Improvements in Reflectors for Windows and like purposes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 19th Apr., 1898-Accepted, 4th June, 1898
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Reflectors for Windows and like purposes.
We, WALTER LAMB, of Broad and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Doctor, and RESTORE BIDDLE LAMB, of 418, Pearl Street, Camden, New Jersey,
Inventor, both in the United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of
this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
Our invention consists of an improved construction of reflector, adapted for use
in situations where increased or additional light is desired, provision being made
for reflecting the rays of light to a maximum extent and means being provided
for inclosing and protecting the reflecting surfaces under all conditions.
In the accompanying drawing
Figures 1 and 2 represent elevations of a reflector, showing front and rear faces
of a reflector.
Figure 3 represents on an enlarged scale, a vertical section on line x-x Figure 1.
Figure 4 represents a sectional view similar to Figure 3, but showing the mirrors
or inclined reflecting plates removed.
Figure 5 represents a vertical section on line y-y Figure 3.
Figure 6 represents a perspective view of an adjustable mirror employed.
Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the figures of the
drawing.
A designates a reflector, the same consisting of a series of mirrors, separated
from each other and placed in an oblique or inclined direction, said mirrors
consisting of plates A whose upper faces have the mirrors B formed or applied
thereto, and if desired the lower faces may also be provided with mirrors as at C.
The ends of the plates A* are seated in grooves D in the frame E, in which latter
are secured the protectors or plates F, F¹ of suitable transparent material inclosing
the plate A and serving to protect the same from the atmosphere, rain, snow,
dust, or the like, thus preserving the brightness of the mirrors.
The operation is as follows: The rays of light enter the rear plate F¹ and
impinge upon the reflecting surfaces B of each mirror, leaving the same at a
different angle as desired.
It will be evident that if desired, the plates or mirrors A* may be convex or
concave and may also be fastened within their supporting frames by any suitable
means, other than that shown.
If desired we may employ the adjustable or rotatable mirror G seen in Figure 6,
the same being preferably constructed similar to the mirrors already described,
being provided, with one or more reflecting faces and having each end secured to
journals of metal or other material, said journals being rotatably mounted in the
sides of the frame E, whereby the angle or inclination of the mirrors can be
varied according to requirements.
The plates and F are employed in this latter construction, but may be
dispensed with if desired, as also in the other construction.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
1st. In a reflector, a frame and mirrors suitably supported in said frame and
suitably separated from each other.
2nd. In a reflector, a frame, mirrors supported in said frame and suitably
separated from each other and transparent inclosures for said mirrors, for
protecting the same.
3rd. In a reflector, a series of mirrors, means for supporting the same and means
whereby the angles of said mirrors may be varied.
4th. In a reflector, a series of mirrors, means for supporting the same, means
whereby the angles of said mirrors may be varied; and a protector for said
mirrors.
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HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicants.