Covered, Hollow Or Slotted Track Patents (Class 16/87.4R)
  • Publication number: 20140359971
    Abstract: A track for an adjustable blind assembly is disclosed. One described track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a track comprising a base and a slot, the base comprising a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extending from the base and securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame, and the slot extending from the base and comprising a channel for a sliding adjuster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel FULTON, Matthew WHITE
  • Publication number: 20140338150
    Abstract: An improved curtain guiding block structure may include a block body, a first wheel base, a second wheel base and a plurality of rolling balls. During the assembly process, the second wheel base is inserted into the circular hole of the block body from one side, and the first wheel base is inserted into the circular hole of the block body from the other side after the rolling balls are disposed therein; and the guiding post plugs into the through hole of the second wheel base to complete the assembly process without using any additional tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: SYN YAO ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shan-Chi Chuang
  • Patent number: 8756760
    Abstract: An aircraft cabin curtain rail assembly kit includes a plurality of curtain rail components with linear curtain rail sections and curved curtain rail sections with an angle of curvature in a range of 0-90°. Each curtain rail component has a first end and a second end. On the first end, a recess for receiving a fixation protrusion of another curtain rail component is arranged and, on the second end, a fixation protrusion for inserting into a recess of another curtain rail component is present. The recess and the fixation protrusion include a fastening means for fixating the recess and the fixation protrusion relative to each other. Each curtain rail component includes a holder slit for attaching the respective curtain rail component to an object and a curtain slit for guiding curtain rail guiding means in the curtain rail component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Jovan Ulbrich-Gasparevic, Michael Mosler, Holger Warner
  • Publication number: 20130318744
    Abstract: An aircraft cabin curtain rail assembly kit includes a plurality of curtain rail components with linear curtain rail sections and curved curtain rail sections with an angle of curvature in a range of 0-90°. Each curtain rail component has a first end and a second end. On the first end, a recess for receiving a fixation protrusion of another curtain rail component is arranged and, on the second end, a fixation protrusion for inserting into a recess of another curtain rail component is present. The recess and the fixation protrusion include a fastening means for fixating the recess and the fixation protrusion relative to each other. Each curtain rail component includes a holder slit for attaching the respective curtain rail component to an object and a curtain slit for guiding curtain rail guiding means in the curtain rail component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Jovan Ulbrich-Gasparevic, Michael Mosler, Holger Warner
  • Patent number: 8544148
    Abstract: A traverse rod system for manipulating one or more hanging objects is provided. The traverse rod system includes a hollow longitudinally extending tube having an opening that extends along an upper length of the tube as well as a number of rings that at least partially encircle the tube and that are directly or indirectly coupled with one or more hanging objects. A cord is suspended within the tube and secured by one or more cord carriers, each having a top portion that attaches to one of the rings and a bottom portion that is freely suspended through the opening and into the hollow tube such that other than the cord and the cord carriers, an interior of the hollow tube remains substantially free of structure relating to the traverse rod system. Movement of the cord causes the cord carriers to traverse an interior of the tube while the attached rings traverse an exterior of the tube. As a result, the hanging object(s) move in connection with the cord and the cord carriers in a desired direction or directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Ona Drapery Hardware
    Inventor: Karl Siegfried Keishold
  • Publication number: 20110247174
    Abstract: A traverse rod system for manipulating one or more hanging objects is provided. The traverse rod system includes a hollow longitudinally extending tube having an opening that extends along an upper length of the tube as well as a number of rings that at least partially encircle the tube and that are directly or indirectly coupled with one or more hanging objects. A cord is suspended within the tube and secured by one or more cord carriers, each having a top portion that attaches to one of the rings and a bottom portion that is freely suspended through the opening and into the hollow tube such that other than the cord and the cord carriers, an interior of the hollow tube remains substantially free of structure relating to the traverse rod system. Movement of the cord causes the cord carriers to traverse an interior of the tube while the attached rings traverse an exterior of the tube. As a result, the hanging object(s) move in connection with the cord and the cord carriers in a desired direction or directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Ona Drapery Hardware d/b/a Keishold Industries Incorporated
    Inventor: KARL SIEGFRIED KEISHOLD
  • Publication number: 20110030169
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carriage comprising a rail having a first end and a second end, and a fixing means extending between said ends. The fixing means is used to detachably fix a curtain to the rail. The rail is movably mounted on slides in a channel of the profiled element for the curtain. The rail is highly flexible such that it bends elastically accordingly in a curved section when the carriage is displaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: SILENT GLISS INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Beat Aebi, Renato Burkhart, Heinz Durig, Martin Indermaur
  • Patent number: 7832052
    Abstract: A drapery master carrier for a drapery electric drive system is provided having a built-in wireless transmitter and a sensor to determine whether a manual pull is being applied to the drapes. The sensor is operatively connected to or incorporated into the wireless transmitter such that sensing by the sensor of a manual pull applied to the drapes will activate the wireless transmitter to transmit a signal to a motor drive controller receiver to drive the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Gerrit Jan Vrielink
  • Publication number: 20080148515
    Abstract: A track and roller system for guiding and supporting a sliding tarpaulin for covering a flat-bed trailer and for supporting at least one light means. The track and roller system comprises a track for supporting for a plurality of rollers and a mounting bar. The rollers are connected to base portions of sliding supports for the tarpaulin. The track has at least one interlocking element. The mounting bar supports the at least one light means below the track. The mounting bar has an outwardly facing supporting portion for supporting the at least one light means and an interlocking portion connected to the supporting portion. The interlocking portion has at least one interlocking element for interlocking with the at least one interlocking element of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: AERO-KIT INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Brian W. PETELKA
  • Patent number: 7137171
    Abstract: A new and useful traverse rod structure, designed to maintain or improve the functionality of a traverse rod, while improving the aesthetics of the traverse rod is provided. The traverse rod is designed to improve the functionality of the rod, while minimizing the risk of damaging the aesthetic features of the traverse rod as the hanging object is manipulated. Still further, the traverse rod is designed with an attractive and aesthetic external appearance. In addition, the traverse rod is designed to be efficient to assemble and operate. In its preferred form, a traverse rod comprises (a) a longitudinally extending tube having an opening extending along the tube, (b) a longitudinally extending track located within the tube, the track comprising a pair of substantially co-planar track sections with a gap therebetween, and (c) one or more moveable carriers each of which is configured to engage a wall covering. Each moveable carrier has a follower extending through the opening in the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Exquisite Creations For You, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonja R. Meech, Jesus C. Galindo, Ralph E. Galley, Russell L. Fincher
  • Patent number: 6532625
    Abstract: A rigid, one piece mounting track with mounting and suspension slots for carrying multiple functional and decorative hangings simultaneously. The track has generally U-shaped construction with two vertical legs joined by a horizontal member. An elongated dowel holder forms the joint between one leg and the horizontal member. The other leg has inner and outer elongated slots for carrying mounting slides. The inner surface of the horizontal is also provided with a mounting slot for additional hangings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Pam Stone
  • Patent number: 6223389
    Abstract: A curtain tab carrier assembly includes a rod having a pair of vertical flanges that form a channel therebetween. A guide is configured to slidably engage the pair of flanges along the channel. A carrier is secured to the guide and includes a base having a catch formed therein. A loop extends from the base over the rod. The curtain tab is positioned over the loop and is retained by a fabric retaining clip. The clip is hinged to the base and includes a locking tab formed therein. The locking tab engages the catch when the clip is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, William J. Schwartz, Ronald G. Hurth, John W. Grosz, Walter K. Saylor