Improvements in Window Sashes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Feb., 1899-Accepted, 15th Apr., 1899
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Window Sashes.
I, JOIN CRONIN FLEMING, of the Colonnade Hotel, in the City and County of
Philadelphia, United States of America, Chemical Expert, 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:-
My invention consists in an improved construction of window sash having two
or more sheets of glass permanently secured in a single sash, one object of the
construction being to make provision for the resistance or exclusion of heat and
cold, as well as dust and moisture, and that in cold weather the window cannot
become frosted or opaque or covered with moisture, by preventing the condensing
of vapor on the surface inside of the glass. I am aware that it has been hereto-
fore proposed to employ different sheets of glass in one window, but each sash
contains one sheet of glass and in this construction, to admit air in the window,
the different sashes must be raised. During this action of raising and lowering
the sashes the different sheets or panes of glass therein get dirty or soiled, but in
my invention, the different glasses being retained permanently in the sash are
kept as clean as though only a single sheet of glass were employed, and further-
more, by my invention, I am enabled to utilize the inner space between the sheets
of glass for advertising purposes and also if desired, I can locate a window blind
or shade in the space between the sheets of glass, whereby said shade can be
kept clean and is rendered less liable to injury or wear. It will also be apparent
that the advertising matter, by reason of its novel application and location, can
be kept clean and fresh looking for months, since it is inaccessible to insects,
dirt, etc., whereas advertising matter, as ordinarily displayed in street cars and
similar vehicles, becomes unsightly in a short time, but when applied in accord-
ance with my invention, it is kept fresh looking and attractive. It will also be
apparent that, if desired, either side of the blind or shade can be used for adver-
tising purposes.
My invention is further adapted for use as an advertising medium, by utilizing
an upper portion therefor, and also as a space for the lower sash to slide into when
desired, said upper portion having a single sheet of glass located on the outside
thereof, and one or more sheets on the inside sash or vice versa, said lower sash
being adapted to be readily raised.
By my invention a window can be readily adjusted to store or dwelling houses,
and it is a great improvement over windows heretofore constructed in which one
pane of glass has been used in each sash, which, necessitates the lifting of each
sash thereby exposing the same to dirt and dust..
It further consists of novel details of construction, all as will be hereinafter
fully set forth and particularly pointed out in the claims.
I attain these objects by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying draw-
ings, in which
Figures 1 and 4 represent perspective views of a window sash, embodying my
invention.

page_text: Figure 2 represents a vertical sectional view of Figure 1.
Figure 3 represents a transverse section on line at Figure 2.
Figure 5 represents a vertical sectional view on line y-y Figure 4.
Referring to the drawings;
A designates a window sash, the same consisting of the upper and lower strips B
and B which are joined by uprights between which are permanently located the
inner and outer sheets of glass or other transparent material C and D, it being
noted that the sheet C extends all the distance between the upper and lower
strips B and B¹, while the sheet D extends from the lower strip B up to about
the point E, where it terminates.
F designates a sheet of transparent or opaque material which is mounted in
the frame F¹, the latter being composed of the laterally extending strips G, H,
and the upright strips J, said frame hole hinged to the upper strip B, in the
present instance, and having a catch of any suitable construction, whereby the
parts are normally retained as seen in Figure 2, although it will of course be
apparent that the frame F1 can be otherwise hinged or movably supported on
the sash in any other suitable manner.
J* designates a roller which is journalled in the upright side strip L, upon
which roller the shade or blind K is mounted, the latter having attached thereto,
a cord or other connection M, the lower portion of the latter extending through
the opening N, in the lower strip B, said connection passing between the
exteriorly located rollers P. In order that the shade or blind K may be rolled
and be unrolled properly, I provide the rods Q, which are located near the ends
of the roller K, said rods being engaged by the eyes or hooks R, which are
attached to the shade K, as best seen at the right of Figures 1 and 4, it being
noted that I preferably employ-a pair of eyes-R-on-each side of the shade, whereby
the best results are attained.
It will be apparent from the foregoing that by the employment of two or more
sheets of glass permanently secured in a single sash, the entrance of heat, cold,
dust or moisture will be affectively prevented. It will also be apparent that the
shade will be prevented from damage and wear and I also attach especial import-
ance to the feature of the location of the hinged sheet or pane F, since I utilize
the same for advertising purposes, it being evident that any suitable advertise-
ment or display card can be attached to the inner portion thereof or can be
painted thereon if desired, the advertisement being removable or interchangeable
according to requirements. Especial attention is also called to the location of
the advertisement upon the sheet or pane F, since it will be apparent that the
same occupies a most advantageous position, being placed at the upper portion of
the windows, through which the rider or occupant ordinarily gazes, it being dis-
played therefore in the most conspicuous position available. If desired, the blind
or shade can also be used for advertising matter, which can be suitably placed
thereon, so as to read from the inside or outside or both, so that advertising
matter can be readily visible to the occupants of a car or to the exterior thereof.
I have found in practice that it is better to have the advertising matter at the
top of the window painted or printed on transparent material and in addition,
a suitable portion of the outside glass should be opaque or admitting light freely
but excluding the sun's rays, whereby the advertising matter will be made attrac-
tive without the unpleasantness of the sun's rays.
In Figures 4 and 5 I have shown a construction in which A designates a
window sash, the same consisting of the upper stationary frame B2 and lower
movable sash C, the latter being formed of a lower strip D¹, the upright sides E¹
and the top strip G2, the above parts holding the sheets of glass or other trans-
parent material C2, D2.
The stationary upper casing B2 consists of the frame N¹ having the panes of
glass R therein, the lower sash C¹ being freely movable into the space between
said panes R¹.
P designates a frame or door hinged to the inside portion of the upper station-

