Abstract: A form fitting flexible sheet van barrier wall is held in place by reusable adhesive strips as a dust sealing thermal barrier for mounting behind the driver compartment of a van to divide the van into driving and working compartments. The sheet may be rolled up and stored adjacent the van roof. The flexible sheet carries a window which may be opened to permit the flow of air between the compartments. Also weight bearing accessories are provided on the sheet for storing items such as coat hangers and work tools. The barrier comes in an assembly manually retrofittable to vans without tooling or van modification.

Abstract: A flexible and reusable plastic window covering is designed to be selectively attached over an existing window opening to reduce or eliminate air leakage and drafts. Either hook and loop fasteners or locking strips can be used to attach the plastic sheath over a window opening and, if desired, the sheath can be provided with a zipper to allow air flow through the window. Special locking strips can be used to securely attach the flexible sheath over a window opening while facilitating an easy removal when required.

Abstract: An enclosure device is disclosed that can be utilized to cover a garage door opening for privacy and security. The device includes a fabric portion and a plurality of fasteners. The fabric portion provides privacy while allowing for plenty of light and ventilation. The fabric portion also acts as a psychological barrier for possible intruders who would be unable to determine whether the garage is occupied. The plurality of fasteners allows the user to attach the enclosure device to a garage door opening. The fasteners also provide for increased security.

Abstract: Invisible junction device, particularly for stretched cloths, includes a support (1, 1') for securement to a ceiling or a wall, profiles (2) for the reception of securement pads, disposed in the support (1), and an element (3) for partial or complete closure of the support (1) by pinching. The support (1) is preferably in the form of a profile provided with a surface bearing against the existing ceiling or wall or for securement on an intermediate support, and two longitudinal profiles (2) adapted to coact with securement pads of the corresponding edges of the sheet or sheets to be stretched, at the joint to be provided, the profiles (2) extending parallel and symmetrically with a slight inclination relative to the vertical, their external edge being aligned with the edge (4) of one of the sides of the support (1), while the other edge extends beyond the first in a ridge (5) in prolongation of the external edge of the corresponding profile (2).

Abstract: A corner bracket is provided for use with a fabric supporting track assembly of a type adapted for installation of a fabric wall covering onto a wall. The corner bracket has a generally triangular configuration defining a generally L-shaped corner piece hingedly connected to a bracket base adapted for fixed attachment to the wall. The bracket base supports the corner piece within a corner of the wall, in alignment with horizontal and vertical components of the track assembly. The corner piece is hingedly movable between an easily accessed first position pivoted away from the wall corner for facilitated attachment of the fabric wall covering thereto, and a second position pressed into the wall corner for snap-fit interlock with the track components.

Abstract: A pliable, resilient retaining means integrated with an area to be masked in an architectural structure, extending over and substantially covering a channel about the perimeter of the area. The retaining means is attached to the channel wall proximate the area to be masked and is inwardly displaceable, allowing for the insertion and retention of non-adhesive paper or plastic masking material. The resilience of the retaining means urges it from its displaced position outward towards the channel wall distal the area to be masked where it frictionally engages the masking sheet between the end of the retaining means and the channel wall. Placement of the masking sheet is accomplished by stuffing the edges of the sheet into the channel by running a tool along the perimeter of the channel structure, displacing the retaining means inwardly both substantially parallel and at an angle to the channel walls.

Abstract: An extruded border piece for mounting a fabric sheet in parallel relationship with a plane surface, the border piece including a body portion, a locking portion and a hinge portion connecting the body portion and the locking portion. The locking portion is movable from an open position to a closed position in which the fabric sheet is trapped between the locking and body portions. The body portion may have a surface to which the fabric sheet can be temporarily securable in desired pre-tensioned condition by basting tracks.

