US2444746A - Storm window support - Google Patents

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July 6, 1948. P. 1.. NEWBOLD STORM WINDOW SUPPORT Filed Sept. s, 1946 -|NVENTOR Patented July 6 i948 T OFFICE STORM WINDOW SUPPORT Park L. Newbold, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Application September 6, 1946, Serial No. 695,086

1 Claim.

This invention relates to a platform device to assist one in removing and replacing storm windows from upper story windows.

One of the difficulties experienced in doing this task is the inability to securely hold the storm window and at the same time attach it to the holding hooks at the top of the window frame.

It is the object of my invention to provide a device of simple and inexpensive construction so that storm windows may be removed or replaced, from the inside, in comparative safety.

Another object of my invention is to provide means for supporting the storm window until it has been engaged to the holding hooks.

Another object of my invention is to provide a device that is equally effective in removing and replacing window screens and it is understood that references to storm windows have a like relation to screens and are to be construed likewise.

Other and further features and objects of the invention will be more apparent to those skilled in the art upon a consideration of the accompanying drawings and following specifications, wherein is disclosed a single exemplary embodiment of the invention, with the understanding, however, that such changes may be made therein as fall within the scope of the appended claim, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Figure l is a view in perspective of a storm window support constructed according to one embodiment of my invention. It also shows in particular the lever arragement for lifting the supporting brace to closed position.

Referring now to the drawing, a preferred embodiment of my invention includes a frame indicated generally at ill, a hinged brace at I I, connecting rope l2, and handle I3.

A thumb lever I4 is pivoted in the handle l3 at I! and is connected to operating lever l5 at I9 by member I6. Lever i5 is pivoted on the rear cross-member 24 at 18. The brace II is hinged on the outward part of frame member Ill at 23, a connecting rope I2 is attached to brace II at 20 and extends upwardly through an opening in the forward part of the handle at 22, then knotted and engaged to the operating lever I5 at 2|. Cross frame members 24 are engaged to side frame members I0 and handle member 13 is attached to members 24 at their centers.

The rearward ends of frame members H are bent downward at 25 for anchoring to the win dow ledge. Rubber is placed at 25 and at the lower part of brace I l at 26 to avoid marring.

I preferably loin these elements together so that when extended outwardly through a window opening the hinged brace H drops downward pulling rope l2 through opening 22 until knot in upper part of the rope l2 anchors at 22. The lower part of the brace it will rest against an outside wall and the hooks 25 are placed in position over the ledge of a window. The platform and cooperating hinged brace structure is so disposed that the weight of a storm window on the outward part of the frame members ill exerts a tightening effect on the hooks 25 against the window ledge and securely holds the device in place. Furthermore, the outwardly end of the members Ill may be raised or lowered by adjusting the location of the knot that anchors at 22.

In use, to replace a storm window, the device is grasped by the handle l3, the thumb is placed against lever Hi, and pushed to the right. This causes the lever IE to move rearwardly and the rope 2 to move through the opening 22 to lift brace i l to a position adjacent to the cross member 24. The device is now considered in a closed position and is placed through a window opening far enough for the folded brace II to clear the window sill, the thumb pressure on lever I4 is released thereby causing the brace II to fall downward until the knot anchors at 22. The hooks 25 are then placed over the Window ledge on the inside. The device is now considered in place to support weight on the outward part of the platform.

The operator will grasp the storm window at its sides about twelve inches from the bottom and place through the open lower half of the window, then tipped upwardly and allowed to come to rest upon the platform. One then moves his arms upwards and at the most convenient place again grasps the sides and lifts the window into proper position to be hooked to the window frame. When this has been done, the window is pushed outwardly at the bottom thereby breaking contact with the platform. The handle I3 is grasped and thumb placed on lever I4 to withdraw brace ll into closed position so that the device may be lifted from the window opening.

I claim as my invention:

In a storm window support the combination of a pair of parallel spaced side members made of strip material, each member bent downward at its rearward end to form a hook, and at a point forward of center, bent downward, thence continuing straightway in a manner that results in the outward parts of the side members being at a lower level than at their rear, a horizontal cross member connecting the side members at their connecting member secured. to the hinged brace,-

adjacent to its rearward part, and extending up" wardly through an opening in the forward end of the handle to connect with the operating lever PARK L. NEWBOLD.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:-

UNETED STATES; PATENTS Number Name v Date 1,325,229 Braund a Dec. 16, 1919

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