text: Feb - Mar '05 ISSUE 102 SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE COALITION P R O M O T I N G T H E B I C Y C L E F O R E V E R Y D AY T R A N S P O R T A T I O N FREE How to Marry a Bicyclist Are you lonely? Always locking your What should be your opening line? How about, "So, bicycle to a rack with no bike beside it? what do you think of the new bike lanes?" Or "Boy, we Do you have visions of riding a bicycle could use a bike lane on <insert name of street built for two? In honor of Valentine's Day, here>." Or "Didn't you outbid me at the Winterfest we offer a guide to turning two-wheeled auction?" fun into four. Newlyweds Patricia Gideon and Christopher Sharron (see "How I Married a Bicyclist," below) knew they Finding shared values is a factor in any relationship, were destined to bike together forever when they met and bicycling can make for an excellent foundation. at a friend's birthday party. How did they know? As Who better than your own life partner to share your Patricia puts it, "I was walking out the door when I saw exhilaration at new bike lanes being striped? Imagine this nice-looking guy in an SFBC T-shirt. He said he was not having to explain why you need three bikes (one a member and didn't even own a car." beater, one touring, one Burning Man). It's also a If you don't want to go to events or be caught stalk- PHOTO: NINA BALL practical issue: if one person bikes to a date and the ing the local bike racks, you can always look online. other drives, where do you go from there? On Friendster, there are currently more than 500 single For those of you who want to include your bikes in men and women in the Bay Area who mention biking your Valentine's Day celebrations, we offer the follow- and bicycling as interests. Regardless of the social net- ing four-step process to finding the bicyclist of your working site you use, consider featuring a bicycle or Making the Rainbow dreams—and riding off into the sunset together. helmet in your main photo to clearly broadcast your Connection on Step 1: Decide What You Really Want interests. If all that fails, Cycling Singles (www.cyclings- Folsom St. The first step in marrying a bicyclist is determining ingles.com) is a site that focuses specifically on pairing the sort of cyclist you want to spend the rest of your up two-wheelers. Rainbow Grocery customers life with. As you are probably aware, all bicyclists are and Folsom Street com- C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 4 muters had reason to rejoice not created equal. For some, bicycling is a mode of recently as work crews laid transportation; for others, it's a way of life. Some strap down the final paint job on a bike to the back of their Saab to hit the trails in the long-awaited extension of the Folsom Street bike Marin, while others ride to City Hall to speak out in lanes, from 11th Street to support of the latest bike lane proposals. 14th Street. This important Is bicycling more of a practical or political state- addition to our city's Bike ment—or both—for you? Knowing your own attitude Network was made, thanks to the good work of the toward biking can help you decide on what you're Department of Parking & looking for in a partner. Realize, though, that with each Traffic's Bike Program as well qualification you put on a potential spouse, the fewer as the support provided by people you have to choose from. Even if they don't PHOTO: SF HISTORY CENTER, SF PUBLIC LIBRARY the letters, postcards, and calls from SFBC members. already bike for everyday transportation, you can always convince them. For updates on other key Step 2: Find an Eligible Bicyclist Bike Network projects, see page 3 My grandmother has a saying: "If you want to meet a nice Jewish girl, go to synagogue!" Along similar lines, if you want to meet a bicyclist, go to Zeitgeist. Or ZCritical Mass. Or any SFBC event. Longtime SFBC member Emily Tilles met an eligible bachelor on the Howard Street bike lanes soon after they were striped. She simply struck up a conversation www.sfbike.org at a stop sign, and you can too. FOR UPCOMING SF BIKE EVENTS: www.sfbike.org/chain From Leah's Desk Happy New Year! TUBE TIMES Membership Director, and Mary Brown, Bike Net- Michelle Thatcher work Director until the end of February, are heading E D I TO R O K, so you're probably not reading this until Feb- ruary or March, but I think it's not too late in the year to wish you a happy 2005. In fact, I back to school to prepare for what will surely be exciting new directions in their lives. firstname.lastname@example.com Jeffery Bennett P RO D U C T I O N encourage us to say it all year long because I think You can't really think of Volunteer Night or Bike Brandon Fine to Work Day or any of the SFBC's outstanding par- DISTRIBUTION it is going to be a good year for the Coalition, and ties without thinking of Michael's enthusiasm and for bicycling in general. passion for the SFBC's membership. His work dur- Published six times a year by the Why so rosy a prediction for 2005? For starters, SAN FRANCISCO BICYCLE COALITION ing the past three and a half years has helped the much of our advocacy success hinges on convinc- 1095 Market St., Suite 215, SFBC membership grow impressively, while always ing local decision makers to support our agenda, San Francisco, CA 94103 keeping a strong focus on ensuring that members phone: (415) 431-BIKE and we are thrilled to see another pro-bike Board felt connected to and excited by the SFBC's work. fax: (415) 431-2468 of Supervisors in office this term (see Quick Every new member and volunteer was made to feel email: email@example.com www.sfbike.org Releases, page 3). And we have reason to believe welcome and appreciated by Michael's warm style that Mayor Newsom will be an ally to the SFBC's The SFBC is a 4,500-member advocacy organization and clear dedication to the cause. work in the coming year, hopefully helping to fast- working to transform San Francisco's streets and And what to say about Mary? She has shaped neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by track key bike projects. not only the SFBC during her seven years with us, promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. And there are plenty of bike projects that need but San Francisco itself. As a tenacious volunteer, nudges. Thanks to the SFBC's last two years of Mary led what is regarded as the SFBC's most well outreach work to help create the Bicycle Plan Update, in partnership with the city's Department known victory, the Valencia Street bike lanes. What we now take for granted on Valencia Street took SFBC STAFF of Parking & Traffic and Transportation Authority, Jodie Medeiros years of grassroots campaigning to succeed and AC T I N G M E M B E R S H I P D I R E C TO R we have at least 20 prime projects that will dra- launched the SFBC into a position of real power Josh Hart matically improve biking in San Francisco. Now, that benefits us today. Later, as both Membership P RO G R A M D I R E C TO R SFBC members will be needed to ensure that Director and Bike Network Director, Mary continued Chris Hayashida Knight . these projects are implemented A.S.A.P You know O P E R AT I O N S D I R E C TO R to inspire other volunteers to follow her lead of do- what that means: we'll be looking for