Abstract: Class dividers for aircraft passenger cabins comprising pivoting luggage bins (20) are disclosed. The class divider comprises a curtain (24B) mounted inside the passenger cabin to extend into a space allotted for movement of the pivoting luggage bin. The curtain (24B) is resiliently deformable to accommodate the movement of the pivoting luggage bin (20).

Abstract: A retrieval/storage apparatus (2) for warehouses (1), including: a support frame (8) having a retrieval/storage surface (9) for at least one article which must be retrieved from a respective warehouse (1) or stored in the warehouse (1); the frame (8) defining a housing space (10) of a drawer (4) for containing one or more articles; and an access device (11) operatively active on the retrieval/storage surface (9) so as to open/close at least one opening (12) through which it is possible to access the housing space (10), inside the drawer (4); the access device (11) includes a first and a second wall (13, 14) both mobile along the retrieval/storage surface (9), and at least a third wall (15) mobile along the retrieval/storage level (9) in a direction transversal to the direction of movement of the first and second walls (13, 14).

Abstract: A body drying system for use in a shower including a power unit configured to supply heated air, an airflow transitional part configured to be supported by part of a shower closure, and a hand-held air delivery nozzle. The hand-held air delivery nozzle is fluidly coupled to the power unit by way of the airflow transitional part. The hand-held air delivery nozzle is configured to expel the heated air.

Abstract: A hanger (100) for a hanging item (1400) is provided. The hanger can define an aperture (102). The aperture can include a split rotated concave cardioid upper contour (104). The split rotated concave cardioid upper contour can include a first portion (105) and a second portion (106). The first portion and the second portion can be separated by an inverted convex cardioid (109). The inverted convex cardioid can be suspended into the aperture by two concave sidewalls (112,113). The aperture can include an intersecting concave lower contour (114) comprising a cusp (117).

Abstract: A sliding blackout curtain apparatus is provided to prevent light leaking from the top and sides of a blackout curtain thereby blocking light from doors, windows, or other light sources. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise: a traverse rod preferably installed inside the window casing which includes a track that extends along a portion of the traverse rod, and wherein the track is configured to slidably engage a plurality of curtain flap carriers; a curtain comprising a head with a length; curtain fasteners configured to secure the curtain to a wall or other structure, a curtain flap which is joined to the curtain proximate to the head of the curtain and along the length of the head; and a plurality of curtain flap carriers slidably engaged to the track of the traverse rod.

Abstract: A quick release antimicrobial hospital curtain is disclosed. The curtain is made up of a ventilated top portion attached by curtain carriers and eyelets to the existing curtain track, and a bottom portion, the bottom portion being impregnated with an antimicrobial material and woven through with elemental silver threads. The quick release mechanism is a breakaway zipper, also preferably made of an antimicrobially impregnated polymer that may be unfastened either with a conventional zipper handle or simply pulled to detach the bottom portion from the upper.

Abstract: A sports goal target uses a visual barrier to train and develop a psychological mind set to improve shooting accuracy during practice and subsequent games. The barrier has an upper edge corresponding to the length of the upper member of the goal and two side edges having a length corresponding to the length of the side members of the goal. The inner edge is spaced apart from the outer edge to define a width, and a plurality of fasteners for attaching the barrier just inside the goal. The barrier may be composed of a flexible material or rigid or semi-rigid panels. The barrier is colored with a bright or fluorescent color intended for players to remember after the barrier is removed for practice without the barrier or a real game. The barrier may be sized for various games, with the dimensions being varied to suit the particular sport.

Abstract: A bedding skirt is configured to be rapidly inserted upon a mattress frame. The bedding skirt includes a front panel sufficiently long to hang from the mattress frame to ground. A back panel is attached to the front panel and sufficiently long to hang from the mattress frame to the ground. A plurality of magnets are attached to the back panel and configured to connect the bedding skirt to the mattress frame. The bedding skirt can be rapidly connected to the mattress frame for use and rapidly removed from the mattress frame for cleaning.

Abstract: A hanger for suspending a shower curtain and a spaced apart liner from a shower bar has a first hook for the curtain and a second hook for the liner, and the mouths or openings of both hooks face in the same direction, preferably toward the inside of the shower enclosure. A decorative medallion is preferably affixed to the outer side of the hanger and the placement and dimension thereof are sufficient to block from view of a person outside the shower the opening at the top of the curtain, by which means the curtain is hung from the outside hook of the hanger.