Abstract: The wall covering assembly includes a flexible, resilient, preferably sound-deadening, fire-resistant sheet of wall covering, preferably of plastic and/or cloth. The assembly also includes one or a spaced number of preferably parallel wall covering anchoring strips releasably connected to the rear of the wall covering. The strips can be anchored to the exposed surface of a wall to hold the wall covering over and spaced from the wall. Each strip may be of flexible material, such as plastic, metal, or the like and includes a first member having a rear plate adapted to be connected, as by adhesive, screws, etc., to a wall. The rear plate has a toothed upper end. That member also includes a front plate spaced forward of the rear plate by spaced top and bottom struts, preferably parallel with each other and defining therebetween a box having an acoustical space below the top of the rear plate. The front plate may bear anchoring hooks attachable to the rear of the wall covering.

Abstract: A thin, flat, body of woven mesh shading screen (10) having eight grommets (12), two at each corner set on edges of sunshade, and four pieces of rubber bungee (14) communicating with and affixed to grommets. By matter of virtue, rubber bungee is extremely flexible, allowing for the bungee to be stretched at each of the four corners around each of the four exterior corners of a skylight for attachment.

Abstract: The wall covering assembly includes a flexible, resilient, preferably sound-deadening, fire-resistant sheet of wall covering, preferably of plastic and/or cloth. The assembly also includes one or a spaced number of preferably parallel wall covering anchoring strips releasably connected to the rear of the wall covering. The strips can be anchored to the exposed surface of a wall to hold the wall covering over and spaced from the wall. Each strip may be of plastic, wood, metal, ceramic or the like and includes a rear base plate adapted to be connected, as by adhesive, screws, etc. to a wall. It also includes a front plate spaced forward of the base plate by integral struts, preferably parallel therewith and defining therebetween an acoustical space. The front plate bears anchoring hooks attachable to the rear of the wall covering. Preferably, the strips bear breakaway segments on one side thereof, removably blocking access to the space.

Abstract: A sunshade is deployed horizontally across the vehicle's interior and covers the top of the dashboard, front and rear seats, and the space, or a portion thereof, between the upper edge of the back of the rear seat and the rear window of the vehicle. In the preferred embodiment, the sunshade comprises a flexible cover supported in place by one elongated arm in the front portion and two foldable elongated arms in the rear portion. The flexible material includes an adjustable envelope-style cover for the car seat headrests and an appropriately elevated portion which accommodates the steering wheel. The remaining portion of the flexible material is generally flat.

Abstract: System for mounting screen and other panels in vibrating and other screening apparatus in which longitudinal channel members interposed between laterally adjoining panels and anchored to apertured longitudinal supports, have space normally upright flexible sides each yieldably flexing inwardly in response to pressing of a panel edge thereagainst for seating the edge in an external groove in the channel side, the channel side, the channel member containing a longitudinally coterminous cavity opening upwardly through a relatively restricted slot, and the panel edge being releasably lockable in the channel groove by a T-shaped lock member having a stem insertible in said cavity through the slot for forcing the flexed side to return to upright edge-locking position.

Abstract: An ornamental valence treatment for windows enables swags or festoons to be arranged in a variety of different arrangements to suit different window dimensions. The treatment uses standard components and enables them to be easily removed for washing or cleaning. At least two decorative swags are provided for draping from a support member, each swag has at least one attachment edge with a hook tape along one side of the edge and a loop-tape along the other side of the edge and a loop-tape along the other side of the edge, such that the two swags can be joined together by the hook-tape of one swag engaging with the loop-tape of the other swag.

Abstract: In order to enhance the aesthetics of the interior of a home or building, a fabric column kit and system is disclosed. The fabric column kit or system includes at least a pair and, preferably, a plurality of fabric supports which may advantageously be of different sizes and/or shapes wherein the supports are adapted for selected positioning in spaced apart relation in compatible pairs. The fabric supports are fixedly mounted to a rigid surface in selected positions. The fabric column kit or system also includes at least a pair and preferably a plurality of rings which may advantageously be of different sizes and/or shapes wherein the rings are adapted to releasably secure opposite ends of a fabric to the respective ones of the fabric supports. With the fabric column kit or system, a fabric column may be formed between the fabric supports to aesthetically enhance the interior space of any building structure.

