Improvements in Tents.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 29th June, 1894-Accepted, 11th Aug., 1894
Improvements in Tents.
I, THOMAS MOORE, Gentleman, resident of Cheyenne, County of Laramie,
State of Wyoming, 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:
My invention relates to improvements in tents and consists in the novel
construction, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter described and
designated in the claims..
The object of my invention is to provide an improved tent which shall be very
convenient and comfortable for the occupant during cold or wet weather, simple in
construction and of reasonable cost.
Commilitony uses
IN THE DRAWINGS.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a tent embodying my invention.
Fig. 2 is a sectional elevation of same.
Fig. 3 is a detail section showing portions of the metallic cap and connecting
parts, with the ventilating valve in a closed position.
Fig. 4 is a similar view to the last, with the ventilating valve open.
Fig. 5 is a detail sectional elevation of my combined pole and stove pipe and
connections.
Fig. 6 is a sectional plan view taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 5.
Fig. 7 is a detail elevation of one of the ventilating valves and connections,
enlarged.
I indicates the roof of the tent and 2 the vertical sides thereof.
These are preferably made of canvas and provided with the usual guy ropes
and pegs 4 for securing them to the ground in setting the tent.
The tent may be made of any desired size.
The roof of the tent is preferably conical and is provided with a conical
cap 5 made up of two separate metallic plates 6 and 7 each having a central
aperture 8 and registering apertures 9 located one upon each side of said central
aperture through which pass wire cables or chains 10 for a purpose hereinafter
mentioned.
The metallic plate 7 is of smaller diameter than the plate 6.
Each of these plates is provided with a downwardly extending marginal
flange 11, and the smaller plate is located within and beneath the larger plate with
the upper surface of the smaller plate in contact with the lower surface of the
larger plate, and the upper edge 12 of the material of which the roof of the tent
is composed is located between the adjacent flanges 11 of both plates and is securely
clamped between them by means of rivets or bolts 13 passed through the flanges of
both plates. (See Fig. 4.)
The combined stove pipe and pole project upward through the central aperture 8
formed in the cap 5.
The inner and outer surfaces of the roof of the tent at points adjacent
the metallic cap, are covered by means of sheets of asbestos or other fire proof
material 14.
These protecting sheets of asbestos extend downward from said cap a considerable
distance as shown in Fig. 1.

page_text: They form a very effective protection against burning or scorching of the roof of
the, tent at points closely adjacent the stove pipe, and against sparks.
The plates which compose the cap may be made of either sheet or cast metal in
any proper manner.
15 indicates a tubular pole, which is constructed to act both as a pole and as an
outlet for the products of combustion from the stove 16.
The tubular pole 15 is preferably made in two separate sections 16* and 17 of
suitable length and diameter for the purpose required.
It will be observed that the said pole extends upward and engages the central
opening 8 of the metallic cap, and terminates at its lower end a distance above the
ground, so that the stove 16 may or may not be used.
The lower end of said pole is supported by means hereinafter described.
Loosely mounted upon the upper end of the upper section 16 of the pole is a
spark arrester 18 having its upper end open and of greater diameter than the
diameter of said pole.
A wire netting or a sheet of other reticulated material 19 is secured across the
upper end of said spark arrester, the marginal edge of said sheet engaging holes 20
formed in the wall of the spark arrester adjacent its upper end.
A short pipe 21 is fixed within the spark arrester, so that its upper end projects
free therein a distance above the lower end thereof.
The body of the spark arrester 18 tapers downward so that its diameter at the
lower end corresponds to the diameter of the pipe 21, thereby forming an annular
space 22 within the spark arrester surrounding the pipe 21 therein.
The upper end of the section 16" of the pole loosely engages the interior of the
pipe 21, so that the dead sparks which accumulate in the annular space 22 around
the pipe 21 may be removed from time to time.
The metallic cap rests upon the collar or projection 23 located upon the upper
section 16ª of the pole at a point adjacent its upper end.
A similar collar 24 is located upon the lower section 17 adjacent its upper end
and when the pole is in position the lower terminal of the upper section rests in
contact with this collar upon the lower section.
The lower end of the spark arrester 18 rests in contact with the upper surface of
the metallic cap 5 during operation.
This construction prevents the spark arrester and the sections of the pole from
settling downward and yet permits each of said parts to be detachable and
separable at will.
The combined pole and pipe should of course be made of sheet metal of sufficient
thickness to support the weight of the tent.
The lower end of the pole is preferably supported upon a tripod, with the lower
terminal of the lower section 17 in contact with a vertical flange 25 formed upon
the head 26 of said tripod.
This head is provided with a central aperture 27 through which passes loosely
a joint of pipe 28.
The lower end of this joint of pipe connects with the stove 16 while the upper
end loosely engages within the lower section 17 of the pole.
The pipe 28 does not act to support the weight of the tent to any degree, as its
upper portion engages the section 17 telescopically, and it may be removed at any
time, as may also the stove.
This is clearly shown in Fig. 5.
29 indicates the legs of the tripod, each of which is provided with a perforated
upper end or eye 30, and has its lower end provided with a foot 31 having a con-
siderable area which engages the ground and prevents the leg from sinking into the
earth when the weight of the tent is placed upon it.
The feet 31 may be secured to the legs in any preferred manner.
The head 26 of the tripod is provided with sockets 32 and perforated projecting
ears 33 adjacent each socket.
The perforated upper ends of the legs 29 are located in the sockets 32 so that

page_text: their perforations are in alignment with the perforations in the ears 33, and pins or
bolts 34 are passed into these aligned perforations, and are properly secured therein.
In this manner the legs of the tripod are securely hinged or pivotally connected
to the head of the tripod, so that said legs may be folded into closed relation
when the tent is to be packed, or properly adjusted while the tent is in use.
The pole 15 makes a tight joint with the central aperture 8 of the metallic cap.
35 indicates openings for ventilation, formed preferably one upon opposite sides
of the tent closely adjacent the metallic cap 5.
These openings are cut through the material of which the tent is composed, and
are preferably rectangular.
These openings are normally covered by means of flexible valves 36 which have
their upper edges securely stitched or otherwise fixed to the exterior of the tent
just above the upper edges of the openings 7 so that their lower edges will be free.
These valves are controlled from the interior of the tents by means of suitable
ropes or cords now to be described. .
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The valves are of sufficient size to completely cover and overlap said openings,
as shown in Figs. 1 and 3..
As the devices for controlling each valve are identical I will limit my
description to a single set of sanie.
37 indicates a wire cable or chain engaging an opening 9 in the cap 5 so that one
of its ends is located upon the exterior of the tent and is connected to the outer
surface of one of the valves 36 at a point considerably below the upper end of
said valve.
This cable or chain may be secured to the valve by means of stitches or in any
known manner.
The opposite end of this cable or chain depends within the tent and is connected
to a cord or rope 38 which extends downward within convenient reach of the
occupant of the tent and is held adjacent the side of the tent thereat by means of a
ring or similar device 39.
This ring or device 39 is secured to the interior of the tent in any known
manner.
In passing through the ring or the device 39 the cord or rope 38 is extended
upward and is connected to another ring or device 40.
Two short ropes or cords 41 have their lower ends connected to the rope or
cord 38 within the tent and their upward portions extending upward and out of the
tent through apertures or holes 42 and have their upper ends connected to one of
the valves 36.
The cords or ropes 41 are preferably connected to the extreme lower end of the
valve, so that said valve may be stretched tightly over the opening which it covers
during use.
The operation is as follows:
In setting the tent the parts are placed in the positions hereinbefore described.
The tent may be stretched tighter at any time without going outside thereof, by
simply moving the lower ends of the legs 28 of the tripods inward a suitable
distance, thereby forcing the pole upward and stretching the tent.
In taking down the tent the stove 16 is first removed, by sliding upward the
loose piece of pipe 28 into the lower section 17 of the pole until it is disengaged
from the stove, and then the legs 29 are removed from the ground and folded
upward, as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 2, until they lie alongside of the lower
section of the pole, in which position they occupy very little space.
The manner of separating the other portions of the device is apparent and need
not be described.
When ventilation is desired, the cords or ropes 38 are pulled, thereby causing
them to move in the holes or apertures 9 in the metallic cap, and remove the
valves 36 from the opening 35 as shown in Fig. 4.
When it is desired to close the ventilating openings, the cords or ropes 38
are pulled upon at a point above the rings or devices 39, thereby exerting a

page_text: corresponding pull upon the short ropes or cords 41, causing them to move in the
openings 42 in the tent, and pull the valves 36 downward and stretch the same
tightly upon the exterior of the tent over the said openings 35 as shown in
Figs. 1 and 3.
The products of combustion from the stove 16 pass upward through the tubular
pole 15 and make their exit through the spark arrester 18, and any sparks being
arrested by the reticulated sheet of material 19 stretched across the upper portion
of said spark arrester, and falling into the annular space 22 surrounding the pipe 21
may be removed from time to time in the manner herein before stated.
