US1211260A - Adjustable radiator foot-rest. - Google Patents

Description

E. WEBB.

ADJUSTABLE RADIATOR FOOT REST.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 26. 1916- v 1,21 1,260, Patented Jan; 2,1917.

Wiesses A I Inventor l rezmm by Attorneys ELLIS WEBB, 0F GENEVA, New YORK.

ADJUSTABLE RADIATOR FOOT-REST.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed April 26, 1916. Serial N 0. 93,676.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ELLIs WEBB, a citizen of the United States, residing at Geneva, in the county of Ontario and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Adjustable Radiator Foot-Rest, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention is an attachment for hot water and steam radiators, and aims to provide a novel and improved attachment of that nature which can be used as a foot rest, towel rack, or for kindred purposes.

It is the object of the invention to provide a device of the character specified which can be quickly and conveniently applied to and removed from the radiator, which when applied to the radiator will be firm, which can be applied to various radiators, which is adjustable to be supported at different positions, and which is foldable or collapsible in order that it can be moved against the radiator out of the way when not in use.

It is also within the scope of the invention to provide such a device which is simple, substantial and inexpensive in construction, and which at the same time, will be thoroughly practical, convenient and efficient in use.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed can be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a side elevation of the device as applied to a radiator, the device being shown in folded position in dot and dash lines. Fig. 2 is a plan View of the device. Fig. 3 is a sectional detail showing the pivotal connection of two parts.

In carrying out the invention, there is provided a frame 1 constructed of rods, bars or other suitable stock, and embodying the parallel longitudinal members or rods 2 and 3 connected at their ends by end members or rods 4 which project beyond the member 3 and which have their protruding ends bent downwardly, as at 5. The member 2 is adapted to rest against the pipes P of the radiator R, and is provided with loop-shaped projections 6 whichare adapted to pass between certain of the pipes P to prevent the shifting of the frame 1 along the side of the radiator, and to hold the frame in proper position. Attached to .or integral with the member 2 between the projections 6 is a shank or stem 7 arranged at an angle with the frame, and provided at its free end with a T-head 8 to engage behind those pipes of the radiator against which the frame 1 rests, as seen in Fig. 2. The shank 7 is connected by a brace 9 with the member 3, whereby to prevent the shank 7 and frame being bent relative to one another, and to strengthen the structure.

A sleeve or nut 10 is pivoted, as at 10 to the member 3 adjacent the brace 9 and a stem or rod 11 is threaded through the sleeve 10 and is provided at its free end with a T-head 12 to rest against certain of the pipes P. This T-head 12 can be provided with notches 13 for engaging the pipes if desired.

The T-member 11 can be readily adjusted by rotating it, which. will enable the T-memher to be properly engaged with the radiator when the attachment is applied.

Carried by the frame 1 is a rack or supplem'ental frame 14 composed of end members or rods 15 and longitudinal members or rods 17 and 18 connecting them, the members 15 projecting beyond the rod 18 and being pivoted, as at 16, to the down turned ends 5 of the frame 1, which enables the rack 14 to be swung upwardly and downwardly. A pair of supporting bars 19 are pivoted upon the member 18 adjacent. the ends thereof, and are provided with notches 20 engageable with the member 3 of the frame 1, whereby the rack 14 can be supported at different angular positions.

A rod or hanger 21 is pivotally mounted upon the member or rod 17 between its ends, and is provided at its free end with a hook 22 which is engageable with the tie rod T or other member of the radiator R to support the device in folded or collapsed position, as seen in dot and dash lines in Fig. 1.

To apply the device to the radiator, the T-member 11 is swung away from the frame 1 toward the rack 14, and the frame is then turned into a vertical position so that the T-head 8 can pass between a pair of the pipes P. Then, when the T-head 8 is between the pipes at the opposite sides of the radiator, the frame 1 is turned back to hori- Patented Jan. 2, 191?.

zontal position, whereby the member 2 will rest against the pipes while the T-head 8 bears against the inner sides of the pipes. By swinging the T-member 11 against the pipes and forcing it downward, it will spring the frame 1 slightly, whereby the member 2 and T-head 8 will firmly grip the pipes therebetween, so that the frame will be held fixed at the position to which it is adjusted. T his enables the frame to be supported at different heights from the radiator. The rack 1% is supported by engaging the bars 19 with the member 3, and said rack can be supportedin different positions, that may be found most convenient.

The device can be used as a foot rest, and is adjustable to accommodate the feet in the most convenient manner, or the device can be used as a rack for supporting towels, or other articles to be dried by the radiator.

lVhen the device is not in use, it can be swung into compact relation against the radiator. Thus, the T-member 11 is first swung upwardly away from the radiator, to release the frame, and the rack 1 andframe 1 are then swung upwardly against the side of the radiator, and are supported by engaging the hook 22 with the tie rod T or other part at the upper portion of the radiator.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1. A radiator attachment embodying a frame adapted to rest against the pipes of a radiator and having a portion to pass between and engage behind said pipes, and

means carried by the frame movable against the radiator to bind the frame upon the pipes.

2. A radiator attachment embodying a frame adapted to rest against the pipes of a radiator and having a portion to pass between and engage behind said pipes, and a member pivoted to the frameto swing against the radiator for binding the frame upon the pipes.

3. An attachment of the character described embodying a frame adapted to rest against the pipes of a radiator and having a shank projecting therefrom to pass between said pipes, said shank having a T- head to engage behind said pipes, and a member pivotally connected with the frame and having a T-head to bear against said pipes.

i. A radiator attachment embodying a frame having a shank projecting angularly therefrom to pass between the pipes of a radiator, said shankhaving .a T-head to engage behind said pipes, a sleeve pivoted to the frame opposite said shank, and a rod threaded through said sleeve and having a T-head to bear against the pipes.

5. A radiator attachment embodying a frame adapted to rest against the pipes of a radiator and having a shank projecting therefrom, a rod opposite said shank, and downturned portions adjacent said rod, said shank having a T-head to engage behind the pipes of the radiator, a member pivotally connected with said rod and having a T-head to engage the pipes, a rack pivot-ally connected with said downturned portions, and bars pivotally connected with the rack and having notches engageable with said rod.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto afiiXed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

ELLIS. WEBB.

Witnesses O. E. SGHRAM, WV. W. l/VEBB.

Uopies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C.

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