Abstract: The present invention provides a scalable, preformed, mold covered with fabric to form a window treatment. The fabric is cut to fit the mold and adhered to its contours in order to obtain the shape of the desired window treatment. The fabric can also have alignment tabs in order to make attachment to the mold easier. One or more rod hooks can be adhered to the fabric covering the mold or integrated into the mold. The rod hook attaches the window treatment to any standard curtain rod. Optional side extensions allow the creation of fuller pieces. The mold is designed to look attractive on the underside as well as the top side (front-back).

Abstract: An acoustic medium for temporary acoustic treatment of a room is formed from one or more continuous curtains, preferably, with pleated first and second major surfaces. Each pleated curtain preferably has one or more series of collapsible elongated tubular sections which form the pleats that make up the major surfaces of the curtain. Since the elongated tubular sections are collapsible, the curtain can be retracted by collapsing the elongated tubular sections and extended by opening the elongated tubular sections. The mat materials forming the elongated tubular sections and the pleated major surfaces of the curtain provide the curtain with an airflow resistance through the curtain, in a direction generally perpendicular to the planes containing the apexes of the pleats forming the first and second major surfaces of the curtain, that has the desired properties for absorbing or reflecting sound.

Abstract: A window treatment which is sized to fit over a window opening and has one or more rows of loop means which are affixed to said window treatment which allow a lower portion of said window treatment to be raised vertically and affixed to a surface of said window treatment to expose a portion of the surface of said window opening.

Abstract: A window treatment for a window opening adapted to be suspended from a curtain hanging means, has one or more channels for cord means which are fixed to one point on said window treatment, said cord means being adapted to slide through said channel to cause said window treatment to form multiple folds on the surface of said window treatment which extend from said channel across the surface of said window treatment.

Abstract: The header is heat sealed along the top of one side of the liner body with both ends extending beyond the edges of the liner body. The ends of the header are folded around the edges of the liner body to a position parallel to the other side of the liner and heat sealed. Grommets are mounted through the liner and header portions such that the hook receiving openings at the corners of the liner are re-enforced.

Abstract: A mass marketable decorative window treatment system employs adjustable-width and adjustable-length valance pieces that can be hung from a conventional curtain rod on which a rod sleeve has been mounted. Hook and loop fastener means are employed on both the valance pieces and on a curtain rod subassembly so that the decorative window treatment components need not be permanently secured to a board as required with similar custom window treatments The width and length of individual valance pieces, such as swags and balloons, can be adjusted so that the standard size components can be used for different size windows. Individual window treatment components can be mounted side by side or in overlapping relationship. A protective flap is provided so that exposed hook fasteners will not damage the fabric during cleaning.

Abstract: A drapery hanging device which has first and second members, the members being formed of an elongated rod material, the first and second members being pivotably connected with a drapery receiving section therebetween. The arrangement permits easy mounting of the drapery fabric and also permits adjustment thereof.

Abstract: Drapery retainers generally comprising very large beads each pierced by a cylindrical hole through which a curtain or drape is drawn. The beads may be joined together to form multiple stacked beads or the beads may be equipped with attachment devices to fasten the beads to walls behind the drapes. The beads may be of any suitable base material such as wood, metal or plastic with the base material decoratively finished. Alternatively, the base material may be covered with decorative cloth or other wrap that can be replaced as desired. Also disclosed are devices for joining the beads together and for attaching cloth or wrap.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition is provided which consists essentially of isotactic polypropylene and, optionally, one or more comonomers, wherein the total comonomer content of the polyolefin composition is from 0 to 20 mole percent, and further, wherein the weight average branching index g′ for the lower molecular weight region of the polyolefin composition is less than 0.93. Additionally, a process is provided for producing a polyolefin composition comprising: a) contacting, in solution, at a temperature from about 90° C. to about 120° C.

Abstract: A wall covering system including a pleated material, and the method of producing and installing the plated material. The pleated material includes a plurality of permanently fixed pleats extending in substantially parallel vertical relation to each other. Each pleat includes first and second pleat panels having first ends fixed by a securing line and opposing second ends defining an apex. The apex extends outwardly away from the wall as each pleat converges toward a center line extending between upper and lower portions of each pleat. The method of producing the pleated material includes passing a planar material successively through a pleating die and a securing device to initially form a plurality of pleats simultaneously and thereafter secure the plurality of pleats simultaneously.

