US759755A - Storm-shield for vehicles. - Google Patents

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No. 759,755. PATENTED MAY1o,19o4. J. J. RUSSELL, JR.

STORM SHIELD POR VEHICLES. APPLIUATION FILED JAN. 2a, 1904.

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No. 759,755. PATENTED MAY 10,1904.

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STORM SHIELD EUR VEHICLES.

APPLICATION :FILED JAN. 23. 1904. No MODEL. 2 SHEBTS-SHBET 2.

Invenon UNITED STATES Patented May 10, 1904.

JOHN J. RUSSELL, JR., OF DEEPVVAIER, MISSOURI.

STORM-SHIELD FOR .VEHICLES- SPECIFICATION Olmlg part Of Letters Patent N0. 759,755, dated May 10, 1904.

i Application filed January 23, 1904. Serial N0. 190,373. (No model.)

To al?, whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, Jenn J. RUSSELL, J r., a citizen of the United States, residing at Deepwater, in the county of Henry and State of Missouri, have invented a new and useful Storm-Shield for Vehicles, of which the following is a specilication.

This invention relates to storm-shields for vehicles; and it has for its object to provide a device of this class which shall possess superior advantages in point of simplicity, durability, and general efficiency.

Among the special objects of my present invention is to provide a storm-shield which may be knocked down or collapsed to enable it to be packed in comparatively small compassfor shipment or for storage.

Another object of Vthe invention is to provide means to prevent sagging of the stormcurtain between the shield and the front bow of the Vehicle upon which it is mounted for operation.

WV ith these and other ends in view the invention consists in the improved construction, arrangement, and combination of parts, which will be hereinafter fully described, and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings has been illustrated various forms of embodiment of my invention, it being understood, however, that I do not limit myself to the precise structural details involved thereby, but reserve to myself the right to any changes, alterations, and modifications which may be resorted to within the scope of my invention and without departing from the spirit or sacrilicing the efliciency of the same.

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view showing a preferred form of my improved stormshield attachment, the same being applied to a buggy-box, the section being on a plane indicated by the line l l in Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a side elevation showing the front end of a vehicle-body to which the preferred form of my improved storm-sl1ield has been attached. Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on the plane indicated by the line 3 3 in Fig. 1. Fig. i is a detail view illustrating a portion of one of the supporting-arms il and the supportingstop for the same. Fig. 5 is a sectional detail view illustrating a modilied construction of the lap-joint connecting adjacent sections of the bow. Figs. 6, 7, and 8 are detail views illustrating various modifications in the construction of the flexible spacing-strip connected with the bow of my improved stormshield frame and having' stii'i'ening members. Fig. 9 is a side elevation illustrating a modilied form of doei' structure, parts of the curtain having been removed. Fig. l0 is a de* tail View showing a portion of one of the door-curtains and the stiiiening-rod for the same provided with an operating-ha11dle. Fig. l1 is a side elevation illustrating a modi lied form having grooved frame-bars for the accommodation of a door-curtain mounted upon a spring-actuated roller. Fig. 12 is a sectional `view taken on the line 12 12 in Fig. 11. Fig. 13 is an elevation, partly in section, illustrating a modilied construction of the supporting-frame whereby said frame is made telescopic or collapsible.

Corresponding parts in the several figures are indicated by similar numerals of reference.

In the form of my invention, which may be described as the preferred form, 1 provide a frame consisting of a sill l, sumiortingl a pair of uprights 2 2. Upon the front and rear sides of the uprights 2 2 are secured crossbars 3 3, which are spaced apart by said uprights and which extend laterally beyond the ends of the sill, forming arms I 4. Spacing members 5 are inserted between the arms 4; 4C, as shown. These spacing members support uprights 6 6, which are parallel to the uprights 2 and which combine with the latter to supporta cap-piece 7.' Cross pieces or braces 8 are inserted between the uprights 6 2 2 6, near the upper end of the frame, and the openings inclnded between the uprghts 2 6, the arms 4, and the braces 8, as well as the openings included bctween the uprights 2 6, the braces 8, and the cap-piece 7 are iilled with panes 9 of glass or other transparent material. The inner adjacent faces of the uprights 2 2 are provided with grooves or guidecleats for a vertically-movable sash 10, which may be raised to close the opening between said uprights and the cross-piece and center IOO brace 8, or it may be lowered to rest upon the sill 1.

