Patent GB-1869-1769

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Apparently a harness for someone to be flown through the air by birds; the available summaries don't mention a balloon.

Chronological and Descriptive Index of Patents Applied for and Patents Granted (For 1869); p. 413:

The feature of novelty which constitutes this invention is, the utilization of the surplus or carrying power of birds by attaching them to a special apparatus in which the aeronaut may be carried.
[Printed, 4d. No Drawings.]

Brewer and Alexander, 1893, Aeronautics, p. 52:

Birds are harnessed to a triangular framework, to which latter the car is suspended.
The birds may be guided by means of reins attached to their wings, or rudders may be employed for this purpose.

[Both of the above sources contain the statement "Provision refused", which seems to mean the patent was not granted.]

Inventor location: Edinburgh

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Year filed 1869
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Office GB
Patent number 1769
Inventors Marius Michel
Inventor country GB
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Original title Improvements in aerial navigation, and in the apparatus employed therefor.
English title Improvements in aerial navigation, and in the apparatus employed therefor.
Tech fields navigation, propulsion, birds
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Publication date 1870 
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Related to aircraft? Yes
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Family year 1869
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