Abstract: A device for draping curtains, includes a holder about which curtain fabric may be placed and which is adapted to be mounted on a wall by means of a bracket in spaced relationship to the wall such that the plane defined by the holder extends approximately parallel to the wall. The holder meandering shape.

Abstract: A hook for pleating and hanging curtains, composes of preferably of a rectangular a plate having first and second edges opposed from each other, opposed parallel edges, and a series of grooves (2, 2', 3, 3', 4, 4', 5, 5') symmetrical about an axis (6) of the plate; the series of symmetrical grooves define two end grooves, two central grooves and a strip defining a small hanging leg, fabric of the curtain is adapted to be inserted through the series of symmetrical grooves in a labryrinthine way for forming a broad pleat and a fastening of the curtain.

Abstract: Fabric supporting ring fixtures for use in creating bed canopy and window drapery arrangements. A corner ring fixture has a central body portion configured to be supported in a first plane from a support surface and a pair of fabric receiving ring elements each having an outer circumferential portion extending outwardly from the central body portion in a second plane different from the first plane. An intermediate ring fixture has a central body portion configured to be supported from a support surface and a fabric receiving ring element with an outer circumferential portion extending perpendicularly outward therefrom. The fabric receiving ring elements have a central circular opening sized to pass fabric and drapery materials therethrough and to support the fabric and drapery materials in decorative arrangements.

Abstract: Provided is an improved curtain for garage door windows, standard windows, and the like, with at least one curtain element overlying a support sleeve portion. The support sleeve portion is affixed adjacent the top edge of the curtain element such that the curtain element overlies the support sleeve portion in a smooth fashion and hangs naturally. The support sleeve portion provides for detachably installing the curtain over the window through the use of coacting hook and loop fasteners. The support sleeve portion further provides for rapid adjustment of the width of the curtain, dually through the use of elastic banding material contained within the support sleeve portion, and by crimping and detachably affixing the support sleeve portion to the associated coacting hook portion at selected intervals.

Abstract: A header tape for curtains or the like has loops for a hook and loop fastener woven at discrete, spaced apart regions. The loops are formed from the warp threads. The back of the tape is coated only in the regions, for fixing the loops, so that the intervening regions remain flexible for gathering. Gathering cords are of a material which will not be adhered to by the adhesive.

Abstract: A modular material hanging assembly is provided for adjustably hanging pieces of material, such as swags, to form a plurality of arcuate folds of varying radii in the material. The material is hung by material holding brackets consisting of a main assembly with a J-shaped member vertically attached to a wall and an L-shaped adjustable arm attached to a first extension member such that a tie member with material gathered on it can be attached to securements on each member to form the arcuate folds of varying radii in the material. Further, an auxiliary bracket, consisting of an L-shaped member vertically attached to the wall with a telescoping extension member, can be attached to the material holding bracket so that a cascade can be draped over the auxiliary bracket.

Abstract: A swag holder adapted for direct attachment to the head rail of a window blind system including an upper arm in turn providing a supporting surface for the swag at a position forwardly adjacent to the head rail and a lower arm having an attachment clip through which the holder is directly mounted to the head rail and wherein the clip is preferably rotatable between alternate positions to accommodate varied head rail configurations.

Abstract: A window drape includes a face panel and a liner having marginal portions secured to a back side of the face panel and an intramarginal portion carrying plural lengths of shirring tape oriented to extend vertically between top and bottom marginal portions of the liner and a plurality of guide elements arranged in a plurality of rows and columns.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing fullness and a shape to the upper end of an elongated section of drapery fabric that selectably allows the drapery to be readily foldable when fullness is not needed. The apparatus may also connect the drapery to an overhead, transverse supporting rail such as through hooks and eyelets or pendants. The apparatus includes a generally heart-shaped header made of a flexible, resilient, relatively stiff material. The header is attachable to a mounting portion of the drapery fabric at an upper end of the drapery fabric. The header is designed to be capable of collapsing into a flat unit when sufficient pressure is applied to the header. The headers can be made to expand evenly when the drape is partially opened. The header is formed generally of a first leg and a second leg that are made of a flexible, resilient material. The first leg and the second leg meet and are connected at the front of the header. Ends of the first leg and the second leg extend toward the rear of the header.

