Improvements in Covers for the Saddles of Velocipedes.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Sept., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 26th Oct., 1892-Accepted, 10th Dec., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Covers for the Saddles of Velocipedes.
I, FRANCIS JOHN JOSEPH GLYNN Gentleman, of Monumental Works Kensal
Green, London, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to improvements in covers for the saddles of velocipedes
and has for its object to provide a cover being so formed as to afford proper
support for the rider's pelvis and perenium, and prevent the soreness that usually
results from a hard saddle, it also saves the breeches from wear, and acts as a
preventative against chills contracted through riding on a wet or damp saddle.
For this purpose I provide a foundation of felt or other soft material, and upon
this foundation I fix by stitches or otherwise a piece of woollen, camel hair or other
cloth somewhat larger than the foundation for preference, I then build up or stuff
my improved saddle cover with curled horsehair wood wool, flock, tow, or other
suitable material so as to form two side cushions joined in such a manner as to
slightly dip centrally.
These cushions may be quilted if required and be provided with braid, or
ornamented in any suitable manner, and the said cover attached to the saddle of the
velocipede by the aid of strings straps or any other convenient means.
I do not restrict myself to materials, dimensions or to the precise shape of my
improved saddle,
Dated this 20th day of October 1802
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co., Patent Agents,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Covers for the Saddles of Velocipedes.
I FRANCIS JOHN JOSEPH GLYNN, of Monumental Works, Kensal Green,
London, Gentleman 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:―
My invention relates to improvements in covers for the saddles of velocipedes
and has for its object to provide a cover so formed as to afford proper support
to the riders pelvis and perineum and prevent the soreness that usually results
from a hard saddle while protecting at the same time the riders breeches from
undue wear.
I
Upon the underside of a cover, formed of camel hair, or other suitable material
I fix by stitches or otherwise a piece of felt somewhat smaller than the cover.
then fill the space between the cover and the felt with curled horsehair wood wool,
flock, tow, or other suitable material so as to form a cushion which is divided into
two or more small pads or cushions by means of stitches in such a manner as to
slightly dip centrally. These cushions may be quilted if required and be provided
with braid or ornamented in any other suitable manner. The cover thus formed is
attached to the saddle of the velocipede by the aid of strings, straps or any other
convenient means.

page_text: In the accompanying drawings,
Fig. 1. is an underside view of my improved saddle cover, Fig. 2. being a section
on line of Fig. 1.
a is the cover proper made preferably of camel hair provided with the tapes d
whereby it is secured to the saddle of a velocipede in such a manner as to allow
sufficient play to the front part of the said cover which is, however, tightly fixed
at the rear. Upon the underside of this cover a formed a cushion consisting of a
central layer of horse hair stuffing & surrounded by a layer of wool w and covered
by the felt, cloth, fabric, or other material a³.
The upholstering is effected by filling this cushion with the material above
mentioned and fastening the covering material a¹ to the saddle cover a by means of
stitches or otherwise. The covering material a¹ is stitched in such a manner as to
form a central and two lateral seams s thus dividing the cushion into two rear
pads and two front pads cc. The saddle cover thus constructed affords a
proper and hygenic support for the rider's perineum, as the front part of the
saddle cover will slide to and fro with the rider, thus avoiding an undue amount of
friction.
Having now fully 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 :-
In saddle covers for velocipedes the formation of an upholstered cushion divided
by seams substantially as herein described and shewn and for the purpose set
forth.
F. G. CASSELL,
Of Cassell & Co., Patent Agents,
22, Glasshouse Street, Regent Street, London, Agent for the Applicant.