Custom Curtain Hanger System

A custom curtain hanger system includes a curtain hanger mount, a curtain holder, and a hanger rod. The curtain hanger mount includes an attachment mechanism being either a plurality of holes, an adhesive, or a combination thereof. The attachment mechanism allows the curtain hanger mount to be secured to a desired surface in order to support the curtain holder and the hanger rod. A first wing and a second wing of the curtain hanger mount are flexible and allow the curtain holder to be snapped into a first receiving volume of the curtain hanger mount. Similarly, the curtain holder is a flexible member wherein the hanger rod is snapped into a second receiving volume of the curtain holder. The top end of a desired curtain is first positioned into the second receiving volume, followed by the hanger rod, wherein the desired curtain is clamped in place.

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Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/950,983 filed on Mar. 11, 2014.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for a curtain. More specifically, the present invention is a custom curtain hanger system that is variable in size and can be used to hang any types of curtains.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Curtains are a common item used to decorate rooms, and can be hung from windows, around tables, around beds, etc. However, most traditional curtain hangers are either difficult to mount, or do not allow the curtains to be easily interchanged. Typically, either a detachable portion of the curtain hanger, or the entire curtain hanger must be removed from the hanging surface in order to change the curtains. This can be both time consuming and downright frustrating for many individuals looking to replace their curtains, and can often discourage an individual for changing their curtains in order to redecorate. Another issue with traditional curtain hangers is that they are limited with respect to certain sizes. For example, many windows have a uniform width range, which allows curtain hangers to be designed for a few select window sizes. However, atypical windows often require custom hangers that can be hard to find, or that can be more costly.

Therefore it is the object of the present invention to provide a custom curtain hanger system that can be used to fit any size window, table, bed, etc. The present invention utilizes a curtain hanger mount, a curtain holder, and a hanger rod. The curtain hanger mount is attached to the desired surface by an attachment mechanism, and supports the curtain holder and the hanger rod. The desired curtain is positioned into the curtain holder, and the hanger rod is then snapped into the curtain holder, clamping the desired curtain in place. The curtain holder is then snapped into the curtain hanger mount in order to hang the desired curtains from the desired surface. The curtain holder can then be easily snapped out of the curtain hanger mount in order to replace the curtains. The curtain hanger mount, the curtain holder, and the hanger rod are constructed from flexible materials, such that they can easily be cut down to the appropriate size. The ability to cut the components down to the appropriate size provides more flexibility in the manufacture and sale of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention having a curtain hanger mount, a curtain holder, and a hanger rod.

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the present invention, wherein a curtain is positioned in between the curtain holder and the hanger rod.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the curtain hanger mount.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the curtain hanger mount, showing an attachment mechanism being a plurality of holes and an adhesive.

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view of the curtain hanger mount, detailing a first opening and a first receiving volume.

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of the curtain hanger mount, showing a first wing and a second wing being flexed away from the position in FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of the curtain holder, detailing a second opening and a second receiving volume.

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of the curtain holder, showing a first edge and a second edge being flexed away from the position in FIG. 8.

 DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a custom curtain hanger system that can be used to fit any size window with curtains. Additionally, the present invention is not limited in use with respect to windows; the present invention can be used to hang table curtains, bed curtain, etc. The present invention comprises a curtain hanger mount 1, a curtain holder 2, and a hanger rod 3, which are used in unison to secure the desired curtains to the desired surface, such as a window, table, or bed. The curtain hanger mount 1 provides the means of connection between the present invention and the desired surface, while the curtain holder 2 and the hanger rod 3 act to secure the desired curtains to the present invention.

In reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, the curtain hanger mount 1 is an elongated member that comprises a hanger body 10, a first opening 14, a first receiving volume 15, and an attachment mechanism 16. The first opening 14 traverses along the hanger body 10, wherein the first receiving volume 15 is delineated by the hanger body 10 and the first opening 14. The first receiving volume 15 is an empty space within the curtain hanger mount 1 designed to receive the curtain holder 2. The first opening 14 creates a separation along the hanger body 10 and provides a means for inserting the curtain holder 2 within the first receiving volume 15 of the curtain hanger mount 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the curtain hanger mount 1 is flexible, wherein the first opening 14 is variable in size, as depicted by FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, thus allowing the curtain holder 2 to snap in place within the first receiving volume 15. However, it is also possible for the curtain holder 2 to be inserted into the first receiving volume 15 through an open end of the hanger body 10.

In reference to FIG. 5, the attachment mechanism 16 is integrated into the hanger body 10 and provides the means for securing the curtain hanger mount 1 to the desired surface. The attachment mechanism 16 can be a plurality of holes 160, an adhesive 161, or a combination of the two. The plurality of holes 160 traverses through the hanger body 10 and can be differently shaped, such as circular or rectangular, in order to accommodate different hanging mechanisms, such as screw, nails, or zip ties. Meanwhile, the adhesive 161 is positioned about the hanger body 10 opposite the first receiving volume 15. The adhesive 161 can be a double sided strip with a removable backing that is applied to the hanger body 10, wherein the removable backing is detached in order to secure the curtain hanger mount 1 to the desired surface. Alternatively, the adhesive 161 can be applied to the hanger body 10 at the time of securing the curtain hanger mount 1 to the desired surface.

In reference to FIG. 4-5, the hanger body 10 comprises a hanger base 11, a first wing 12, and a second wing 13. The hanger base 11 provides a surface for securing the curtain hanger mount 1 to the desired surface, while the first wing 12 and the second wing 13 provide a means for retaining the curtain holder 2 within the first receiving volume 15. Both the first wing 12 and the second wing 13 are adjacently connected to the hanger base 11, wherein the first wing 12 and the second wing 13 traverse along the hanger base 11. The first wing 12 and the second wing 13 are positioned opposite each other across the hanger base 11, such that the first wing 12 and the second wing 13 support opposite sides of the curtain holder 2. In reference to FIG. 6, the first opening 14 is positioned in between the first wing 12 and the second wing 13 opposite the hanger base 11, allowing the curtain holder 2 to be inserted into the first receiving volume 15.

In reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, the first wing 12 comprises a first distal edge 120, while the second wing 13 comprises a second distal edge 130. The first distal edge 120 is positioned along the first wing 12 opposite the hanger base 11, defining the free end of the first wing 12. Similarly, the second distal edge 130 is positioned along the second wing 13 opposite the hanger base 11, defining the free end of the second wing 13. Together, the first distal edge 120 and the second distal edge 130 delineate the first opening 14. Both the first wing 12 and the second wing 13 are pivotally connected to the hanger base 11, wherein the first wing 12 and the second wing 13 are flexible such that the size of the first opening 14 is variable, as depicted by FIG. 6 and FIG. 7. The variable size of the first opening 14 allows the curtain holder 2 to be snapped into place within the first receiving volume 15, as shown in FIG. 2-3.

In reference to FIG. 5, the attachment mechanism 16 is more specifically integrated into the hanger base 11 in order to secure the curtain hanger mount 1 to the desired surface. If the attachment mechanism 16 is the plurality of holes 160, then the plurality of holes 160 traverses through the hanger base 11 and can be differently shaped, such as circular or rectangular, in order to accommodate different hanging mechanisms, such as screw, nails, or zip ties. Meanwhile, if the attachment mechanism 16 is the adhesive 161, then the adhesive 161 is positioned about the hanger base 11 opposite the first receiving volume 15. The adhesive 161 can be a double sided strip with a removable backing that is applied to the hanger base 11, wherein the removable backing is detached in order to secure the curtain hanger mount 1 to the desired surface. Alternatively, the adhesive 161 can be applied to the hanger base 11 at the time of securing the curtain hanger mount 1 to the desired surface.

The curtain holder 2 is used in conjunction with the hanger rod 3 to secure the desired curtains as shown in FIG. 3, and comprises a holder body 20, a second opening 21, and a second receiving volume 22. In reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, the holder body 20 is an elongated member and the second opening 21 traverses along the holder body 20, wherein the second receiving volume 22 is delineated by the holder body 20 and the second opening 21. The second receiving volume 22 is an empty space within the curtain holder 2 designed to receive the hanger rod 3. The second opening 21 creates a separation along the holder body 20 and provides a means for inserting the hanger rod 3 within the second receiving volume 22 of the curtain holder 2. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the curtain holder 2 is flexible, wherein the second opening 21 is variable in size, as depicted by FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, thus allowing the hanger rod 3 to snap in place within the second receiving volume 22. However, it is also possible for the hanger rod 3 to be inserted into the second receiving volume 22 through an open end of the holder body 20.