In connection with the frame thus far described I provide an extension-bow, which is composed of side members 11 11 and a top member 12. Each of the side members is composed of a lower member 13 and an Lipper member 14, having overlapping meeting ends, as 15, which are provided with slots 16 and connecting-bolts 17, having thumb-nuts 18, whereby said members 13 and 14 may be connected together adjustably and extcnsibly. The top member 12 is likewise composed ofl two parts 19 and 20, extensibly connected by means of' a lap-joint 21 of the same nature as that connecting the parts 13 14 of' the side members. The upper parts 14 of' said side members are likewise connected with the ends of the parts constituting tbe top members byv means of similar lap-joints, (designated 22.) It will be seen that by this construction the entire upper part of the bow, including the parts 14 of' the side members, and the entire top member may be raised or elevated to an extent which is only limited by the length of the slots 16 in the overlapped part 15 and that the said upper portion of' the bow may be spread or extended laterally within the limits of the length of' the slots in the lapjoints 21 22. It thus becomes necessary to provide f'or the lateral adjustment of' the lower parts 13 of' the side members of the bow with relation to the main supporting-frame, and this is accomplished by providing the parts 13 with laterally-extending blocks 23 24, disposed, respectively, near their upper and at their lower ends and adapted to f'orm lapjoints, respectively, with the arms 4 of the cross-piece 3 and with the sill 1, which constitutes the lower part of the main frame.

It will be observed by the construction thus far described the bow may be firmly connected with the supporting-frame of the device, but in such a manner that it may be expanded both laterally and vertically, so as to enable it to be fitted to vehicles of' various sizes. It will also be observed that the vertical adjustment is above the cross-bar 3 of` the main frame, so that the lower part of' the bow is not affected thereby. This is obviously important in forms of my improved storm-shield where 'the uprights or supports 2 2 are rigid and non-collapsible, as will be the preferred construction, especially in the less-expensive forms of' my invention.

In Fig. 5 I have shown a modified form of a lap-joint, which in many cases will be found preferable to that hereinbefore described, as serving for the connection of the various parts constituting the bow and for the purpose of connecting the parts 13 of' the latter with thev supporting-frame. By this modification the parts or members constituting each lap-joint, and whlch here have been designated as 27 and 28, are overlapped, each member being provided with a notch engaging' the opposite member. In this case, however, I secure upon one of' the overlapping members, 28, ametallic plate 29, overlapping the other member, and having a slot 30, in which works a bindingscrew 31, extending into the member 27. By this construction the connection is strengthened and the limit of adjustment is increased.

The parts 13 of the side members of the bow are provided at their lower ends with rearwardly-extending arms 32, adapted to rest upon and, ifI desired, to be properly secured to the side pieces ofl the vehicle box or body in connection with which the device is used, said vehicle-box being designated 33. The sill 1 of the main frame is intended to be supported upon the upper edge ofl the front piece of the vehicle-box, to which it may be clamped or otherwise secured in any suitable manner.

The supporting-frame and the bow constructed as herein described constitute together the frame of` my improved stormshield, and this frame, as will be readily seen, may be fitted to vehicles of various sizes, both as to the width of' the vehicle and the height of the top, and more especially with regard to the height of' the front bow of the top. Af'ter the f'rame has been fitted to the vehicle the entire lower part of' the f'rame included between the sill 1, cross-bar 3, and the lower parts 13 of the side members of the bow is covered with waterproof material, as shown at 34. The open spaces included between the uprights 6, arms 4, and the sides and top members of the bow are likewise covered with waterproofl material, as shown at 3 5, said material being readily stretched and secured in position by means of tacks, buttons, or other suitable means after the shield has been properly iitted.

Suitably secured to the upper part of' the bow-that is, to the top member 124and to the upper ends of the side members of said bow is a strip 36 of flexible material,which is provided with a plurality of' stiening members 37. This strip may be of textile material in which the stiffening members 37 have been interwoven, as shown in Fig. 6, or it may be a strip of` flexible material of any kind having stiffening members attached thereto at suitable intervals by sewing, as in Fig. 1, or by riveting, as in Fig. 8, or in any other suitable manner, or the said strip may consist of two layers of' iiexible material, between which the stiiening members have been secured by stitching, as illustrated in Fig. 1, or any other construction may be resorted to whereby the fiexible strip shall be reinforced by stiii'ening members. Again, the said stiening members may consist ofl wires or wood laths or the like, and they may be of any desired construction as to size, shape, and material. The reinforced strip 36 is connected with the bow fiexibly, so that when not in use the stiffening members will hang down against the frame of the shield.

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In the construction illustrated in Fig. 2 the connection is effected by means of flexible joints formed by pieces of leather' 38, connecting the ends of the stiffening members with the bow; but the means for connecting the parts may be varied without departing from my invention. The stifl'iening members 37 are preferably made of resilient material, but this, again, is non-essential.

39 designates the storm-curtain or top of the shield, which is composed of iiexible waterproof material connected with the bow permanently or detachably bymeans of tacks, buttons, or in any other suitable manner. This storm-curtain is to be made of a size to extend well back over the vehicle-top, and the sides thereofl Aare provided with straps 40, the ends of which may be buckled together or otherwise connected behind the vehicle-top. The side members of the bow are provided near their upper ends with rearwardly-extending arms 41, which serve to support the sides of the curtain 39 when the device is in position for operation. These arms are preferably connected with the side members of the bow in such a manner that when the device is not in use they may be folded down flat against the side members of the bow, so as to be out of the way. Spring-catches, as 42, of any suitable construction are provided to sustain them in position when extended for use.

Suitably connected with the side members of the bow, near the upper end of the latter and preferably to the outer sides thereof, are a pair of rearwardly-extending elongated U- shaped brackets 43, which are preferably connected foldably with the bow members. By the preferred construction shown in Fig. 2 the upper arm of cach of these bracket members is provided with an eye 44, engaging a pivotal pin or stud 45, while the other arm is provided with a hook 46, adapted to engage a socket 47 in the bow member. These bracket members 43 are preferably constructed of stout wire, and it follows that they are possessed of sufficient resilience to permit the hook 46 to be disengaged from the socket 47, thereby permitting the bracket member to be folded down against the outer side of the bow member with which it is connected. These brackets form sliding' supports for the side doors or curtains 48, which are provided at their upper edges with rings 49, engaging the lower bars of the said brackets. lhe edges of the door-curtains :uljaccnt to the bow are reinforced by stiifening-wires 50, provided at intervals with coils 51, which serve to stretch the fabric of said doors and to hold it taut. The coils 5l additionally serve to engage hooks or fastening members 52, located at proper intervals upon the bow. The lower ends of the door-curtains are provided with rings 5), traveling upon rods 54, extending rearwardly from the lower ends of the brace-wires 50 and which are provided at intervals with notches 55, which by engaging the rings 53 serve to prevent the door-curtains from being blown open `by sudden violent gusts of wind.

The operation of the form of my invention thus far described will be readily understood.' After the shield-frame, by proper manipulation of the bow members thereof, has been adjusted to the vehicle in connection with which it is to be used it is mounted in position by supporting' the sill l and the arms 32 upon the front and sides of the vehicle-box, proper` means being' used for the securement of said members. The vehicle-top being raised, the iiexible reinforced strip 3G is supported upon the upper sideof the front bow of said vehicletep, and the curtain-top 39 is then drawn back and secured by means of the straps 40, which are connected in rear ofthe vehicle-top. it will be seen, constitutes a compact closure, sagging of which between the shield-frame and the front bow of the vehicle-top is positively prevented by the flexible reinforced strip, the stii'lening members of which will span the gap and be supported upon the front bow of the vehicle-top. The curtain-carrying frames and the supporting-arms 41 having `been properly adjusted, it only remains to draw back the side doors or curtains, the rear edges of which may be connected 1n any suitable manner with the side of the vehicle-top.

` It is obvious that the lower edges of the side curtains or doors will be permitted to extend eXteriorly below the top edge of the vehiclebow to prevent water from leaking' into the latter.

` By a modified construction of the doors or side curtains which has been illustrated in` Fig. 9 of the drawings supporting-rods (designated 56) provided at their front ends with hooks 57 are connected by said hooks with staples 58 near the upper ends of the side members of the bow, said su pporting-rods being extended rearwardly and connected detachably, as shown at 5S), with one of the bows of the vehicle. Under this construction the rear edges of the side doors are extended rearwardly and are buttoned to or otherwise connected with the side ofthe vehicle-top, and the rear edges of said doors are also provided with spring-clamps (SO, engaging the side rails of the vehicle-seat. The stifl'ei'ling-wire 50 at the front edge of each of the doors is retained, said stiflening-wire being provided with an enlarged coil 6l, forming a handle by means of which it may be manipulated and which is adapted for connection with a fastening' device which is in the nature of a latch or turnbutton 62, pivotally connected with the bow. 1n this case I also prefer to provide each of the side doors or curtains with an interior flexible flap 63, overlapping the vehicle-box interiorly and forming a tight and practically wind-proof closure.