Abstract: A flexible cover for mounting over the cargo area of a vehicle such as a pick-up truck, boat or the like, having resilient, J-shaped extruded fasteners attached along the edges of the cover for fastening it to outwardly extending longitudinal edges on rails on the vehicle sidewalls. The J-shaped fasteners are formed of a resilient plastic which is mated with the rails in such a manner as to accommodate variations in the distance between the cargo box sidewalls, as well as variations in the flexibility of the flexible cover. The extruded members are adapted to be snapped together by applying a downward force on the J-shaped fasteners toward the rail until the edge of the rail snaps into the resilient fastener. The cover is removed by unzipping the J-shaped fastener from the rail to expose the cargo box area.

Abstract: A frame device (12) for securely holding and hanging banners (14) and the like from buildings and surfaces. The frame has a base portion (16) which is attached to the building or surface and a spring loaded rotating cover portion (18) which covers a channel (52) in the base. A plurality of inner slidingly adjustable hook members (60) and a pair of outer clip lock members (80) positioned in the channel hold the banner in place. The banner has a plurality of mating holes or apertures (74) along one edge and hangs from the hook and lock members in the frame device. Once the banner is positioned on the hooks, the cover portion is closed securely retaining the banner in place.

Abstract: A portable thermal barrier is disclosed for thermally dividing an enclosure. In a preferred form, the barrier includes a flexible thermal sheet formed by two separable sheet forms that may be folded and stored in a holder such as a bag. The sheet forms may be laid out and releasably joined along inside edges to span the enclosure. Outer foldable flaps of the sheet forms are adjustably positionable adjacent wall surfaces of the enclosure to adjust for varying size enclosures. Opposed top and bottom flap sections fold over onto the sheet, such that outward folded surfaces are selectively positioned adjacent top and bottom wall surfaces of the enclosure. Pockets along side flap sections of the sheet forms receive opposed foot plates of extensible load locks. The load locks are manually extendible to secure the thermal sheet in place against the walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: At T-type sports car includes a roll-up type covering which may be used at times in lieu of the standard glass panels. The covering includes a locking assembly on each end which has opposed rods spring biased into roof openings normally used to lock the glass panels in place. Magnets are also provided along the bottom side of the roof covering to provide a seal across the windshield and along the roof at the rear.

Abstract: A fastener for sheet material includes a fork member mounted on a fixture and having a pair of outwardly diverging arms, and a keeper member which is placeable in a locking position between the arms. A portion of sheet material disposed between the fork member and the keeper member is held therebetween even when a tensioning force is applied to the portion, since the portion thereby applies a torsional force to the keeper member to bias the keeper member into a locking position within the fork member.

Abstract: An assembly comprising of first, second and third tracks of extruded polyvinyl chloride plastic which, when intermeshed create a framework for stretching and securing fabrics of varying thicknesses, onto a wall surface, a first extruded track is fastened to the wall surface with screws, a second or third extruded track is snapped into the first track creating a set of working jaws and a fabric storage slot, a sheet of fabric is then stretched around the wall perimeter, with the excess fabric being tucked and secured through the working jaws and into the fabric storage slot. Fabric installation options and overall strength of the framework are greatly increased through the flexibility and staggering of the track assemblies and their ability to facilitate and slide upon each other on extreme curves, therefore increasing the overall versatility of the present invention.

Abstract: An improved screen apparatus having a fabric frame and having a Velcro strip attached to one side of such fabric frame, with the mataching Velcro strip attached to the inside of a door frame or other opening at the top and sides thereof, whereby during use the screen device functions to form an adaptable, readily convertible screened-in enclosure.

