
sliding or springing device into position named for supporting and securing carrier
to cycle. The upper portion at spring clip or collar or central portion of

page_text: metal between the wings can be curved into somewhat triangular or rounded or
letter U shape (the sides of imaginary triangular figures or horns of U should
be imagined as sloping downwards,) thus forming a band or clip or collar enclosing
clasping or gripping the central portion or joint of handle bar for steadying and
securing carrier or device on eyele, said upper portion of clip (representing for
description and figuratively speaking the centre portion of U or base of triangle
which should be considered as inverted or turned upside down) can be suitably
curved or flattened for better adaptation and securing to the remainder of carrier
to which said clip collar spring or equivalent can be secured by means of the
turned ears tongues flanges or clamped portions herein described or by means of
rivets or equivalent as desired. The portions of metal or device each side of the
central part (or inverted base of imaginary triangle or letter U) after continuing
downwards and converging towards each other a short distance in somewhat
triangular manner or in suitable curves or inclinations can have the extremities
horns wing portions or prongs turned somewhat parallel or at suitable inclinations
for sloping downwards for clasping or clipping or for forming a somewhat divided
collar tightly gripping the handle bar stem as described, device being flexible
for springing into position named. If preferred the collar spring or clip might
be stamped somewhat diamond or lozenge shape from a sheet of metal having
also lozenge or other suitably shaped opening in centre for lightness and flexibility
of device the wings or two opposite angles of said somewhat lozenge shape piece
of metal can be curved downwards each side of handle bar, thus bringing the
wings somewhat parallel together which can be curved or arranged for clipping
or clasping stem of handle bar as previously described the diagonal or centre
portion of lozenge shaped piece of metal forming the upper portion of collar or
clip can be secured to carrier and clasp the handle bar of cycle as mentioned―
said clip spring or collar can be sprung into position for attaching carrier and
device to cycle, or can be secured in position as previously mentioned, or collar
spring or clip can be hinged or jointed or made in sections to open for passing into
position upon cycle the above can be then closed into position for securing on
cycle and can be locked bolted or secured in such position for supporting carrier
by means of a slide or collar or spring or clip or thumb screw or nut and bolt or
any desirable means. The collar collars, spring clip or devices herein mentioned
can be lined if necessary with celluloid xylonite vulcanite, leather rubber felt or
any other suitable means for preventing same scratching the machine. The rim
or framework of carrier or device or portion supporting parcels or equivalent can
project in front or behind the handle bar stem, or can be secured in position above
the handle bar of cycle, (or to portions of machine mentioned) the wing portions
of carrier or framework if secured in latter position can rest or find bearings upon
the handle bar each side of centre for further steadying device. If desired turned
down ears flanges or smaller clips could also be arranged under wings or suitable
portions of carrier or framework in positions suitable for receiving or clipping
handle bar for further steadying and securing device should same be desired or same
may be dispensed with entirely. Should device be arranged without the network
cradle or equivalent or even should same be used the carrier can be provided with
small collars bands rings clamped rings or slots (for straps) or equivalent arranged
suitably on same, or pieces of stamped or suitably shaped metal or bands or wires
formed figuratively speaking into three or four sides of a skeleton square or open
oblong figure and shaped so that the wing portions of wire or equivalent are
brought parallel together and at right angles to the centre portion of same (which can
form the land of slot.) or shaped so that devices represent somewhat the form of the
letter the horns of which or parallel wings (or the 4th side of open square or
oblong shaped pieces of metal should the 4th sides remain entire) can be turned or
clamped round the rim or framework of carrier (or so that two sides of the open
square or oblong shaped pieces of metal are brought parallel together, the other
two opposite sides or intermediate portions being bent round the portion of frame-
work or rim to which same are attached or upon which said pieces of metal forming

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bars of slots (for straps) with connecting bands or collars may be free to slide,)
thus forming small sliding collars or bands passing round or partly round the rim
or framework of carrier, thus bringing the centre portion of the wire or equivalent
(connecting the turned wings or small collars,) into position parallel with the
framework or rim of device, said parallel or centre or intermediate portion of wire,
or metal, thus forming the bands of slots for straps or equivalent, which can slide
if necessary in their respective positions upon rim or framework for receiving
the straps used for securing parcels to carrier thus adjusting the space between
straps according to the dimensions of parcel or such like secured by same, or the
slots bands collars rings or equivalent can be permanently fixed in suitable
positions for purposes named. Should framework or carrier be constructed in
somewhat oblong or partly oval form, a band bands or suitably formed piece or
pieces of metal equivalent
or
can extend across
the framework
device for strengthening and securing same to the collar spring or clip the ends
of said band bands or strip of metal or equivalent can be turned or clamped round
or in any way suitably arranged for securing and strengthening the extremities
and central or other desirable portions of wire or framework or rim of carrier
named which can be passed into or through and be secured in said clamped or
turned ends sockets or equivalent of said band or bands or in any other way be
firmly secured in position for keeping the whole device firm and rigid and for
strengthening same. The device and band or bands (if more than one) can ba
slightly hollow or concave on the upper side for adaptability and strength.
