Abstract: A two-part, telescoping curtain traverse rod is provided having an inverted U-shaped cross-section defining a slot in the underneath surface of the rod having two upstanding tracks therein. Idler curtain carriers are movable on rollers on the forward of the two tracks. Master curtain carriers are movable on rollers on the forward track and also have an extended body portion which is slidable on the rearward track. The rearward track further serves to confine a draw cord within the rod. The idler carriers are free to slide in overlapping relation with the extended body portions of the master carriers so that the spacing between curtain support points of both master and idler carriers can be made equidistant. The master carriers are further provided with means for securing the ends of the draw cord so as to fix the master carriers in the correct position within the rod for any degree of extension of the telescoping portions of the rod.

Abstract: A traverse rod having pulley cases at each end for the operation of a draw cord is supported by a plurality of suspension brackets intermediate of the rod ends. The pulley cases serve only as supports for the pulleys and not also as supports for the rod, and, therefore, they are of lighter than usual construction. The draw cord exits from one pulley case in the form of a loop in a direction horizontally rearwardly from the pulley case and passes over a pair of pulleys mounted adjacent to the supporting wall, whereby tension on the draw cord adds negligible strain to the support requirements of the brackets. Heavy and thick curtains are supported without disproportionate increase in size and/or strength of the rod and support components as compared to conventional rods.

Abstract: A drapery and support combination is provided for a slat type ("woven wood") curtain wherein spacers between the slats are connected to the support elements in such a way that, in the fully closed position of the curtain, the spacers hold the slats at the correct angle independently of the looseness of the curtain material which hinges the slats to each other. The spacers are flat and arranged in a vertical plane so as to present an attractive appearance and not to interfere with opening or closing the curtain. The end slats are adapted to pivot on a fixed axis which may be either on the centerline of the slat, or, on the outer margin of the end slat in which latter case, the end slat is supported at a second point which slides relative to the curtain rod along an arcuate path the center of which is on the pivot axis of the end slat. One or more additional slats may be added to the fixed outer margin in order to extend the curtain coverage back to a wall.

Abstract: A traverse rod curtain support combination is provided with a draw cord adapted to actuate curtain supporting master carriers through a lost-motion arrangement which permits the curtain to be drawn to a fully opened position with the curtain halves at each side to a fully closed position at the mid-point of the rod despite the presence of substantially more curtain material in one curtain half than in the other. The draw cord is arranged so that it can be adjusted relative to the master carriers externally of the rod. The combination is particularly suitable for slat type curtains (sometimes called "woven wood"), which requires an extra slat in one curtan half and the lost motion arrangement makes it possible to provide a light-tight abutment at the mid-point of the rod when the curtain is closed as well as a compact arrangement of the curtain material at each side when the curtain is fully opened.

Abstract: A curtain supporting combination including a telescoping rod, ring and wall arrangement with elements including compression spring mechanism arranged to act in concert to mount the curtain and support and anchor the upper end of the curtain in close abutment with the wall at the end of the rod and at the same level as the main supporting level of the rod.

Abstract: A self centering pulley particularly suitable for drapery traverse rods is made of molded plastic and is provided with an inner generally cylindrical male race member and a mating outer female race member. Self centering is accomplished by dimensioning the male race to extend axially outward of and beyond the sides of the female race in both directions and providing the male race with an inward taper so as to contact the female race only at its outer edges on each side when the races are centered. A retaining bead is provided centrally of one race to interlock with a similarly located groove on the other race so as to limit axial relative motion between the race members. Only the male race member needs to be secured to a supporting structure.