Abstract: A fabric mounting system for securing a fabric or other flexible sheet material to provide a facing and/or partition is disclosed. A support or mounting member is first secured on an existing wall, ceiling or other location. Fabric engaging strips, having slots therein, receive a fold of fabric within the slot and the fabric is wrapped about the strips to cover the strip and position the raw edge of fabric interior to the periphery of the system. Each strip is then brought into engagement with a mounting member such that a portion of the mounting member is inserted in the slot to lock the strip and fabric in place, preferably due to an interference fit.

Abstract: A curtain with sucking disks comprising a passage through which a rubber cord is passed and which is formed only at the upper side of the curtain or at the upper and lower sides thereof or at the right and left sides as well as at the upper and lower sides thereof, the rubber cord passed through each of these passages, and sucking disks attached to both end of each of the rubber cords.

Abstract: Structure and a method for applying cover material to a wall. A support strip is attached to the upper portion of a wall, and a support strip is attached to the lower portion of the wall. Each of the support strips is substantially flat and includes spaced-apart pointed protuberances or projections. A sheet of flexible fabric material is stretched taut between the support strips and attached to the projections of the support strips. A cover strip is attached in covering relationship upon each support strip and covers the portion of the sheet of flexible fabric material which is attached to the support strip. As the sheet is attached to the support strips, spaced-apart folds are formed in the upper and lower portions of the sheet and create the appearance of pleats in the sheet. Thus, an attractive wall covering is provided.

Abstract: A wall track installation device for use in installing fabrics on a wall, with the fabric being suspended on the wall by sections of plastic wall track each having a base including first and second opposed edges, a first shoulder having a free end extending outwardly from the first edge, a second shoulder extending outwardly from the second edge and a panel hingedly coupled to the second shoulder and adapted to lock over the first shoulder to capture the fabric therebetween. The device includes an elongated frame having a third edge with a groove formed therein sized to receive the free end of the first shoulder therein. The third edge further includes a raised surface having a predetermined thickness which extends along the length of the groove.

Abstract: An extruded plastic wall track for affixing fabric to a wall includes an elongated base adapted to be secured to a wall which includes a generally flat surface having first and second edges. A first shoulder extends outwardly from the first edge of the base away from the wall and a second shoulder extends outwardly from the second edge of the base away from the wall. The first shoulder includes a first lip and the second shoulder includes a panel hingedly secured thereto having a second lip adapted to lock over the first lip. The second shoulder includes a flange extending outwardly therefrom and essentially parallel to the base and spaced therefrom, the flange being adapted to support a lining material spaced from the wall.

Abstract: An insulating flexible panel adapted to be releasably joined to like panels in side by side relationship, said panel comprising enclosure means for enclosing insulating material therein, said enclosure means presenting a first border and a second border, said second border extending generally outwardly of said enclosure, and releasable fastening means associated with said first and second borders adapted to releasably fasten said first border of one panel to said second border of another panel.

Abstract: An interior curtain wall to prevent dust being transported from one area to another has an elongated flexible curtain that is supported on a plurality of interconnected headers, each header connected to the next by a flexible hinge and being supported against the ceiling by a support leg that is adjustable in length and has a spring loaded foot to maintain pressure against the header.

Abstract: This invention attaches a flexible truck bed cover to the truck, by means of a plastic strip sewn into the cover, fitting inside a gap at the top of the bed, created by a supporting frame or a bed liner. The stretch in the flexible cover allows the plastic strip into the gap on all four sides of the bed and the contracting of the fabric keeps it in there, plus while the vehicle is in motion, the downward motion of the slipstream increases the forces holding the strip into the gap. A zip out access panel facilitates a separate opening within the cover itself for one-handed opening and ease of access by means of a U shaped panel behind the cab of the truck. Being the full width of the bed and 25 inches down the bed, it gives 10 square feet of access.