Said band or bands or other suitable portions of framework can have ears or
tongues or flanges suitably arranged near centre of the former or in requisite
position or positions of device for being bent turned or clamped round over or
upon the upper or centre (or suitable portion) of collar spring or clip (or collars)
before described for securing same to device. Instead of ears or flanges a strip
or strips of thin metal can be arranged near centre of band or in requisite portion
of device the ends of which strip (or strips) or piece of metal can be bent turned
or clamped tightly around over or upon said collar clip (or clips) or spring and
band or portions before described for securing same firmly together. If desired
the portion of carrier supporting parcels might be stamped or formed of a piece
of sheet metal or equivalent which might be slightly hollow on the upper sides,
and can have 4 or suitable number of slots or openings (for straps or cords) formed
in same also other openings or patterns stamped out of or formed in same in fancy
or other suitable shape for appearance and for lightening device. If preferred
device could be arranged with fancy bands across same alternating with openings
or spaces between, which openings might be shaped or stamped out so as to leave
the portions of framework round or at the opposite ends of former shaped somewhat
in a series of Moorish or Gothic trefoils, quatrefoils, cinquefoils or other fancy
forms. Ears tongues or flanges can be formed or stamped on device or in other way
suitably arranged for turning and clamping over or around said clip or collar for
securing the portions together as before mentioned also for securing smaller clips
or collars for clasping handle bar or for forming flanges or receptacles for fitting
handle bar for further steadying carrier should same be found necessary or these
can be omitted a small strip or piece of metal or spring metal can be arranged
to slide upon or can be secured permanently in position or positions on framework
by means of a small collar or piece of tubing passing round the framework and
piece of metal or spring just mentioned the end of which can
slightly bent for keeping same in place in tubing or in position
required, or small spring or equivalent can be attached to framework
or device in any other suitable way, a portion of spring or equivalent
can be suitably curved or can be turned at right angles for fitting into position
or for fitting the contour of device and for giving flexibility or spring required
The loose extremity of same can also be turned at right angles or suitably curved
or shaped for clipping round or into or catching over the socket or other suitable
portion of collar clip or device to prevent the vibrations of cycle jolting carrier
be

page_text: out of position when secured to machine, or instead of the above a thumb screw,
small catch or any other suitable means might be arranged in connection with
collar or framework for similar reasons. Again should carrier be arranged
permanently to collar clip or spring or if said somewhat cylindrical shape collar
should be made to slide down (upon the handle bar stem of cycle) into position
over the turned up ends of framework or rim in latter case binding portions of
framework between said collar clip and the head clip nut or equivalent or other
projecting portion of cycle, then in such cases the small spring might be dispensed
with if desired. Again a collar of device for attaching carrier in position on
cycle might be formed or stamped from a piece of sheet metal into partly circular
or other required form having two (or one) ears (or ear) projecting from same
which can turn over or under for forming square oval or suitably shaped sockets
socket or equivalent somewhat parallel with each other in horizontal or suitably
inclined direction for receiving the ends of framework passed into same for securing
carrier in position, collar having circular opening in same for passing over handle bar
stem or steering tube or other suitable portion of eyele, said collar could be secured
in position between the head clip and head lock nut, or between the head clip and
collar of lamp bracket or between the latter and head lock nut, and, can be held
firmly in position by same, the sockets or socket of collar receiving the ends of
carrier for supporting device which ends can be turned parallel for fitting into
the former. A cradle rest receptacle formed of network string net bag (or com-
posed of cane wire basketwork or equivalent) can be threaded on, attached
