CURTAIN ROD EMBELLISHMENT APPARATUS
The present invention uses a curtain rod embellishment apparatus to display, elegant, interchangeable, ornamental embellishments for visual enjoyment. The concept is an alternative for using tassels, scarf's, cornices or beads to compliment windows and room decor. A curtain rod embellishment apparatus, comprising at least two brackets; at least two curtain rod hooks; a curtain rod; an elongated element; at least one embellishment unit; wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with each of the at least two brackets, wherein the curtain rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks, wherein the elongated element has a front side and a back side opposite to the front side, wherein the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with the back side of the elongated element, and wherein the at least one embellishment unit attachable to the front side of the elongated element.
This is a continuation-in-part application claiming the benefit and priority of U.S. Nonprovisional patent application Ser. No. 15/461,454, filed Mar. 16, 2017, which claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/322,713, filed Apr. 14, 2016 and the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/318,682, filed Apr. 5, 2016.
BACKGROUNDTraditionally, windows are accessorized with cornices and valances which are custom made and are considered to be a permanent fixture, the present invention allows embellishments to be easily transposable to compliment room decor. In traditional inventions such as U.S. Patent No. D547,167 S design are described as an ornamental rod, this design is specific to the end cap of a curtain rod.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThis Brief Summary is included so as to introduce, in an abbreviated form, various topics to be elaborated upon below in the Detailed Description. This Brief Summary is not intended to identify key or essential aspects of the claimed invention. This brief Summary is similarly not intended for use as an aid in determining the scope of the claims. The present invention is directed to a curtain rod system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a curtain rod embellishment apparatus comprises at least two brackets; at least two curtain rod hooks; a curtain rod; an elongated element; at least one embellishment unit; wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with each of the at least two brackets, wherein the curtain rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks, wherein the elongated element has a front side and a back side opposite to the front side, wherein the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with the back side of the elongated element, and wherein the at least one embellishment unit attachable to the front side of the elongated element. The Curtain rod embellishment apparatus displays elegant, interchangeable, large to small pieces of ornaments. The present invention is unconventional in which ornaments are displayed at lateral points on the curtain rod. The present invention allows the decorator more options to decorate by allowing the user to showcase ornamental collections to compliment room decor. There is a further need which allows embellishments to be displayed from a rod apparatus.
The advantage of the connecting system and the method according to the present invention is that embellishments can be easily attached to the curtain rod. This is accomplished by sliding elongated devices such as elongated shanks into the curtain rod entry points, then locking the apparatus into place with a fastening means. In some embodiments, the connecting system is comprised of a second curtain rod and is used for the sole purpose of hanging drapes. The curtain rod hangs below the ornamental designs and is held in place by brackets. An optional illumination apparatus is attached to the system.
It should be understood that the drawings are merely representative, are not necessarily drawn to scale, and are not intended to limit the subject matter of this application.
Before the present invention is described in greater detail, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular embodiments described, and as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the appended claims.
Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, between the upper and lower limits of that range is also specifically disclosed. Each smaller range between any stated value or intervening value in a stated range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range is encompassed within the invention. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included or excluded in the range, and each range where either, neither or both limits are included in the smaller ranges is also encompassed within the invention, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or both of the limits, ranges excluding either or both of those included limits are also included in the invention.
Other than in the embodiment or example, or where indicated otherwise, all numbers indicating ingredient quantities and/or reaction conditions are to be understood as being modified in every instance by the word “about,” which means the ingredient quantities or reaction conditions are within 10 percent to 15 percent of the indicated value.
Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, some potential and exemplary methods and materials may now be described. Any and all publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference to disclose and describe the methods and/or materials in connection with which the publications are cited. It is understood that the present disclosure supersedes any disclosure of an incorporated publication to the extent there is a contradiction.
It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” may also include the plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any element that may be optional. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as “solely”, “only” and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements, or the use of a “negative” limitation.
As will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading this disclosure, each of the individual embodiments described and illustrated herein has discrete components and features which may be readily separated from or combined with the features of any of the other several embodiments without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention.