Abstract: A system or arrangement for the non-adherent mounting of a fabric wall covering sheet or panel on a wall surface structure. Moreover, the invention also concerns itself with a system or arrangement incorporating at least one track member which is fastenable to a wall, and wherein the track member includes fastening devices to which complementary fastening devices on the fabric sheet or panel are adapted to be detachably adhered so as to render it possible to easily cover the surface of the wall with the fabric panel without any necessity for previously preparing the surface wall or for adhering the fabric material thereto.

Abstract: An externally mounted, insect-proof screen curtain assembly for large door openings. The curtain is raised and lowered via draw pulley supported ropes, vertically threaded through rings sewn to the curtain material. Spaced apart horizontal rope containing hems and a bottom weight member maintain a flat exposed screen surface relative to slide track mounted side hems. Flexibly resilient side seal members mounted in wiping relation to the screen sides, along with a compressible horizontal bottom seal and a fixed head seal, make the assembly insect-proof.

Abstract: A flexible cover for mounting over the cargo area of a vehicle such as a pickup truck, boat or the like, having resilient, J-shaped extruded fasteners attached along the edges of the cover for fastening it to extruded aluminum rails mounted on the vehicle sidewalls. The J-shaped fasteners are formed of a resilient plastic which is mated with the rails in such a manner as to accommodate variations in the distance between the cargo box sidewalls, as well as variations in the flexibility of the flexible cover. The extruded members are adapted to be snapped together by applying a downward force on the J-shaped fasteners toward the rail until a lip on the rail snaps into the resilient fastener. The cover is removed by unzipping the J-shaped fastener from the rail to expose the cargo box area.

Abstract: A panel frame created by attaching molding pieces or tracks to a wall or other substrate to support a fabric panel whose margin has an excess tail that is anchored in the tracks. Each track is constituted by a plastic extrusion having a flat base that lies against the substrate and an overlying profiled strip having an edge wall joined to the base at right angles thereto along a line intermediate the upper and lower edges of the base, the section of the base below this line functioning as a mounting flange for the track. The strip further includes a raised flat face which is parallel to the base to define a storage channel therebetween, the face extending from the edge wall to a rounded cove terminating in a bent-in nose that normally abuts the upper border of the base to define a dilatable inlet leading into the storage channel.

Abstract: Screening or curtaining arrangement for covering a shower door includes a curtain positioned across the door. The curtain has a rod pocket at each end containing a rod. A plurality of attachment members hook around the rod and the top and bottom of the shower door for retaining the curtain on the door. The attractiveness of the shower door is thereby enhanced.

Abstract: A device for mechanically joining sheet material, comprising a separable fastener which may have a pair of complementary extruded plastic members provided with resiliently separable interlocking fastener profiles, and at least one, and generally both, of the fastener members having releasable jaw extension structure for receiving and gripping and retaining sheet material to be joined. In certain forms, the jaw structure includes locking bar means arranged to be inserted into a cavity of the jaw structure. The jaw structure may be extruded from a plastic of greater durometer than the interlocking profiles.

Abstract: A traffic door biased to the closed position and adapted to be swung to the open position when pushed manually or engaged by material handling equipment. The door includes an inverted L-shaped frame and a spring loaded cam mechanism is associated with the upper horizontal frame section of the frame and acts to bias the door to the closed position. The door is pre-hung on a vertical rail which is offset from the plane of the door. At the time of installation, the rail is plumbed and secured to the doorway jamb. The pre-assembled unit facilitates proper installation of the door, and the offset rail eliminates the need for rubber flaps to seal the gap between the door and the jamb. The traffic door assembly also includes an upper trim panel attached to the horizontal frame section which can be trimmed to size to fit the doorway.