1n Fig. 1l has been illustrated a modified form of my improved. shield-frame, which' roo consists, essentially, in providing the parts which constitute the side members of the bow with guide-cleats for the purpose of accommodating roller-curtains, which in this instance will constitute the side doors. When this construction is carried into effect, the side members of the bow, which have here been designated 11a, are constructed, as before, of lower and upper parts 13a 14, extensibly connected by a lap-joint 15, and each of the side parts is provided with guide-cleats 16, which are preferably constructed of sheet metal and which overlap at the ends and are adapted to slide against each other longitudinally, so as to form an unbroken guide for the roller-curtain, which constitutes the door. When this construction is employed, it becomes necessary to provide a side frame, (designated 17,) which is composed, mainly, of two extensibly-connected parts or members 18 19, constructed like the parts 13 14 of the bow, facing the said members and provided, like the latter, with guide-cleats 20, The parts 18a 19 are connected with the upper and lower ends of the side members or' the bow by means of bars or braces 21, thus constituting the door-frame, in which the doorcurtain 22, which is mounted upon a springrollcr 23, is disposed for operation, the curtain-carrying roller being mounted at the lower ends of the door-frame, as shown. It is obvious that by this construction the curtain which constitutes the door may be lowered from the top when desired for purposes of ventilation, the free edge of the curtain being provided with an operating-rod 24, which is provided with catches 25a, whereby it may be sustained in any desired position.

The form of shield-frame just described, with the exception of the door-frames, may be conveniently employed in connection with the sliding door curtains hereinbefore described, the guide-cleats upon the side members of the bow serving when thus used for the. reception of the stifening-rods at the edges of the door-curtains, thus forming exceedingly-close joints which will prevent water from leaking into the vehicle.

In Fig. 13 of the drawings has been illustrated another modification of my invention, whereby the main supporting-frame may be collapsed so as to occupy less space than by the construction hereinbefore set forth. When this construction is resorted to, the main uprights of the supporting-frame, which have here been designated 2 2, are each composed of two telescoping members 3 and 4, which when the bow has been detached from the frame may be telescoped together until the sill (here designated 1) abuts against the transverse cross-piece 3. It is obvious that under this construction the frame may be stored in less compass than would otherwise be possible.

In each of the various constructions of my improved storm-shield it is provided with a front hood 64, which is composed of brackets 65, connected with the top of the bow and supporting a rod 66, the ends of which are provided with eyes 67, connected by means of screws or other suitable fastenings with the bow. The frame thus formed is covered with textile waterproof meterial and serves to prevent water from leaking in over the upper edge of the shield-frame proper. By this construction the hood-supporting frame may be readily itted to avehicle of any size. In each of the several constructions of my improved storm-shield I also provide a plurality of spring-clamps, as 68, for connecting the upper part of the bow with the supporting-frame and which serve to assist in securing the bow in its proper relation to the supporting-frame. These fastening devices, which may beof any desired construction, may be conveniently adjusted or detached when the shield is assembled or knocked down, as the case may be.

I desire it to be understood that the various forms and modiiications of my improved storm-shield herein described may be made either of wood or of metal or any other suitable material or of any combination of materials which may be found desirable and appropriate, the covering being obviously of any suitable waterprootl textile material. I also desire it to be understood that wherever it is possible, in lieu of the lap-joints herein illustrated, I may connect the adjustable parts or members by means of telescoping joints, as illustrated, for instance, in Fig. 13 of the drawings, where the uprights 2 are thus composed of telescoping members. In each case the cross-bars 3 or the arms forming lateral extensions of said cross-bars are to be provided with openings, as 70, for the passage of the reins. The cross-bars being' placed low will give the driver a perfect view of the road.

Having thus described my invention, I claim- 1. In a device of the class described, asupporting-frame and a bow surrounding and connected adjustably and expansibly with said supporting-frame.

2. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, and a bow comprising side members and a top member, separately connected with each other and with said supporting-frame.

3. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, and a bow comprising a plurality of members, separably connected with each other and with said supporting-frame.

4. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, and a `bow comprising a plurality of members extensibly Vconnected with each other and separably connected with said bow.

5. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, and a bow comprising extensibly-connected side members, and extensiblyconnected top members separably connected IOO IOS

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with the'upper ends of said side members, and means separald y connecting the side members of the bow with the simporting-frame.

6. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow comprising a plurality of members extensibly connected with each other, and means for connecting' the lower parts of the side members of the bow separably and extensibly with the supporting-frame.

7.` In a device of the class described, a sup- 1)orting-frame, a bow comprising a plurality of extensibly-connected members, and means connecting the lower parts oi' the side members with the frame below the lap-joints in the side members of said bow whereby the upper part of the latter may be vertically adjusted. Y

8. In a device of the class described, asupporting-frame, and a bow, the latter comprising' side members and a top member, extensibly connected with each other, each of said side members and top member being' composed of parts extensibly connected, and means connecting' the lower parts of the side members of the bow extensibly with the supportingframe, whereby the said bow maybe expanded laterally and vertically with relation to said supporting-frame.

9. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame having a sill, uprights, crosspieces connecting' said uprights and extending laterally therefrom, posts supported upon said cross-pieces, and a cap-piece, in combination with a bow composed ot a plurality of members extensibly connected with each other, the lower parts of the side members of said bow being provided with laterally-extending means whereby they are extensibl y connected with the sill and the cross-pieces of the supporting-frame.

10. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow surrounding said supporting-frame, and clasps connecting the upper part of said bow with the upper lpart oit' the supporting-frame.

11. In adevice of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow comprising a plurality of parts adj ustably and extensibly connected with each other, means for connecting the lower parts of the side members oi' said bow with the su pporting-frame, and clasps connecting the upper part o1 said bow with the top of the supporting-frame.

12. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow surrounding said f rame, clasps connecting the upper part of said bow with the top ofthe supperting-frame, and adjustable connecting means between the lower parts of the side members of said bow andthe supporting-frame.

13. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow comprising' a plurality of parts extensibly and adj ustably connected together, the side members oi' said bow being provided with guide cleats composed oit flanges overlapping each other, and means connecting the lower parts ot' the side members of the bow with the supporting-frame.

la. In a storm-shield, an expansible and collapsible frame com prising a supportingframe and an expansible bow adjustably connected with said trame.

15. In astorm-shield, a frame, and a flexible strip connected with the top or said frame and provided with a plurality of stilliening members.

16. In a storm-shield, a'lrame, a strip liexibly connected with the top olE said ltrame, and stiftening members connected with said strip.

17. In a storm-shield, a frame, and a device flexibly connected with the top oi' said. frame and including a plurality of stiii'eners adapted to rest upon the front edge of the top of a `vehicle in connection with which the shield is used to span the gap between the shield-frame and the vehicle-top.

18. In a storm-shield, a frame, a top curtain connected with the top oi? said frame, and a Iiexible strip connected with the top oli the frame below the curtain and having a plurality of stifliening members.

19. In a storm-shield, a jframe, a top curtain connected with the top ofthe said frame, and a flexible strip connected with the top oi the 'frame below the curtain, said strip having a plurality of resilient stiii'ening members iiexibly connected with-the iframe-top and adaptl ed to rest upon the liront edge of a vehicletop to span the gap between the latter and the shield-frame, and thereby supljiorting the top 'curtain against sagging.

20. In a storm-shield, a iframe, a top curtain connected with the top at the upper parts oi the side members oi' said frame, and straps connected with the sides of said top curtain and adapted to be connected detachably with each other behind the `vehicle-top.

21. In a storm-shield, a supporting-frame, a bow composed ot a pluralityof members extensibly connected with each other and with said supporting-frame, and a 'flexible strip connected with the top o'l' the bow and having `a plurality of stifening members.

22. In a storm-shield, a supporting-frame, a bow comprising a plurality of parts extensibly connected with each other and with the sup- Ioo porting-frame and constituting a part of the shield-frame, and spaced stitlening members connected with the upper part oi the bow, said stiiening members being flexibly connected with each other by a strip of suitable material.

