An Improved Method of Affixing Sash Lines to Window Frames and the like.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1890
Complete Specification Left, 5th Mar., 1891-Accepted. 11th Apr., 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Affixing Sash Lines to Window Frames
and the like.
I, JOHN HENRY SOWDEN, of 50, Monument Street, Devonport, Joiner, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The object of my invention is to enable sash lines to be affixed and removed with
greater facility, than by ordinary means at present in use. For this purpose I form
as foundation a socket and backplate of any suitable material, but preferably of
brass or iron, and having screw holes therein for affixing same to the windows. In
this socket I place a wedge-shaped slide, hollowed out in the centre in a longitudinal
direction to receive the sash line. The whole I affix to the window frame by means
of screws, nails, or other device in any desired position. The advantages of my
invention are that the window may be removed at a moments notice for cleaning of
same, or for other purposes, and that the sash line is not injured by the use of any
nails or screws.
My invention is applicable for use in sliding panels or doors.
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Method of Affixing Sash Lines to Window Frames
and the like.
1. JOHN HENRY SOWDEN, of 50, Monument Street, Devonport, Joiner, 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:-
The object of this invention is to enable sash lines to be affixed to and removed
from window sashes with much greater facility, than when fitted by the ordinary
methods now in general use.
Referring to the accompanying drawings, in all of which, similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 represents a front elevation. Fig. 2 a side elevation and Fig. 3 a cross
section of my invention in which A, A, is a socket or seating of any suitable
material but preferably of metal, with a back plate B. B in which two or more
holes C, C, are drilled to receive screws for affixing same to the window sash.
D, is a wedge shaped slide, hollowed out longitudinally to receive the sash line as
shown at E (Fig. 3). This slide fits accurately in the socket or seating A. as shown
in Figs. 1 and 3.
Fig. 4 shows a side clevation and Fig. 5. a longitudinal section of a portion of a
window sash F F. to which my invention is fitted. The sash line G is retained in
the slide D by the knot H and can be readily removed at any time by slipping the
wedge shaped slide D from its seating A, the line being returned to its former
position as often as required without the use of nails or other means that would
injure the same. The socket or seating A, is affixed to the window sash by the
screws I, I. as shown in Fig. 5. and need not be removed. The apparatus may be
made in any size and materials to suit every description of window sash and may
also be used in sliding panels, doors, and in all places where sash or similar lines
are required.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what inanner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The improved method of securing sash lines to windows and the like as herein
substantially set forth, described and illustrated.
Dated this 5th day of March 1891
GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.