US1465889A - Divided casing with detachable tread - Google Patents

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Aug. 21, 1923.

E. FLAGG ROOF STRUCTURE Filed Oct. 14. 1921 I WITNESSES MwzMF IN VE N TOR ERNEST FLA G6 A "ORA/H8 Patented Aug. 21, 1923.

UNITED STATES ERNEST FLAGG. OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

ROOF STRUCTURE.

Application filed October 14, 1921.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I ERNEST FLAoo, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of New York. borough of Richmond, in the county of Richmond and State of New York, have invented a. new and Improved Roof Structure. of which the followin is a full, clear, and exact description.

Iisually comparatively little use is made of the triangular space in buildings be tween the sloping sides of a peak roof. the space in dwelling houses being usually assigned to storage and generally considered unsuitable for human habitation.

My invention has for its object the redemption of the space referred to and this object is attained by providing dormer windows. or skylights, in pairs. directly at the apex of the roof, so that the hot air may be discharged and light admitted. the most undesirable space in the house being thus converted into the most desirable and useful, because cool in summer and cheerful and bright in Winter.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings forming part of this specification, it being understood that the drawings are illustrative of examples of the invention.

Figure 1 is a vertical section of a portion of a peak roof and dormer window structure supported thereon.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Fig. 1 in the direction of the arrow and with certain parts broken away.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the cheek piece employed at the sides of the window sashes when the same are in an open position.

In carrying out my invention. the peak roof is formed with an opening 11 at the extreme peak thereof and the opening extends at both sides of the ridge. In the form of the invention shown in Figure 1. 45 a. separate dormer window structure is supported on the roof, comprising upright window frames 12 at opposite sides of the ridge and with sills 12 sloping in correspondence with the pitch of the roof and resting 50 on the roof boards 10 at each side of the opening 11. A. top 13 extends across the Serial No. 507.607.

ridge of the roof and unites the respective window frames 12.

A sash 14 is hinged at the outside of each frame 1.2. In addition to the outside sash 14, an inner sash 15 may advantageously be employed if the outer sash is not arranged to be made perfectly tight. The outer sash is hinged at the top to the head of the frame 12, as at 14", while the inner sash advantageously is hinged to its lower rail. as at 15, to be lowered into the opening 11. A parting strip 16 is secured or formed upon each frame 12 and secured to each of the sills 12". the opposite parting strips being united by top and bottom cross members forming a rectangular frame which is adapted to receive a screen 17 approximately at the medial plane of the window frames.

By the described construction, the superstructure thus provided freely admits light and the windows may be opened readily for ventilation when needed. Thus. the space beneath the peak roof is made attractive and its usefulness is enhanced.

For the purpose of keeping the sash 14 open and for preventing side winds to act against the screen 17. I provide at each side of the sash a check piece 18 carrying on its edges pins 19. which fit in holes formed both in the frame of the window and in the frame of the sash.

I would state in conclusion that while the illustrated examples constitute practical embodiments of my invention. I do not limit myself strictly to the mechanical details herein illustrated, since. manifestly. the same can be considerably varied without departure from the spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. A peaked roof open directly at the peak at both sides of the ridge thereof and windows at the roof opening at opposite sides, said windows including inner and outer sashes. the inner sashes being hinged at the bottom and the outer sashes at the top. and cheek pieces adapted to fit beneath the raised outer sashes at the sides. said sashes and frames and said cheek pieces forming coacting means to hold the cheek pieces in position; together with pins at the edges of said cheek pieces fitting in sockets formed in the sashes and frames to hold the cheek pieces between the frames and sashes.

2. In a peak roof structure of the class de scribed, upright Window frames sills supported on the roof at each side of the peels a straight top member extending across the ridge of the 1 00i and uniting said Window frame, horizontal swingable 10 chek nieces extending the whole length of 15 the sashes.

ERNEST FLAGG.

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