suspended or connected to or from the framework rim or device herein described
(or to the tension cord cords and spreader or equivalent if used) at or near the
mouth or entrance of network or equivalent if formed somewhat in the shape of
a bag (or attached or connected at or near the edge of network or substitute
should same be somewhat flat,) the same being suitably arranged for attachment
with device to cycle for holding supporting and receiving parcels and such like
(for conveyance with machine,) which can be placed on top of framework or rim
or inside the cradle rest or receptacle (for parcels and such like) beneath according
to size of parcel or as may be desired. The mouth or opening of said net or bag
or equivalent might be arranged to close or draw up, a running cord or equivalent
might be provided for this purpose which might quickly secure the mouth of net
or equivalent to any size opening by means of a sliding grip provided with holes
through which cord can be drawn for tightening or slackening same, or any other
moans may be used for said purpose or the above might be dispensed with.
If desired a light framework of wire cane bamboo metal or equivalent might be
suitably bent or other wise shaped for forming a lid or covering for closing or
sliding over into or upon the framework rim or device before named the parts
might have turned ends or hooks or can have rings or collars for sliding into or
over and for retaining the sliding or other portions of lid and framework in
rospective positions required or for forming the hinges or joints for lid or cover-
ing according as the case may be which latter might be filled in with network,
left plain or can be finished off or filled in in any suitable way, and might be
arranged to slide outwards or open back for forming extra rest or receptacle for
parcels and thus increasing the size or surface of rest or framework on which
parcels can be placed. Straps bands or equivalent can be passed through slots
or rings or in other suitable way connected or arranged on device (to slide or
otherwise) for securing parcels and such like or the straps can be dispensed with
entirely. If desired a portion of the straps or bands can be doubled or turned
into loop form, the doubled portion or suitable part of said straps can be passed
or slid through a small band bands or slots or collars of leather metal or equivalent
or through suitable openings slots or equivalent formed in framework of device,
thus forming running loops in said straps or equivalent (two straps with one run-
ning loop each being preferably used. But the number of straps or loops in each
may vary) which can be tightened or slackened for forming bands straps or
collars for passing round the inflator (used for cycle tires,) and for securing or

page_text: attaching same or any other object in suitable position or positions preferably
under the or at the side of framework of carrier and parallel with same and handle
bar, but the inflator may be secured by means mentioned (or by other means) in
any suitable position in relation to device should same be desired. A piece of strong
wire or equivalent may have the wing portions bent somewhat at right angles
with the centre or in other ways suitably shaped thus bringing the wing portions
somewhat parallel the ends of which can be turned or hooked for hooking or
inserting into under or around the upper part of collar or clip and band or central
portion of device for thus forming a pull or hook or handle for facilitating the
removal of spring clip collar or device from handle bar and stem mentioned. If
desired the collar clip or spring (for clasping cycle) and framework of carrier can
be made of one piece of wire or equivalent bent so that the central portion of the
latter can be curved into somewhat partly circular or collar form thus forming
a band collar clip or spring for clasping framework, head clip, or other portion or
portions of cycle, the wire or equivalent each side of central curved or collar
portion being bent over or under or in horizontal or other suitable manner for
forming loops or curved portions or semicircular curved portions for further clasp-
ing clipping or gripping cycle for steadying securing device or for increasing the
grip or spring of collar clip or spring on cycle. The wing portions of wire or
equivalent (forming continuation of the central portion and curves or loops just
described) can be curved somewhat upwards in suitable curves and continued in
direction towards the front of the machine and can be bent into somewhat V
or or semi-circular manner or somewhat in triangular manner for forming
