Abstract: A cord weight assembly for drapes, blinds or the like having a generally cylindrical housing formed of two halves cooperating to define reversibly located end cavities in which a cord may be selectively, releasably attached and a central weight receiving cavity wherein the end cavities contain interfitting bosses and tubular members for securing the housing halves together and selectively engaging with the cord; and a resilient, deformable skirt fitted about the lower end of the housing and including a flexible flared base extending beyond the periphery of the housing for making non-damaging contact with adjacent structure in the event the cord weight assembly is swung out of its normally plumb position.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for vertical venetian blinds having a horizontally disposed fixed support member, a pair of side rails vertically extending from the longitudinal side edges of the fixed support member, a mounting element vertically projecting from one end of the support member, a longitudinally extending slot between the side rails extending from adjacent the one end to a transverse end of the support member, a break-away apertured tab closing the slot at the transverse end, an apertured extension arm slidably mounted on the support member within the confines of the side rails and a spring clip secured to the extension arm in all positions thereof for releasably securing a vertical venetian blind trackway thereto.

Abstract: A vane holding assembly for suspending a vertical vane formed of a pliable material from a hook of a venetian blind mechanism includes an elongated housing defining a downwardly opening cavity bounded in part by opposite side walls formed with a plurality of ribs projecting inwardly of the cavity, and an elongated vane holding bar for insertion into the cavity between the ribs; the holding bar having an elongated mounting slot for receiving an upper end of a vane in folded relation, whereby as the holding bar is inserted into the housing the opposed ribs engage and frictionally secure the folded vane relative to the holding bar. The housing is additionally provided with an upper opening permitting insertion of the hook within the cavity for connection to the holding bar.