Abstract: A window drape includes a face panel and a liner having marginal portions secured to a back side of the face panel and an intramarginal portion carrying plural lengths of shirring tape oriented to extend vertically between top and bottom marginal portions of the liner and a plurality of guide elements arranged in a plurality of rows and columns.

Abstract: The top treatment includes a fabric sleeve having a pleating tape sewn along a backside with sections of one of hooks and loops spaced one from the other along the pleating tape and forming a part of a Velcro.TM.-type fastener. A header is secured to a headrail of a vertical blind and includes along an outer face an elongated strip of the other of the hooks and loops of the Velcro.TM.-type fastener. The fabric sleeve has a drawstring to form a pleated valance which is applied to the header by engaging the hooks and loops one with the other. In another form, a groover valance receives short lengths of slats having tapes containing another of the hooks and loops of the fasteners. By inserting the slats along the groover valance, the fabric valance may be applied to the groover valance. The slats and fabric sleeve may be provided separately in small soft packages.

Abstract: The improved ruffling tape includes a heat fusible, flexible, resilient, elongated strip of thermoplastic or the like, to one side of which is a pull string loosely secured thereto, as by spaced stitches along the length of the strip, which stitches run over the string and into the strip. The strip can include the heat fusible material, if desired, only on the side opposite that bearing the string. The string has one end thereof anchored thereto, as by a knot which does not pass through the stitches. The The string may have a slip covering of silicone or the like. In accordance with the method, the strip is heat fused to one side of a fabric, with the string and stitches exposed. The fabric is then ruffled by pulling the free end of the string, with or without simultaneously pushing said fabric toward the tied end of the string. When the desired ruffling is obtained, the free end of the string is tied off against the adjacent end of the tape to hold the ruffling in place.

Abstract: An universal window treatment support device or holder for supporting various lengths, sizes and types of curtain and/or drapery material in a wide variety of different decorative treatment arrangements. The holder is an elongated, relatively thin, flat rigid element containing a number of openings of different sizes and shapes along its length and having an elongated rod of small cross-section extending across the lower portion thereof. The device is vertically mounted in front of an area to be decorated and looped sections of material is passed from the back of the holder to its front through one or more of the openings or looped over the elongated rod after which the looped sections are fluffed out or draped in front of the holder to provide individualized decorative treatments. The elongated rod is adaptable for passing through hemmed openings of flat panels of sheer material to provide a light filtering function.

Abstract: An universal window treatment support device and method for supporting various lengths, sizes and types of curtain and/or drapery material in a wide variety of different decorative treatment arrangements. The holder is an elongated, relatively thin, flat rigid element containing a number of openings of different sizes and shapes along its length and having an elongated rod of small cross-section extending across the lower portion thereof. The device is vertically mounted in front of an area to be decorated and looped sections of material is passed from the back of the holder to its front through one or more of the openings or looped over the elongated rod after which the looped sections are fluffed out or draped in front of the holder to provide individualized decorative treatments. The elongated rod is adaptable for passing through hemmed openings of flat panels of sheer material to provide a light filtering function.

Abstract: An universal window treatment support device or holder for supporting various lengths, sizes and types of curtain and/or drapery material in a wide variety of different decorative treatment arrangements. The holder is an elongated, relatively thin, flat rigid element containing a number of openings of different sizes and shapes along its length. The device is vertically mounted in front of an area to be decorated and looped sections of material is passed from the back of the holder to its front through one or more of the openings after which the looped sections are fluffed out or draped in front of the holder to provide individualized decorative treatments.

