Abstract: A hanger assembly for suspending an article or articles such as a curtain or other flexible sheet material below a support rail comprises a series of trolleys for travelling engagement with the support rail, each trolley including a downwardly depending hanger member for suspending the article. Collapsible links are provided between successive trolleys in the assembly to allow them to travel relatively easily around any corners or bends in the support rail.

Abstract: A drapery traverse rod and support assembly including a pulley housing at each end of the rod and a mounting bracket for mounting the pulley housing on a supporting surface. The pulley housing has a bottom wall, upstanding inner and side walls and a front wall and a rod engaging portion for supporting an end of a traverse rod with the rod extending transverse to the inner side wall of the pulley housing adjacent the front wall. The mounting bracket has a rear mounting pad portion and pulley housing support arms extend forwardly from the mounting pad portion and into the pulley housing. The pulley housing support arms have cord guides adapted to guide traverse cords from the end of the rod rearwardly toward the wall, and the mounting bracket has cord guides adapted to guide traverse cords downwardly adjacent the rear mounting pad portion of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A traverse rod having a lengthwise extending slot at the bottom and forward and rear guide rails along opposite sides of the slot. A master carrier is movable along the rod and includes a carrier body having first and second carrier guide heads extending laterally from opposite sides of the carrier body and the carrier body is adapted to be reversibly mounted in the rod with the first carrier guide head guidably engaging either the forward or the rear guide rail on the rod. A cord engaging means is provided on the first carrier guide head for supporting a traverse cord at a location laterally offset from one side of the carrier body. An elongated arm support bracket is detachably and reversibly mounted on the carrier body so that the arm support bracket can be selectively positioned at either side of the carrier body. A drapery support arm is detachably and reversibly mounted on the arm support bracket so that it can extend from either end thereof.

Abstract: A combination stop plug and open frame member for installation in the channel of a drapery track. The plug and frame parts are integrally formed. The plug part is sized and configured to be installed by sliding through an open end of the channel and immobilized in the channel by means of an accessible fastener, such as a set screw. The frame part is located exterior of the channel for accomodating therethrough a drapery fastener holder of a drapery carrier member slidable in the channel. However, the frame part prevents movement of the carrier member by engaging the fastener holder part extending therethrough. The device of the invention can be installed to close the open end of the channel with the fastener holder part located to hold a portion of the drapery panel overlying the open end of the channel.

Abstract: A drapery traverse rod of the type having telescopically adjustable inner and outer rods each having a lengthwise extending trackway and a lengthwise extending dovetail shaped mounting rail at the rear side. A rod engaging bracket has a first pair of outer rod engaging jaws at one end adapted to engage a dovetail shaped mounting rail on the outer rod and a second pair of inner rod engaging jaws at the other end adapted to engage a dovetail shaped mounting rail on the inner rod. A mounting bracket is adapted for attachment at one end to a supporting surface and the rod engaging bracket can be selectively and reversibly mounted in the rod engaging bracket with either the outer rod engaging jaws or the inner rod engaging jaws positioned forwardly of the mounting bracket for engagement with the mounting rail on the respective outer or inner rod.

Abstract: A traverse rod assembly comprising telescopically adjustable inner and outer rods of the type having a downwardly opening slot at the bottom of the rods. The inner and outer rods each have forward and rear guide rails along opposite sides of the slot and rolled or hemmed upper edges disposed at substantially the same level for supporting drapery carriers for movement along the slot in the inner and outer rods. The rails on the inner rod are provided with lower guide portions arranged to engage and laterally guide the carriers during movement along the inner rod. The inner and outer rods are formed with upper and lower reentrant angles in the top and bottom that define upwardly and downwardly opening channels adjacent the rear of the rod so that the rod can be supported by an intermediate support bracket that is concealed from view from the front of the rod.

Abstract: A drapery support system includes an adjustable length traverse rod assembly and a plurality of movable members each adapted to include a hanger portion for connection to a pleat or fold of a drapery panel. Each of the movable members is interconnected with an adjacent movable member by an elongated elastically stretchable traverse member so that, as the panels are extended or stacked back, the pleats or folds are maintained evenly spaced by the uniform deflection of the elastic traverse member. The movable members are rotationally attached to the elastic traverse member and provided with leading edge surfaces which function to gather the elastic traverse member in predetermined arrangements and out of the way of the movable members so as to allow close stacking of the pleats of the draperies.

