Abstract: A roller curtain fixing bracket assembly includes a left support, a right support, a decoration board and two cover boards covering the left and right supports. A roller curtain device can be installed between the main bodies of the left and right supports. Each of the left and right supports has a plane board main body and several fixing boards protruding from outer edges of the plane board main body. Front edge of each of two fixing boards extending from two sides of the plane board main body is formed with a split. The decoration board has a horizontal panel and a vertical panel. A top end and a certain section of the vertical panel are formed with hook bars inserted and latched in the splits of the left and right supports and assembled therewith. The cover boards serve to conceal the seams between the supports and the decoration board.

Abstract: A device (10) for fastening a window blind with a window blind end piece (12), which has a front surface (13), on which is arranged an axis segment (15). The axis segment (15) interacts with a mounting element (18), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (44) of the axis segment (15), for opening and/or closing a holding mount (17). An axial guide (47) is provided, which fixes an axial position of the mounting element (18) in relation to the axis of rotation (44) of the mounting element (18) about the axis segment (15). In order to reduce the risk of premature wear and to simplify a change between left-sided or right-sided mounting, the device (10) has a positioning device (48), which is separate from the axial guide (47). The positioning device (48) is provided for the detachable fixing of the mounting element (18) in at least one rotation position of the mounting element (18) in relation to the axis segment (15).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roller blind idle end assembly for roller blinds comprising a splined bush, a support bearing and an end pin, wherein the splined bush is supported by the support bearing and rotatable relative thereto in use; the end pin projects from the support bearing and is slidably coupled thereto such that the end pin is adapted to move axially relative to the support bearing and projects therefrom to engage with a receiving element of a mounting bracket; and wherein the end pin is rotationally fixed relative to the support bearing. This assembly reduces wear between an idle end pin and an idle end bracket and the likelihood of failure of the blind.

Abstract: A shared space divider provides privacy on surfaces. The shared space divider comprises a hub that is placed on a portion of a surface, and at least one partitioning structure coupled to a portion of the hub. The at least one partitioning structure comprises a separator configured to partition the surface into two or more sections. The separator has a ribbon structure, an accordion structure, or a fan structure. The at least one partitioning structure is configured to extend from and retract into or, alternatively, fold out from and fold into the hub. In some embodiments, the shared space divider comprises at least one container for holding items commonly found on the surface. In other embodiments, the shared space divider comprises a clip for attaching to documents. Yet, in other embodiments, images such as advertisements are displayed on at least one of the separator and the hub.

Abstract: A screening device for mounting in a frame structure, which has at least one pair of opposed frame pieces, has two opposite ends and carries at each end a coupling member for supporting the screening device in the frame structure, wherein at least one of said coupling members has a recess having at least one coupling member engagement side for engaging a bracket member in a frame structure and an electrical terminal in the recess. The electrical terminal is resilient and movable in directions towards and away from a body part of the screening device, and the resilience of the electrical terminal is configured so that retaining of the coupling member on the bracket member may, at least in part, be fulfilled by the resilience of the resilient electrical terminal.

Abstract: An operating unit (5) for operating a window covering. The operating unit (5) includes a housing (11), a rotatable drive pulley (13) having an axis of rotation and first and second mounting positions in the housing, with respect to the axis of rotation, an engagement device (15), rotatable about the axis of rotation, and a brake mechanism (45, 47, 49) for, in use, arresting the engagement device when the drive pulley (13) is not rotated and preventing the engagement device and drive pulley from being back driven by the window covering. The engagement device (15) has a plurality of circumferentially spaced pins (19) parallel to the axis of rotation. The drive pulley (13) has a corresponding plurality of openings (17) facing the pins (19). In the first mounting position, the pins on the engagement device (15) engage with the corresponding openings (17) in the drive pulley and the engagement device rotates with the drive pulley.

Abstract: A bracket member (9) of a supporting means for supporting a screening device in a frame structure, which has at least one pair of opposed frame pieces (5, 6), said supporting means comprising a pair of bracket members (9, 9?) provided for mounting on a respective frame piece (5, 6) of said pair of opposed frame pieces and a pair of coupling members (30) positioned at either of two opposing ends of the screening device. The bracket member (9) comprises a base (10) for abutment on the frame piece (5), a main face (11) opposite the base (10) and at least one bracket member engagement side (12) for engaging a coupling member of the screening device. A part of the main face (11) is provided by a releasable cover member (15), below which an electrical contact point is provided. The coupling member comprises a recess having at least one coupling member engagement side for engaging a bracket member (9) and an electrical terminal in the recess.

Abstract: A mounting system is configured for removably mounting window treatments within and external to a window frame. Internal and external wall mounts are mounted respectively within and external to the window frame. Window treatment supports are alternately removably mountable on the internal and external wall mounts in order to mount the window treatments within and external to the window frame.

Abstract: A trough shade system and method of use provide improved support for a roller tube and shade material. The roller tube and wound shade material are located within a support cradle to minimize unwanted deflection by the roller tube and associated wrinkling and deformation of the shade material. Various mechanisms allow the roller tube a limited range of movement within the support cradle. The system is suitable for shading larger areas than other shading systems which rely on roller tubes with fixed supports at the ends.