Abstract: A Roman shade having a plurality of rearwardly extending vertically spaced horizontal pleats uses plastic retaining means adhesively bonded to the outer surfaces of the pleats and eyelets to precisely and durably maintain the pleats. The shade includes bodies of flexible facing and backing materials integrally segmented by folding portions of the material into pleat segments to form the pleats. Plastic strips having vertically aligned openings are adhesively secured to the outside surfaces of the pleats and interconnected by eyelets extending through the openings. Engaging surfaces of the eyelets engage the plastic strips further securing strips to the pleat outer surfaces. Edge borders of facing and backing material formed of back folded edge portions of said facing and backing material adhesively secured to itself, combined with disclosed pleat design, obviate need for sewing during construction.

Abstract: A device for draping curtains, comprising a holder (10) about which curtain fabric may be put and which is adapted to be mounted on a wall by means of a bracket (11) in spaced relationship to the wall such that the plane defined by the holder (10) extends approximately parallel to the wall. The holder (10) is constituted by a round or flat bar bent to meander shape.

Abstract: A swag holder including a unitary body having a generally C-shaped front portion and an upper rear portion extending downwardly at a rear side of the front portion and a lower rear portion extending upwardly at a rear side of the front portion and a head on the upper rear portion for mounting the body on a curtain rod. The holder is supported on a wall mounting bracket including a generally horizontal bracket member and an upwardly opening U-shaped saddle on a forward end of the bracket member for receiving the head on the upper rear portion of the body. The saddle supports the swag holder body with the bracket member at a level above the lower end of the upper rear portion and with the upper end of the lower rear portion spaced below the saddle.

Abstract: A drapery support system includes a mounting bracket for attachment to a vertical or horizontal surface, such as a wall or window. The support system further includes a drapery support defining first and second openings therein of a first predetermined size and shape and further defining third and fourth openings therein of a second predetermined size and shape wherein the drapery support is removably and adjustably connected to the mounting bracket. Various drapery designs and treatments can be quickly and easily created by attaching drapery material to the drapery support in various configurations.

Abstract: An improved method for draping curtains which allows one person to form a decorative window treatment known as a bishop tail without requiring any specialized skills or training. The method described hereinafter allows a fabric scarf to be draped from a rod of conventional configuration in a decorative manner about a window opening. The method uses hook and loop type fasteners means to secure the fabric scarf to the rod and thereby prevent the fabric scarf from sagging at the top. Curtain rings are placed over the ends of the depending fabric scarf and then installed on the rod near its ends to allow a portion of the fabric scarf to form a decorative downwardly curved arc of fabric. The newly formed arc is then "dressed" or folded into pleats in accordance with the teaching of U.S. Pat. No. 5,146,972 to William L. Tacchella. A hook closure ring is then installed through the previously hemmed edges of the fabric scarf and hung by a cord from the wall bracket to form the bishop tail.

Abstract: An universal window treatment support device or holder for supporting various lengths, sizes and types of curtain and/or drapery material in a wide variety of different decorative treatment arrangements. The holder is an elongated, relatively thin, flat rigid element containing a number of openings of different sizes and shapes along its length. The device is vertically mounted in front of an area to be decorated and looped sections of material is passed from the back of the holder to its front through one or more of the openings after which the looped sections are fluffed out or draped in front of the holder to provide individualized decorative treatments.

Abstract: A swag support comprising an elongated tubular rod and a longitudinal slot at the rear side of the rod. Each swag holder includes a head portion mounted in the slot in the rod; an arm portion extending upwardly from the head and a C-shaped front portion that extends from the arm portion over the top of the rod and in spaced relation to the front and bottom of the rod and terminates in the distal end spaced from the bottom of the rod to allow a fabric swag scarf to be introduced into the swag holders from below the rod. Each swag holder has a fabric clip for holding an upper portion of the fabric swag scarf at a rear side of the rod and each swag holder also has a plurality of fingers on an inner side of the C-shaped front portion which define a plurality of fabric fold receiving slots at spaced locations along the C-shaped front portion.

Abstract: An universal window treatment support device or holder for supporting various lengths, sizes and types of curtain and/or drapery material in a wide variety of different decorative treatment arrangements. The holder is an elongated, relatively thin, flat rigid element containing a number of openings of different sizes and shapes along its length. The device is vertically mounted in front of an area to be decorated and looped sections of material is passed from the back of the holder to its front through one or more of the openings after which the looped sections are fluffed out or draped in front of the holder to provide individualized decorative treatments.