Abstract: A thermally protective drapery construction comprises retaining rod means and inner and outer panels of drapery material arranged in suspended, separated relationship on the retaining rod means. The separated drapery panels are supported in a manner such that a thermally resistant critical air spacing is provided and extends between the panels and at a substantially uniform value. In the case of folds of respective inner and outer panels which are moved toward and away from one another along the retaining rod means, uniformity of the spacing is maintained during such movement.The critical air spacing consists of a thermally resistant air space provided by locating the panels apart from one another a distance lying in a range of from 0.25 inches up to approximately 0.5 inches.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a new and useful adjustable and reversible drape and rod assembly that incorporates small hanging rings sewed at or near the seams of folded pleats spaced along the top portion of the drape, which drape then can be easily hung or removed from special movable hanging hooks extending from a specially designed rod and moveable hook holder therein, and sewed on the initial rear side of a drape so that the rings are not visable when viewed from the front. The specially designed moveable hook holders permit each pair of roller wheels to rotate freely around a tubular axle and the axle to rotate freely within both roller wheels and also within the spacer separating the wheels thus permitting improved maximum mobility of the hook holders desirable and necessary for heavier reversible drape and rod assemblies.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting a panel for movement along a track and adapted for connection to a string for controlling the spacing of the carriers along the track. The carrier includes a carrier body having a key receiving cavity, a locking key integrally connected to the body by a frangible connection arranged to allow an intermediate portion of a string to be inserted laterally into a position extending crosswise of the cavity. The key is then forced into the cavity to form a loop in the string and lock the string to the carrier body.

Abstract: A drapery supporting assembly constructed to hold draperies or curtains in a position to form around and encompass furniture pieces and other objects which are placed adjacent thereto. A plurality of guides are provided within the assembly to reduce the friction imposed on drapery cords as they pass around arcuate portions of the frame member of the assembly during traversing operations.

Abstract: An improved drapery hanger and manipulator is disclosed herein having drapery panels or segments suspended on groups of drapery hook hangers and a series of carriers slidably actuatable along a traverse track bridge with inter-working structures and mechanisms driven and operated by a linear drive means for independently moving and positioning the carriers and associated panels or segments.

Abstract: A two-part, telescoping curtain traverse rod is provided having an inverted U-shaped cross-section defining a slot in the underneath surface of the rod having two upstanding tracks therein. Idler curtain carriers are movable on rollers on the forward of the two tracks. Master curtain carriers are movable on rollers on the forward track and also have an extended body portion which is slidable on the rearward track. The rearward track further serves to confine a draw cord within the rod. The idler carriers are free to slide in overlapping relation with the extended body portions of the master carriers so that the spacing between curtain support points of both master and idler carriers can be made equidistant. The master carriers are further provided with means for securing the ends of the draw cord so as to fix the master carriers in the correct position within the rod for any degree of extension of the telescoping portions of the rod.

Abstract: A traverse rod having pulley cases at each end for the operation of a draw cord is supported by a plurality of suspension brackets intermediate of the rod ends. The pulley cases serve only as supports for the pulleys and not also as supports for the rod, and, therefore, they are of lighter than usual construction. The draw cord exits from one pulley case in the form of a loop in a direction horizontally rearwardly from the pulley case and passes over a pair of pulleys mounted adjacent to the supporting wall, whereby tension on the draw cord adds negligible strain to the support requirements of the brackets. Heavy and thick curtains are supported without disproportionate increase in size and/or strength of the rod and support components as compared to conventional rods.

Abstract: A drapery and support combination is provided for a slat type ("woven wood") curtain wherein spacers between the slats are connected to the support elements in such a way that, in the fully closed position of the curtain, the spacers hold the slats at the correct angle independently of the looseness of the curtain material which hinges the slats to each other. The spacers are flat and arranged in a vertical plane so as to present an attractive appearance and not to interfere with opening or closing the curtain. The end slats are adapted to pivot on a fixed axis which may be either on the centerline of the slat, or, on the outer margin of the end slat in which latter case, the end slat is supported at a second point which slides relative to the curtain rod along an arcuate path the center of which is on the pivot axis of the end slat. One or more additional slats may be added to the fixed outer margin in order to extend the curtain coverage back to a wall.