The invention relates to a new type of curtain rod-display which connects embellishments such as jewels or ornaments to a curtain rod system.
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In other embodiments, the fastener 60 may contain an opening or an aperture which may have male or female threading and is configured to slide onto the back side 56 of the elongated element 50 to secure the elongated shank into place on the curtain rod 20. Optional indentations on the end of the elongated element 50 may be threading allowing the fasteners 60 to fasten onto the elongated element 50. The present invention can be used indoor or outdoor to display Christmas ornaments. The present invention can be used as wall decor.
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Claims
1. A curtain rod embellishment apparatus, comprising at least two brackets; at least two curtain rod hooks; a curtain rod;
- an elongated element; at least one embellishment unit;
- wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with each of the at least two brackets,
- wherein the curtain rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks,
- wherein the elongated element has a front side and a back side opposite to the front side,
- wherein the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with the back side of the elongated element, and
- wherein the at least one embellishment unit attachable to the front side of the elongated element.
2. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an attachment means to attach and detach the at least one embellishment unit to the front side of the elongated elements.
3. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 2, wherein a plurality of holes are formed on the front side of the elongated element, wherein at least a fastener connects the embellishment unit to one of the plurality of holes.
4. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the elongated element further comprises an outer part and an inner part extendable and retractable relatively to the outer part, and wherein the outer part is secured to the at least two curtain rod hooks.
5. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an attachment means to attach and detach a curtain to the curtain rod.
6. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one illumination apparatus, and wherein the comprising at least one illumination apparatus is attached to the elongated element.
7. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second curtain rod, and wherein the second curtain rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks.
8. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the elongated element further comprises at least two segments, wherein each of the at least two segments further comprises a connection plate formed on each of the at least two segments; a connection hinge hole formed on the connection plate; at least one mechanical joint configured on each of the elongated element; wherein the connection plate and connection hinge hole are configured to connect one of the at least two segments with another one of the at least two segments, and wherein the at least one mechanical joint is configured to lock one of the at least two segments with another one of the at least two segments.
9. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the curtain rod embellishment apparatus further comprises an adjustable bar,
- wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks further comprises a channel;
- wherein the adjustable bar is configured to be slidable relatively to the channel; and
- wherein the elongated element is configured to be attached with the adjustable bar.
10. A curtain rod embellishment apparatus, comprising at least two brackets; at least two curtain rod hooks; a curtain rod;
- an elongated element; at least one embellishment unit;
- wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with each of the at least two brackets,
- wherein the curtain rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks,
- wherein the elongated element has a front side and a back side opposite to the front side,
- wherein the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with the back side of the elongated element,
- wherein the at least one embellishment unit attachable to the front side of the elongated element,
- wherein a plurality of holes are formed on the front side of the elongated element, and wherein at least a fastener connects the embellishment unit to one of the plurality of holes.
11. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 10, wherein the elongated element further comprises an outer part and an inner part extendable and retractable relatively to the outer part, and wherein the outer part is secured to the at least two curtain rod hooks.
12. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 10, further comprising an attachment means to attach and detach a curtain to the curtain rod.
13. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 10, further comprising at least one illumination apparatus, and wherein the comprising at least one illumination apparatus is attached to the elongated element.
14. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 10, wherein the elongated element further comprises at least two segments, wherein each of the at least two segments further comprises a connection plate formed on each of the at least two segments; a connection hinge hole formed on the connection plate; at least one mechanical joint configured on each of the elongated element; wherein the connection plate and connection hinge hole are configured to connect one of the at least two segments with another one of the at least two segments, and wherein the at least one mechanical joint is configured to lock one of the at least two segments with another one of the at least two segments.
15. The curtain rod embellishment apparatus of claim 10,
- wherein the curtain rod embellishment apparatus further comprises an adjustable bar,
- wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks further comprises a channel;
- wherein the adjustable bar is configured to be slidable relatively to the channel; and
- wherein the elongated element is configured to be attached with the adjustable bar.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 4, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 11, 2018
Inventor: Kimberly Renee Walker (Sicklerville, NJ)
Application Number: 15/997,506