Improvements in Harness for Horses.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1893
Complete Specification Left, 1st Jan., 1894-Accepted, 24th Feb., 1894
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Harness for Horses.
I, JOHN LECKIE, of London Saddlery Works, Goodall Street, Walsall, in the
County of Stafford, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:-
My invention relates to the construction of a combined harness leather or other
breastcollar, for pair-horse harness especially, though not exclusively, with a con-
tinuous leather or other trace arranged so as to freely move round the top of
breastcollar; and is designed for the purpose of affording the utmost facilities for
the free play of the said continuous trace round the said breastcollar (1) by the
application of metal rollers on a central pole strap, metal breast dee, and (2) by a
new style of breast sliding pole strap elongated dee or bearer, in whole of metal or
partly in metal and leather, with side trace guides, and also by the application of
rollers of metal on metal loops, which are fixed as trace guides at intervals round
the said breastplate.
My invention is used more especially in connection with Rutter's patent pair-
horse Cape cart harness, Specification 3370, A.D. 1891, but may be applicable, in
whole or part, to other styles of harness.
In carrying out my invention I invent the following:
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1. My pole-strap breast dee, and breast pole-strap elongated dee, combined with
side trace guides are designed (1) to allow the said continuous trace to move
smoothly, in sympathy with side movement from carriage oscillation, and have
metal rollers, for the flat side of said trace freely to run over; and may also have
metal rollers on each side, for edges of trace to play along and enable the trace to
move freely with side motion arising from jolting of the carriage. These breast
dees may be made to be sewn or rivetted into the body of breastcollar.
2. My metal loops are designed in the same manner with metal rollers for the
flat side of said trace to freely run over, and may be provided with metal rollers on
each side to allow edge of trace to run along, and may be provided with metal
rollers also on the top of metal loops for the flat top side of trace to run along when
trace is subject to reverse action. The metal loops may be sewn or rivetted to the
breastcollar. My loops may also be made in leather or other suitable material with
suitable rollers for trace to run on.
To better illustrate my invention :-
Fig. I of the accompanying drawings is a view of a leather breastcollar, for
a continuous sliding trace to run along, showing a portion of the neck-strap, and
pole-strap. A is a view of one side of the breastplate on which the continuous trace
slides. B is the pole breast dee showing pole-strap C attached. D'D' D³ are the
metal and leather loops with rollers fixed around breastcollar. E is the metal
dee with two rivet holes showing it rivetted on the neck-strap F attached.
Fig. 1 is a continuous sliding trace, with buckle at one end, but a buckle may
be put at both ends, if required.
Fig. II is a view of the breast pole-dee shewn in Fig. I. A is the space through
which the pole-strap is buckled. B is the space through which the leather trace
runs. C. is the space through which the leather "lay" of breastcollar is put in
order to fasten the said pole-dee securely by sewing or rivetting it into the solid
leather body of the breastcollar. The said dee may be fixed or moveable. Dis
a roller moving on a bar, on which the trace runs. E E are rollers on which

page_text: the edges of trace move. F is a cross bar, and a roller may also be put on
this bar to give full play to trace under circumstances when the trace plays the
reverse way.
Fig. III is a view of the metal loop. A is the space through which the trace
moves. B is the space the leather "lay" of breastcollar goes through to enable
the loop to be sewn or rivetted securely to the body of breastcollar. The holes CC
being for rivets. D is a metal roller on a bar, on which the trace runs.
roller which may also be useful under certain conditions when the trace plays the
reverse way.
E is a
Fig. IV is a view of the metal dee, to which the neck-strap is attached, which is
rivetted on to breastcollar through two holes, A A, and is invented for the purpose
of more securely fixing the neck-strap to the breastcollar.
Fig. V represents an alternative plan of connecting the pole-straps with the
breastcollar, allowing full play for the continuous trace, and fuller play for the
swing of the pole. A A are two of the dees as previously described in Fig. II, or.
any other suitable style of dee. By this arrangement two dees are used placed
distant from each other, and counected by a band or strong strap of leather, B, on
which moves the pole-strap loose ring or dee, C, to which the pole-strap, D, is
attached.
Fig. VI represents an alternative arrangement to effect the same purpose as
in Fig. V, A being a dee similar in aim to Fig. V, showing the leather strap
sewn in, and B being a buckle for the other end of strap, to fasten or undo at will.
This leather connecting strap, C, on which the loose ring, D, runs may be buckled
at both ends.