Abstract: A curtain divider for an aircraft interior containing pivot stow bins includes a first fabric curtain, having an outboard end and an inboard end, which is attachable to the aircraft interior only at the outboard and inboard ends. The first fabric curtain includes a vertical portion, and a horizontal portion. The vertical portion has a substantially straight bottom edge, and an arcuate top edge defining a space sufficient for opening the pivot stow bins. The horizontal portion is flexibly attached to the vertical portion along the top edge and extends from the outboard end to the inboard end, having a substantially continuous curvature. The horizontal portion is adapted to impart forward and aft stability to the curtain support member at the top edge.

Abstract: A shower curtain and support system employs an elongated rail supported at the shower or tub. The rail extrusion can be an extrusion with an inverted U profile, with an open slot or slots at its base. There are glides, e.g., nylon members with a ball, hemisphere, or other wide head portion and shaft that projects out through the slot from the open interior of the rail. The glides have one or two hook structures for attaching to a fabric curtain and a vinyl curtain liner. In one preferred version, there is a liner hook and spring retaining arm on one side that fits into the grommet at the top of the liner. On the other side is a short arm with a button that fits into a button hole on the cloth or fabric curtain. The curtain has blind button holes or grommets at its upper hem, so that the hook structure, e.g., button, does not show.

Abstract: A curtain kit comprising a sheet of curtain material having a sheet perimeter and a plurality of fastener elements spaced along and adjacent the sheet perimeter to be attached to mating fastener elements respectively on a structural member for hanging one edge portion of the curtain sheet from the structural member. The plurality of sheet fastener elements are positioned along and adjacent the sheet perimeter in a quantity and spacing over the entirety of the sheet perimeter to be attached to respective ones of the structural member fastener elements for hanging various other edge portions of the curtain sheet from the structural member so that the curtain can be hung from the structural member in a variety of alternative origami-like patterns.

Abstract: A portable golf cart curtain assembly that is able to be installed by one golfer in a matter of minutes on any golf cart and provide a substantial barrier to the elements. Its extensible framework is designed for quick attachment to a plethora of different carts and to remain in place despite the twisting of the golf cart frame and any jostling of the golf cart as it traverses about the course. A set of rubber grommets keeps any movement of the assembly quiet as metal on metal contact is eliminated.

Abstract: A motorized and manual clutch of curtain track, set on a curtain track, the curtain track is provided with a belt which is driven by motor and carrier hook parts which are used to hang curtain. The motorized and manual clutch is composed of a clutch body module and a clutch bar module, the clutch body module and said clutch bar module are detachably connected. A gap is provided on the belt, the clutch body module is set in the gap, connected with the belt and moved with the belt. The clutch bar module is set under the clutch body module connected with the carrier hook parts and moves the carrier hook parts. The application of the new practical motorized and manual clutch of curtain track solves the operation problem when power cut or breakdown motor or electrical circuit. It further improves the practical value of motorized curtain track.

Abstract: A plurality of holes or other fastener elements are equally spaced along all of the edge portions of a curtain panel to connect to similarly equally spaced protrusions or other mating fastener elements on a curtain rod sleeve or other structural member in order to provide curtains which can effectively and aesthetically, as well as easily and quickly, be arranged in a variety of alternative decorative patterns. In another aspect, the panel is connected along one edge to a curtain rod sleeve which has fastener elements, and mating fastener elements are spaced along the remainder of the perimeter of the panel. In order to hang a curtain in a desired one of alternative decorative patterns, fastener elements on each of adjoining perimetric edge portions of the curtain are connected to mating fastener elements on a curtain rod sleeve or other structural member.

Abstract: A roman shade includes a headrail, a plurality of tracks each mounted on the headrail, a plurality of suspension members each mounted on a respective one of the tracks and each having an inside formed with a locking groove, and a shade cloth having an upper end extended through and detachably locked in the locking groove of each of the suspension members. Thus, the shade cloth is attached to the headrail by the tracks and the suspension members so that the shade cloth is combined with the headrail rigidly and stably.