Abstract: A decorative valance system using an elastic member to provide shirring and adjustable width including a panel of fabric with upper and lower edges and a pair of opposite end, folded and joined together in a seam at the upper and lower edges to form front and back panel segments being disposed along the seam and secured adjacent to the opposite ends of the panel of fabric, and also having hook and mesh fabric secured adjacent the seam for attaching the panel to an opening in a wall. The panel of fabric being shirred by said elastic member to form a decorative ruffled or poufed appearance.

Abstract: An assembly for draping curtains or the like, includes at least one, especially two horizontally spaced holders each bent to approximate U-shape, a curtain material plaited to form a bar- or board-like bundle being placed over the upper legs of the holders when in the mounted state and being passed between the upper and lower legs thereof in such a way that the curtain material is retained while a predetermined draping configuration is maintained. Another embodiment features an approximately U- or C-shaped holder which is mounted in spaced relationship from a wall or the like such that the plane defined by the two prongs or legs of the holder extends approximately parallel with the wall.

Abstract: A flexible side wall construction for cargo vehicles that can be slidably opened by a sliding cargo door providing access to the cargo area of the vehicle. The flexible side wall may be compactly folded increasing the user's access to the cargo area of the vehicle. A plurality of connected panels of the flexible side wall include a series of primary poles, horizontally spaced along the flexible side wall. These panels further include upper and lower spring loaded intermediate poles affixed within intermediate pockets which are biased to cause the flexible side wall to fold in an orderly, pleated fashion. The pleated arrangement allows a weather sealing pelmet to properly function when the flexible side wall is fully lengthened or in a compacted position.

Abstract: A drapery hanging system for "S" type pleated drapery of a sinuous folded configuation wherein the drapery is suspended from a traverse rod supporting a plurality of slidable carriers. Adjacent carriers are interconnected by a tension connector to equally space the carriers when the drapery is closed, and abutments evenly spaced on the connector adjustably attached to the carriers permit the desired spacing of the drapery folds wherein extensive variations in drapery material width can be accommodated within a given drapery extended dimension and additional carriers may be easily added. A drapery header tape utilizes a weight supporting lip whereby hangers depending from the carriers may be easily adjustably attached to the header tape at the desired location to permit support of the drapery at those locations most advantageous with respect to the drapery material width and drapery extended dimensions.

Abstract: A drapery bracket assembly including a drapery bracket with a rearwardly projecting tongue, and an L-shaped mounting bracket that is secured to a supporting wall. An elongated slot is formed in the mounting bracket so that the drapery bracket can be adjusted relative thereto. The drapery bracket includes a horizontally extending bar with several pairs of fingers extending vertically therefrom; an arcuate loop is formed atop each pair of fingers.A method fan-folding drapery material, and then manipulating same into locking engagement with the drapery bracket is set forth. The resultant ornamental configuration of the drapery material may be a rosette, a bow, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shirr-pleated drape and the method of manufacturing the drape. An elongated stiffened fabric strip, preferably crinoline which may be precut to size, is formed with evenly-spaced drapery hook pockets. The drape is provided with a longitudinal rod pocket along the top of a size to accommodate said fabric strip. The drape is gathered on said fabric strip and then attached to said fabric strip at said drapery hook pockets and at the ends of said rod pocket to retain said gathered drape on said fabric strip. When mounted on a rod such as a traverse rod, said drape has the appearance of being shirred when closed, and of being shirred and pleated when open.

Abstract: A drape with multiple horizontal superimposed box tucks (FIG. 1-78) secured by stitching is composed of one continuous piece of fabric (80) containing top (20a-20b to 24) and bottom (22a-22b to 24) rod pocket extensions, and multiple box tucks pockets (33, 35, 37). Top and bottom rod pocket extensions are joined by stitching (46) to form a rod pocket (70) which is subsequently gathered over a rod (75). The construction of the pocket (70) is such that multiple box tuck (78) projects off a center front location on the rod pocket (70). Upon gathering of the rod pocket (70) over the rod (75), multiple box tucks 78 produce the desired ruffle effect (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A drapery holder for securing to a wall surface for retaining drapery material adjacent to a window or wall opening includes a wall engaging member disposed in a first plane. A first leg has a first end disposed adjacent to the wall engaging member and a second end extends from the first end and projects outwardly in a second plane substantially orthogonally to the wall engaging member. A curved member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the first leg. The curved member projects from the second plane in a path curving in a reverse direction back towards the wall engaging member. The second leg includes a first end disposed adjacent to the curved member and a second end projecting rearwardly towards the wall engaging member. The second leg is disposed in a third plane substantially orthogonally disposed relative to the wall engaging member and is substantially in parallel with the second plane.

Abstract: A goods-handling door comprises a raisable curtain 1 which folds concertina-like and which is stiffened by reinforcing bars 2 having rings 4 through which lifting straps 3 are passed, which straps are wound onto a top shaft 5. During lifting and while the curtain is folding, it is desirable for the curtain to fold regularly and in a preferred direction. Flexible and inextensible elements 11 are placed between adjacent bars in order to limit the spacing between the bars, and they are given a structure which facilitates folding in the desired direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and kit for forming a decorative shape with the portion of a curtain material that extends down along the side of a window. The decorative shape, known as the tie-back pouf, is formed by first mounting a C-shaped holder to opposing sides of a wall. A portion of the curtain material that extends down along the window is plaited to form a bar-like bundle and is pulled forward through the prongs of the holder from the wall area. The forwardly pulled portion of the curtain material is then pulled around the sides of the holder to form the tie-back pouf.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for draping curtains and for fastening to a wall. The draping of relatively large amounts of curtain material for decorating door or window openings requires much experience. A visually attractive hang of the folds is particularly difficult. To simplify the draping procedure, a holder is provided with at least two recesses in the form of two U sections in each of which parts of the curtain material can be laid.

Abstract: A bendable sheet of material includes a column of apertures and at least one loop interleaved therewith disposed along each opposed vertical side and support structure for suspending the sheet from its upper edge. A pair of clips, secured to the lower edge of the sheet, penetrably cooperate with the columns of apertures to selectively retain the sheet foldable upon itself to a predetermined degree. The pair of clips are adapted to penetrably engage the loops to retain a further fold of the folded part of the sheet to selectively further reduce the area defined by the suspended sheet.

Abstract: A pleated drapery is readily attached without pins to an overhead, essentially horizontal traverse track, and more particularly, to cooperating snap members rigidly attached to an positioned below coresponding carriers movable along the track in a fixed orientation facing the pleated drapery. A T-shaped member having a stem member, a base member extending perpendicularly to the stem member and a cooperating snap member fixed to the base member and facing away from the stem member is provided for each pleated portion of the drape to be attached. The stem member is constructed and arranged for insertion between and attached to a pair of folds forming a pleat.

Abstract: A method for draping curtains comprising the steps of attaching holders to an upright wall, plaiting a curtain material into a bar-like bundle, and placing the curtain material over the legs of the holder in such a way that the curtain material is retained while a draping arc is formed.

Abstract: A Roman shade having spacers for spacing the folds of the shade when in a raised position to provide the raised Roman shade with a cascading effect.

Abstract: In a liftable window drape (10), such as a window shade with straight pleats or a curtain with rounded pleats, a fabric web (11) is employed which, on its rear side, has several parallel, vertical rows (16,17) of loops with guide elements. The latter can be produced by a folding band affixed to the rear side of the fabric web (11). The drawstring (21) is secured at the lower marginal region of the fabric web (11) and extends to a carrier (29) secured in the upper marginal region of the fabric web (11). In order to assure a satisfactory appearance of the window drape (10) and to easily adjust this to changing window heights, it is proposed to let the loops in the rows extend horizontally and to form each loop from a bundle of weft threads (24) which float over the fabric web (11) or over the folding band.

Abstract: A hanger (10) slides into a book, gripping it securely with a spring tension and a receptacle bar (26) slanted so as to cause each book hung therefrom to slide by force of gravity to the bar's lowest point.