Composite curtains

Composite curtains comprising a plurality of rows of pleats configured on top portions of each curtain, moreover, a plurality of curtain hooks is configured on top portions of the pleats. The present invention is characterized in that corresponding fastening members are sewn on a front side and a reverse side of two side edges of each of the curtains respectively, thus enabling the curtains to be joined together to form an appropriate width by means of the fastening members, and thereby suitably shading split widths of a window.

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Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(a) Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to composite curtains, and more particularly to the composite curtains having specifications made up of a plurality of curtains of fixed widths, moreover, fastening members are configured on side edges of each of the curtains, thus allowing a composite configuration of two or more curtains, and which thereby forms an appropriate width for the curtains to suitably shade a window. Furthermore, the present invention achieves requirements of a complete configuration for composite curtains.

(b) Description of the Prior Art

Conventional composite curtains are configured to comprise two curtains, with pleats configured on a top portion of each of the curtains, and, moreover, curtain hooks are configured on top seams of the curtains. To fit such curtains, a rail is securely configured to a top portion of an inner side of a window, and a plurality of pulley hooks are attached to the rail, whereupon each of the pulley hooks and the curtain hooks on the curtains are mutually fastened. A cord can then be pulled, which effectuates pulling of the pulley hooks to actuate the curtain hooks, and thus drawing of the two curtains toward a center of the window is actualized, which realizes shading of the window and light rays therewith. Pulling on the cord in reverse draws back the curtains toward two sides of the window, thereby removing a shading effect from the window.

Because concealing effect resulting from drawing of conventional curtains is exceptionally good, moreover, graphics on curtain material easily unfold into view and are eye appealing, and upon drawing back the curtains, the curtains can be completely tied at sides of the window, and thus do not block light rays, consequently, such conventional curtains are still a perfectly practical product, and well-liked by users, and therefore have not yet been withdrawn from markets. However, because width of windows of each household varies greatly, thus, there is a necessity for such curtains to be made to measure, and as such is a shortcoming of conventional curtains. Furthermore, so-called DIY (Do It Yourself) curtains still require first measuring the width of the window, and then requesting an operator to cut appropriate width of curtain material according to measurements of the window, whereafter a consumer carries the curtain material home (or the operator delivers the curtain material on behalf of the consumer) and fits the curtains themself. Consequently, a great deal of time is spent on on-the-spot cutting and producing the curtains, and is the primary shortcoming of conventional curtains. Furthermore, even though relatively wide curtains for a French window can be made to measure, however, because of excessively large size of the curtains, thus, the curtains are difficult to clean, which is yet another shortcoming.

In addition, so-called conventional fixed DIY (Do It Yourself) curtains, as depicted in FIG. 5, pertain to a structure embodying a sewn up type configuration that prohibits detachment, and thus do not pertain to so-called composite curtains of the present invention. Furthermore, because such a configuration prohibits detachment, thus, after assemblage, indoor light is somewhat dimmed, and thus is not an ideal design for curtains, moreover, possesses lower practicability compared to composite curtains, hence not of a high-grade curtain design.

Since the general curtain rail is probably already capable of being freely cut (or is extensible), however, the curtain material still does not provide for genuine DIY convenience. Producing high-grade composite curtains still necessitates the operator first measuring dimensions of the window, and only then can cutting of the curtain material be carried out, which results in insufficient speed of production of the curtains, lost labor processing time and inability to mass-produce. Furthermore, oversized curtains are difficult to clean, which is one of the primary shortcomings of conventional curtains, and, moreover, as of present, is a shortcoming that has not been effectively improved upon.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, a primarily objective of the present invention is to provide a structure comprising a plurality of widths of curtains, wherein a plurality of curtain hooks are configured on seams of top portions of each of the curtains, moreover, a plurality of fastening members are sewn on two side edges of each of the curtains. Fitting of the curtains can be undertaken according to requirements, whereby an appropriate number of curtains (for instance, two curtains, three curtains, or a plurality of curtains) can be joined together and adjusted to fit an appropriate width of a window by means of the fastening members. The curtains are thus assembled as a composite configuration, thereby eliminating on-the-spot cutting of curtain material by an operator, and thus saving on labor costs and on-the-spot processing time. The aforementioned as described characterizes the present invention.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide functionality for mutual joining of the curtains by means of the fastening members, and further mutual fastening by means of a plurality of rows of buttons, wherein embroidered fasteners as utilized in Chinese costumes are particularly preferred, which not only enhances beautiful appearance of the curtains, moreover, reenforces guarantee of safety.

