Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Harness Saddles, applicable to Gig and Cab Saddles and the like.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 10th Oct., 1894--Accepted, 10th Nov., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Harness
Saddles, applicable to Gig and Cab Saddles and the like.
I, RICHARD EDGAR THACKER, of Alexandra Works, Green Lane, Walsall,
in the County of Stafford, Harness Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to new means for strengthening the parts where the strain
is most severe and is chiefly applicable to gig and cab harness saddles, and my
improvements consist in utilising the metal plates upon the skirts of the saddle
which have hitherto been merely for the purpose of ornamentation.
To effect my object I continue the said plates up the sides of the skirts; at the
front of the skirts the plates are formed with circular or other suitably shaped
ear-pieces of metal which surround the terrett holes and terretts and so afford
a bearing or seating for the same when screwed in.
The fact of the metal plates being carried up the sides, securely connects the
skirts to the flaps or under parts of the saddle, the whole being attached by strong
pins and bolts passing through the plates, skirts and flaps, (or by other convenient
means of attachment) whereby the necessity of sewing the skirts and flaps together
as hitherto adopted is entirely dispensed with, moreover the terretts screwed
through the plates to the saddle tree firmly keep all in place. Thus the strength
of the back band trough is greatly increased and all chance of the terretts
embedding themselves in the leather is entirely avoided.
Dated this 9th day of January & T 1804
EDWD. J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Harness
Saddles, applicable to Gig and Cab Saddles and the like.
I, RICHARD EDGAR THACKER of Alexandra Works Green Lane Walsall in
the County of Stafford, Harness Manufacturer, 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 new and improved means for attaching and strengthening
the parts where the strain is most severe and is chiefly applicable to gig and cab
harness saddles, though the arrangement is equally well adapted for all kinds of
harness saddles, and my improvements consist in utilising the metal beads and
plates upon the skirts or upper parts of the saddles (which have hitherto been
merely for the purpose of ornamentation) as a means for connecting the said skirts
to the flaps or under parts.
In the accompanying drawings in which similar letters of reference relate to
similar parts.
Figure I is a view of a harness saddle with my improved arrangement of metal
saddle bead and plate attached thereto.
Figure II is a view of the bead and plate alone.
Figure III is a view of same at X Figure I.
TIT

page_text: In order to effect my object I construct the said metal beads A, so that they
shall be continued up the sides of the upper parts or skirts B. At or near the
front part of the skirts B, the beads A, are formed with circular or other suitably
shaped plates or ear pieces C which encircle the terret holes and terrets D, and so
afford a bearing or seating for the flanges of the terrets when the same are screwed
into the saddle tree.
The metal beads A, may be made with flange pieces A', upon their under side
so as to give a firm bearing and support to the skirts B, at that portion where the
back hand is passed through the back band trough of the saddle as seen in
Figures II and III or the metal beads may be minus these flange pieces A'
as seen in Figure IV. By reason of the metal beads being carried up the sides
of the skirts and having the terret plates C, in connection therewith as shewn,
the said skirts B, are securely and effectually connected to the under parts or
flaps B, of the saddle, the parts being attached each to each, by strong pins
or bolts E, passing through the beads, skirts, and flaps, (or secured by other
convenient means of attachment).
By these means the necessity of sewing the skirts and flaps together as hitherto
is entirely dispensed with moreover the terrets D, when screwed through the
terret plates C, to the saddle tree assist to retain all the parts firmly in place.
Thus the strength and durability of the back band trough, as also the retaining
power of the skirts, and flaps, is greatly increased, moreover all chance of the
terrets embedding themselves in the leather is entirely obviated as the terret
flanges are not in immediate contact with the leather, as shewn and described.
Furthermore other advantages exist in my improvements a far better appearance
is given to the saddle, also the back band prevented from tightening; also by
reason of stitching not being required to attach the skirts and flaps, wet and damp
cannot cause the parts to become detached by the rotting of the stitches as
hitherto they have been liable to, also when required to repair or renew the
top or seat the same can be readily and easily effected.
I wish it to be understood that whilst describing my improvements as herein
I do not confine myself to the more precise details of arrangement and construction
as I may vary the same to meet requirements without any departure from the
principle of this my invention.
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-
Firstly. In the manufacture of harness saddles the arrangement and construction
of the metal beads and terret plates for attaching and securing the skirts or upper
parts, to the flaps or under parts of the saddles by means of pins or bolts or other
convenient method all for the purpose and in manner as herein set forth and
described.
Secondly. In the manufacture of harness saddles the arrangement and con-
struction of the metal beads and terret plates whereby the terrets are attached
to the saddle tree in manner set forth and described.
Thirdly. The general arrangement and construction described and shewn in the
drawings in accordance with my invention or other similar acting means for the
purpose set forth.
EDWD. J. PAYNE & SON,
104, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agents for the Applicant.