committee Leah Shahum it-yourself, on-the-street organizing. It's hard to leaders and volunteers for several new grassroots E X E C U T I V E D I R E C TO R imagine kicking off a new bike lane campaign with- campaigns. Stay tuned for calls for help in the out her experienced planning, focused vision, and BOA R D O F D I R E C TO R S Biker Bulletins. (If you're not getting the SFBC's Jon Calaway • Dale Danley much-appreciated sense of humor. weekly e-mail Bulletins, sign up at Mark Dwight • Chris Fenster (Treasurer) I know I speak for loads of SFBC members when www.sfbike.org/lists.) Jenn Fox • Jean Fraser I write how deeply we will miss Michael and Mary, Organizationally, the SFBC is strong, with plans Deb Janes • Amandeep Jawa • Brooke Kuhn and how much gratitude we feel for their years of to grow stronger. We increased from 4,200 to Ann Lyons (Secretary) Clay Mankin commitment, skills, and spirit. There is not enough 4,500 members in 2004. This year, we will launch Renée Rivera (President) • Eric Sloan room in this column or in this newsletter to do Justin Smith • David Soward an unprecedented Membership Campaign to reach them justice with written thanks. I hope that our 5,000 members in 2005. I want to take this oppor- successful work to dramatically improve and tunity to thank our members for their generosity increase biking in 2005 will show our appreciation during the past year. We not only reached, but sur- for the tremendous groundwork they have laid for Potholes Giving You Pain? passed, our fundraising goals largely thanks to us all. The Department of Public Works increased support from members like you, through BY LEAH SHAHUM (DPW) relies on the public to responses to our End-of-Year Appeal, major dona- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR report potholes on city streets. tions, and support at events like Winterfest (see Note the location of potholes when page 5). Our strong financial shape will allow us to riding your bike and report them to (hopefully!) move our offices within the next few DPW. Ask for a tracking number so months to a bigger, better space. you can follow up if the problem With this anticipation for the new year, though, isn't fixed with 48 hours, as DPW we also have some hard goodbyes to bid. Two of promises. our longest-term and most treasured staff mem- Contact: 695-2100/ bers are moving on. Both Michael Calfee, former firstname.lastname@example.com Please let us know if any pavement problems linger - contact Congratulations to New firstname.lastname@example.com with a description. SFBC Board of Directors Thank you to all of the members who voted in the annual SFBC Board of Directors elections at the end of 2004. We congratulate the following top vote-getters who started their two-year terms on the Board in January: John Calaway, Jean Fraser, Brooke Kuhn, Deb Janes, Amandeep ('Deep) Jawa, Ann Lyons, and David Soward. And a special thank you to all of the candi- dates who ran for the SFBC Board. (This was the most contested Board race in as many years as we can recall.) If you are interested in knowing more about the Board's work or service on the Board, please contact Leah Shahum any time at firstname.lastname@example.com. And Board meetings are open to SFBC members; contact us for meeting information. To find out more about the SFBC's Board members, see www.sfbike.org/board. PAGE 2 Masonic/Fell intersection as well as their Supervisor is Tom Ammiano, Quick Releases Masonic Avenue bike lanes. "Ross Sophie Maxwell, or Chris Daly. understands that investing in the Contact info for all elected officials Bike Network will benefit all City is at sfbike.org/leaders. residents, including car drivers, by reducing the competition for limit- Bike Plan Update Yield- Desperately Seeking experience with community devel- ed parking spaces and road Drivers opment and fundraising in the space," says Josh Hart, program ing Results nonprofit sector. You can contact After two years of community plan- Do you have a friend, coworker, or director of the Coalition. her at firstname.lastname@example.com. ning, the first of the Top 20 Bike roommate who regularly drives to Plan Update (BPU) projects are work? Have they expressed interest Broad New Coalition Potrero Traffic Calming moving toward action. Proposals to in trying a bike commute? If so, let Needs Final Push for add bike lanes on two small but us know! We're looking for a regu- Opposes Park Projects important pieces of the Bike Net- lar car commuter who's willing to A broad new coalition of organiza- March Implementation work are working their way try biking to work for a week as the tions has formed to oppose the The SFBC is continuing to work with neighborhood and safety through the legislative process — subject of a Tube Times feature widening of Martin Luther King groups to advocate for the original, 14th Street between Market & story. Drive in Golden Gate Park to four community-based plan for Potrero Dolores Sts. and Oakdale Avenue lanes, as well as a second entrance Avenue, which will add bike lanes between Bayshore and Selby. You to the underground parking garage E-mail email@example.com for can support them by writing Super- currently being built in direct con- in each direction, remove two traf- more information or to volunteer. fic lanes, and add a middle turn visor Dufty to express support for tradiction to Proposition J. lane and pedestrian refuge islands. 14th St. bike lanes and by writing We are calling on the Board of Sign on to Bay Bridge This plan would put the freeway- Supervisor Maxwell for Oakdale Supervisors to put the brakes on like street on a 'road diet,' just like Ave. bike lanes (and also asking Access Platform this disastrous plan and protect the park from the vastly increased traf- we successfully won on Valencia her to fill the gap on Oakdale The SFBC, in collaboration with the between Third St. and Phelps). Transportation and Land Use fic that would result. The De Young Street in 1999. The only problem is that Muni Another separate improvement slat- Coalition, Bay Area Bicycle Coali- Museum is slated to open in Octo- has been resisting the community ed for approval is adding bike tion and East Bay Bicycle Coalition, ber, and without adequate plans to consensus, trying to force through lanes on Fulton St. between Baker is continuing to build support for improve transit and bicycle/ pedes- a weaker plan that places the and Webster Sts. Thanks to the DPT the completion of the Bay Bridge trian links, many fear auto gridlock northbound bike lane smack-dab Bike Program for their work on Bicycle/Pedestrian/Maintenance in the park. Take action by visiting between a traffic lane and a bus these projects. Also, the BPU's Poli- Pathway from Treasure Island to our web page at lane. This plan also retains more cy Document will be going to the downtown San Francisco. You can www.sfbike.org/save_mlk. car traffic lanes, keeping five car Board of Supervisors for approval find out more about this exciting soon, and we'll need members' project—and get other organiza- lanes on this one-way street instead tions you are affiliated with to sign SFBC Celebrates (Local) of four lanes, as most neighbors support at a public hearing. Stay tuned for the date and details! on to our platform, asking state Election