Abstract: An adjustable window insulated covering for substantially reducing a user's heating and cooling bills. The adjustable window insulated covering includes at least one curtain member having a first layer made of foil material, a second layer made of plastic, and an intermediate layer made of insulating material; and also includes fastening members for fastening the side ends of the at least one curtain member to a window frame. As a first embodiment, the at least one curtain member includes a first and second curtain members which are movably mounted in upper and lower track members which are mounted to the window frame. As a second embodiment, the at least one curtain member is one curtain member which is carried by a roller member which is mounted in a housing which is securely mounted to a top of the window frame. As a third embodiment, the at least one curtain member is one curtain member which is detachably fastened to the window frame over the window with hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A multilayered integral curtain comprising a first layer of curtain made of a comparatively thick woven fabric material or the like, a second layer curtain made of a comparatively thin woven fabric material, and a third layer of a comparatively thin fabric material such as lace, said first to third payers of curtain being integrally fixed only at upper edges thereof and hung down from a single supporting member.

Abstract: The present dock shelter assembly provides, at a given warehouse or building dock, a protective unit that presents a weather-tight seal when extended from the dock against the open sliding door or side of an adjacent rail car. It is desirable that such a dock shelter not only permit complete and unobstructed rail car access, but also provide outstanding weather protection. The shelter herein is mounted along the outer perimeter of the dock opening of the terminal building and permits free access to the rail car whereupon its gap closure may be protected upon its sides and bottom during loading and unloading. The car is also sealed by a head curtain above the shelter components. The unit is sufficiently versatile to accommodate a rail car which may be somewhat out of position, relative to a dock center as defined by the building construction. Likewise, the shelter protection should continue its effectiveness despite rocking motions of the car when loaded and unloaded.

Abstract: An interchangeable curtain system is provided including a curtain rod fixedly mounted along a top edge of a window. A valance strip has a first coupling mechanism mounted to a rear face thereof. During use, the sleeve of the valance strip may be removably mounted on the curtain rod. Also included is a plurality of small tabs having a second coupling mechanism formed thereon, whereby each tab may be removably mounted on the curtain rod. At least one curtain is constructed from a flexible cloth material and has a top edge with a third coupling mechanism mounted thereon, whereby the third coupling mechanism is each adapted to be releasably coupled to at least one of the first coupling mechanism and the second coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A window drape includes a face panel and a liner having marginal portions secured to a back side of the face panel and an intramarginal portion carrying plural lengths of shirring tape oriented to extend vertically between top and bottom marginal portions of the liner and a plurality of guide elements arranged in a plurality of rows and columns.

Abstract: A window drape includes a face panel and a liner having marginal portions secured to a back side of the face panel and an intramarginal portion carrying plural lengths of shirring tape oriented to extend vertically between top and bottom marginal portions of the liner and a plurality of guide elements arranged in a plurality of rows and columns.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a two panel drapery lining. Each panel includes a vertical hem formed by folding over one vertical edge of each panel and stitching along a vertical line so as to leave a channel formed between the hem and an opposing portion of the panel. The vertical stitching line includes a gap so as to leave an opening into the channel. A magnetic sealing strip removably is disposable within the channels by insertion into the channel through the opening. When the panels are overlapped, the inner vertical edges may be secured to each other by the magnetic sealing strips.

Abstract: A safety net suspended from a shower curtain rod in addition to the shower curtain for safety in the event of a fall. The safety net provides a structure for someone to grasp during the fall to either slow the fall or stop it before injuries occur. The netting is preferably made of NYLON in a strength sufficient to support the weight of an adult, and has a band along one side with a series of grommets attached to it. The rod is made to be stronger than a typical shower rod, preferably of the type that has a channel running lengthwise in it for supporting of a series of carriers. The exposed end of each carrier has a button that will pass through one of the grommets so that the netting can be hung by the grommets from the carriers.

Abstract: A self-supporting curtain and valance assembly for direct mounting onto a single curtain rod or shower-bath support, installed in juxtaposition with a window, door, shower-bath area or the like, is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a curtain subassembly (20), functional in various configurations. The curtain (20) has a number of first coupling subunits (30) secured to the inside surface (26) of the flap of the curtain. The flap has a number of second coupling subunits (32) secured to its inside surface. The flap can be engaged and looped around a curtain rod or support and attached to itself by the first and second coupling subunits for self-supporting the curtain subassembly on the rod without the need for separate, independently added hooks or the like. The curtain has a plurality of third coupling subunits (36) fixed to the outside surface (28) of the flap.

