Abstract: A bumper rail assembly is provided that uses bars of arch-shaped spring steel, mounted in a standing-arch configuration, as shock absorbers for the bumper rails. An end portion of the spring steel bar is shaped into a saddle so that the spring steel bar can be secured indirectly, by means of a metal plate or bracket, to the concrete base. The assembly minimizes shear forces on the anchor bolts, offers performance advantages over conventional shock absorbers such as used tires, and is economically competitive with conventional shock absorbers.

Abstract: A drapery bracket assembly including a drapery bracket with a rearwardly projecting tongue, and an L-shaped mounting bracket that is secured to a supporting wall. An elongated slot is formed in the mounting bracket so that the drapery bracket can be adjusted relative thereto. The drapery bracket includes a horizontally extending bar with several pairs of fingers extending vertically therefrom; an arcuate loop is formed atop each pair of fingers.A method fan-folding drapery material, and then manipulating same into locking engagement with the drapery bracket is set forth. The resultant ornamental configuration of the drapery material may be a rosette, a bow, or a combination thereof.