23. In a storm-shield, a su pporting-frame,

\ an extensible bow surrounding and adjustably connected with said frame, a iiexible strip connected with the upper part oi' said bow and having a plurality of stiii'ening members, and a top curtain connected with the top and with the upper part of the side members oii the bow, above said liexible strip, the latter being adapted to have their free ends supported upon the front bow of the vehicle-top and to thereby support the top curtain against sagging.

24. In a storm-shield, a frame, elongated U- shaped brackets connected foldably with the side members of said frame, and curtains constituting doors supported slidingly upon said brackets.

25. In a storm-shield, a frame having side members, elongated U-shaped brackets each provided at the end of one of its arms with an eye and at the end of its other arm with a hook, pivotal connecting means between said eye and a side member of the shield-frame, and a socket in the latter for the accommodation of the hook, in combination with a curtain constituting a side door having rings slidingly engaging the lower arm of said bracket.

26. I n a storm-shield, a frame, supportingbrackets foldably connected with and extending rearwardly from the side members of said frame, curtains having rings slidingly engaging said brackets, stiiening-rods at the front edges of said curtains, arms extending rearwardl y from the lower ends of said stitfeningrods, and rings at the lower edges of the curtains, slidingly engaging said rods.

27. In a storm-shield, a frame,asupportin'g bracket foldably connected with a side member of said frame, a curtain having rings slidingly engaging said bracket, a stiffening-rod at the front edge of said curtain, and arms extending rearwardly from the lower end of said stifening rod and having a plurality of notches, and rings upon the lower edge of the curtain engaging said notched arm. l

28. In astorm-shield, the combination with suitable supporting means, of a curtain constituting a side door and provided at its front edge with a stifening-rod having a plurality of coils.

29. In a storm-shield, the combination with suitable supporting means, of a curtain constituting a side door, a stif'fening-rod at the front edge of said curtain and having a plurality of coils, a notched arm extending rearwardly from the lower edge of said stife'ningrod, and rings upon the lower edge of the eurtain, slidingly engaging said rod and adapted to engage the notches therein.

30. In a device of the class described, the combination with a curtain, slidably mounted and constituting a door, of a stifening-rod at one edge of said curtain, said stiifening-rod being provided with a coil intermediate the ends thereofl and constituting a handle.

31. In a device of the class described, a frame, suitable supporting means connected with said frame, a curtain constituting a bar slidabl y mounted upon said supporting means, a stifening-rod at one edge of said curtain, having a coil constituting a handle, and latch means adapted to engage said handle to retain the door in a closed position.

32. In a device or' the class described, a

frame, suitable supporting means connected with said frame, curtains mounted slidably upon said supporting means and constituting doors, stilTening-rods at the edges of said curtains, and means for connecting said stiffening-rods with the side members of the frame.

33. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow comprising a plurality of members extensibly connected with each other and with said supporting-frame, a sill at the lower end of the supporting-frame, and rearwardly-extending arms at the lower ends ot' the side members of the bow, constituting means whereby the shield-frame may be supported upon a vehicle box or body.

34. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow comprising a plurality of members extensibly connected with each other and with the supporting-frame, and curtain-supporting means connected with and adapted to extend rearwardly from the side members of said bow.

35. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, a bow comprising a plurality of members connected extensibly with each other and with the supporting-frame, curtainsupporting brackets foldably connected with the upper ends of the side members of said bow, and curtains constituting doors slidably supported upon said brackets.

36. In a device of the class described, a supporting-frame, and an extensible bow connected adjustably and detachably with said supporting-frame and combining' with thelatter to form a shield-frame, said supporting-frame having vertically-disposed collapsible telescoping members.

37. In a device of the class described, a shield-frame comprising a supporting-frame and a bow, said bow comprising a plurality of members extensibly and separably connected with each other and with the supporting-frame and the latter being composed in part of collapsible telescoping members.

38. In a device of the class described, a shield-frame including separable, collapsible and telescoping members whereby the said frame may be disassembled, collapsed and packed in small compass.

39. In a storm-shield, a supporting-frame including a sill, uprights supported upon the same, a cap-piece connecting said posts and uprights, the latter being composed, each of a pair of collapsible telescoping members forming, when extended, guides for a vertically-slidable sash.

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

JOHN J. RUSSELL, JR.`

Vitnesses:

Giro. WV. BoGART, JAMES M. RILEY.

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