Fig. VII represents another form of metal elongated dee pole-strap attachment..
AA is space which allows for the full play of continuous trace on rollers marked B B,
and the sliding of pole-strap ring, C, on the connecting arch or elongated dee, D.
This may be made with a spring bolt or lock attachment, so that the pole-strap
ring may be released when required. EE is the space through which the leather
"lay" of breastcollar is placed over the base, G G. HH are holes in the base
for strongly fixing the said pole-strap attachment to the leather body of the breast-
collar. This attachment may be used with a large flat base connecting the two
extremities, or with a flat base at each extremity, or without a flat base, and sewn
and rivetted in the usual manner.
Dated this 15th day of November 1893.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Harness for Horses.
I, JOHN LECKIE, of London Saddlery Works, Goodall Street, Walsall, in the
County of Stafford, Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention 4
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 the construction of combined leather or other harness
breast-collar, for pair horse harness especially though not exclusively, with a
continuous leather or other trace arranged so as to freely move round the top of 4
breast-collar, and is designed for the purpose of affording the utmost facilities for.
the free play of the said continuous trace round the said breast-collar (1) by the
application of metal rollers ou a central pole-strap metal breast dee and (2) by a
new style of sliding pole-strap breast link, dee, or bearer, in whole of metal or
partly in metal and leather, with roller trace guides at each end, and (3) by the
application of rollers of metal on metal loops fixed as trace guides round the.
breastplate..
My inventions are used more especially in connection with Rutter's patent

page_text: pair-horse Cape-cart harness, Specification 3370 A.D. 1891, but may be applicable
in whole or part to other styles of harness.
In carrying out my invention I invent the following
1. My pole-strap breast-collar dee is designed to allow the said continuous trace
to move smoothly in sympathy with side movement from carriage oscillation, and
has metal rollers for the flat side of trace freely to run over, and metal rollers on
each side and on top for trace to play along and more freely, and prevent the
continuous trace "choking" or getting locked, or its sliding motion stopped with
the side or reverse and other motions arising from jolting stopping backing or
other movements of the carriage. These breast-dees may be made to be sewn or
rivetted into the body of breast-collar.
2. My metal loops are designed in the same manner with metal rollers for the
flat side of said trace to freely run over the breast-collar, and are provided with
metal rollers on each side and top for the trace to run along, when trace is subject
to reverse or other action as in the foregoing paragraph 1. The metal loops may
be sewn or rivetted or otherwise fixed to the breast-collar. My loops may also be
made in leather or other suitable material with suitable rollers for trace to run on.
These metal roller loops may also be used on the neck pad or other parts of harness
where the smooth running of a strap is desired.
3. My sliding pole-strap harness breast-collar link, dee, or bearer, with roller
trace guides at each end, is designed to allow a larger swing or side motion through
the play of the pole of carriage, caused by jolting on rough roads, and to act as a
guide for a continuous trace over a breast-collar.
My inventions as described in the foregoing paragraphs numbered 1. 2. 3. are
designed to prevent the chafing and sores on horses necks or breasts, so prevalent
where ordinary breast-collar harness is used where rough roads cause swinging
oscillation of pole of carriage.
To better illustrate my invention
Fig. 1 of the accompanying drawings is a view of a leather harness breast-
collar for a continuous sliding trace to run along, showing neck strap, neck pad,
and pole strap.
A is a view of one side of the breast-collar on which the
continuous trace slides. B is the pole breast dee showing pole strap C attached.
D', D', are metal loops with rollers, and D' leather loop with metal roller, placed
around breast-collar for a continuous trace. E is the metal dee with two rivit
holes showing it rivetted to breast-collar. F is the neck strap, G the neck pad,
and H the metal roller loop for the smoother running of the neck bar strap.
Fig. 1 is a continuous sliding trace with buckle B at one end, but a buckle may
be put at both ends.
Fig. 2 represents the breast pole-dee. A is the space through which the pole-
strap is attached. B is the space through which the leather trace runs. C is the
space through which the leather lay of breast-collar is put to fasten the said
pole-dee securely by sewing or rivetting it into the solid leather body of the
breast-collar. The said dee may be fixed with a flat base, or moveable. D is a
roller moving on a cross-bar on which the trace runs. E E are rollers on
which the edges of trace move. F is a roller on a cross-bar to give full play
to trace under cicumstances when the trace plays the reverse way or otherwise.