Abstract: A curtain runner T-shaped in a front view for use with a tubular curtain rod. The curtain runner is mountable on or removable from a groove at the bottom of the tubular rod by turning a leg of the runner in the groove through about 90 degrees.

Abstract: A drapery hanger and manipulator is disclosed herein having drapery panels or segments suspended on groups of drapery hook hangers and a series of carriers slidably actuatable along a traverse track bridge with inter-working structures and mechanisms driven and operated by a linear drive means for independently moving and positioning the carriers and associated panels or segments.

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: The curtain track with a traverse cord has at least one guidance channel in which the curtain hangers to which the curtain is to be attached are longitudinally freely movable. The cord is also positioned within this track and is led over turn-around or exit rollers at the end of the track. The curtain hangers are in frictional engagement with the cord, so that they can be actuated by the cord but stop when a resistance arises, whereupon the cord slips past them. The curtain can be operated both with the traverse cord and also by throwing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for introducing and extracting drapery holding elements by hand or by means of an auxiliary rod in and out of an opening in the slideway of a drapery rod of a down-turned C-shaped cross-section, wherein the opening is closable by means of a removable insert piece and which comprises a channel for the drapery holding elements protruding from the channel through a slot formed between the angle portions of the C-form. The insert piece comprises a zone of C-shaped cross-section which is shorter than the opening, comprising at one end an extension insertable into the channel of the drapery rod under the angle portions thereof and comprising at the other end two elastic tongues extending the angle portions of the C zone and slidable under the angle portions of the drapery rod, the length of the C zone and tongues being greater than the length of the opening.

Abstract: A rail for a curtain and the like suspension and drawing system comprises continuous drawn or extruded material of generally hollow or tubular shape whose cross section is such as to provide a pair of parallel longitudinal slots for guiding the oppositely running laps of a flat draw belt in an on-edge attitude so that its width is vertical, the rail being capable of flexure or bending in directions normal to the vertical plane of the belt to conform to a curved bay. The slots are separated by an integral web, and each has a longitudinal outwardly directed opening through which a member can project carrying at the inner end a belt clamp and at the other end a master glider running along a track parallel to the slots. The glider track, which may also serve to support free running gliders, may be formed by a surface which is an integral part of the rail adjacent the opening in the slot, for example, at least one longitudinal face edge of the opening.

Abstract: A drapery hanger is provided for the detachable support in parallel, spaced relationship of first and second panels, such as a drapery material and a liner material. Thus, either the liner material or the drapery material may be easily and conveniently removed and subsequently replaced without disturbing the other thereof. In a preferred embodiment this is accomplished by providing snap means independently along the upper edges of each of the liner material and the drapery material and providing hangers with cooperating means for said snap means positioned to face oppositely with respect to each other and located symmetrically on opposite sides of, and close to, a central plane passing through the center of support of the drapery hanger.

Abstract: A traverse rod for curtains has a plurality of walls forming a hollow box-like cross section. One of the walls contains an opening for receiving slides or rollers attachable to the curtains. An adjacent wall contains a C-shaped recess and a U-shaped recess. These recesses may be used to receive curtain slides or rollers and/or to mount the traverse rod in its various orientations. The wall opposite the wall containing the recesses has a projection depending therefrom which may be used as a contact surface for the slides or rollers in certain orientations of the traverse rod.

Abstract: For the purpose of supporting drapery tracks, Venetian blinds, or the like, there is provided an elongated channel having opposed side walls interconnected by a transverse wall which when the channel is in an operative position forms a top wall from which the opposed side walls extend downwardly. The channel has in its operative position an open bottom. A number of ribs extend inwardly from the inner surfaces of each of the side walls, these ribs serving to support items such as a drapery track, when the latter is situated within the channel, blind locks on which part of a Venetian blind with horizontal slats may be supported, or blind locks for determining the location of part of a Venetian blind which has vertical slats situated beneath the channel. Thus, the same channel may be used in connection with supporting different types of articles.

