“As the operator must sit some distance back of the axis of the wheel, some force is required to support or balance the seat and operate in the required position, and this is furnished by the sliding weight H secured by a set-screw on the rod G.
“What I claim is,—
“In a one-wheel velocipede, the combination, with the hubs, the hangers D, depending from said hubs, and cranks secured to the hubs for revolving the wheel, of the cross-piece E, the balance-rod provided with the adjustable foot-rest, and the seat secured to the upper surface of the cross-bar, substantially as described.
“In testimony whereof I sign this specification, in the presence of two witnesses, this sixth day of March, 1884.
“Bernerd G. Burlinghausen.”
This device works entirely as a manumotor or hand-carriage. It is questionable if any prudent rider would care to be enclosed within this structure if there were many hills to descend. To be sure, if the seat gets fast, he can kick the spokes, as in the case of a squirrel and cage-reel, thus keeping himself upright, but this would be attended with great labor and requisite skill.
R. von Malkowsky, of New York. Velocipede. No. 310,548. Patented January 6, 1885.
COMBINED BICYCLE AND ACCORDION, PATENTED BY MR. VON MALKOWSKY.
Just fills a need long felt by the cyclist. There is a certain action claimed for it, in which pressure of air is used on the treadles which helps to propel the machine; but this is only a secondary element in the mind of the wary cyclist; no sooner will he see this invention than he will grasp the idea of getting keys to it and having it play him a tune, as he speeds on his lonely way. And then, how nice to sit down, unscrew a pedal, remove his treasure, and produce sweet strains of silvery music. A new short method of instruction for playing upon this new combination may go with each cycle sold, such that any rider could soon comprehend. Below find brief of specification.