The sheet of asbestos paper 14 thoroughly protects the adjacent parts of the
tent from the heat of the combined pole and pipe.
The legs 29 of the tripod are preferably made of common gas pipe with the
eyes 30 and the feet 31 applied thereto in any known manner.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, 1 declare that what I
claim is :
1. The improved tent constructed with a metallic cap or crown having a central
perforation and depending flanges secured to the material of which the roof of the
tent is composed, substantially as herein specified.
2. The improved tent constructed with a metallic crown piece or cap made up
of two separate metallic plates one of less diameter than the other, riveted together
with the edge of the roof material clamped between them, and said crown piece
or cap having a central perforation, substantially as herein specified.
3. The improved tent constructed with a crown-piece or cap 5, made up of two
separate metallic plates 6 and 7 each having a central aperture 8 and downwardly
extending marginal flanges 11, one of said plates being of less diameter than the
other and located within the same, said flanges being secured together and the edge
of the tent material clamped between the same, substantially as herein specified.
4. In a tent, the combination of a metallic crown piece or cap having a central
perforation and applied to the roof of the tent, and a tubular metallic pole,
constructed to engage the perforation in said cap-piece, support the roof of the
tent, and carry off products of combustion from a stove located within the tent,
substantially as herein specified.
5. In a tent, a metallic tent pole constructed tubular to support the roof of the
tent and carry off products of combustion from a stove removably located
beneath the lower end of the said tent pole, substantially as herein specified.
6. In a tent, a metallic crown piece or cap constructed with a central perforation
and having the edge of the usual tent material applied thereto, a covering of
asbestos or fire proof material placed upon the interior of the tent adjacent said
metallic crown piece or cap, and a tubular pipe arranged to engage the perforations
in said crown piece or cap and carry off the products of combustion from the stove
located within the tent, substantially as herein specified.
7. In a tent, a metallic crown piece or cap constructed with a central perforation
and having the edge of the usual tent material applied thereto, a cover of asbestos
or fire proof material placed upon both the interior and exterior of the tent
adjacent said metallic crown piece or cap, and a tubular pipe arranged to engage
the perforation in said crown piece or cap and carry off the products of combustion
from a stove located within the tent, substantially as herein specified.
8. In a tent, a tubular pole made in separate sections and constructed to act both
as a pole and as an outlet for the products of combustion from a stove detachably
located beneath its lower end, substantially as herein specified.
9. In a tent, the combination of the tent material having a metallic crown piece
or cap applied thereto, a tubular pole engaging an aperture in said cap and
constructed to support the tent and carry off the products of combustion from a
steve located therein, and a spark arrester applied to the said tubular pole
substantially as herein specified.

page_text: 10. A combined metallic tent pole and stove pipe constructed to carry off the
products of combustion and support the tent, in combination with the spark.
arrester 18 having its upper end open and of greater diameter than the diameter
of said pole, a wire netting 19 secured across the upper end of said spark arrester,
the marginal edge of said netting engaging holes 20 in the wall of said spark
arrester adjacent its upper end, the body of the spark arrester tapering down--
ward, a short pipe 21 fixed within the spark arrester with its upper end projecting
free therein a distance above the lower end thereof and forming within the spark
arrester an annular space 22 surrounding said pipe 21, the upper end of said
tubular pole projecting a distance within the pipe 21, substantially as herein:
specified.
11. In a tent, a tubular pole constructed with a collar or projection-23-located
adjacent its upper end, a metallic cap or crown piece 5 to which the tent material is
secured, located upon said tubular pole in contact with said collar or projection 23,
in combination with a separate section of said pole separably connected to the lower
end thereof, substantially as herein specified.
12. In a tent, a combined metallic pole and stove pipe constructed in separable.
sections having collars or projections located adjacent their ends, in combination.
with a tripod upon which the lower end of the lower section is supported, a loose
piece of pipe telescopically engaging the lower end of said lower section, and a.
stove detachably located beneath said pipe section, with the legs of the tripod
adjacent said stove, substantially as herein specified.
13. In a tent, the improved tent constructed with a metallic crown piece or cap 5.
having an aperture 9 therein and connected to the tent material, said tent material
having a ventilating opening 35 formed therein adjacent said metallic cap, a flexible
valve 36 having its upper edge secured to the tent above the upper edge of said
opening with its lower edge free, means passing through the opening in said metallic
cap and engaging said valve for removing same from said opening, and means which
engage said valve and pass to the interior of the tent for stretching said valve over
said opening, substantially as herein specified.
Dated this 29th day of June 1894.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicant.