INVENTION. Her Excellency Lady Plunket's Patent for Perambulatar Hood. Provision for Fresh Air and Shelter.

Progress, Volume IV, Issue 9, 1 July 1909, Page 298

INVENTION. Her Excellency Lady Plunket's Patent for Perambulatar Hood. Provision for Fresh Air and Shelter.

It lias been long evident to the most careless observer that the ordinary perambulator is deficient m one important particular. People are critical about its springs, its cushions, its wheels, and its upholstery. But no one seems ever to have realised that the element of air is neglected in the ordinary type. Such is the fact, nevertheless, and it is evident enough when looked into, that there can be no draught in the hood of the perambulator. There must, in consequence, be an accumulation of air, and as the accumulated air must, when the perambulator is occupied, be bad, it is easy to realise the

damage that may be done to the health of the occupant. It has been left to Lady Plunket to notice this defect, which has been before the eyes of mankind for two generations. The fact is especially appropriate, seeing that Her Excellency has always been distinguished for a thoughtfulness and care in the matter of infant life and its preservation which are very far above the average. To practical work her Ladyship is by no means a stranger, as the records of the Dominion attest so fully. She has now added to her record of practical work this invention. The object of the invention is to provide for a current of air to be constantly kept going through the hood of the perambulator. This is attained by the provision of adjustable flaps at the sides and back of the hood. The invention is simplicity itself, and is most effective for the purpose. It should have a big vogue. In that case the profits are sure to be large. Whatever they may be, Lady Plunket has decided that they shall belong to kindred benefit soeities.