US969687A - Awning or window-tent. - Google Patents

Description

I. FARLIN.

AWNING 0B. WINDOW TENT.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 8, 1910.

Patented Sept 6, 1910.

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Patented Sept.6,1910.

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AWNING 0R WINDOW TENT. APPLwATI'oK FILED an. a, 1910.

969,687. Patented Sept. 6, 1910.

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IVHHCAMA '7 j// m IRVING FARLIN, OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

AWNING OR WINDOW-TENT.

Specification of Letters Patent.-

Patented Sept. 6, 1910.

Application filed January 8, 1910. Serial IMO-337,012.

To all whom it may concern:

l 3e it known that I, IRVING FARLIN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Battle Creek, in the county of Calhoun and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Awnings or Window-Tents; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in window tents, and particularly to a combination awning arranged to project into a,

room as well as outward from the window to which it is secured.

The object in view is the arrangement of window tents adapted to be secured to a window and project both outside and inside thereof for afiording a restricted fresh air space or reservoir within the room;

Another object in view is the arrangement of an awning having a framework adapted to be fitted into the frame 'of an ordinary window and arranged -with an awning projecting outwardly and an awning projecting inwardly therefrom, together -with means for collapsing 01' holding expanded both of said awnings.

' A still further object in view is the arrangement in an awning, of a swinging ranopy extending from the exterior of the window and a canopy defining substantially an inclosure extending inward from the window and arranged with an opening at the bottom for receiving the head of a person using the awning, so as to expose the head of the person using the awning tothe atmospheric conditions on the outside of the window, but shield the body of the person from such conditions.

A further object of the invention is the arrangement of an awning having supporting and guiding members, together with the awning cloth in position associated with means for raising and lowering the awning bodily between the supporting and guiding members.

With these and other objectsin view the invention comprises certain novel constructions, combinations, and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed. I

In the accompanying drawings: Figure lis a perspective view of the window tent in position, certain parts being'broken away for better illustrating the device. Fig. 2 is a perspective view on a reduced scale looking at the window tent from the outside. Fig. 3 is a plan view of the framework for fitting into the'window frame, certain parts being broken away. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal vertical central section through the awning covering, but showing the window tent framework in side elevation. Fig. 5 is a top plan View of the window tent framework. Fig. 6 is a longitudinal vertical section through an awning shown in position, the same disclosing a slightly modified form of the invention. Fig. 7 is a top plan view of the awning framework disclosed in Fig. 6.

In constructing a window tent embodying the invention, among the objects to be accomplished is the arrangement of a window tent which will permit the person to enjoy the atmospheric conditions from the'outside of the building, but remain within the building. In order 'to accomplish this a double awning is provided and located in the window. One of the awnings or one part of the window tent rojects on the outside of the window in en stantially the usual manner, and the other awning or part projects into the room over a bed or other support upon which the one using the window tent lies. The window tent is made up of a framework for holdin a cloth or other suitable canopy in position for confinin the air. This cloth or covering is provide with a window in one end so as to permit the user to be able to see the objects in the room, and is also provided with-an opening through which the head of the erson is placed in the bottom, which openmg is fitted snugly around the neck by a suitable draw-string so that after the head of the person using the awning has been thrust into the interior of the awning the head is exposed to the outside atmospheric conditions, and the body exposed to the atmospheric conditions of the room.

In order that the invention may be more clearly understood an embodiment of the same is shown in the'accompanying drawings in which 1 indicates a bed or support of any desired kind upon which the user of the awning is positioned, and 2 a window of any desired k1nd., Positioned in window 2 is an adjustable frame 3 arranged with telescoping members 4 and 5 having suitable springs 6 and 7 arranged 'therein for normally giving the side of the frame .a tend-- ency to move outward and clam the sides of the frame 2. Mounted on rame 3 is cloth or other covering material 8 which is folded upon itself or made full so as to permit the expansion or contraction of the sides of the frame 3. Arranged centrally of frame 3 is a pivotally mounted frame 9 which is pivoted to frame 3 by suitable hinged members 10." The hinged members 10 are preferably threaded over the ends of frame 9 and provided with a suitable aperture for encircling frame 3. Frame 9 is. designed to extend inward into the room for supporting the inner; canopy 11. Canopy 11 forms a substantially rectangular housing with an opening at 12 which is provided with a puokering string 13 for drawing the opening snugly around the neck of the one using the window tent. A window 14 is also provided in 'the end of the inner awning and may be constructed of glass or isinglass as desired. Slidably mountedupon frame 9 are members 15 and 16 which are provided with ears 17 and 18 into which are placed the flattened ends of supporting members 19 and 20.

