Improvements in Perambulators.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 5th Dec., 1889
Complete Specification Left, 23rd Aug., 1890-Accepted, 27th Sept.,
1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Perambulators.
JOSEPH THOMAS PENNEY, 11 Thurman Street, Hyson Green, in the Town of
Nottingham, in the County of Nottingham Joiner and Cabinet Maker, do hereby
declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I construct of wood and iron a perambucot (or childs carriage) hereafter spoken of
as cot; resembling in some measure, the ordinary one in use; but differing greatly
in one respect, by having one part to slide within the other, making it equally well
adapted for one or two children.
This I construct after the following manner:
In the first instance I make a frame preferably out of ash; the two side pieces
which are about 1 ft. 6 in. in length, see letter A. Fig. 3 have a groove from end to
end, in which slides the bottom of cot.
These two pieces have also, two other grooves in them cross-wise, in which are
screwed two other cross pieces; this forms my frame, see letter B Fig. 1 and 3.
1 next shape out of deal or other suitable timber, two side pieces, see letter C
Fig. 3. These I plant on frame, as shown at Fig. 3.
I then take a piece of wood of suitable dimensions, which I firmly nail on to end of
sides this forms the back end of what I term the body; the other end is left open as
shown at Fig. 1.
:
I next proceed with the front end of cot which slides inside the open end of body:
this I term the forepart of the cot.
I take a suitable piece of wood, and clamp on its two edges, a strip of oak, or other
hard wood and dress in such a manner so as to slide, as shown at letter D Fig. 5 in
frame of body.
On this which forms the bottom of cot, I securely fasten two other pieces, shaped
as shown at letter E Fig. 4. These form the sides of the forepart of cot, on the top
edge of each of these same side pieces I place a length of hard wood, which clasps,
and slides along the top edge of sides of body, and also receives the hood, see letter"
Fig. 4 & 5.
After securing the seat in its position, as shown at letter G Fig. 2 & 4, I firmly
secure by nailing &c. to edges of sides and seat; a piece which forms the front end
of cot.
I now slide my forepart into its place, which when closed, or at its shortest position,
is flush with the open end of body, and has the appearance as seen at Fig. 3. I then
by securing a strip 1x across the bottom J J, Fig. 3 & 4, limit its sliding action
both ways; and by means of a bolt see letter K Fig. 2, hold it (the forepart) at a.
closed, open, or intermediate position.
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Letter H Fig. 3. A moveable seat, at the back end of cot, used when two children
are to ride.
Letter I Fig. 1. A kind of shutter, which is hinged to the back of body of cot,
which if lifted up when the cot is at its fullest length, leaves an aperture through
which dirt may be swept.
The two back wheels I secure to the frame of body, the front wheel or wheels are
fastened to the forepart, and slides along with it. In other respects it resembles
others in general use.
And the advantages claimed for this my invention are these ;-
That whilst it is as well adapted to carry 2 children, as any cot now in use, it greatly
surpasses any other, when used in its closed position for 1 child only. One great
advantage of this arrangement over the ordinary cot, is its lightness in running,
by having the weight of child better balanced on the hinder wheels, also ease of

page_text: handling, and general convenience in turning about, through door ways &c., by its
more compact form, and also its obvious advantage over the present cots, now in use,
by the much less room it occupies, when put away.
Dated this 4th day of December 1889:
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Perambulators.
JOSEPH THOMAS PENNEY 11 Thurman Street, Hyson Green, in the Town of
of Nottingham in the County of Nottingham Joiner & Cabinet Maker, 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 :—
I construct of wood, and iron a perambulator, or child's carriage, hereafter spoken
of as cot, resembling in some measure the ordinary one in use; but differing greatly
in one respect, by having one part to slide within the other part, making it equally
well adapted for one or two children.
This I construct after the following manner.
Provisional Specification.
The drawings are those left with the
In the first instance I make a frame preferably out of ash, the two side-pieces
which are about 1 ft. 6 in. in length, see letter A. Fig. 3. have a groove from end to
end, in which slides the bottom of cot.
These two pieces, have also two other grooves in them cross-wise, in which are
screwed two other cross-pieces, this forms my frame, see letter B Fig. 1 & 3.
I next shape out of deal or other suitable timber, two side-pieces, see letter C Fig. 3.
These I plant on frame as shown at Fig. 3.
I then take a piece of wood of suitable dimensions, which I firmly nail on to end of
sides, this forms the back end of what I term the body; the other end is left open as
shown at Fig. 1.
I next proceed with the front end of cot, which slides inside the open end of body,
this I term the forepart of the cot.
I take a suitable piece of wood, and clamp on its two edges a strip of oak; or other
hard wood, and dress in such a manner, so as to slide as shown at letter D Fig. 5. in
frame of body.
On this which forms the bottom of cot, I securely fasten two other pieces, shaped as
shown at letter E Fig. 4. These form the side of the forepart of cot; on the top
edge of each of these same side-pieces, 1 plant a length of hard wood, which clasps,
and slides along the top edge of sides, of body; and also receives the hood, see letter F
Fig. 4 & 5.
After securing the seat, in its position as shown at letter G Fig. 2 & 4, I firmly
secure by nailing &c. to edges of sides and seat, a piece which forms the front end
of cot.
I now slide my forepart into its place, which when closed, or at its shortest position,
is flush with the open end of body, as seen in side elevation Fig. 3. I then by
securing a strip 1x across the bottom, J. J. Fig. 3 & 4. limit its sliding action
both ways; and by means of a bolt see letter K. Fig. 2. hold it the forepart, at a
closed, open, or intermediate position.
Letter H Fig. 3. A moveable seat, at the back end of cot, used when two children
are to ride.
Letter I Fig. 1. A kind of shutter which is hinged to the back of body, of cot
which if lifted up when the cot is at its fullest length, leaves an aperture through
which dirt may be swept.
The two back wheels I secure to the frame, of body, the front wheel or wheels, are
fastened to the forepart, and slides along with it; in other respects it resembles other
perambulators in general use.
It is obvious that other means than a bolt, may be used, to hold the forepart in its

page_text: desired position, and that the general outline of perambulator may be varied, to suit
any desired design without departing from the principle of the invention.
And the advantages claimed for this my invention are these ;-
That whilst it is as well adapted when at its extended position to carry
2 children as any cot now in use; it greatly surpasses any other, when used in its
closed position for one child only. One great advantage of this arrangement over
the ordinary cot, is its lightness in running, by having the weight of child better
balanced on the hinder wheels; also ease of handling, and general convenience in
turning about, through doorways, &c.; by its more compact form; and also its
obvious advantages over the present cots now in use; by the much less room it
occupies when not in use.
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 means above set forth for varying the length of perambulators, or childrens
carriages, by making it in two parts, one part sliding within the other part, and
that the whole is constructed substantially in the manner above described; and for
the purposes stated in this my Complete Specification.
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