Victories prefer. We urge our members to and regional leaders to fund a Members had good reason to cele- write to City leaders, especially if shore-to-shore pathway—by visit- brate the election victories of ing our Bay Bridge page at SFBC-endorsed supervisorial can- sfbike.org/baybridge. Contact didates. Every supervisor who was firstname.lastname@example.com for more informa- endorsed by the Bicycle Coalition tion or to join the Bay Bridge Task was elected, including Jake Force. McGoldrick in District 1, Aaron Peskin in District 3, Ross Mirkari- mi in District 5, Tom Ammiano in BABC Hires New District 9, and Gerardo Sandoval in Executive Director District 11. The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition A key victory was that of Green (BABC), representing the interests Party member Ross Mirkarimi, PHOTO: DAVID ENG- of Bay Area bicyclists on a regional took the place of Matt Gonzalez level, has hired its first executive "The SFBC's endorsement and vol- director. Nicole "Cole" Portocar- unteer support were key to our rero started in December and will success," says Mirkarimi. "I am be working on Bike to Work Day excited to work with my new col- By now you've noticed the volunteer crossing guards at the perilous 2005, which the BABC will coordi- leagues on the Board to close out- intersection of Fell and Masonic at the Panhandle - SFBC and Walk SF's safety nate thanks to a grant from the standing gaps in our Citywide Bicy- program is going strong, and changes are in the works to improve safety for Metropolitan Transportation Com- cle Network." bikes and pedestrians on this important route in the citywide Bicycle Network. Special thanks to the many volunteers who've given their time to create a safer mission. Cole graduated from UC First up next year for District 5 space for alternative transportation! For more info, or to volunteer as a crossing Berkeley and has had many years are improvements to the guard, contact Josh Hart at 431-BIKE x23 or firstname.lastname@example.com. FEBRUARY - MARCH 05 PAGE 3 H O W TO M A R R Y A B I C YC L I S T C O N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 1 Step 3: Go on a Bike Date So, by now you've decided what sort of bicyclist you're interested in, and you found one at an SFBC party. Where do you go from here? On a How I Married a Bicyclist bike date. I was at a friend's birthday party, having done my share of the There are two types of bike dates: those that are about the biking musical entertainment for the night and also having downed my share itself, and those that use bicycles for transportation. Following are a few (and someone else's) of the available alcohol. I was hanging out near suggested bike dates. the exit, and this fantastic redhead was on her way out. She said "Nice SFBC Cultural History Tours. The SFBC hosts at least 20 tours of San shirt." Francisco, with topics ranging from graffiti to the Gold Rush. This is a great chance to spend time together while seeing and learning about the I thought, "Jeez, I hate it when they objectify me like that, just star- ing at my chest and all." But then I remembered I don't have a great City. chest. That's when I realized she REALLY meant my shirt. Now what Marin Headlands/Paradise Loop. What could be more romantic than shirt was I wearing? Ah, yes, the ol' SFBC shirt. What an inroad to con- riding across the Golden Gate Bridge and watching the sunset from the versation. We chatted about SFBC and biking for a bit, and then she Marin Headlands? How about lunch on the water? With added mileage was gone. and incline, this bike date is geared toward more athletic bicyclists. Opera/Symphony. Imagine biking to the Opera House—in full evening A few e-mails later, we had our first date. On it, we recounted vari- wear. Arrive exhilarated by the fresh air and the thrill of doing something ous bike adventures (her Alaskan AIDS Ride, my Bostonian riding trials by snow and asphalt), shared our mutual grief at the general public's different. Grab a bite at one of the many restaurants in the Civic love of cars, and addressed other bike-related philosophies (e.g., how Center/Hayes Valley area that now have bike racks, such as bicycle-friend- long do you REALLY wait before applying the patch to the tube, and the ly Midori Mushi. ecology of C02 cartridges verses pumps). She told me about her com- Golden Gate Park. With car-free Sundays, nothing beats a bike through mute from the Financial District to the Sunset over Presidio's Arguello the park and lunch by the ocean. To add a little advocacy to your date, Street hill—I was impressed. And that was before I found out she keeps you can always write a joint letter to the Board of Supervisors to encour- a spare set of clothes, shoes, water, rations for earthquakes, and a full age Saturday closure and to the National Park Service to call for more medical kit in her bag (about 20 lbs.). She can kick my butt on a bike. bike parking by Ocean Beach. About our third date, we roamed all over the waterfront on a beauti- Embarcadero/Farmer's Market. With ample bike parking and abun- ful sunny day and then into the Sunset to crash a friend's party. Another dant organic food, the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market makes a great bike date had us escorting a friend of hers, who was biking her way across date. Pick up some fresh fruit, bread, and cheese, then bike down the the country, over the Golden Gate Bridge. I brought champagne on ice Embarcadero bike lanes and find a nice spot to watch the boats sail by. (in my backpack—kept the body temperature cool on a very hot ride). Step 4: Swap Rings Most of our favorite dates have involved bikes. By now you've met, dated, and moved in together (hauling your stuff Little did she know at the time, but I already knew she was more across San Francisco on an SFBC bike trailer, of course). You're ready to special than any other woman I've ever dated: she is a bike person. make a formal declaration of commitment, state-sanctioned or otherwise. There is a philosophy and an attitude necessary to ride a bike in the As any event planner can tell you, weddings come in many shapes and City (more so to commute every day): equal parts dedication, fortitude, forms. For the bike fetishist, that means proposing with a chain ring from kiss-the-ground-when-I-arrive gratitude, and above all, appreciation for liv- Resource Revival, registering at a local cycle shop, rolling down the aisle, ing. Her commitment, despite every setback imaginable—from stolen and biking away on a tandem or pedicab. Less fanatical cyclists can sim- bikes to assaults by automobiles—is inspiration and comfort and hope to me. ply encourage their guests to bike by providing cycling directions to the wedding location and providing ample bike parking at the reception. I worry a lot about her biking everywhere (she wiped out in the rain And wherever your honeymoon may be, consider renting bikes and on 17th Street three days before the wedding), but it's part of who she spending at least a day riding around, remembering how it all started. is, and she is who I love. I married her on New Year's Eve, 19 months (or roughly 2,500 miles) after meeting her. BY DAVID GARTNER Another reason I love my wife, partner, gal is that in lieu of wedding