page_text: ary frame N', said frame P¹ having a pane of glass or other similar material Q
secured therein and being locked or secured in position in any suitable manner.
F designates rubber strips which are attached to the lower portion of the upper
stationary frame or casing and are adapted to contact with the movable sash so
as to form a good joint therebetween.
The lower movable sash is shown in normal position and it will be evident
that the same can be readily raised towards the upper frame into the space between
the panes of glass R¹..
In this construction the space between one of the panes of glass R¹ and the
movable frame P¹ is adapted for advertising purposes.
It will be apparent that I may make, if desired, the lower sash stationary and
the upper sash movable.
It will of course be understood that the panes of glass in the upper frame and
lower movable sash may be placed closer to each other than shown in Figure 2,
and the proportionate or relative dimensions of said frame and sash may be varied
as desired, and that other changes may be made by those skilled in the art which
will come within the scope of my invention and I do not therefore desire to be
limited in every instance to the exact construction I have herein shown and
described.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1st In a window sash; a plurality of transparent sheets secured therein, one of
said sheets being of greater length than the other, and a sheet or frame suitably
supported in the upper portion of said sash and forming a continuation of the
shorter sheet and adapted to have an advertisement placed thereon.
2nd. In a window sash, the combination of two or more panes or sheets of glass
secured therein, one of said panes extending from the upper to the lower portion
of said sash, and the other of said sheets being of lesser length, a frame pivotally
supported above the sheet of lesser length and adapted to have advertising matter
placed thereon, a shade or blind located intermediate said sheets and a connection
leading from said shade to the exterior of said sash.
3rd. In a window sash, two or more sheets of glass secured therein, one of said
sheets being of less length than the other and a sheet or pane adapted to have
advertising matter thereon and pivotally supported in the upper portion of said
sash and in its normal position forming a continuation of the sheet below, a suit-
able portion of the outer sheet being painted with a suitable varnish, whereby
light will be freely admitted to the advertisement and the admission of the sun's
rays will be prevented.
4th. In a window sash, a plurality of sheets of glass secured therein, one of said
sheets being of less length than the other, a frame or sheet of transparent material
hinged or pivotally supported upon said sash and adapted to have an advertise-
ment placed thereon, the upper portion of said outer sheet being painted with a
composition adapted to admit light but to exclude the sun's rays, a shade or blind
supported in the space between said sheets and adapted to have advertisements
placed thereon and means for operating said shade from the exterior.
5th. The combination of a sash having a sheet of glass secured therein and a
frame or sheet pivotally mounted or hinged therein and adapted to have adver-
tising matter thereon, said first-mentioned sheet of glass having applied thereto
a paint or varnish, whereby light will be freely admitted to the advertisement on
said movable sheet or frame, but the admission of the sun's rays will be prevented].
6th. The combination in a window sash, of a plurality of panes of glass or
other transparent material secured therein, a shade roller carrying a shade or
curtain located between said panes and means for actuating said roller from the
exterior of the sash.

page_text: 7th. In a window sash, a plurality of panes of glass or other transparent
material of different lengths, a movable pane or frame located above the pane of
lesser length and adapted to have advertisements placed thereon and a blind or
curtain located between said panes.
8th. A window sash, an outer pane of transparent material secured therein
and painted with a composition admitting light freely but excluding the sun's
rays, an inner pane of lesser length and a movable pane or frame located above
said inner pane and adapted to have advertisements placed thereon.
9th. A window sash, an outer pane of transparent material secured therein and
painted with a composition admitting light freely but excluding the sun's rays,
an inner pane of lesser length and a movable pane or frame located above said
inner pane and adapted to have advertisements placed thereon, in combination
with a shade roller and its shade, said roller being located at or near the junction
of said inner pane and the adjacent movable pane.
10th. The combination of an upper stationary frame having two or more panes
of glass therein, and a lower movable sash having a plurality of panes of glass
therein, said lower sash being adapted to be raised into the space between the
panes of glass of said upper frame.
11th. In a device of the character named, an upper stationary frame having a
plurality of panes of glass located therein, a lower movable sash adapted to be
raised into the space between said panes of glass, said lower sash having a plural-
ity of panes of glass therein, a hinged transparent frame or door secured in said
upper frame and a shade mounted in the lower movable sash and located between
the panes of glass therein.
12th-In-a-device of the character named, an upper frame having a plurality of
transparent panes of glass therein, a movable frame-or-door-hinged to said_upper
frame, the space between said movable frame and one of said panes of glass being
adapted to have advertising matter located therein, a lower movable sash having
a plurality of panes of glass therein, the space between said panes having a roller
located therein, said roller carrying a shade and a connection leading from said
shade through an opening in the lower portion of the movable sash.
13th. A lower movable sash, a plurality of panes of glass therein, a roller
located in the space between said panes of glass, a shade supported on said roller,
upright rods at each side of said shade, eyes attached to the latter and movable
on said rods, an upper stationary frame having a plurality of panes of glass secured
therein, said lower sash being capable of being raised into the space between said
panes and a hinged door attached to said upper stationary frame, the space between
said door and the adjacent pane of glass being adapted to have advertising
material inserted therein.
14th. A lower movable sash, a plurality of panes of glass therein, a roller
located in the space between said panes of glass, a shade supported on said roller,
upright rods at each side of said shade, eyes attached to the latter and movable
on said rods, an upper frame having a plurality of panes of glass secured therein,
said lower sash being capable of being raised into the space between said panes
and a hinged door attached to said upper frame, the space between said door and
the adjacent panes of glass being adapted to have advertising material inserted
therein.
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coruary 1000.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant..