US1901568A - Window ventilator - Google Patents

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March 14, 1933. E, 1 SALTZMAN 1,901,568

WINDOW VENT ILATOR Filed Sept. 26 1951 2 Sheets-Sheet l March 14, 1933. E. J. sALTzMAN 1,901,568

WINDOW 4VENT121115.13011 Filed sept. 2e, 19:51 2 sheets-sheet 2 y ney, l

Fatented Mar. 14, 1933` UNITED STATES ELI J. sALTzMAN, oF PHILADELPHIA, 1,ElvlvsYLvAlvIAA WINDOW VENTILATOR Application inea september 26, 1931. serial No. 565,238.

My invention relates to window ventilators of the type in which a sheet of glass is supported adjacent the lowerwindow sash, so that when the sash is partly raised the incoming air will be deflected upwardly -into the room and diused therein without objectionable drafts.

The window ventilators ofV the aforesaid type at present in common vuseare constructed so that the lower edge of the glass usually rests upon the inner window sill,

whereby an objectionable pocket is formed 2 Skin.

A further object of my invention is Vto provide a structure which is so. constructed and arranged that dirt and storm water will be directed outwardly over the top of "'0 the lower sash stop or molding instead of being permitted to accumulate on the inner windowsill.

A further object of my invention is to p n provide, in connection with a window ventilator, means for supporting a fly screen of any preferred type adjacent the lower sash, in such manner that the sash may be freely raised and lowered if desired, without disturbing the screen.

The nature and characteristic features of my invention will be more readily yunderstood from the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying draw- 5 ings forming part hereof, in which:

Figurey 1 is a fragmentary perspective view, partly in section, illustrating the device of my present invention shown in operative relationship with the `lower part of a window structure, a fly screen being shown in position; f v x Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the inner'or room side of a window frame and its sash, with av ventilator embodying the main, features of my invention shown inoperative relationship. l 5.5 Fig. 3 yis a vertical sectionalv view, enlarged, of the lower ,portion of a window frame and'sash, withy the ventilator of my invention shown mounted therein, the fl'y screen being omitted for clarity of illus- 6o tration;

Fig. 4; is a perspective view of one of the side members ofthe structure for supporting the sheet of glass;

Fig. -is a perspective view ofthe other` side member; f Y

Fig. 6 is aperspective Lview of the bottom mem-ber of the structure;

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary elevational View ofone corner of a window frame, showing "10 a. modified arrangement in which the ends of the bottom member are continued beyond the side members and litted to the window structureinstead of terminating at the side members as illustrated in Figspl, 2 and 3 'I5 .of the drawings; and' Y Fig. 8 is a sectional plan View of the arrangement shown in Fig. 7

Referring to the drawings, in the particular embodiment of my invention therein shown, 10 is a sheet of -plate glass of the requisite dimensions; 11 and 12 are the side supporting members, which aremade right and left hand so that they may be mounted at each side of the window frame and 13 85 is the bottom member. l

The side- members 11 and 12, and the bottom Vmember 13, are vpreferably made of wood, so that the same may be readily shaped by means of the machinery usually found in an ordinary woodworking mill.

Each of the side members 11 and 12 comprises a body portion 14, the inner edge 15 of which is preferably inclined to the vertical. A groove 16 extends parallel to the95 'inner edge 15, these grooves 'lbei-ng pro-- vided for the reception of the, ends of the glass plate 10.- The outer edge 17 of each of the side members 11 and 12 extends verytically, and a groove 18 is provided parallellOO lthe side window stops* 21 of the window frame structure by means of screws or nails 22, or other suitable fastening devices, which preferably extend through the base the groove.

The bottom the main upper surface 23 of which is in-V clined, and the `main lower surface 211 of which is also inclined, preferably parallelto the upper surface 23. At the lower forward portion of the strip 18, the same is prefer? vablyrecessed, as at 25, complementallyto the lower sash stop or molding 26 of the window frame structure, thereby providing a lip 27 which `extends over the top of said stop 26. kAt the inner edge of the bottomv member 13 there is also preferably pro-vided an upwardly extending lip 28, which serves as an abutment for the lower portion of the glass plate 10. Y -The lower ends o-f the side members 11 Y and 12 are shaped,l as at 29, complementally tothe upper surfaces of the bottom member '13, so that when the end portionsv of the bottom member are securedthereto, the entire structure will be rigid and secure. Y

In mounting the structure in the window fra-me, the side members 11 and 12 are first secured to the side sashk stops 21 by means of screws or nails 22. When so mounted, the leg portion 2O serves to relieve the strain at the place of attachment of the side mem- -bers 11 kand 12.`

The bottom member 'in lengths'slightly longer than necessaryfor the standard sizes of window frames in com- `mon use, whereby, after the side members are positioned as aforesaid, it will only be Vnecessary to cut the bottom member v13 to a length corresponding to the distance bejtween'the outer faces of the side members lland 12, whereuponsaid bottom member 13 may be secured in place on the shaped lower ends of the side members.

In some instances, it may be preferred to "extend, as at` 30, the ends of the bottomv member 13 beyond the outer faces of the side members 11 and 12, in which case the same maybe readily fitted to the windo-w frame structure, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8 kof the drawings.

1t Vwill be seen that the side and bottom members `of the structure may be readily -ma'de in anordinary woodworking mill, and

member 13A comprises a` `shaped strip, also preferably made Vof wood,

13 is initially madeY vmembers being the upper sur :a

and the lower forward edge of the bottom"-1115 easily fitted to the window frame with a minimum of labor, and by persons having relatively little skill; and that, when the device is mounted in position,I any dirt or storm water which passes under the window 'T0 sash will be directed by the bottom member of the structure outwardly over the lower sash stop, andthere will be no tendency for dirt to accumulate upon the window sill,

which has always been an objectionable feature of ventilators of this general type Vat present inuse.

I claim:

1. A window ventilator comprising side members secured to side portions of the window'frame, each of said side members comprisingfa unitary piece of wood, a bottom member 'extending over the lower window sash stop, and a glass plate positionedad- `jacentthe lower portion of the lowersash 5185 by said side and bottom members, the side members having grooves for the reception of the ends of the glass plate and having integral leg portions extending upwardly from the bodyy portions thereof along the side sash stops, thebottom member having an inclined upper surface and a lip portion along its inner edge forv positioning the lower edge of the glass plate, and the lower ends of the side members' being shaped complementally :95

to the upper surfaces of the bottom member.

2. A window ventilator comprising side members secured to side portions of the window frame, each of said side members comprising a unitary .piece of wood, a bottom member extending over the lower window sash stop, and a: glass plateV positioned adjacent the lower portion. of the lower sash by said side andbottom members, they side members having grooves for the reception of '105 the ends ofthe glass plate and having integral leg\`portions extending upwardly from the body portions thereof along the side sash stops, the bottom member having an inclined upper surface and a lip portion'along 110 its inner edge for positioning thelower edge of the glass plate, the lower ends of the side shaped complementally to ces ofthe bottom member, ,Y

dow frame, each of said side members com!" prising a unitary piece of wood, a bottom member kextending over the lower window sashstop, and a glass plate positioned adjacent the lower portion of the lower sash` by said side .and bottom members, the side `4125 -members having grooves for the reception of the ends of the glass plate and having upwardly extending integral leg portions, the

Asidemenibers also having grooves for posiv tionlng a fly screen adjacent the, lower wn dow sash, said last mentioned grooves eX- tendng through the leg portions, the bottom member having an inclined upper surface and a lip portion along its inner edge for positioning the lower edge of the glass plate, and the lower ends of the side members being shaped complementally to the upper surfaces of the bottom member.

4L. A window ventilator comprising side members secured to side portions of the window frame, each of said side members Comprising a unitary piece of wood, a bottom member extending over the lower window sash stop, and a glass plate positioned adjacent the lower portion of the lower sash by said side and bottom members, the side members having grooves for the reception of the ends of the glass plate and having upwardly extending integral leg portions, the side member also having grooves for positioning a Hy screen adjacent the lower window sash, said last mentioned grooves eX- tending through the leg portions, the bottom member having an inclined upper surface and a lip portion along its inner edge for positioning the lower edge of the glass plate, the lower ends of the side membersbeing shaped complementally to the upper surfaces of the bottom member, and the lower forward edge of the bottom member being recessed complementally to the lower sash stop. i

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name.

ELI J. SALTZMAN.

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