Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-21
A NEW THING.
The ABdsrseH PaiSut Sash.Baianos at
Alllssa Brsa., u ual0a Street.

On a former occasion we called the attens
ton OF our readers to the ingenious inYen-
ton for hanging and balancing window
sash, a working model Of which was on
exhibition at the hardware house OF ALI
son Brothers, our neighborB OF No. II
Union street. These gentlemen now adj
vertise that they have rsceived a shipment
Of these new sasb-balaneea, and are pre-
pared to fill orders for them, either for
putting them in new or old houses.
AS q success among the recent inven-
tions which have attained celebrity and
popularity, this, 1.-THE Anderson Patent
Sash Balance" holds q deservedly promi-
nent place. Il Is one of the few things
which are successes, because when once
introduced they become a necessity and
ell q vOid which has long existed, and to
which inventive genius has long but in
e~fectuslly, till now, been directed. For
the benefit OF our readers, we pro-
pose to give some description Of this
simple Invention, with its claims to the
favorable consideration Of every one de-
string pleasure and comfort with free
ventilation in their homes. 1t is q very
simple continuance. In its very simple
ity lies its perfection. It is constructed
on ordinary mechanical principles, but 50
skillfully and scientifically as to perfect
ly adapt itself to its purpose. AS its
name implies, it is q balance, by means
Of which q window sash can be raised or
lowered without the use of the heavy,
cumbersome and ugly ropes, pulleys and
weights noWsin general USE. It consists Of
q cOnical-shaped cup, inside ofwhich is a
spring made Of the finest English steel,
confined in It's place by circular plsts. One
end OF the spring is fastened to q central
stationary point; the other connects with
q copper chord, passing through to the eZ-
terror of the cone, around which 1t winds
in q spiral groove, completing the circuit
of the eutirs grOoVed portion Of the cone
surface. The cord next passes through
an opening in q plate Joined securely
to the side Of the cone, though
without interfering with its revolutions.
The extremity Of the cord Is intended
to be attached to the window sash. Two
sash balances, one on each side, embossed
in the window frames, the plates flush
with the face Of the frame and the cords
fastened to the inside of the sash render its
raising and lowering 81 operation at
once Of the easiest snd most convenient
description. In fact, 1t can be moved by
8 single finger, and always remains In the
place desired. 1t is designed to do the
work and take the place of weights and
pulleys, and its peculiar features and
claims to superiority are that, combining q
spring and cord, adjusted TO the weight
OF the sash, il forms an exac balance. It
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Of window frames, and can be used in any
window, whether boxed or not. It oper-
ates without noise, and when in position
cannot be seen, giving the appearance of
the sash being sslf-balsnoing. By its use,
the sash can be easily removed without
injury to the balance. 1t never gets out
Of order, and viii outWesr any building
in which it may be used. Each sash acts
Independently of the other. Besides its
superiority over the Old-fashiOnsd
weights and pulleys, in every respect as
to durability appearance and convenience,
It has the principal one of chespness-
costing from (SI) One to 1887 three dollars
per window less than when weights and
pulleys are employed. 1t can be placed
In any old window not made for weights
by any person with little instruction. In
a word, IL is an invention that has long
been needed, and will prove most bens-
fetal wherever introduced, The general
public will find it OF incalculRble benefit,
and are invited to call at Messrs. Allison
Brothers, No. II Union street, where they
can see s working model. They will be
pleased to explain its workings and give
all desired information, and our citizens
will do well TO examine it, as we can as
sure them hat the sash balance is worth
even more in the way Of utility than we
have said about it in our limited space.