Abstract: A pegboard assembly adapted for the receipt of standard hook and rod devices in both ¼ inch and ⅛ inch thickness which engages the hook portion of such devices at both a vertically disposed front plate and a horizontally disposed top plate so as to insure both firm support and resistance to lateral shift.

Abstract: A composite package including a two-part assembled curtain rod provided with a closely contacting plastic film covering that has been shrink wrapped thereover along with a unique merchandising tag that is used with the composite package as well as the procedure of forming the package which includes the step of enveloping and forming the shrink wrap covering over the assembled rod prior to forming the rearwardly extending legs of the curtain rods.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for uniformly twisting hollow, open-seam rods with preferably rectangular cross-sections for use as decorative curtain rods are disclosed. The twist extends throughout substantially the entire length of the rod. This feature enables a telescoped pair of rods, that is, a pair of rods with an inner rod dimensioned to slide into and out of an outer rod, to be twisted simultaneously such that the telescoping feature is maintained after twisting. The apparatus includes a rotatable first chuck and a substantially non-rotatable second chuck. Each chuck has male and female components to engage the inner and outer surfaces of a respective end of the rod. These components prevent buckling along the open seam and permit twisting throughout substantially the entire length of the rods. Sensor controls ensure uniform twisting and controlled unwinding of the rods.