presents, we asked folks to give to our favorite "things that need money." SFBC was her nomination. BY CHRISTOPHER SHARRON It's winter in the City, and that means short days and plenty of rain on the streets. But wet weather doesn't mean you have to take the bus; a set of fenders and some rain gear can keep you on your bike all year long! For help, check out the SFBC's Nighttime and Wet Weather Riding safety edu- cation video online at www.sfbike.org/wet_weather. PAGE 4 Winterfest 2004 a Huge Success Moments of captivating performance, scintillating conversation, and great deals marked the night of December 5 at SOMArts Gallery. Winter- fest 2004 was our most successful annual celebration yet, and lived up to its reputation as the SFBC's biggest and best party of the year as we brought more people together, raised more funds, and had more incredi- ble local art in the auction than ever before! Members came together to enjoy the mesmerizing acrobatics and aerial dancing of Circo Zero directed by Keith Hennessy, the energizing profes- sional auctioneering skills of John Cardoza/Cardoza Auctions, the riveting holiday funk of jazz trio St. Julien Experience, the witty Haiku Hut, beautiful locally made crafts, tons of bike gear in the silent auction, great food, and of course New Belgium Brewery's fine beer. Thanks to all of our hardworking and generous volunteers, those who donated items and talent, and the festively costumed attendees. Many thanks also to Jonn Herschend, Susan O'Malley, and Michael McConnell for organizing the art auction. All of your efforts helped us to raise over $30,000 for bicycle advocacy in the coming year. Welcome to the new members who signed up at Winterfest, and thanks to our longtime mem- bers who enjoy the party every year. This member appreciation party is for you! See our Winterfest Photo Gallery at www.sfbike.org/winterfest Thanks to our generous SPONSORS PHOTOS: NINA BALL/DAVID GARTNER Event Co-Sponsor Planet Bike San Francisco Opera DD Cycles Scorchers SOMA Fabrications Dol Active Wear ($1,000–$4,999) Specialized Embarcadero YMCA Bellwether/Profile Voler Apparel Fehr & Peers Design Wilson Bicycle Sales Associates Big Swingin' Cycles Xtracycle Firefly John Cardoza Fisher Bikes Chimes Printing/ Coasters Fossil Fool Action Printers ($100–$499) David Gartner City Cycle A. Maciel Printing Giant Bicycles Co-Motion Cycles Alta Transportation Coasters cont'd Slim's Golden State Health Road Rage Bicycles The Sock Guy inktank design Consultants Gravy Wheels Bruce Scanlon SRAM KHS Bicycles Arizmendi Bakery Hideo Wakamatsu See Jane Run Sports Surly New Belgium Brewery Art by Opsal USA SF Brewcraft Thule Racks Noe Valley Cyclery Bay City Bike Rentals Izze Beverage Co. SheBeest Velo Press OnGuard Locks BikeAID Joie de Vivre Sheila Moon Verge Sport Pacific Cycle Bike Blender Hospitality - Shiatsu by Sebastian Yoga Tree Roaring Mouse Cycles Bike Nook Phoenix Hotel Timbuk2 Designs Valencia Cyclery Bikeparking.com bikestation Kool Stop Intl. Thanks also to our Participating Artists Le Colonial Bill Acheson, Altered Ego, Jose Arenas, Laura Ball, Nina Ball, Amy Berk, Law Offices of William Blazing Saddles LeVeL Components Weiss Chuck Bierwirth, Ivan Blackshear, Valerie Britton, Heather Brubaker, Julie Caine, Joe Breeze Light and Motion Mona Caron, Kevin Chen, John Daniel, Monica Denevan, Robin Denevan, Ariel Dovas, Bolinas Surf/2 Mile LoFi Customs Sprinters Surf Shop Marin Bikes Lisa Ruth Elliott, Scotty Enderly, Tom Fowler, David Fullarton, Phil Frank, Jim Gaylord, Allegra Gibson, Tracy Taylor Grubbs, Lori Gordon, David Hamill, Audrey Heller, ($500–$999) Buff Mission Cliffs Mondo Jud Hart, Jonn Herschend, Amanda Hughen, Cynthia Ona Innis, Jason Jagel, Avenue Cyclery California Bicycle My Own Bag Josh Keyes, Hugo Kobayashi, Leslie Kossoff, Stefan Kirkeby, Noah Lang, Kenneth Bally Total Fitness Coalition Pedal Express Leaf, Sam Lopes, Jeanne Lydon, Richard Lynch, Brian McDonald, Michael McConnell, Breezer Chris Carlsson PlantIt Earth Muscovie Design, Paul Musso, Pete Nelson, Audrey Newell, Susan O'Malley, GU Sports Mona Caron R.E.Load Baggage Inc Heather Patterson, Michael Rauner, Frank Revi, Will Rogan, Mark Rodriguez, Inertia Designs Chrome Rainbow Grocery Lynn Rubenzer, Alice Shaw, Andrew Shultz, Dan Siegler, Stephanie Smith, Patagonia Circus Center Cooperative Jennifer Stuart, Jefferson Thomas, Michelle Townsend, Liz Walsh, Dave Warnke, Primal Wear Dahon REI Audrey Welch, Jennifer Wofford with Brian Scott, Kelli Yon PAGE 5 CHAIN OF EVENTS www. org fo sfb ike.ents,ms! sfb ev ride r updat ike. s, an ed e org wwfw.updatedtion ite or d ac d ac vent tion s, s, an item s! ride ride along—make sure to fix that join us in our ride across the Golden youth hostel. Approx. 50 miles. Rid- FEB-MAR '05 flat! Gate Bridge to celebrate! Bring snacks and drinks to share. 12–15 ers who want to stay at Montara Bay youth hostel need to RSVP by Feb. "HI ARNOLD!" BIKE RIDE, A.K.A. miles. E-mail robinm@exploratori- 18 (riders who want to return the um.edu for more info. Heavy rain same day RSVP by March 1) to ride The SFBC is constantly updating its website AMERICAN RIVER TRAIL/DAVIS cancels. leader Michael Cobb at mish- at www.sfbike.org. For new events and full RIDE email@example.com. Rain cancels. details, check it often. Sat., Feb. 26 | All Day Events marked with an asterisk (*) MTB BASIC CLINIC WITH BICYCLE STREET SKILLS CLASSES RSVP for ride departure time are not organized or endorsed by the TRAILS COUNCIL OF MARIN* Sat., Feb. 12 | 10am–2pm We're off to see Gov. Arnie! NOT. On SFBC. Sat., Mar. 5 | 8am this all-day trip we'll take Amtrak to Ingleside Police Station, 1 Sgt. John RSVP for departure location Sacramento, travel the American V. Young Lane (Off San Jose Ave. in River Trail (approx. 35 miles) with an Are your MTB skills a little rusty the middle of Balboa Park. Just option to go to bike wonderville from all the rain? Want to mountain north of Ocean Ave., near BART) Davis for some pizza—all depending bike like a maniac but don't know Monday, March 7th | 5:30-9:30pm on speed, time, and surliness of rid- how? SFBC teams up with BTCM to SF Department of the Environment, ers. Don't ask about what exact polish proto–mountain bikers into 11 Grove St. at Market time we'll be returning, just know it fierce mountain biking fiends. You'll won't be before 5pm! RSVP to ride learn all the basics and actually ride Saturday, March 19th | 10am - leader Michael Cobb at mish- the trails going to and from the clin- 2pm Richmond Police Station, 461 ic! Bring water and lunch. RSVP and email@example.com. Amtrak round- 6th Avenue (1 Block So of Geary) questions to ride leader Michael trip fare is $14 (see amtrak.com). These four-hour classroom courses Rain cancels. Cobb at firstname.lastname@example.com. teach the basics of safe and enjoy- Rain cancels. able cycling, including riding in traf- fic, necessary equipment, crash CYCLING AROUND: A BICYCLE TOUR OF RECYCLING CENTERS IN THE SOUTHERN WATERFRONT: avoidance, and legal rights and responsibilities. Open to adults 14 SAN FRANCISCO* PAST AND FUTURE* and over. Bicycle not required. Note: Sat., Feb. 26 | 12pm Sat., Mar. 12 | 10am This is the "Day 1" course for Intersection for the Arts, 446 Valen- Meet at the Bike Hut, Pier 40, South League of American