Abstract: The screen or shade for the window is of flexible material so that when in open position it can be pleated. Opposite sides of the screen have tapes sewed on near the edges and male snap fasteners are spaced from each other on the tapes. These fasteners snap into holes in plastic glides which travel along plastic tracks. Either converted by screws or integral with the tracks are angle sealing strips, one flange being on the outside and arranged to prevent air movement from the inside of the screen to the outside, or vice versa, when the screen is closed. Either attached by screws to the track and sealing strip assembly or integral therewith is a mounting rail which is attached by screws to the building or support. A slanting roof is shown having several windows equipped with independently glided screens.

Abstract: An acoustic insulation curtain is composed of a number of long, relatively high mass optically transparent acoustic barrier sheets, having longitudinally extending central portions covered with panels of acoustic absorber material. The adjacent barrier sheets overlap one another. In some embodiments they are mutually spaced and also overlap portions of absorber panels of adjacent sheets. Absorber panels may be vertically discontinuous in a staggered relation from one panel to another to provide a circuitous sound absorbing air flow path from one side of the curtain to the other.

Abstract: A bracket structure for use in hanging and pleating decorative wall fabrics, providing an elongated flat sheet metal backing strip with a plurality of generally U-shaped cross section extensions formed at uniformly spaced intervals along the length of the strip, a plurality of tabs formed in the strip both in the intermediate flat sections and in the curved portion of the U-shaped extensions for engaging and securing fabric with the outer end portions of the tab having a reversed bend which locks the fabric in position, and a rigid facia strip having the same configuration as the sheet metal backing strip and secured thereto with the fabric between the backing and the facia strips to provide protection for the connection of the fabric to the bracket.

Abstract: A device for releasably holding flexible sheet material, comprising a holding member having a longitudinal slot with an entrance opening to the slot extending along the length of the slot, a first elongate locking member inserted through the entrance opening into the slot, and a second elongate locking member inserted through the entrance opening, after the first locking member, into the slot, the second locking member having a thickness greater than the entrance opening and being inserted through the opening by force, the device being such that the flexible sheet material extends around the first locking member and has two layers of material unsecured to each other and extending past the second locking member and out through the entrance opening adjacent a first wall of the slot, and the second locking member, when in its effective locking position in the slot, is in contact with the first locking member through one of the layers and situated between the two layers of the flexible material on one side and a

Abstract: A transparent, flexible curtain with spaced access slits is provided for installation across the opening of display-type, open front and open top coolers, freezers and the like of the sort used in retail food stores. The curtain is comprised of a rectangular sheet of flexible, transparent material secured at one end to the top or rear edge of the cooler cabinet and extending across the cabinet opening. The curtain is formed with a plurality of spaced parallel slits, all extending in the same direction and all originating and terminating within the margins of the sheet. The curtain retains cold air within the refrigerator and allows the food products to be clearly visible to the customer. Goods are removed by the customer reaching through any slit near the product selected. The forward or lower edge of the curtain is weighted in sections to keep the curtain taut across the opening and to allow it to be folded back for loading food into the cooler.

Abstract: A drapery, a supporting apparatus for said drapery, and a method of making a pleated drapery is provided. The drapery is provided with a structure for pleating the drapery in a pattern as it is moved out of a window covering position. The pleater structure includes a backing member attached to a plurality of spaced apart stiffening members. The pleater structure is attached to at least the top portion of the drapery. Fasteners are provided on each stiffening member for attaching the drapery to sliding carriers in a track on a support channel. Each end of the drapery is secured to appropriate sliding carriers and have friction members engaging with the track to arrest free movement of the drapery relative to the track. The vertically hinged stiffening members provide pleats in the drapery when the ends of the drapery are moved closer together.

Abstract: An easily-installed fabric wall covering system making it possible to support a fabric sheet against a wall. The system is constituted by a frame of extruded molding pieces or tracks that are attached to the wall along the perimeter of the wall surface to be covered. Each track includes a storage channel having a generally rectangular cross-section whose base is extended beyond the rear end of the channel to define a wall mounting flange. The face of the channel has an adhesive layer thereon to hold the margin of the fabric sheet while it is being mounted, the excess tail of the sheet which extends beyond the margin being stuffed by a tool into an inclined inlet at the front end of the channel. This inlet is defined by dilatable jaws that are pried open by the tool to admit the tail into the storage channel. When the tool is withdrawn, the tail is clamped by the jaws to securely anchor the sheet on the wall.