framework for supporting extending and receiving cradle net bag, tension cord
parcels or equivalent. The ends of wire, or horns or wing portions of framework
can be turned at right angles for passing into a spreader tube or bar (forming the
Ease of somewhat triangular figure mentioned said base or spreader being parallel
with handle bar and uppermost in this case,) for extending the wing portions
for increasing and securing the grip of collar clip or spring and for securing the
tension cords supporting net and device. Or the ends of framework might be turned
or formed into loops or rings for latter purposes. Again the frame of device might
be bent into somewhat triangular figure, semicircular, or other manner of which
the central portion of wire or equivalent (used for constructing former) might
form the spreader cross bar or base of triangular figure the same being uppermost
and parallel with handle bar of cycle-the sides or wing portions of wire or frame
being curved downwards converging towards each other framework forming
somewhat triangular figure, the ends of wire being turned downwards or upwards
and parallel with each other or suitably inclined or formed can be flattened or
made concave if necessary or in any way suitably prepared for fitting into the
sockets or equivalent of collar clip formerly described for securing device to
cycle. Said framework can be provided with slots rings collars tubing or any
other means (arranged preferably near angles of device or spreader) or the above
can be in any other way adapted for spreading receiving securing supporting and
extending the supporting and tension cord cords cradle or net receptacle, for
supporting parcels and such like. In latter cases suitable cord cords straps rim
or equivalent (preferably a cord) can be threaded through or connected (and if
desired arranged for disconnection) with device or loops turned ends of wings or
stretcher or framework named, said cord cords or equivalent being continued in
somewhat horizontal or slightly inclined direction from said horns spreader or
cross bar of framework or suitable portions of device and extended towards handle
bar of cycle being secured to same by means of running loops or slip loops or hooks
rings clips or clasping pieces arranged near ends or in suitable positions of cord
or equivalent for passing round over or under the or for catching or clasping
the handle bar or other suitable part or parts of cycle, slip loops can be preferably
used for quickly slipping over the ends or handles of handle bar or necessary
parts of machine for passing into positions for quickly connecting device with
cycle, the tension on cord cords or equivalent can tighten the running loops slip

page_text: loops clasping pieces or equivalent for securing said cord (or cords or equivalent)
network receptacle and device to cycles for supporting and retaining the above in
required position thus forming carrier or receptacle for supporting parcels and
such like. If desired a basket or receptacle or such like can be attached to and
arranged for disconnecting from cycle by means of collar clip spring or device
mentioned before. A space opening receptacle or equivalent might also be arranged
if desired in combination with carrier for reception of name tablet card plate label
or equivalent with suitable slides flanges tongues clips or other suitable means for
receiving and securing same- or a tablet might be arranged or equivalent on which
the name and address could be written or effaced. Similar arrangements as before
mentioned might also be arranged in connection with carrier or device for recep-
tion of or securing a watch. The clip collars or devices herein described can be
sprung on or off cycle or secured in other way as stated.
The invention can be adopted in whole or in part or in combination with or
without modification for purposes described
Dated this 10th dow of Mo 1000
Improvements in or relating to Means, Devices, Carriers, Cradles,
Rests, Receptacles for use with and for Bicycles and Cycles,
Parcels, Tire Inflator, and such like, for Conveying Tire Inflator,
Parcels, and such like with Cycle.
I, FREDERICK JOHN PALMER, of Balmoral, Hulse Road, Banister Park,
Southampton, Factor, &c., late of Sidford House, Dawlish, Devon, and Mayfield
Villa, Sholing, Hants, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement:―
The invention has for its object to provide means for providing carrier cradle
rest support or receptacle for receiving supporting and conveying parcels and
such like also tire inflator or equivalent with bicycle or cycle.