Abstract: An improved thermal drapery construction to provide two thermally resistant air spaces behind a decorative drapery without increasing the bulk or stack when the drapery is pulled off the glass. The construction consists of hanging a three part thermal drapery consisting of a backing material with fibrous spacer and a material metallized on two sides from a wide tape that suspends the three part combination under a carrier on a retaining rod. The combination material is slightly thinner than the carrier so an air space is created between the thermal drapery and a decorative drapery that is attached to the opposite side of the same carrier. The air space between the two draperies is also increased by a recalculation of the spacing of the carrier fastening means on the headings of the two draperies.A critical feature of the thermal drapery is the means of assembly that makes it fold in regular reverse folds so that it enhances the appearance of the folds of the outer drapery.

Abstract: A thermally protective drapery construction comprises retaining rod means and inner and outer panels of drapery material arranged in suspended, separated relationship on the retaining rod means. The separated drapery panels are supported in a manner such that a thermally resistant critical air spacing is provided and extends between the panels and at a substantially uniform value. In the case of folds of respective inner and outer panels which are moved toward and away from one another along the retaining rod means, uniformity of the spacing is maintained during such movement.The critical air spacing consists of a thermally resistant air space provided by locating the panels apart from one another a distance lying in a range of from 0.25 inches up to approximately 0.5 inches.

Abstract: An interior window covering is shown of the type adapted to be supported adjacent a window in the manner of a vertical blind. The window covering includes an inner fabric panel, an outer fabric panel which overlays the inner panel and which is secured thereto by a series of vertical spaced-apart seams, whereby a series of vertical pockets is formed between the inner and outer panels. A plurality of bowed slats are disposed within the vertical pockets. Each of the slats is separated from the next adjacent slat by one of the vertical seams to allow collapsing of the window covering by folding the seams to form a stack of the vertical pockets.

Abstract: A connector clip for attaching drapery to a cylindrical support member such as, for example, a horizontal pipe, comprising a face portion having a fastener on a front surface thereof and upper and lower legs extending from the upper and lower edges of the face portion. The upper leg extends transversely from the face portion and terminates in a curved jaw conforming to the pipe surface. The lower leg comprises a curvilinear member extending tangentially from the face portion to a point near the back of the face where it terminates in a second jaw, having a curved surface for engaging the supporting pipe in opposition to the jaw of the upper leg. In a preferred form, the upper leg is joined to the face portion by a half cylinder spring section extending transversely from the front of the face portion and joining the upper leg tangentially.

Abstract: A removable drapery liner incorporating box pleats and grommets to permit hanging the liner by the same devices which are used to suspend the cooperating draperies is presented. The box pleats are dimensioned so that the liner will follow the contour of the draperies it is backing and permit the reversible installation of the lining so that a silvered side may be used to reradiate heat into a room or alternately reflect radiant energy from the sun out of the room. Fasteners are provided to secure liner panels together and to window casements.

Abstract: An improved shower curtain structure having an inner curtain and an outer curtain. The inner curtain is opaque and establishes an aesthetic background on the outer face thereof. The outer curtain is at least partially transparent with that portion of the outer curtain that is not transparent establishing a pattern thereon. The inner curtain's background and the outer curtain's pattern cooperate to define an illustration having a three-dimensional effect on a viewer positioned exteriorly of the bathtub or shower stall when the curtains are extended into generally parallel and spaced relation one with another.

Abstract: A thermally protective drapery construction comprises retaining rod means and inner and outer panels of drapery material arranged in suspended, separated relationship on the retaining rod means. The separated drapery panels are supported in a manner such that a thermally resistant critical air spacing is provided and extends between the panels and at a substantially uniform value. In the case of folds of respective inner and outer panels which are moved toward and away from one another along the retaining rod means, uniformity of the spacing is maintained during such movement.The critical air spacing consists of a thermally resistant air space provided by locating the panels apart from one another a distance lying in a range of from 0.25 inches up to approximately 0.5 inches.