Fig. 2 represents an alternative pole-dee without the cross bar D as in Fig. 2,
the side rollers E E being lengthened.
Fig. 2B represents another form of pole-dee with jointed front part C to which
are applied the side rollers A A and the cross-bar with roller B, and without the
cross-bar D as in Fig. 2.
Fig. 3 represents the metal loop. A is the space through which the continuous
trace moves. B is the space the leather "lay "of breast-collar goes through to
enable the loop to be sewn or rivetted securely to the body of breast-collar, the
holes C C on the flat base G being for rivits. D is a metal roller on a cross-bar,
on which the continuous trace runs. E is a roller on top, and F F are rollers

page_text: on sides of the loop, useful under certain conditions when the trace plays the
reverse way or otherwise.
Fig. 3 represents an alternative metal loop without the cross-bar D as in
Fig. 3, the side rollers F F being lengthened.
The metal loops in Fig. 3 and Fig. 3ª may be used without the flat base G.
They may also be used in the neck pads or other parts of harness for the freer
movement of the neck-bar strap, or other strap, moving through same.
• Fig. 4 represents a metal dee with two wings for rivetting through holes A A
and sewing through space B into breast-collar or britchen for neck and cross
britchen straps respectively, and is invented for the purpose of more securely
fixing same.
Fig. 5 represents an alternative plan of connecting the pole straps with the
breast-collar, allowing full play for the continuous trace and fuller play for the
swing of the pole. A A are two of the dees as described in Fig. 2. Dees as in
Fig. 24, 2, or any other suitable style of dee may be used. By this arrangement
two dees are used, placed distant from each other, and connected by a band or
strong strap of leather B, on which moves the pole-strap loose ring or dee C, to
which the pole-strap D is attached.
Fig. 6 represents an alternative arrangement to effect the same purpose as in
Fig. 5. A being a dee similar in aim to Fig. 5 showing the leather strap sewn in
at one end, and B being a buckle for the other end of strap to fasten or undo at
will, and still allowing full play for the continuous trace. This leather connecting
strap Con which the loose ring D runs may have a buckle at both ends.
Fig. 7 represents another form of pole-strap attachment. AA is space which
allows for the full play of continuous trace on rollers marked B B, J J, and K K,
and the sliding of pole-strap ring C on the connecting arch or elongated link D.
This arch or link may be made with a spring, hinge, bolt or other attachment, so
that the pole-strap ring may be released when required. E E is the space through
which the leather "lay" of breast-collar is placed over the base G G. H H are
holes in the base for strongly fixing the said pole-strap attachment to the leather
body of the breast-collar. This attachment inay be used with a large flat base
connecting the two extremities, or with a flat base at each extremity, or without a
flat base, and sewn and rivetted in the usual manner.
Fig. represents one end only of an alternative pole-strap attachment similar
in aim to Fig. 7, without the cross-bar B B, the side rollers K K being
lengthened.
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
First. In harness fittings used in breast-collars for a continuous running trace
the application to a breast pole-strap dee of cross-bars with rollers thereon,
and of rollers on the sides thereof, substantially as described and set forth.
Second. In harness fittings used in breast-collars for a continuous running
trace the application to metal trace loops or guides of a cross-bar with roller
thereon, and of rollers on the sides, and top thereof, substantially as described
and set forth.
Third. In harness fittings used in breast-collars for a continuous running trace
the combination and arrangement of two breast-dees connected by leather
band with pole strap ring running thereon substantially as described and set forth.
Fourth. In harness fittings used in breast-collars for a continuous running
trace the combination and arrangement of one breast dee and one breast buckle
connected by leather strap with pole strap ring running thereon substantially as
described and set forth.
Fifth. In harness fittings used in breast-collars for a continuous running
trace the combination and arrangement of two. breast buckles connected by

page_text: leather strap with pole-strap ring running thereon substantially as described a d
set forth.
Sixth. In harness fittings used in breast-collars for a continuous running trace
an elongated dee or link with pole-strap ring running thereon and trace guides at
each extremity substantially as described and set forth.
Seventh. In harness fittings used in breast-collars and britchens of a dee for
rivetting, and sewing, substantially as described and set forth.
Eighth. In harness fittings used in neck pads of loops with rollers on top and
sides substantially as described and set forth."
Ninth. In harness fittings used in breast-collar harness for a continuous running
trace the combination in whole or part of the fittings claimed for in preceding
articles first to eighth substantially as described and set forth.
Dated this Twenty-ninth day of December 1893.