Improvements in Automaton Figures and Appliances for Operating the same.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 4th May, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 6th July, 1889-Accepted, 17th Aug., 1889
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Automaton Figures and Appliances for Operating
the same.
1, JOHN LAW GARSED of 2 Barum Top, Halifax, in the County of York, Solicitor,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improved construction, and combination of figures or
models and mechanism for operating same, such as figures of men, horses, or other
animals or models designed mainly for the amusement and healthful recreation of
children.
The figures or models are worked by cranks and connections actuated by wheel or
wheels which revolve when propelled by the pusher or handle, or drawn along by
means of a string or cord.
The following are examples of practical applications of my said invention.
When a model horse is to be actuated, I mount the same upon a platform carried
by three or more wheels, and a hinge pin passes through the front or hind legs and
the shoulders, hind quarters, or other parts of the model forming a pivot.
On the axle of the front or rear wheels is a crank connected by wire or cord to some
part of the model horse-thus-if the model is pivoted through the shoulders, the wire
or cord is connected to the head of the horse, and when the wheels and crank revolve,
a kicking motion is given to the horse. A figure of a man is mounted on the platform
and leading the horse, one arm being jointed at the shoulder and elbow, so that motion
is given thereto when the horse, kicks or rears.
The model horse may be carried on a rod pivoted in a bracket which may be made
to represent a gate or fence, the lower end of the rod which carries the model is by
connecting rod attached to a crank on the front or rear axle so that when the wheels
and crank revolve the horse will receive a jumping motion over or above the fence or
bracket.
Or carried on the pivoted rod may be a ball, representing a cricket or tennis ball,
which by crank and connections receives a to and fro motion. Mounted on the
platform are figures of human beings, the arms of which are jointed at the shoulder
and elbow, and as the ball moves to and fro, when operated by the crank, it strikes
the hand, bat, or racquet which is held by the figures, so as to imitate life like motion.
A net similar to a tennis net is placed across the platform when the figures are
representing this game, and wickets when the game is cricket.
It will be obvious that the cranks and connections can be equally well applied to
other models or figures such as a figure or model of a wood cutter, or blacksmith at
work, a washerwoman, or washerwomen dollying, and washing, children rocking in
chairs or cradles.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Automaton Figures and Appliances for Operating
the same.
I, JOHN LAW GARBED, of 2 Barum Top, Halifax, in the County of York, Solicitor,
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 improved construction, and combination of figures or
models and mechanism for operating same, such as figures of men, horses or other

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animals or models designed mainly for the amusement and healthful recreation of
children. The figures or models are worked by crank or cranks and connections
actuated by wheel or wheels which revolve when propelled by a pusher or handle, or
drawn along by means of a string or cord.
Such being the nature and object, of this my said invention, the following is a
complete description of the same, reference being had, to the accompanying drawings
in which:-
:-
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of a model horse a hinge pin being passed through the
hind legs and hind quarters. Fig. 2 is a similar view to Fig. 1 but shewing a hinge
pin passed through the front legs and shoulders of the model horse.
Fig 3 is a side elevation of model cricketers the ball being actuated by a crank and
connections and the arms of the players are hinged at the shoulder or elbows. Fig 4
is a plan view of Fig 3 with the model figures removed Fig. 5 is a side elevation
shewing model figures of children seated at table and rocking in chairs Fig. 6 is a
side elevation of a model figure of a woodcutter at work. Fig. 7 is a side elevation
of washerwoman at work. Fig. 8 is a plan view of Fig. 7 with the figures removed.
According to this my said invention when a model horse is to be actuated, I mount
the figure or model of the horse upon a platform 1 the front or hind legs 2 being
secured to the platform 1 so as to allow the horse to kick or rear as desired on the
hinge pin 3. The platform 1 is carried on three or more wheels 4, and the hinge
pin 3 passes through the hind legs 2 and hind quarters of the model horse (see Fig. 1.)
or the hinge pin 3 passes through the front legs 2 and the shoulders of the horse
(see Fig. 2) on the axle of the rear wheels (Fig. 1.) or front wheels (Fig. 2.) is a
crank 5 connected by wire or cord 6 to some part of the model horse as shewn, thus if
the model is pivoted through the hind quarters as in Fig. 1. the wire or cord 6 is
connected preferably to some part of the tail of the horse, and when the wheels 4
revolve a prancing motion is imparted to the horse.
If the horse is pivoted through the front legs and shoulders as in Fig. 2. the wire
or cord 6 is connected to some part of the horse preferably the head so that by the
wheels 4 revolving a kicking motion is given the horse A figure of a man leading
the horse can also be mounted on the platform 1 one arm being pivotted at 3 and
holding the horses head so that when the horse kicks or rears the arm of the figure
will receive a life like motion thereby. Or mounted and carried on a rod 6"
(see Fig. 3) pivoted on the platform is a cricket, football, or tennis ball 8 the rod 7
and ball 8 receiving a to and fro motion from the crank 5 and connecting rod 6.
Mounted on the platform 1 are model figures representing youths playing cricket,
tennis, or football the arms or legs being pivoted as at 3 and the ball 8 at each end of
the stroke in the to and fro motion will strike the hand bat racquet or foot of one of
the players so as to imitate life like motion of figures engaged in one of the above
mentioned games.
A net representing a tennis net is placed across the platform 1
when the figures are representing this game, and wickets 10 when the game is
cricket In Fig. 5 is illustrated models of girls sitting at table in rocking chairs 11
which chairs are pivotted at 3 and caused to rock by the crank 5 and connecting wire
or rod 6 when the wheels 4 revolve.
Fig. 6 shews a model of a woodcutter the body of which is pivotted to the legs at 3
the latter being fixed to the platform 1. Motion is given to the body of the figure by
the crank 5 and connecting rod or wire 6 which is attached to some part of the body
of the figure and which wire 6 passes up the hollow leg of the figure so as to be out
of sight. In Figs. 7 and 8 are shewn models of women washing clothes the arms of
the figure of the woman 12 receiving an up and down motion by means of crank 5
connecting rod or wires 6 and 6ª the arms and body of the other figure of the woman 13
receiving a circular motion from the crank 5 connecting rods or wires 6. 6° the
lower portion of the body of figure 13 being fixed to the platform 1 the upper portion
turning on the pin 16 which is fixed in the lower portion of the body. To the
platform 1 can be fixed clothes props 17 and lines 18 with clothes 19 thereon as
shewn. In this figure it is obvious that each of the figures 12. 13 can be mounted up
on different and separate platforms 1 thus forming separate toys.

page_text: 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 :-
The figure or figures as herein described operated by means of the crank or cranks 5,
connection 6, or 6 and 6* and constructed and arranged substantially as illustrated by
annexed drawings.
Dated this th day of July 1889.
JOHN LAW GARSED.
By his Agent, Walter Brierley,
Central Chambers, Halifax, late of Town Hall Buildings, Halifax.