Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 21st July, 1887.
Complete Left, 19th May, 1888.
Complete Accepted, 22nd June, 1888
I JOHN HOWARTH of 880 Hollins Road Hollinwood in the County of Lancaster
Wheelwright do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to the construction of a novel apparatus for the amusement
or recreation of children and others, which is a species of what is known as "Rounda-
bouts," and are intended to be used at fairs and other places of resort for recreation.
The invention consists principally of a circular dished structure somewhat similar
to an umbrella when opened out and turned upside down.
provided with seats all round the upper part thereof, and are made of such a size as to
be capable of holding between twenty and thirty passengers each.
These structures are
I propose to erect these structures in pairs (which I intend to call the Liberal and
Conservative "Umbrellas") set on a suitable framework in an inclined position
(about 45 %) or nearly at right angles to each other; and I proposo to drive them or
cause them to revolve by friction of contact by means of a circular plate or disc
mounted on a vertical shaft between the two inclined "Umbrellas."
:
This vertical shaft has keyed upon it a spur wheel beneath, which is driven by a
worm from any convenient source.
A smooth circular rim is provided all round the bottom part of the inclined
structures or "Umbrellas" which by their own gravity come in contact with the india
rubber covered rim of the revolving disc and so cause them to revolve in opposite
directions.
In some cases I propose to construct the "Umbrella" singly in which case it would
be driven direct from a spur wheel beneath, by a worm or similar means from any
convenient source.
I have india rubber covered pulleys mounted on trestles or supports at convenient
distances and at different heights all round the circular structure which take the weight
of the "Umbrella."
The umbrella structure is strengthened by ribs or stay rods from a central pillar or
shaft projecting therefrom somewhat similar to an ordinary umbrella.
These structures are so made that they can readily be pulled to pieces and stowed
away for carriage to different parts of the country.
GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant,

page_text: I JOHN HOWARTH late of 880 Hollins Road Hollinwood, and now of Waterhead Oldham
both in the County of Lancaster Wheelwright 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:-
This invention relates to the construction of a novel form of apparatus for the
amusement or recreation of children and others, being a modification of the apparatus
commonly known as "Roundabouts" and intended to be used at fairs and other places
of resort for recreation.
The nature of my said invention and the manner in which the same is to be
performed or carried into practical effect will be readily understood on reference to
the annexed drawing and the following explanation thereof.
The drawing represents a sectional elevation of my improved "Roundabout"
which consists principally of a circular or polygonal dished structure a, somewhat
similar in form to an umbrella when opened out and turned upside down.
These structures are provided with seats 6 all round the upper or outer part thereof,
and are made of such a size as to be capable of holding between twenty and thirty or
more passengers each in these seats.
I however sometimes place an additional row of seats inside the former as
shown in dotted lines at c and other passengers may also stand in the centre if
desired.
I propose to erect these structures in pairs (which I intend to call the "Liberal"
and Conservative" Umbrellas) mounted on a suitable framework in an inclined
position at any desired angle to each other and I propose to drive them, or cause them
to revolve, in this case by friction of contact by means of a circular plate or disc
mounted on a vertical shaft between the two inclined "Umbrellas."
This vertical shaft has keyed upon it a spur wheel beneath, which is driven by a
worn from any convenient source.
A smooth circular rim is provided all round the underneath part of the inclined
structures or "Umbrellas which by their gravity comes in contact with the
india rubber covered rim of the revolving disc and so causes them to revolve in opposite
directions.
In some cases however I prefer to construct the "Umbrella" singly as shown on the
drawing in which case it is driven direct by a worm d actuating a spur or worm
wheel e fixed on the inclined shaft f beneath the "umbrella."
A circular rim g under the latter runs upon pulleys h mounted at suitable intervals
so as to support the "umbrella." The "umbrella" structure is also strengthened and
supported by radiating ribs or stay rods i attached to the inclined central shaft or
pillar, and projecting therefrom in a somewhat similar manner to an ordinary
umbrella.

page_text: The structures are made in sections so that they can be readily taken asunder and
stowed away for carriage to different parts of the country.
In the drawing the structure is shown supported on a carriage or lurry k which is
made in two parts hinged together at l.
The forepart and the front wheels are removed from the turnplate m and form a
support for the steps n which serve for the passengers to mount into and dismount
from the "Umbrella" when the whole is fixed ready for use as shewn on the drawing.
The rear part of the lurry may be utilized to support a small steam engine to drive
the "umbrella."
When required for transport the whole can be packed upon the lurry to which horses
can be yoked, and when arrived at its destination it can readily be unpacked and
arranged for use as shown on the drawing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
The improvements in Roundabouts consisting of a structure somewhat in the form
of a reversed umbrella provided with seats and mounted in an inclined position, and
fitted with means whereby it can be caused to revolve, substantially as hereinbefore
described and illustrated by the drawing annexed.
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GEORGE DAVIES,
4, St. Ann's Square, Manchester,
Agent for the Applicant.