To enable a further understanding of the said objectives and the technological methods of the invention herein, the brief description of the drawings below is followed by the detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a structural view according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows an assembled partial front view according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a multi-set assembled schematic view according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows an assembled front view according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a structural view of a conventional DIY fixed curtain.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, which show curtains 10 and 40 of the present invention, wherein a plurality of rows of pleats 11, 41 are primarily configured on top portions of the curtains 10 and 40 respectively, moreover, a plurality of curtain hooks 12, 42 are configured on top portions of the pleats 11, 41 respectively according to requirements. The present invention is characterized in that corresponding fastening members 20, 30 are sewn on a front side and a reverse side of two side edges of the curtains 10 and 40 respectively, and the fastening members 20, 30 as described in the present invention can be hidden fasteners, buttons, zippers, hook and loop fastening strips, and so on. Accordingly, the two curtains 10 and 40 are joined together to form an appropriate width by means of the fastening members 20, 30, thereby suitably shading split widths of a window 70.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, a plurality of rows of buttons 50, 51 are separately configured on the front sides of the two side edges of the curtains 10 and 40 of the present invention, wherein embroidered fasteners as utilized in Chinese costumes are particularly preferred. After joining together the two curtains 10 and 40 by means of the fastening members 20, 30, then the buttons 50, 51 are mutually fastened together. Thus after drawing the curtains 10 and 40, not only is superior shading of the window 70 achieved, moreover, the curtains 10 and 40 are thoroughly beautiful and elegant in appearance.

Referring to FIG. 3, which shows a schematic view of an embodiment of an assemblage of a plurality of curtains according to the present invention comprising the two curtains 10 and 40 and a curtain 60 of different widths, and which are assembled by mutually fastening the fastening members 20, 30 to form suitably split widths for a large French window, and, moreover, can be compositely joined by means of the plurality of buttons 50, 51 to complete the assemblage.

Because the present invention embodies a discerning design, thus, the present invention is provided with the following advantages in usage:

1. Saving in labor costs: The present invention is assembled from the plurality of curtains of different widths, and from which a consumer can configure curtains of different widths. Thus, there is only a need to produce curtains of a plurality of standard widths during production, and the consumer can then make a choice to purchase the curtains of different widths, wherewith composite curtains can be assembled therefrom. If size of the window is exactly that of the standard widths of curtains, then the purchased curtains can be directly fitted to a window. If the size of the window is different from that of the standard widths of curtains, then the consumer can make a choice to purchase two or more curtains to combine and fit together as a set in order to produce required width of curtains, thereby saving time on on-the-spot cutting and stitching.

2. The present invention can be further separately configured with the plurality of rows of buttons 50, 51 on the front sides of the two side edges of each of the curtains respectively, wherein the embroidered fasteners as utilized in Chinese costumes are particularly preferred, and the curtains are mutually joined together by means of the fastening members 20, 30 configured on side edges of the curtains. Furthermore, the curtains are thoroughly beautiful and elegant in appearance.

3. Convenience in cleaning: Because the present invention is of a composite configuration, thus each of the curtains can be separately detached for cleaning purposes.

Because the inventor of the present invention continues to aggressively explore advancement in structure, as a first instance, the inventor has designed the composite curtains of the present invention embodying aforementioned economizing on mass production costs, savings on on-the-spot processing time, ease of cleaning and eye appealing appearance. The present invention assuredly complies with essential elements as required for a new patent application. Accordingly, a new patent application is proposed herein.

It is of course to be understood that the embodiments described herein is merely illustrative of the principles of the invention and that a wide variety of modifications thereto may be effected by persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. A composite curtains comprising a plurality of rows of pleats configured on top portions of each curtain, moreover, a plurality of curtain hooks are configured on top portions of the pleats, and characterized in that: corresponding fastening members are sewn on a front side and a reverse side of two side edges of each of the curtains respectively, thus enabling the curtains to be joined together to form an appropriate width by means of the fastening members, and thereby suitably shading split widths of a window.

2. The composite curtains according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of rows of buttons are separately configured on the front sides of the two side edges of the curtains.

3. The composite curtains according to claim 1, wherein the buttons are embroidered fasteners as utilized in Chinese costumes.

Patent History
Publication number: 20060108075
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 23, 2004
Publication Date: May 25, 2006
Inventor: Yih-Ren Huang (Taipei)
Application Number: 10/994,299
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: 160/123.000
International Classification: A47H 1/00 (20060101);