More specifically, the holder body 20 comprises a first edge 200 and a second edge 201, wherein the first edge 200 and the second edge 201 traverse along the holder body 20, as depicted in FIG. 1. Furthermore, the first edge 200 and the second edge 201 are positioned opposite each other about the holder body 20, and delineate the second opening 21. The curtain holder 2 is flexible as to allow the first edge 200 to be spaced away from the second edge 201, thus increasing the width of the second opening 21, as depicted by FIG. 8 and FIG. 9. The variable size of the second opening 21, and the flexibility of the curtain holder 2, allows the hanger rod 3 to be snapped into place within the second receiving volume 22, as shown in FIG. 2-3.

In order to use the present invention, the curtain hanger mount 1 is first attached to the desired surface using the attachment mechanism 16. A top end of the desired curtain is then positioned within the second receiving volume 22 and the hanger rod 3 is positioned within the second receiving volume 22 thereafter. In this way, the top end of the desired curtain is positioned in between the curtain holder 2 and the hanger rod 3, as depicted in FIG. 3. The hanger rod 3 is an elongated member that is the same length or slightly shorter than the holder body 20. The cross-section of the hanger rod 3 is approximately that of the holder body 20, such that when the hanger rod 3 is positioned into the second receiving volume 22, the top end of the desired curtain is clamped into place.

Once the desired curtain is secured within the curtain holder 2, the curtain holder 2 is then positioned within the first receiving volume 15, as depicted in FIG. 3. Similar to the holder body 20 and the hanger rod 3, the holder body 20 is the same length or slightly shorter than the hanger body 10. Additionally, the cross-section of the holder body 20 is approximately that of the hanger body 10, such that when the holder body 20 is positioned into the first receiving volume 15, the curtain holder 2 is securely held in place within the first receiving volume 15. In order to change the curtains, the curtain holder 2 is simply snapped out of the first receiving volume 15 and the hanger rod 3 is then snapped out of the second receiving volume 22, wherein the curtains can be readily exchanged.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A custom curtain hanger system comprises:

a curtain hanger mount;
a curtain holder;
a hanger rod;
the curtain hanger mount comprises a hanger body, a first opening, a first receiving volume, and an attachment mechanism;
the curtain holder comprises a holder body, a second opening, and a second receiving volume;
the attachment mechanism being integrated into the hanger body;
the first opening traversing along the hanger body;
the first receiving volume being delineated by the hanger body and the first opening
the second opening traversing along the holder body;
the second receiving volume being delineated by the holder body and the second opening;
the curtain holder being positioned within the first receiving volume; and
the hanger rod being positioned within the second receiving volume.

2. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the hanger body comprises a hanger base, a first wing, and a second wing;
the first wing and the second wing being adjacently connected to the hanger base; and
the first wing and the second wing traversing along the hanger base.

3. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 2 comprises:

the first wing and the second wing being pivotally connected to the hanger base.

4. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the hanger body comprises a hanger base, a first wing, and a second wing;
the first wing and the second wing being positioned opposite each other across the hanger base; and
the first opening being positioned in between the first wing and the second wing opposite the hanger base.

5. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 4 comprises:

the first wing comprises a first distal edge;
the second wing comprises a second distal edge;
the first distal edge being positioned along the first wing opposite the hanger base;
the second distal edge being positioned along the second wing opposite the hanger base; and
the first distal edge and the second distal edge delineating the first opening.

6. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the hanger body comprises a hanger base, a first wing, and a second wing; and
the hanger base, the first wing, the second wing, and the second opening delineating the second receiving volume.

7. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the hanger body being flexible, wherein the first opening is variable in size.

8. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the attachment mechanism being a plurality of holes; and
the plurality of holes traversing through the hanger body.

9. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the attachment mechanism being an adhesive; and
the adhesive being positioned about the hanger body opposite the first receiving volume.

10. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the hanger body comprises a hanger base;
the attachment mechanism being a plurality of holes; and
the plurality of holes traversing through the hanger base.

11. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the hanger body comprises a hanger base;
the attachment mechanism being an adhesive; and
the adhesive being positioned about the hanger base opposite the first receiving volume.

12. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the holder body comprises a first edge and a second edge;
the first edge and the second edge traversing along the holder body;
the first edge and the second edge being positioned opposite each other about the holder body; and
the second opening being delineated by the first edge and the second edge.

13. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the curtain holder being flexible, wherein the second opening is variable in size.

14. A custom curtain hanger system comprises:

a curtain hanger mount;
a curtain holder;
a hanger rod;
the curtain hanger mount comprises a hanger body, a first opening, a first receiving volume, and an attachment mechanism;
the curtain holder comprises a holder body, a second opening, and a second receiving volume;
the holder body comprises a first edge and a second edge;
the hanger body comprises a hanger base, a first wing, and a second wing;
the first wing comprises a first distal edge;
the second wing comprises a second distal edge;
the attachment mechanism being integrated into the hanger base;
the first wing and the second wing being adjacently connected to the hanger base;
the first wing and the second wing traversing along the hanger base;
the first wing and the second wing being positioned opposite each other across the hanger base;
the first opening being positioned in between the first wing and the second wing opposite the hanger base;
the first opening traversing along the hanger body;
the first receiving volume being delineated by the hanger body and the first opening
the first distal edge being positioned along the first wing opposite the hanger base;
the second distal edge being positioned along the second wing opposite the hanger base;
the first distal edge and the second distal edge delineating the first opening;
the second opening traversing along the holder body;
the first edge and the second edge traversing along the holder body;
the first edge and the second edge being positioned opposite each other about the holder body;
the second opening being delineated by the first edge and the second edge;
the second receiving volume being delineated by the hanger base, the first wing, the second wing, and the second opening;
the curtain holder being positioned within the first receiving volume; and
the hanger rod being positioned within the second receiving volume.

15. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 14 comprises:

the first wing and the second wing being pivotally connected to the hanger base.

16. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 14 comprises:

the hanger body being flexible, wherein the first opening is variable in size.

17. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 14 comprises:

the attachment mechanism being a plurality of holes; and
the plurality of holes traversing through the hanger base.

18. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 14 comprises:

the attachment mechanism being an adhesive; and
the adhesive being positioned about the hanger base opposite the first receiving volume.

19. The custom curtain hanger system as claimed in claim 14 comprises:

the curtain holder being flexible, wherein the second opening is variable in size.

20. A custom curtain hanger system comprises:

a curtain hanger mount;
a curtain holder;
a hanger rod;
the curtain hanger mount comprises a hanger body, a first opening, a first receiving volume, and an attachment mechanism;
the curtain holder comprises a holder body, a second opening, and a second receiving volume;
the holder body comprises a first edge and a second edge;
the hanger body comprises a hanger base, a first wing, and a second wing;
the first wing comprises a first distal edge;
the second wing comprises a second distal edge;
the attachment mechanism being integrated into the hanger base;
the first wing and the second wing being pivotally connected to the hanger base;
the first wing and the second wing traversing along the hanger base;
the first wing and the second wing being positioned opposite each other across the hanger base;
the first opening being positioned in between the first wing and the second wing opposite the hanger base;
the first opening traversing along the hanger body;
the first receiving volume being delineated by the hanger body and the first opening
the first distal edge being positioned along the first wing opposite the hanger base;
the second distal edge being positioned along the second wing opposite the hanger base;
the first distal edge and the second distal edge delineating the first opening;
the second opening traversing along the holder body;
the first edge and the second edge traversing along the holder body;
the first edge and the second edge being positioned opposite each other about the holder body;
the second opening being delineated by the first edge and the second edge;
the second receiving volume being delineated by the hanger base, the first wing, the second wing, and the second opening;
the curtain holder being positioned within the first receiving volume;
the hanger rod being positioned within the second receiving volume;
the hanger body being flexible, wherein the first opening is variable in size;
the curtain holder being flexible, wherein the second opening is variable in size;
the attachment mechanism being a plurality of holes and an adhesive;
the plurality of holes traversing through the hanger base; and
the adhesive being positioned about the hanger base opposite the first receiving volume.
Patent History
Publication number: 20150257569
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 11, 2015
Publication Date: Sep 17, 2015
Inventor: Vernon Dwain Hutchins (Carencro, LA)
Application Number: 14/645,229
Classifications
International Classification: A47H 1/142 (20060101); A47H 1/02 (20060101);