US1740960A - Window-screen fixture - Google Patents

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Dec. 24 1929. Q 1, ROBERGE I 1,740,960

- I WINDOW SCREEN FIXTURE Filed July 30, 1926 1 at? Z @gm'i Patented Dec. 24, 1929 ISRAEL ROIBERGE, OF PAWTUOKET, RHODE ISLAND WINDOW-SCREEN FIXTURE Application filed July 30, 1926. Serial No. 126,018.

This invention relates to improvements in window screens, and has particular reference to the detachable guides for holding household screens in place.

The primary object of this invention is to provide a detachable guide for windows and window screens and which will allow the screens to be readily and easily removed from the window frame.

A further object of this invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character adapted to fit the side jambs of an ordinary window frame.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character, which may be removed during the winter months, from the window frame, without leaving screw or nail holes.

A still further object of this invention, is to provide a device of the above mentioned character which is easy in operation and construction and is composed of comparatively few parts.

lVit-h the above and other objects in view which will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel form, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described, shown in the accompanying drawing and claimed.

In the drawing wherein like reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views,

Figure 1 is a vertical plan view of the invention showing the window screen guides and window screens in their assembled position;

Figure 2 is a cross sectional view taken on line 22 of Figure 1, showing the manner in which the window screen is positioned in relation to the windows and window panes;

Figure 3 is a vertical fragmentary view of the inside of the window frame showing the window screen guide in its operative position;

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 41 of Figure 1 looking down on the window screen and the side window screen guides;

Figure 5 is a vertical perspective of the channel guide for guiding and supporting the window screen when in its operative position; and

Figure 6 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 66 of Figure 5, showing the manner in which the web portions of the channel irons are rivetedtogether.

Referring more in detail to the accompanying drawing, there is illustrated an ordinary rectangular window frame having vertical side members 10 connected at their top and bottom ends by the cross frame members 11 and 12. Upper and lower window panes 13 and 1 1, of the well known construction are mounted within the window frames 15 and 16, which are rectangular in shape. The rectangular window frames 15 and 16 are reciprocably movable in the window guide grooves formed by the opposite vertical ribs 17, formed integral with the window frame 10. i A vertical jamb of a larger rectangular shape is designated by the numeral 18 and is also formed integral with the window frame vertical members 10, which forms the other rib of the groove for the upper window sash frame 15.

All of the above described structure is old in the art and is merely shown to set forth the merits and principles of the invent-ion.

Positioned in close proximity to and overlying the vertical j aInb 18, are a pair of angle irons including web portions 19 and lateral angle portions 20. The web portions 19, of the angle irons are placed in a juxtaposition, with the angle portions 20 extending in opposite directions. Rivets 20 are employed for holding the web portions 19, of the angle irons in juxtaposed position, and one of the rivets is adapted to pass through a leaf spring 22 having an angle portion 23 which lies flushed with the web portion 19 of the channel iron. The angle portions 20 of the angle or channel irons form lateral guides for the leaf spring 22, to hold the same against lateral displacement.

It will be noted that each of the channel irons 19 are duplicates and that the leaf spring 22 is fastened to the channel iron 19 at the uppermost portion, so that the edge of the window frame will not jam and bind against the loose end of the leaf spring 22, when the window screen is being lowered. to its operative position. A pair of the channel irons as shown in Figure 6 are positioned on each side of the window frame and on the vertical jamb 18, with the leaf springs facing each other.

After the channel irons have been placed upon the vertically extending jambs 18, the window screen 24 including the rectangular frame 25, is positioned and lowered into the same. i

It is to be understood, that the opposite channel irons are duplicates and that one is placed on one jamb 18 of the window frame and another channel iron is positioned on the other opposing jamb 18 of the window frame. While there is herein shown and described the preferred embodiment of the invention, it is nevertheless to be understood that minor changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is 1. A window screen retainer and guide, consisting of a channel iron structure of substantially I-form in cross-section, and composed of two flanged members with web portions united together, one member being adapted to embrace the jamb of a window frame and the other member adapted to form a retainer and guide for a slidable Window screen.

2. A window screen retainer and guide consisting of a channel iron structure of I-shape in cross-sections, comprising a web and flanges, with opposing longitudinal channels, adapted respectively to embrace a window'jamb, and a sliding screen.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ISRAEL ROBERGE.

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