Abstract: A frame assembly for mounting and displaying a sheet of decorative fabric. The assembly is constituted by a set of four mitered pieces joined together at their corners by reinforcing snap-in elements to form a frame whose dimensions fall somewhat short of the sheet dimensions to an extent equal to the margins of the fabric sheet. Each frame piece is formed by an extruded molding having resilient inlet jaws which lie adjacent to the junction of the outer edge and the back of the molding and communicates with an internal storage channel running the full length of the molding. Also running the full length of the molding on the front face thereof is a band of pressure-sensitive adhesive having a peel-off cover. Formed in the back is a longitudinally-extending keyway.

Abstract: A curtain edge retainer for releasably securing a marginal edge portion of a pliant hanging curtain in position contiguous to a wall. The device includes an elongated flexible corner member, a latch member, an elongated rigid curtain stiffener, a clip member, and handle means. The corner member has a base strip attached in sealing engagement to the wall and a fastener strip attached to the base strip and projecting outwardly from the wall. The latch member is attached to the fastener strip and has a receiving portion facing away from the wall and a retaining portion adjacent the wall. The curtain stiffener is rolled within the marginal edge portion of the pliant hanging curtain with the curtain stiffener and the rolled marginal edge portion being adapted to be engaged with and disengage from the latch member. The clip member is attached to the curtain stiffener over the rolled marginal edge portion to hold the rolled marginal edge portion on the curtain stiffener.

Abstract: A foldable extension to the top of the sides of an open truck or trailer body for increasing the volume of the truck body. The extension consists of a fabric material mounted along the top edge of a truck body side and fitted with a plurality of hinged supports which can be extended in to serve as vertical supports to the fabric.

Abstract: A sectional and adjustable bracket for hanging drapery and other wall covering fabrics has an elongated holding bar that holds removable hanger units. The hanger units are shaped to form fabric pleats and include rearwardly extending shoulders. The holding bar is formed with stabilizing slots sized to receive the shoulders and prevent them from wobbling and moving laterally. The top edge of the holding bar has prongs and the top edges of the hanger units have spikes to pierce the fabric margin and support the fabric in place.

Abstract: An assembly of border pieces attachable to a wall to form a framework for mounting a fabric sheet which completely covers the wall without being adhered thereto. The assembly is constituted by linear border pieces whose ends abut right angle border pieces to define a framework that follows the perimeter of the wall and of any openings therein. Each piece includes a storage channel that runs along the outer edge of the piece and has a narrow inlet on the face of the piece, and a keyway extending along the piece in parallel relation to the channel, the keyway also having a narrow inlet on the face of the piece. In securing the selvage of the fabric sheet to a border piece, the selvage is placed over the face and a zone thereon is trapped within the keyway by means of a compressible spline which overlies the selvage zone and is forced into the keyway through its inlet, the remaining tail of the selvage being stuffed into the storage channel whereby the exposed selvage presents a smooth appearance.

Abstract: A snap slit door having at least one panel and a flat closure means used to reate tension in the door panel or panels, such tension acting as the closure force generated by the closure means for the door panel or panels. The flat closure means may be adjustable such that the tension and resulting resistance to opening is variable. Said door panel or panels may be of any pliable material to enable use of the panel or panels without hinges, and further to render the flat closure means operational. The panel or panels may be held in the closed position by any means which will self-release upon the exertion of a requisite pressure differential between the inside and outside of the panel or panels, effectively relieving the pressure differential. One such effective self-releasing closure means is a hook and pile patch arrangement.