Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1841-09-25
HERVEY HAMMOND's
IMPROVED
WINDOW SASH SPRINGS.

! MdHVdefuTed al LeuiSbeTry, York county, Pal
REFERENCES; Figs and 3. A. The window
frame with one Of the sash strips removed to show
the lower spring. b. The lower sash spring. c.
catches for do. ID. Spring for the Catches Ia the
/ upper SASH T. The parting bead under which the
suaight part Of the upper spring passes l. The
inner groove: Fig Form Of the upper sash spring
p. Thumb-piece. G. The part bending hack N
The head. Fig. 4. Edge Of SASH j. Back. and X.
Front sides Of sash L. Upper and lower notch of
lower sash. M. Notch Of lower sash also of unner
sAsh win parting bead N Notch Of upper sash
without parting beads. o. Or thus, when The sash
very thin. The notches should not be cut across
the sash. Fig s. Points 10 preserve the potcbes I'M
the sash Fig. 6. Lower sash springs For the sake
"a uiiornnity and appearances, the notches should
De cut AZ such distances from each other so that the
nights IN the upper and lower sash NAV stand d.
recty opposite each other, which would be about
oil an inch more than half the length of one of the
Panes OF glass, except the first raising or lowering
winch should only be or inches
! Inc subscriber has been Ia years engaged in
1"1,uiec'urlng and putting springs into windows
disposed OF about 800 OO0) and made use Of seve
raj different kinds for letting upper sash down b,
none heretofore so simple, durable and Convenient
! as the plan now adopted, and herewith exhibited
LOT winch ne has secured Letters Patent of the u s
lie therefore fatters himself that he has arrived az
sueh degree OF perfection in said business as he
presumeS will admit Of but little imnrovement
Small and middle sized windows properly 6xed
with springs, are but little il any, inferior 10 heinz
hung with weights they are by many preferred, as
springs are obstruction TO their being took ont for
cleaning, glazing, painting, &c. and cost from 60 10
% per cent. less. There are many ADVANTAGES in
having upper sash TO let down. not generally annre
GATED nor thought Of, for want Of introduction Nv
a number Of persons breathing in the same room
the AR becomes deprived Of its oxygen which rem
ders II unit for respiration portion OF il heated
ana hghter, ascendS the upper sash being let down
lew inches, II naturally passes out, at the same
time the lower sash being raised small distance,
consequently current of fresh air passes in 90 I'LL
up the vacuum thus produced, impeTceptibly re-
plenlshing the room with a portion Of fresh air,
adding to health and comfort. Churches, semina-
nes, school-rooms &c, should invariably have the
upper sash 10 let down, a crowded house even in
cool weather. requires ventilation and if the lower
sash be raised, persons sitting the windows are
almost certain Of taking cold, which would be avoid
ed by lowering the upper sash. Bed-chamberS
should always have the upper sash 10 let down;
kitchen windows 10 let out smoke, steam from cook
ing, &c. Upper stories, used dwellings, to pre-
vent the danger Of children falling out. Likewise
manufactures. IL also makes windows more con-
venient for cleaning, sc. There are many other
advantages in having saShes fixed 90 raise or lower
TOO numerous to DETAIL many Of which, upon a little
reflection, will readily present themselves
Window frames should be made with parting
beads about 3-S Of an inch thick. The protection
corresponding In thickness with the parting bead
should only be on the meeting rail of the lower sash
BON SaSheS should be the size and the breadth
OF the glass not exceed tVO-thirds It's length il any
variation IN favour Of the length. This is much the
best plan of making windows, and in general costs
no more than without parting beads.
The Springs are labelled, numbered, according To
sIze) and warranted, and have necessary directions
for putting in properly.
Persons purchasing Springs should be careful TO
get the appropriate numbers