Bicyclists' Bike cia Street (btwn 15th & 16th) Beach Harbor at Townsend and Ed certification. Pre-registration Join the Intersection for the Arts at Embarcadero required. Go to sfbike.org/edu or The future of San Francisco lies this tour of recycling and creative call 431-BIKE x23 to sign up. south of the ballpark in post-indus- reuse centers, led by recycling mavens who wish to share their trial areas with names like Dog- BREWS, BIKES, AND BUCKS* knowledge and love of recycling with patch, Butcher Town, and India Sun., Feb. 13 | 2–6pm others. Free of charge and open to Basin. The tour of this area will be Broken Drum Brewery, San Rafael everyone, this event is part of "Life both informative about the past and Cycle Analysis," a brand new collab- looking toward a future of parks and Come to the 7th annual beer party orative painting and sculptural water recreation. Hosted by the and fundraiser benefiting Trips for installation investigating the role of Neighborhood Parks Council. Rental Kids. Meet mountain bike pioneers consumerism, consumption, and bikes will be available. Call Paul at such as Gary Fisher, Joe Breeze, recycling. Please bring sunscreen 647-5183. Tom Ritchey, Scot Nicol, Jacquie Phelan, Otis Guy, Charles Kelly, Ross and drinking water. Helmets Shafer, and Steve Gravenitis. Pro- required. Rain date: April 9. For RETURN TO PLANET OF THE APES ceeds from the sale of beer go to more information contact Rebeka ROAD" RIDE benefit Trips for Kids and their 40 Rodriguez at rebeka@theintersec- Tue., Mar. 29 | 10am (415) 495-6027, ext. 206 chapters around the country. tion.org or (415) 626-2487 x108. RSVP for departure location This fun little jaunt can be either a www.fractureinjurylaw.com CRITICAL MASS* ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY NIGHT one-day outing for those who want Fri., Feb. 25 & Fri., Mar. 25 | 6pm RIDE ACROSS THE BRIDGE! to visit the "Planet of the Apes" Justin Hermann Plaza, at Market St. Sun., Feb. 27 | 6:30pm road and return the same day, or a Panhandle Statue (Fell and Baker) two-day excursion for those wanting Spring is a coming and the mass It's been a year since we began our to ride and party at the Montara Bay is getting fat—won't you please two-wheeled nighttime ventures— SFBC BOARD MEETINGS Dates TBD Open to all members. Check www.sfbike.org for date and location. SAVE THE DATE Accidents/Injuries & Landlord/Tenant May 19, 2005 Bike to Work Day! SFBC VOLUNTEER NIGHTS Personal Attention, Weds., Feb. 2 & 16, Mar. 2, 16, 30 | 5 - 8:30pm Aggressive Representation (415) 397-1130 SFBC office, 1095 Market St Suite 215 iNever a better time to help out. Join us! PAGE 6 DMV Provides Form to Report Unsafe Driving As a bicyclist, you have firsthand experience with the dangers present TUBE TIMES Tosta INDEX on the streets. The DMV has a channel for you to report dangerous compiled by Elmer drivers. 1. Number of hours a commuter during peak travel time in the San When you encounter unsafe drivers on the streets, showing your Francisco-Oakland area was delayed during 2002: panic, surprise, or disbelief is the best response. Your vulnerability might 73 push past their defensive anger and alert them to how dangerous their 2. Total number of hours drivers were delayed while traveling at actions were—if they notice you. But if they are oblivious to the danger peak times in the San Francisco-Oakland area in 2002: they create, glance at their license plate. Then report them, using the 153,195,000 Department of Motor Vehicles' Form 699. 3. 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A lawyer tells Ryan that Zach's deal to sell the casino wasn't a done deal when he died. Remember, Zach's partners were originally opposed to the sale. Someone calls Ryan about his suspicions; it's said to be an "intense" call. Ryan is aggravated with the FAA report on Zach's plane explosion. Insecure, Crazy Annie! She thinks she killed Marissa! Annie sees yet another close moment between Marissa and JR, but her paranoia doesn't let her realize the soon-to-be exes are going over their divorce papers. JR even has a surprise vacation planned for Annie and himself to celebrate his marriage ending. So why does Annie think she killed Marissa? Annie goes to confront Marissa and knocks her out cold when she opens the door. To cover her tracks, Annie makes it look like a burglary occurred. After setting off the alarm, Natalia, Brot and JR show up to find Marissa coming to and refusing to go the hospital. Annie is more annoyed when she sees how JR and Marissa interact. Annie offers to call Jake, but instead calls Amanda who comes over at her friend's request. Unfortunately for Annie, Amanda is not paying her a supportive, friendly visit. She tells Annie that she isn't interested in hearing about her crises anymore. Of course, Annie's entire plan backfires and blows up in her face. JR tells her about the trip he had planned that is now cancelled since Marissa will be staying at the Chandler Mansion. Amanda is also suspicious that Annie set the whole burglary scenario up. Natalia and Brot heat up! Why does she pull back? Angie offers some advice to Natalia who realizes that Brot may think she's not attracted to him. Natalia admits to Brot that her hesitation is due to her being a virgin. Brot tells her he understands and the couple makes love. Afterwards, Natalia tells Brot she's happy she waited for the right guy. Griffin tries to keep Cara and Jake apart. He doesn't want his sister working with her ex-husband. Griffin wants Cara to work with Kendall at her house. Griffin gets a confusing phone call from a government representative about Cara's paperwork saying that they already spoke with Cara. Remember, it was Amanda they really spoke with. Will Amanda tell Griffin it was her who called and pretended to be Cara? CRAZY and RANDOM… Ryan pops the question to Greenlee! Will she accept? JR postpones the divorce due to Marissa's "attack." Scott sends Madison a letter. Scott follows through on his end of the deal as Greenlee testifies for him. A free man, Scott shows up at the Chandler Mansion to get a painting of his father's and has a run-in with JR. While there, Scott visits Marissa. Scott and Marissa? Greenlee finds a text from Madison on Ryan's phone about a trip to California. Greens wants Ryan to forgive himself for Zach dying. Natalia and Brot go public. Who is blackmailing Erica? She goes to Caleb for help and Jackson isn't happy with Erica's closeness to Caleb. When is David coming out of that coma? Madison's new job at Fusion allows her to work at home and away from Greenlee. 