A suitable rivet secures the flattened ends of members 19 and 20 to ears 17 and 18, but permits a pivotal movement thereof. A frame 21 is secured to the members 19 and 20 and extends on the outside of frame 2 and carries a suitable covering or canopy 22 arranged to act as anordinary outside awning. A cable 23 is secured to the outer end of frame 21 and is passed over a pulley 24 and brought to a position sufficiently near to the person using the awning to permit a person to raise or lower the outside awing as desired. By the pivotal mounting of members 19 and 20 the outside awning may be raised and lowered to any desired position, and by the use of the sliding members 15 and 16 the frame 21 may be projected or forced outward or moved inward as desired, suitable set screws 25 and 26 being provided for holding the frame in any of its adjusted positions. When making the covering for the inner canopy or awnin the same is made preferably some what ull so as to permit a limited movement of the person using the same in order not to require the person using the window teint to lie absolutely in one position or p ace.

In arranging window 14 suitable slides 14 and 14" may be provided forslidably mounting the glass or isinglass in position. If desired the glass or isinglass may have a frame, and the frame slid into slides 14' and 14" which slides may be positioned horizontally or vertically as may be desired. By this construction and arrangement either a window or an opening may be provided as desired. Also when the window is being used the same may be opsupporting bars or columns may be placed on the inside or outside of the window, preferably on the inside of the window so as to freely permit the raisin and lowering of the awning frame, and t e canvas covering out of the way. Referring to this form ofthe invention by numerals, 27-27 indicate supporting bars or columns secured to the top and bottom of the window casing. Arranged midway between the supporting bars 27-27 are stops 28-28 which are preferably adjustably secured in position. Encircling bars 27-27 are slides 29-29 formed with bifurcations for engaging members 30 and 31 which members are connected by a bar 32. The canvas 33 of the awning is passed over bar 32 and over the pivotally mounted frame 21' formed similar to frame 21 of the preferred structure, except that the same is bent slightly for passing between bars 27-27. A frame 9' is also provided and arranged with adjustable slides 34-34 constructed similar to the sliding members 15 and 16 of the referred structure, except that the same is mounted to slide upon bars 27-27. The canvas 33 is stretched over frame 31, bar 32, and frame 20 in a similar manner to the preferred structure, and will therefore need no further description, and is also constructed in a similar manner except that the same is provided with slots or button holes 35 for accommodating buttons 36 secured to the window, whereby the covering or canvas 33 is buttoned to the window when in use.

This form of awning may be provided with a pulley 24 and a cable 23 if desired, and also when the bars 27-27 are positioned inside the window the awning maybe bodily raised to the top of the window, and held in that position out of the way. The setscrew 25 may be used for holding the awning in its raised position, or if preferred a pulley and cable, similar to the .pulley and cable 24 and 23, may be used.

What I claim is:

1. In a device of the character described, a framework adapted to contact with the window to which the device is secured, a pair of sliding brackets mounted on said framework, a pivotally mounted awning frame connected with said brackets and projecting inwardly from said framework, a second awning frame pivotally connected with said first mentioned awning frame and projecting upward past said framework, and a canopy for substantially enveloping both of said awning frames.

2. In a device of the character described, the combination with a window, of a framework connected with said window, a pair of adjustable brackets connected. with said framework and adapted to be adjusted thereon, a pivotally mounted awning frame connected with said brackets and projecting interiorly of said window, a pair of sliding adjustable brackets mounted on said awnin frame pivotally mounted on said secon mentionedbrackets and projecting past saidframework and exterior y of said window, and a canopy for said awning frames.

3. In a device of the character described, a framework for fitting into a window formed with movable end members, central tubes into which said end members are telescopically fitted, and a spring arranged in each of said tubes for normally forcing said end members outward, and a canopy connected with said framework.

4. In a device of the character described, a frame for fitting into a window, a canopy supporting frame extending inwardly from said first mentioned frame, means connectin said canopy supporting frame with said first mentioned frame said means permitting the pivotal movement of the frames with reference to each other, a ivotally mounted frame extending outwar 1y throu b said first mentioned frame, means for s idingly connecting said outwardly extending frame with said inwardly extending frame, and a canopy arranged to cover said inwardly extending frame and said outwardly extending frame.

5. In a device of the character described,

a frame for fitting a window, a second connecting said third frame with said sliding means.

In testimony whereof I afiix my slgnature in presence of two witnesses.

IRVING FARLIN.

Witnesses:

CORA HUMPHREY,

BURTON D. FRENCH.

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