Abstract: Traverse rod with decorative modular covering. There is provided a traverse rod having a basic rod structure of any of many conventional forms, together with a modular decorative facing, which latter is preferably of molded plastic material, the composite forming as a new product a traverse rod having the appearance of a carved wooden rod at a substantially less expense than that normal for such rods and further having the convenience, adaptibility and reliability of presently known metal rods. While the invention can be used with cut-to-measure traverse rods, it is primarily intended for and finds its greater utility with adjustable traverse rods. The facing material is formed in modular sections which are interlocked together end-to-end and fixed rigidly to the basic traverse rod for support thereon and rigidifying thereof. The operating features and support means are all those of the basic traverse rod.

Abstract: In a traverse rod assembly, a draw cord is trained around rollers at opposite ends of the rod with an intermediate portion of the cord also being trained around a tensioning device. The two opposite end portions of the cord are secured to a master carrier which is slidable back and forth on the rod from one end thereof to the middle of the rod. Each end portion of the cord is fastened to the carrier in essentially the same manner with a bight being formed in the end portion of the cord and around a finger projecting rearwardly from the backside of the carrier so that, upon progressing from the end of the cord, the leading end of the bight overlaps the trailing end of the bight thereby holding the trailing end of the cord against the backside of the carrier. From the bight, the cord is trained reversely through a wedge slot formed through the center portion of the carrier adjacent the finger and extends toward the roller at the adjacent end of the rod.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a rod and parts for supporting drapery and the like, the rod having two identical tracks which extend longitudinally and receive movable hangers. The rod, composed of extruded aluminum, has the same cross-section throughout. The tracks are of rectangular cross section with a continuous slot along a bottom side, such side having a shorter width than the height of the vertical sidewalls of each track. A horizontal bar connects the tracks about midway on the adjacent sidewalls of the track, the bar having substantially the same width as each track. The bar is provided on its top and bottom with grooves of a V-configuration in cross-section, the grooves extending longitudinally and being centered relative to the width of the bar and providing for the centering of a drill bit for forming an opening for receiving fastening members.

Abstract: A hollow drapery rod having a decorative face at the top, front and bottom, a trackway at the rear side, and a pulley housing inwardly of the end of the rod. The rod has bracket receiving openings in the top and bottom adjacent the pulley housing and the rod support bracket has a U-shaped saddle with one leg underlying the bottom of the rod and an upwardly extending leg extending through the bracket receiving opening of the bottom of the rod and through the rod and out through the bracket receiving opening in the top of the rod to firmly support and position the rod. The pulley housing has wall portions engaged by the upwardly extending leg on the support bracket to be anchored thereby and the wall portions of the pulley housing aid in guiding the upwardly extending leg on the bracket through the rod and out of the bracket receiving opening in the top of the rod to facilitate installation of the rod on the bracket.

Abstract: A traverse rod including a downwardly opening carrier channel having inwardly extending carrier support rails at its lower edge, a master carrier mounted on the rod for movement parallel to the carrier channel and having master drapery support means thereon, and an intermediate carrier system, including a lead carrier at the end of a flexible string and a plurality of auxiliary carriers at spaced locations along the string each having heads guidably mounted on the rails at the lower end of the channel. The master carrier is constructed and arranged with relation to the rails at the lower edge of the channel so that the lead carrier on the intermediate carrier system can slide along the rails to a preselected position relative to the master drapery support means on the master carrier, and clamp means are provided to engage the lead carrier and master carrier to detachably secure the lead carrier in said preselected position to the master carrier.

Abstract: A one way draw curtain rod assembly providing either a left or right hand draw cord location. A pulley assembly on the curtain rod is invertible into either of two positions to enable the relocation of the draw cords with respect to the curtain on the rod. Triangularly disposed pulleys serve to rotatably support the draw cords with the pulley-cord relationship being changed upon curtain rod inversion so as to function in a like manner in either position. The pulley assembly is affixed to the larger telescopic rod member to partake of the added strength of said member. A master carrier includes a detachable component removable upon curtain rod inversion and reattachable to locate a curtain bar to receive the outer segment of the curtain.