17 Responses jlafferty23 January 7, 2011 I really want a Kendall/Griffin/Amanda triangle. He has chemistry with both women and I can't choose which one I want him with! Log in to Reply angrierblackerman January 7, 2011 ^I think a Kendall/Griffin/Amanda triangle would be awesome actually. I think Griffin has much more chemistry with Amanda anyway. It may not be possible though with Crishell Stause being recurring. And I WISH Annie would kill Marissa. I wasn't crazy about the character before, but now with Sarah Glendening in the role, I can't really take the character. No offense to any of her fans, but Sarah Glendening is just so generic! She seems like an extra or an "under five". I'm not really engaged by her at all. She was probably brought on because Kreizman wanted her or something, not because she is so much more suited than Brittany Allen. On a technical note, AMC may be filmed and broadcast in HD, but the camerawork, the directional choices, the editing, even the music is just bad and adds to the complaint that the show lacks any kind of heart. Pacing is a big thing in telling stories, and AMC has horrible pacing, thanks in part to choppy scene writing(characters halfway across town in one scene and then instantly in another place in the scene immediately after), and poor editing choices. Scenes last on average 3 minutes, then CUT to the next scene which lasts for another 4 minutes then CUT to the next scene. If you have epilepsy, then you had better not watch All My Children. It's like they are making a children's show, where the show has to account for the attention span of children. I was watching old clips of the show, and the camera angles were much wider, the scenes sometimes lasted 8-10 minutes, and then there was a soft FADE between commercials instead of the abrupt CUT TO BLACK. I understand they want to attract young viewers, but this style is really jarring to older viewers…who I feel are AMCs main base. Never alienate your base! The producers are trying to keep the show edgy with the jagged camera work and fast cuts, "whoosh" sound effects, and CUT TO BLACK(which I hate on AMC), but in the end it makes an already disjointed show seem even moreso. The music is also where the show takes a nosedive. Gone are the days of meaningful orchestral and instrumental music. Now on AMC, all you have is bad songs BLARING in the background which damages the effectiveness of a lot of scenes. I guess if they have to pay bills by showcasing mediocre musicians, then I can cut them a break now and then. Sorry for the rant. AMC was my favorite soap, and lately it's so hard to watch. We are the hardest on our favorite child, lol. Log in to Reply Karissa January 7, 2011 I don't mind Marissa I kind of like her. A hot triangle is Rev Ricky- Kendall – Griffin. The Rev fighting his feelings for Kendall and his devotion God. Griffin getting jealous but not admitting his true feelings Log in to Reply Daniel St. John January 7, 2011 [quote=]Madison pays her father a visit in prison, hoping he'll sign over her trust fund. Scott somehow lands in the middle of it all and understands what it is like having an overbearing father. [/quote] What the what? So now Stuart was an overbearing father? When did that happen? Or have the two morons writing this crap convinced themselves that Adam is Scott's father and not Stuart? And the Annie/Marissa/JR stuff sounds even worse than last week's spoilers. This show is doomed until they get a decent writer and Megan McTavish aint the remedy. Log in to Reply troymcclure January 7, 2011 [quote]And I WISH Annie would kill Marissa. I wasn't crazy about the character before, but now with Sarah Glendening in the role, I can't really take the character. No offense to any of her fans, but Sarah Glendening is just so generic![/quote] She is just awful. I actually thought SG would be better because how could it possibly be any worse? No, it's worse I'd rather watch a bad actress do bad acting than a bad actress thinking she's good and do bad acting. Both Marissas has one thing in common, no chem with JY whatsover which is quite a feat since I've seen JY have chem with innate objects and babies. Log in to Reply Regan Cellura January 7, 2011 I'm thinking it's about Adam and how he treated his kids. Not Stuart and Scott. I'm not in love with the nuMarissa, she's just sorta there. I don't dislike or like her, oh no, I sound like Luke! Log in to Reply season1217 January 8, 2011 Wasn't Scott's biological father abusive? I believe he was old enough to remember him. Log in to Reply Courtney fan4life January 8, 2011 Nu Marissa is trying way to hard. Even she knows the character is dull. Just get rid of her. Why force her in Jannie's storyline. I want Jannie vs Erica and Caleb when it comes to business. Log in to Reply alstonboy4315 January 8, 2011 I agree. Marissa is just a terribly written character. She's boring and has no spark or pizazz!!! The only way to redeem the character is to turn her into a bitch and have her try to make Annie/JR miserable. (BTW: I am a JANNIE fan, so please don't hurl any tomatoes at me…… :bigsmile: :bigsmile: ) Or at least turn her into an INTERESTING good girl like Angie or Opal!!! Just because you are good that doesn't mean you have to be boring!!! Better writing/character development can possibly save the character!!!! Log in to Reply felicitygirl22 January 8, 2011 It is very dumb angst, even dumber than the Annie/Scott marriage. Because that threw a huge wrench into Jannie and I truly thought that they might be over, at least for a while. But then they did a very strange thing. Abandoned that marriage within 2 months time. I have a feeling that that marriage was slated to last WAY longer initially, but then they changed gears once they realized how popular Jannie had become. And now this. Kreizman has to be taking some serious drugs to think that we fans would BUY JR having any residual feelings for Marissa. Maybe friendship/gratefulness feelings, but romantic interest? That was never truly there in the first place for this character, irrespective of the actress who portrays her. She was too 'good', too moralistic for JR Chandler. And NO ONE wants to see JR Martin. They'd finally found a nice balance for JR — not altogether evil (like when he was drinking and willing to plot murder), but not wholly good. And they only found this balance when Annie entered his life. These two are a wonderful combination together — they make BOTH characters interesting & addicting to watch. I don't believe that they ultimately have to 'destroy' each other, as Kreizman loves pointing out. Why can't they take PV by storm as the ultimate scheming/strong super-couple??? They can still have angst, but why the hell are the writers SO UNIMAGINATIVE that they have to keep rehashing triangles as their only angst angle? I will keep watching, and I will ride this out. This too shall pass. But there are no two more talented, beautiful actors out there in daytime right now who have better chemistry. The writers HAVE to know this — but they seem to be under the misguided notion that to keep things hot between them, they have to keep throwing other people their way. I just don't understand. Wasting the chemistry like this — even for a short time period — is practically criminal. And especially since I see NOTHING between JY/SG chemistry-wise. NOTHING. The prospect of watching those two even kiss makes my stomach lurch. Pathetic writing. Simply pathetic. Log in to Reply Dariclone January 8, 2011 Thank you for the spoilerss. It's a pity they have to be so dull. I really wish Annie would kill Marissa. Seriously, who would convict her? And why does Kreizman think tha JR and Annie need to destroy each other? They aren't Rodger and Holly or even Todd and Blair. What happened to scheming but loving couples? Log in to Reply AMCISMYSOAP January 9, 2011 I totally disagree. I've noticed a 100% difference in the chemistry between NuMarissa and JR. He even acts differently with her than he did with