For providing means answering as a combination carrier receptacle or support
for tire inflator parcels and other articles or such like for use with and conveyance
with bicycle and cycles. For providing means whereby the above or a basket
or other receptacle can be quickly and easily attached to or disconnected from a
bicycle or cycle according as the case may be, and consists in the employment of
a framework support carrier or receptacle constructed wholly or partly of metal
or substitute (with or without leather straps and net receptacle for securing or
receiving and conveying parcels and other articles also for supporting cycle tire
inflator,) which device can be easily sprung on and off or attached to or discon-
nected from handle bar also handle bar stem of bicycle or cycle by means of the
spring clip or collar or device or devices herein described also shown on the
accompanying drawings referred to herein.
In the accompanying sheet of illustrative drawings several methods of carrying
out this invention are shown.
In carrying this invention into practical effect the framework or portion or
portions of device cradle rest receptacle or parcel carrier herein principally called
the framework or rim and forming as it were a rim frame or skeleton framework
can be arranged in somewhat horizontal or suitably inclined position for spreading
securing or supporting the mouth or edge or suitable portion of network cradle or
receptacle into or upon which parcels and other such like articles can rest, or for

page_text: on
of
forming with or without the network netbag or equivalent a kind of skeleton
ledge or a rim table or receptacle marked A, Figs. 1, 2, 5, 6,
drawings for receiving and supporting pareils and uch like articles
which framework or equivalent A can be composed of wine, cane bamboo
or equivalent bent preferably of one length (but any number
pieces might be used) into semicheular, partly al GI oblong form
marked A, Figs. 1, 2, 5, 6, the wing portions of wire or equivalent or extremities A
may be turned towards each other and somewhat parallel (representing for descrip-
tion the chord of said semicircular framework where same is formed in latter
shape) the wing portions after being bent in manner stated or the extremities A²
of wire or equivalent can be turned upwards or downwards or backwards in some-
what parallel position and at right angles or requisite inclinations with the portion
of framework representing said chord or equivalent portions of device. The ends
if desired can be flattened or widened or can be formed hollow in section upon the
sides of ends portions facing each other fer better adaptation to and fitting
contour of cycle and the sockets B₁ or equivalent formed in collar clip or spring B
securing device in position on cycle into which sockets or equivalent the ends or
flanges A² or wing portions of framework or rim can rest for securing device as
stated.
may be
The
A suitably shaped collar clip clips band or spring marked B and D on drawing
herein principally called the collar or clip (for securing framework or device
in position on cycle and for quickly attaching device firmly in position on cycle
and for easy disconnection from same) can be formed of thin sheet of or suitable
band or piece or pieces of metal spring steal or of metal stamping or equivalent
shaped into suitable contour for clasping or for fitting upon the handle bar
stem Xhandle bar X 1 head tube stecting tab. or suit de paits of eyele (clasping
preferably the upper part of handle bar stem and portion of handle bar near their
point of intersection or connection with each other, or device can clasp, or be secured
in position or positions on a portion of the Iandle-ha-stem lewer down and nearer
to the head clip of cycle as shown in Fig. 11 and 15 said collar clip clips or
spring cane formd into somewhat cylindrical shaped land Gr bands
(figuratively speaking) 219 shovit Fig. 13, 11, 15, same
slightly flexible (or may 1. hinged and formed in a jointed together
or suitably arranged so that same may open for stealthy
be closed for clasping gripping or clipping deneyle, or divine as required
and can be secured by nut and bolt B, Fig. 3, 4, 13 spring collar slide or oth r
means) and of size and shape suitable ter elping or frating or pursing round
or partly round the handle bar stem X or other pation of cycle or of decla
wing portions of the metal (atter converging toward each other and heing turned
suitably for forming the somewhat cylindrical Figur Bend the st. Bir
portion of device mentioned) can be lant outward, somewhat at right angles to
the tangent of curve of cylinder thus forming cars of flanges B the planes of which
are somewhat parallel or converge towards the imaginary axis of cylindrical
figure mentioned said ears or flanges 12 can be pierced with holes or slots 13 and
have bolt and screw nut 133 or suitable means whereby said collar clip or equiva-
lent may be firmly secured and tightened upon handle bar stem head tube or
portion of cycle desired. Suitable sockets B₁ grooves channels slots or openings
can be bent or formed preferably one on each side of collar clip or band for forming
# sucket sockets slot chonl or equivalent each side ot hawlh
stem in suitable relation to eyele and collar) into which th turned
ends horns flanges or extremities & ot framework 4.j canice 1-f ter
securing latter in required position in relation to cycle. Suitable padations the
metal forming collar spring or clip can be stamped out cut away in eval, quarteteil,
lozenge or other required form or pattern as shown in B', Fi. 18 or light
appearance, or for increasing the flexibility of seid spring or collar or clip B
enabling same more readily to pass into position upon cycle for supporting and
attaching carrier or device.
