1851 Great Exhibition: Official Catalogue: Class VII.: William H. Hooper
196. HOOPER, WILLIAM H., 12 Great Cumberland Place, Hyde Park — Inventor.
Model section of a rotary floating breakwater, formed of a double line of rollers, and a strong centre roller placed horizontally, inserted in open frame, circular convex ends, the whole revolving upon its axis. The sections are to be moored at each end in a continuous line, so as to form a floating barrier to the force of the waves.
Model of an improved omnibus: the improvement upon those now in use, consisting in a few inches extra width, circular ends, nearly central side doors, set in as far as the width of the seats will admit (to avoid obstructing foot passengers), with fenders on each side the steps; a small umbrella-stand in the centre, with a strong ring top, convenient to hold by getting in; also a raised top to roof for seats, with ventilators let in all round it, and suitable steps and rails to reach the roof seats; a small window or trap at the end to speak to the conductor.
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