BA. I had nothing against BA but she and JR were just not physically suited to be a couple…This one is much more believable to be Babe's twin and someone JR would be matched with. While I DID enjoy JR and Annie together, they lost me when he shoved her in that closet and then left her there with not so much as a "Hey, I'm leaving, Gotta Go, S—W You"…Nothing! I don't enjoy seeing Annie slowing turning into the paranoid, insecure woman she fought so hard to get rid of either! Log in to Reply AMCISMYSOAP January 9, 2011 I actually like the chemistry between NuMarissa and JR because it seems more honest and fresh. With Annie (Now), it just seems like JR is only saying things that will appease her and to keep her from going off the deep end. I was a fan of Annie and JR until he hid her in the closet and Never bothered to even check on her to see if she was alright even after Caleb left. JR is way too self-absorbed to Really care and Love Anyone other than perhaps AJ. I aslo think This Marissa looks More like JR's former wife Babe. I'm not saying that they (JR and Marissa) will get back together, for one thing, I don't think Marissa wants to put her trust back into JR again…but I can see a difference between This Marissa and JR as compared to the first Marissa whom I really didn't have anything against…but there was just No Chemistry what so ever, IMO! Log in to Reply troymcclure January 9, 2011 JR didn't throw Annie in the closet for the hell of it and he certainly didn't leave because he had an appointment or something. His entire world crashed down on him so I don't really blame him for rushing out of the hotel room. Marissa will never be a match for JR CHANDLER because she's a goody two shoes who's duller than mudd and JR CHANDLER don't like the goody two shoes, never has never will. What if JR and Marissa get back together, then what? There is no storyline, no drama, no angst, no nothing except how long will it be before JR cheats on her with Annie again. Log in to Reply junebug23 January 9, 2011 i dont think im gonna be watching AMC for much longer if they keep on screwing up the writing. i feel kinda bad for MCE and JY because the writing is bad in my opinion, they are 2 of the best actors on daytime in my opinion and deserve better. have marissa die from and accident or something kuz i cant stand her!!!! BTW shes not AJs mother and they way they have that annoys me to no end! ::@ Log in to Reply AMCISMYSOAP January 10, 2011 Honestly, I don't think YOU would blame JR if he had strung Annie up by her toes and had her dangling outside a window! People go through ALL kinds of tramatic experiences but It does NOT give them the right to treat someome like a dog! In fact, I've NEVER even shoved my own dog in a closet. JR behaves like an out-of-control child. He REALLY needs somes anger management threapy. I agree with you about Marissa. She Really is "Too Good" for JR. But then aagin so is Annie and so was Babe! Just about the Only person I can think of who might even come close to being a match for JR is Lisa Miles from GH because she carries that same hateful evil gene that JR does or maybe Madison but not this version…The Real Murdering, blackmailing, lying Madison! I personally, don't want to see Marissa or Annie ending up with that loser. They deserve Waaaaay better! But since You asked, What IF JR and Annie end up together? How long before he cheats on Annie or rigs up some equipment for her demise? JR is just an accident waiting to happen! Log in to Reply junebug23 January 10, 2011 yeah, i kinda agree with AMCISMYSOAP. i think annie is too good for JR. but as long as marissa and JR dont get back together i'll be happy. i absolutely can not stand her JRs crazy and stupid if he thinks annies gonna take this treatment lying down. hes met his match and cant walk all over her! Log in to Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply You must be logged in to post a comment.


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APPLICATION FILED our. 20, 1910.
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WITNESSES Y 1 INVENTOR 1 1 fl/fi/[PJIWZZ/Z 1 v y a Z M I v monusrs COLUMBIA PLANOGRAPH sch, WASMlNliTDN. D. c.
Specification of Letters Patent.
Patented Aug. 8, 1911.
Application filed October 20, 1910. Serial No. 588,068.
To all whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, ALBERT P. SMITH, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of lVinnemucca, in the county of Humboldt and State of Nevada, have invented a new and Improved Rotary Pump, of which the following is a. full, clear, and exact description.
Among the principal objects which the present invention has in view are: to provide a pump wherein the lifting power is supplied by weighted members which may be varied to harmonize with the conditions under which the pump is working; to provide a mechanism wherein the lift of the water on the intake side of the pump is produced by the fall of the weighted members above referred to; to provide a mechanism the operation whereof is balanced to cooperate in the function of the pump; and to provide a mechanism simple, efficient and durable.
One embodiment of the present invention is disclosed in the structure illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which like char acters of reference denote corresponding parts in all the views, and in which Figure 1 is a side view of a pump constructed and arranged in accordance with the present invention, the bearing hub being shown in sect-ion; Fig. 2 is a. horizontal section taken on the line 22 in Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a vertical longitudinal section taken on the line 33 in Fig. 4; and Fig. 4 is a vertical cross section taken on the line 44 in Fig. 3.
The pump illustrated in the accompanying drawings is mounted in a. wheel-like frame, the periphery or felly 9 whereof is faced to receive a driving belt 10, which is driven from any suitable source of power, not shown in the drawings. The felly 9 is supported by the interior framing structure which is connected with a hollow bearing shaft 11. The shaft 11 is mounted in suitable bearings 12, 12 formed in the head of standards 13, 13 provided to support the pump in rotary position in said standards. The shaft 11 is connected with an intake pipe 14 on the one end of the said shaft, and a. delivery pipe 15 connected with the opposite end of the said shaft. The joint be tween the shaft 11 and the said pipes 14 and 15 is a rotary joint, leakage therefrom being prevented by soft packing 16, 16 which is compressed against the pipes 14 and 15 by I means of glands 17, 17. Suitable bolts are provided for the said glands, but not shown in the accompanying drawings, for drawing the said glands upon the flanges 18, 18 formed at the ends of the shaft 11.
v The pipe 14 is connected with the water reservoir or supply. The pipe 15 is carried to the point of delivery. The interior of the pump is divided on the median line by a solid partition 19. The partition 19 is extended through arms 20, 20, and forms a part of the support for the cylinders 21, 21 and 22, 22. The cylinders 21 constitute the pump cylinders and are provided with in take valves 23 on one side of the partition 19 and with delivery valves 24 on the opposite side of the said partition.
As many cylinders 21, 22 as desired may be used, the number being regulated by the size of the said cylinders and the diameter of thefelly 9. The cylinders 21, 22 are also guide cylinders for the operation of the pistons 25, 25. The openings of the cylinders 22, 22 are sealed by soft packings 26, 26 and glands 27, 27. In the operation of the pump each of the cylinders performs the same function, and the operation of one will be ufiderstood to be the operation of each and a The operation of the valves whereby the water or other liquid is introduced into and ejected from the cylinders'21 is substantially as follows: When the cylinder 21 is disposed above the piston 25, the piston 25 drops into the cylinder 22 and away from the head of the cylinder 21, causing in the said cylinder 21 a partial vacuum. To supply the vacuum water is drawn from the arm 20, the shaft 11 and pipe 14, the valve 23 lifting inwardly to admit the water to the cylinder 21. When the cylinder 21 is filled the valve 23 is closed by the operation of a spring 28 with which the said valve is provided. The spring 28 surrounds the valve stem 29, as in usual pump valve construction. The position of the piston 25 and the cylinders 21 and 22, when the pump is in this position, is illustrated in Fig. 3, at the right hand side of said figure. In this figure the valve 23 is not shown, the section being taken on the delivery side of the partition 19. When now the pump is rotating as illustrated by the arrow in Fig. 3, the said cylinders and pistons are disposed at the topof the rotary path, the valves 23 and 24 remaining closed. When the felly 9 is extension arms 32, 32.
further rotated until the cylinder is in the position shown at the left hand side of Fig. 3, the weighted piston 25 added to the weight of the water contained in the cylinder 21, forces the water contained in the said cylinder outward through the valve 24: into the pipe 15, by way of the arm 20 to which the said cylinder is connected, on the delivery side of the partition 19, I Each of the pistons operates as above de-' scribed, dropping by their weight on the; upmoving side of the felly 9, and opening the intake valve to-receive a charge of the: liquid being pumped, and dropping againstthe contained liquid on the'down moving side of the felly 9 to ejectthe said liquid from the said cylinder. The lift of the water in the pipe 15 regulates the weight, necessary to carry the pistons 25 to eject the liquid, as above set forth.
To each of the pistons 25 is pivotally connected weights 30, 30. The weights 30, 30 are pivotally connected to bolts 31, 31 set out from the side of the pistons 25. The weights 30, 30 are provided with bifurcated The arms 32, 32 straddle the bolts 33, 33 to form guides for the control of the said weights, and to pro-- vide for a certain amount of play of the said weights while'preventing any thresh-. ing of the same. The bolts 33 are disposedin slots 34 formed in web plates 35, 35. The bolts 33 may be shifted in the slots 34:1 to govern the path of the movement of the arms 32, 32. As above stated, the weights 30, 30 may be varied, the said weights and parts connected therewith being removable and adjusted to the work required of the engine.
The operation of the pump when constructed as above described and as shown in the accompanying drawings, is as follows: As stated, the belt 10 is driven by any suitable motor. The speed of the belt is preferably slow. The rotation of the pump in the direction shown by the arrows in Figs. 1 and 3, produces'an action on each cylin-' der, disposing the parts therein in the relation shown in Fig. 3 of the drawings. That is to say, each cylinder during the period of one complete revolution of the felly 9 assumes substantially the various positions shown in the said Fig. 3. In their correlation it will be observed that when the cylinder at the'right hand side of said Fig. 3
is taking a charge, the cylinder at the left hand side of the said figure is delivering its charge. The two cylinders in the horizontal position, the one at the top of the figure and the other at the bottom of the figure, are as disposed by the action of the piston 25 in each, in the two positions at the right and left of the said figure of drawings, or on the upward and downward movement of the felly 9.
BEST AVAILABLE The result of the operation of the successive cylinders is to take the water from the pipe 1 1, passing the same through the various cylinders 21, and todeliver the same out through the pipe 15.
WVhile I have herein described the'operation as effected by the one set of cylinders 21 as employed as power cylinders, it. will be understood the same operations are performed by the set of cylinders 22. The two sets of cylinders operate in alternate relation; that is to say, when the one cylinder 21 is discharging the water, the cylinder 22, in
which the same piston 25 is mounted, is receiving water.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. A rotary pump, comprising a rotary frame; a plurality of pump cylinders mounted on said frame, each of said cylinders having intake and exhaust VELlVGS, a plurality of supply pipes communicating with said cylinders when said intake valves are open? a plurality of delivery pipes in communication with said cylinders when said exhaust valves are open; a piston mounted in each of said cylinders and adapted tobe reciprocatecl therein by gravity; means for guiding the said pistons in their reciprocation; a plurality of weighted members pivotally mounted on said pistons and provided with guide extensions; and a plural ity of guiding members for said extensions adapted to move the said weighted members out of straight line adjustment.
2. A rotary pump comprising a wheel-like frame, the felly whereof is adapted to receive a driven belt; a hollow bearing shaft for said frame; hollow spokes in open communication with said shaft; a plurality of pump cylinders rigidly mounted in said frame in open communication with said hollow spokes and a plurality of weighted pistons loosely mounted in said cylinders to be reciprocated therein by the weight carried by said pistons.
3. A rotary pump comprising a wheel-like frame having a felly adapted to receive a driven belt; a hollow shaft for said frame; hollow spokes in open communication with the interior of said shaft and having a plurality of open-ended pump cylinders interposed between the said spokes and said felly, and in valve controlled communication with said spokes, said felly, shaft, spokes, and cylinders being formed integral; and a plurality of weighted pistons loosely mounted in said cylinders to be opgrated therein by the weight of said cyliners.
4. A rotary pump comprising an integral wheel-like frameysaid frame having a felly adapted to receive a driven-belt; a hollow shaft having a 'dividing'partition disposed between the ends thereof; a plurality 'of ating in opposite directions on both sides of hollow spokes in open communication with said partitions in said spokes.
said shaft, said spokes being each provided In testimony whereof I have signed this with a dividing partition; a plurality of specification in the presence of two subopen ended pump cylinders communicating scribing witnesses. with said spokes and with each side of the partition therein; a plurality of weighted pistons slidably mounted in said cylinders; and valves for controlling the intake and exhaust of said cylinders, said valves oper- ALBERT Pl SMITH.
HARRY M. LEWERs J AMES S. ABEL.
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