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page_text: clips arranged suitably for receiving or clipping handle bar for further
steadying device.
frame
rim
or
Should device be arranged without the network cradle or even should same be
used the carrier can be provided with small collars band rings clamped rings or
slots H (for straps) suitably arranged on same, or pieces of stamped or shaped metal or
bands or wires forming figuratively speaking three or four sides or a skeleton
square or open oblong figure and shaped so that the wing portions of wire H
Figs. 17, 16, 6, or equivalent are brought parallel with each other and at right
angles to the centre portion H2 of same (which can form the band of slot) or shaped
so that device represent somewhat the form of the letter U the horns of which
or parallel wings H₁ of open square or oblong shaped pieces of metal can be turned
or clamped round the rim of framework A of carrier (or so that the two sides H²
of open square or oblong shaped pieces of metal are brought parallel together, the
other two sides or intermediate portions H' being bent round the portion of frame-
work A to which same are attached and upon which said pieces of metal forming
the bars or slots H (for straps) with connecting bands or collars may be free to
slide thus forming small sliding collars or bands passing round or partly round the
rim or framework of carrier thus bringing the centre portion H2 of wire or equi-
valent (connecting the turned ends of small collars) into position parallel with the
A of carrier said parallel or centre or intermediate
portion of wire or metal thus forming the bands of slots H for
receiving straps equivalent which
or
can slide if necessary in their
respective positions (in directions indicated by the dotted arrows I¹ on drawings)
upon the rim or framework for receiving and adjusting the straps I used for
securing parcels and such like to carrier thus adjusting the space between straps
according to the demensions of the parcels or such like secured by same or the slots
bands rings or collars can be permanently fixed in suitable positions for purposes
named should framework of carrier be constructed in somewhat oblong or partly
oval form as in Figs. 5, 6, on drawings a band J or suitably formed piece or pieces
of metal or equivalent can be arranged across the framework or device for strengthen-
ing and securing same to collar spring or clip. The ends J' of said band or strip
of metal or equivalent can be turned or clamped round or be in any way suitably
arranged for securing and strengthening the extremities A¹ and central or other
desirable portions of wire or framework or rim A of canier which can pass into
or through and be secured in said clamped or turned ends or sockets J' of said band
or bands or in any way be firmly secured in position for keeping the whole device
firm and rigid and for strengthening same." The device and band or bands (if
more than one) can be slightly concave or hollow on the upper side for adapta-
bility and strength. Said band (or bands) or other suitable parts of frame-
work can have ears tongues or flanges suitably arranged near centre of the former
or in requisite position of carrier for being turned or clamped round over or upon
the centre (or suitable position) of collar spring or clip before described for securing
same to device.
Instead of ears or flanges a strip or strips of thin metal E can be turned or
clamped tightly around over or upon said collar clip clips or spring 1) and band J
or portion before described for securing same firmly together as in Figs. 5 and 6.
