proved Means of Fastening Windows to Prevent Vibration and Noise.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 6th Nov., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 1st Jan., 1895-Accepted, 9th Feb., 1895
PROVISIONAL DILUIFICATION
Improved Means of Fastening Windows to Prevent Vibration
and Noise.
I FREDERICK CHARLES BRYAN ROBINSON, of Russ Hill, Charlwood, in the
County of Surrey, Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy, do hereby declare the nature
of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention has reference to means of attaching fasteners to windows to prevent,
or reduce, the rattling noise caused by vibration in windy weather, and tends also
to exclude draught.
Now my invention consists in providing means whereby the sashes of a window
can be drawn close to the window frame.
The manner in which I prefer to carry out my invention is as follows. I construct
a hook, or holder, of brass, or other suitable metal, or material, which is screwed
into, or otherwise fastened to, the inside of the window sash in any convenient
position, also I construct a wire rod with an eye at one end, and a screw thread at
the other to receive a nut working thereon.
I further construct a metal plate, in one end of which is a groove or slot for the
rod to work in, the other end of this plate is screwed, or fastened, to the inside face
of the window frame, loose enough to let it revolve when required.
To bring my invention into operation, with the window closed and hasped in the
usual manner, the hook is fastened to the sash when convenient, and the plate to
the inside face of the window frame, in line with the hook, the eye of the rod is
attached to the hook, and the other end dropped into the groove or slot in the
plate, and the nut screwed up, which draws the sash close to the window frame;
no movement being possible there till the nut is unscrewed.
The sash is thus drawn tight against the frame, instead of being wedged away
from it, as has hitherto been customary with rattling windows.
I put small metal pins into the window frame to keep the plate in the position
required, when in, and out of use.
These fasteners can be attached to any part of a window sash and frame; but
the best result is likely to be obtained by attaching them to the lower sash, on each
side near the bottom. They can also be used to keep windows tight when part of
the sash is left open for ventilation.
My invention may be made of brass, or other suitable metal, or material; and
can be carried out in other ways than that described, as by bands or rods, hinged,
or otherwise attached to window sash and frame. Various other ways may also
be adopted, so long as windows are drawn tight against the frames from the
inside.

page_text: Improved Means of Fastening Windows to Prevent Vibration
and Noise.
I, FREDERICK CHARLES BRYAN ROBINSON, of Russ Hill, Charlwood, in the
County of Surrey, Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy 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 and by the drawings
herewith annexed, and shown by Figures 1, 2 & 3 :-
I construct a hook, or holder, A of brass, or other suitable metal or material,
and of suitable size and strength for the purpose required.
I also construct a wire rod B of suitable length and size with an eye C at one
end, and on the other part a screw thread to receive a suitable nut D, to work
thereon.
I further construct a metal plate E of suitable dimensions with a groove or
slot E' at, or near, one end for the rod to work in, and at the other end a hole, E',
(countersunk on each side) for a screw or other fastener.
I bring my invention into operation thus.
When a window is closed and hasped in the usual manner I attach the hook to
the inside of the window sash F, conveniently close to the side of the window
frame G wherever desired, I then screw, or otherwise fasten, the plate to the inside
face of the window frame, in line with the hook in the sash, but loose enough to
revolve if required, with the groove or slot in the plate projecting far enough to
receive the rod in it.
I then place the eye of the rod on the hook, and the screw end of the rod into
the groove or slot in the plate and screw the nut up tight, by means of which
adjustable force I bring the sash close to the window frame and securely fasten it
there.
The hole in the metal plate being countersunk on both sides enables it to be
used wherever desired on a window frame.
If found more convenient the hook can be closed on the eye of the rod, and so
keep the rod permanently in its place on the hook.
These fasteners may be attached to any desired part of a window sash and frame
inside if found more convenient their application can be reversed the hook being
made in the rod and an eye attached to the sash.
My invention may be made of brass or other suitable metal or material, and can
be carried out in other ways than the one now described; for example, by rods or
plates, hinged or otherwise fitted; or screw rods, working through plates on
window frames, and screwing into plates let into sashes; so long as windows are
drawn close to the frames from the inside, and are capable of being secured there
against vibration.
The fasteners can also be placed so as to keep a window sash tight, and to prevent
rattle, when it is left partly open for ventilation.
When using these fasteners for upper sashes the rods will require to be made
longer than those used for lower sashes.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and the manner in which the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
"Drawing window sashes to the window frames from the inside, by means of a

page_text: screw rod and nut attached to the sash, and a plate fastened to the window frame,
the end of the said plate being adapted to receive the screw rod in the manner
herein before described.
Doted this 21at dor of Denombor 18OA
F. C. B. ROBINSON.