If desired the portion of carrier supporting parcels might be stamped out or formed
of a piece of sheet metal and can be bent slightly hollow on upper side and can
have slots or openings K Fig. 11 for straps formed in same also portions or
patterns stamped out or formed in same in fancy shape as shown for lightening
device, bands L can be formed across device alternating with open spaces M between
which can be shaped or stamped so as to have portions of framework round the
opposite ends of former shaped somewhat in a series of Moorish or Gothic trefoils
quatrefoils or fancy form as shown marked M³, tongues ears or flanges L' can be
formed stamped or suitably arranged on device for clamping or turning around
said clip or collar D for securing portions together also for securing smaller clips
or for forming flanges or receptacles for fitting handle bar for further steadying

page_text: carrier if necessary or these can be dispensed with. A small strip or piece of
spring metal O, Figs. 12, 14 can be arranged to slide upon or can be secured in
position on framework by means of small collar or piece of tubing P passing round
framework and piece of metal or spring just mentioned the end of which can
be slightly bent as showne, 01 Fig. 12 for securing same in place in tubing or in
position required a portion of spring can be suitably curved or can be turned at
right angles for fitting into position for fitting contour of device and for giving
flxibility or spring required, the loose extremity 02 can be turned at right angles
or suitably curved for clipping round or into or catching over sockets B₁ or portion
of collar clip to prevent the vibration of cycle jolting carrier out of position or a
thumb screw might be arranged in collar or framework for similar reasons. Again
should carrier be arranged permanently to collar clip or spring or if said somewhat
cylindrical shape collar B should be made to slide down upon the handle bar stem
of cycle (as shown in Figure 15) into position over the turned up ends A2 of frame-
work or rim in latter case binding portion of framework between said collar clip
and the head clip or other projecting portion of cycle, then in such a case the small
spring might be dispensed with. Straps I bands or equivalent can be passed
through slots, rings openings H or suitably arranged on device (to slide or other-
wise as shown in Figures 1, 5, 6, 11 for securing parcels and such like, or the straps
can be dispensed with entirely. If desired portion of the straps can be doubled
or turned into loop form R as shown in Figure 6 the doubled or suitable portion
of said straps can be passed or slid through bands slots or collars S of leather metal or
equivalent (or through suitable openings formed in framework) thus forming
running loops R in said straps (two straps with one running loop each being pre-
ferably used. But the number of straps or loops might vary which can be tightened
or slackened for forming bands straps or collars R for passing round the cycle
tire inflator T for securing or attaching same or any other object in suitable
position preferably under the side of carrier and parallel with same and handle bar
or in any suitable position desired.
A piece of strong wire or equivalent shown in Figure 18 may have the wing
portions U bent somewhat at right angles with centre or be suitably shaped
for bringing the wing portions somewhat parallel, the ends U2 of which can be
hooked or turned, for hooking or inserting into or around the upper part of collar
clip and band or central portion of device thus forming a pull hook or handle
for facilitating removal of spring clip collar or device from handle bar and stom
mentioned. A cradle rest receptacle N formed of network string net net Lag or com-
pound of cane, wire or basket work or equivalent can be threaded through attached
suspended or connected to framework rim or device herein described as shown in
Figure 1 at or near the mouth or enterance of network or equivalent if formed in
shape of a bag (as attached near edge of network should same be somewhat flat)
the same being suitably arranged for attachment with device to cycle for holding
supporting and receiving parcels and such like for conveying with machine) which
can be placed on top of framework or rim A or inside cradle rest or receptacle N
according as the case may be.
The clip collar D and For device mentioned can be sprung on and off cycle or
secured as stated.
If desired a basket or such like receptacle can be attached to and arranged for
disconnecting from cycle by means of collar clip or spring D or before mentioned.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is:-
1st. The construction shaping of and employment of a parcel carrier cradle
rest support bracket or receptacle (for use with bicycle or cycle) for receiving or
supporting and conveying parcels tire inflator and other articles with bicycle or
cycle substantially as herein described and as described with reference to and
shown on drawings Figs. 1 to 18.

page_text: 2nd. The construction shaping and employment of a clip spring or collar of
metal or equivalent substantially as described, also as described with reference
to the drawings the employment of same as means for quickly attaching or dis-
connecting a carrier basket rest support or receptacle (for parcels tire inflator or
other articles) to and from the handle bar and handle bar stem or any suitable
part or parts of bicycle or cycle substantially as described and as described in
reference to and shown on the drawings, Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15.
3. Securing parcel carrier support rest basket or receptacle to the handle bar
and handle bar stem or to suitable portion of' bicycle or cycle by means of spring
clip or collar substantially as described also as described in reference to and shown
on the drawings, Figs. 1 to 18.
4. The construction shaping and employment of device answering as a combina-
tion carrier receptacle or support for tire inflator parcels and such like articles
for use with and for conveyance with bicycle or cycle substantially as described
and as described with reference to and shown on drawings, Figs. 1 to 17.
5. The employment and arrangement of spring or collar or of means stated
whereby a parcel carrier basket support or receptacle for parcels and such like
can be quickly and easily sprung on or attached to or disconnected from a bicycle
or cycle according as the case may be substantially as described with reference
to the drawings Figs. 1 to 18 also as described herein.
6. The construction and employment and arrangement of rim or framework of
parcel carrier for cycle formed of a shaped piece of wire or metal or equivalent
having curved portions or smaller clips or collars (marked G¹ on drawings) for
fitting over clipping clasping or resting upon handle bar of cycle for further
steadying device having also the collar clip or spring marked D also slots and
slides H for straps also the band and clasped portion and E for securing spring
clip to framework the whole substantially as described and as described in reference
to and shown on drawings Figs. 1 to 17.
7. The construction employment and arrangement of the slots or sliding slots
or slides for receiving the or adjusting the space between straps for adjusting same
to different size parcels which adjusting slots or slides can slide upon the frame-
work of carrier substantially as described and as described in reference to and
shown in drawings Figs. 1, 5, 6, 16, 17.
8. The employment and construction and shaping of also the securing and
arrangement of the spring clip or collar D and F having the prongs D¹, and F2
and curved portions shown and described for springing and fitting upon and
attaching same to the handle bar and handle bar stem of cycle for securing parcel
carrier basket or equivalent in position on cycle substantially as described and as
shown and described in reference to drawings Figs. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
9. The construction and arrangement of band flanges or clamped portions for
securing spring or clip to framework or rim of carrier substantially as described
in reference to and shown on drawings Figs. 5, 6, 11.
10. The arrangement and employment of bands slots or collars S, for forming
running loops R, in straps or equivalent (arranged in connection with parcel
carrier) for enabling the running loops of straps to form bands or collars R for
passing round tire inflator or other objects for securing same to carrier and cycle
substantially as described and as described in reference to and shown on drawings,
Figs. 5, 6.
11. The employment and arrangement of means for adjusting the spaces between
straps of carrier according to the demensions of parcels (secured by same) substan-
tially as described also as described in reference to the drawings Figs. 1, 5, 6.
12. The construction arrangement and employment of the collars clips or springs
and devices or means shown in Figures 1 to 15 for adjusting securing and attaching
or disconnecting a cartier cradle rest support basket or receptacle to or from a
bicycle or cycle substantially as described with reference to Figures 1 to 15, of the
drawings and as described herein.
13. The construction arrangement and employment of a shaped framework of

page_text: wire or metal or equivalent for carrier having turned ends or flanges A2 for fitting
into the sockets or slots arranged in collar or clip substantially as described and
as described with reference to drawings Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15.
14. The construction arrangement and employment of the spring or clip 0, as
shown and described in reference to drawings Figs. 12, 13.
15. The construction arrangement and employment of collar or clip having
screw and bolt or equivalent for securing same on cycle also sockets arranged
suitably for receiving the flanges or turned ends of parcel carrier for supporting
or securing the latter firmly in position in relation to cycle substantially as
described and as described in reference to and shown on drawings Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4,
12, 13, 14, 15.
16. The construction arrangement and employment of a framework for parcel
carrier as described and shown in reference to drawings Figs. 1 to 17.
17. The construction of and means of securing and attachment and discon-
nection of parcel carriers baskets or receptacles to or from bicycle or cycle sub-
stantially as described and as shown and described in reference to drawings
Figs. 1 to 18.
18. The construction and employment of the hook or pull for disconnecting
carrier from cycle substantially as described and shown on drawings Fig. 18.
Dated this 20th day of December 1898.
FREDERICK JOHN PALMER.