Abstract: A side cover of a roller blind frame rail for closing an opening of a tail end of the roller blind frame rail. The side cover includes: a closing board as a main body, the closing board having a fixing rest shelf perpendicularly projecting from the closing board and positioned adjacent to an upper edge thereof, two vertical breaking flutes being respectively formed on two sides of an inner face of the closing board, the breaking flutes extending through the closing board from a lower edge of the closing board to the upper edge thereof; a locating post projecting from a center of the inner face of the closing board; and three insertion plates perpendicularly projecting from the inner face of the closing board. The three insertion plates are a transverse insertion plate and two vertical insertion plates.

Abstract: An end cap for use in a shade assembly for use in a vehicle wherein the end cap is a rotating end cap. The end cap is capable of rotating and twisting and includes a base and a rotating connector partially arranged within an end of the base. The rotating end cap also includes an extension with the rotating connector partially arranged within an end of the extension. The rotating end cap will allow for the end cap to effectively reduce its length by rotating the extension with relation to the base from a generally parallel position to one having an orthogonal position between the extension and base.

Abstract: An end mounting for supporting the roller of a cover for an architectural opening, the end mounting including a main body of substantially constant cross-section extending axially from a proximal end for mounting adjacent an architectural opening to a distal end for insertion into an end opening of a roller. A slider is mounted in the main body at an axial location towards the proximal end of the main body and is movable between a retracted position wholly within the cross-section of the main body and an extended position in which at least part of the slider protrudes outside the cross-section of the main body. With the slider in the retracted position, substantially all of the main body can be inserted into the end opening of the roller and, with the slider in the extended position, the main body is prevented by the slider from being inserted into the end opening of the roller beyond the slider.

Abstract: A mechanism for guiding roll up doors made from a foldable sheet. A longitudinally extending wall of the foldable sheet is secured to a fixed structure and two longitudinally extending lateral walls extend perpendicularly to form another two reversible folds resulting in two longitudinally extending inner walls at a spaced apart and parallel relationship with the two lateral walls. From one of these inner walls, a longitudinal wind bar extends at a predetermined cooperative angle. Upon the application of a wind load to the door slats, the load is transmitted to the foldable sheet guiding assembly from the slats directly and through the wind lock assembly through at least four contact points. The laterally articulated door slats include longitudinal hook portions or wind lock assemblies that slidably coact with the wind bar to keep the slat in place.

Abstract: A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket for a roller blind, for the fitting of a roller blind to a surface. The bracket comprises a clip (220, 260) and a base part (200, 240), the said clip and the said base part being of a design that permits them to be assembled and disassembled without the use of tools, and when assembled prevents them from coming apart, by means of snap lock mechanism.

Abstract: In an adjustable mounting system for a sunscreen a cap on one end of a housing for the screen has a pivot stud that is received in a bearing opening in a post hingedly connected to base. The hinge connection is preferably provided by a cylindrical keyway and cylindrical key combination.

Abstract: A roller tube support mechanism includes a roller tube including a roller tube body. The roller tube is configured to support a sheet material wound around the roller tube body along a length of the roller tube body between a first end and a second end of the roller tube body. An assembly includes a first mount and a second mount opposite the first mount. The assembly is configured to support the roller tube rotatably coupled to the first mount and the second mount. A support cradle is coupled to the assembly between the first mount and the second mount. The support cradle is configured to support the roller tube along the length of the roller tube.

Abstract: In a goods-handling door, there is a bracket on either side of its top portion. The brackets serve to support the shaft for rolling up the door. The invention relates to a one-piece (molded) bracket offering various functions: guiding the curtain, fixing various accessories, thereby ensuring structural precision and easy maintenance.

Abstract: An electric projection screen roller and balance rod assembly. The electric projection screen roller and balance rod assembly includes a projection screen roler assembly and a balance rod assembly. The projection screen roler assembly is composed by a main body and an inserting piece, and the projection screen balance rod assembly is composed by a left half portion and a right half portion. A curved against member of the inserting piece is provided to be caught in the inlaying socket of the main body, so as for the upper end section of a projection screen to be firmly secured between, and the lower end section of the projection screen is firmly secured between the left and right half portions of the projection screen balance rod.

Abstract: A screen system is disclosed for displaying an image projected by a projector or for partially or fully blocking light from entering a room. The screen system includes a housing and a screen assembly. The housing includes a plurality of extruded housing segment and at least one coupler configured to couple the segments together.

Abstract: The bracket comprising an L-shaped mount defined by perpendicular plates having top and bottom bridging walls apertured in vertical alignment, the bottom wall formed with a blocking surface. The bracket also comprises a leaf plate having aligned upward and downward ears which pivot in the respective apertures, and the dimensions of the plate permit some vertical movement of the plate so that it can clear the blocking surface. The plate has a perpendicular flat tongue adapted to slip into a slot at one end of the shade to immobilize a portion of the power unit. The blocking surface keeps the plate from swinging open.

Abstract: A retractable doorway gate device for providing a safety gate preventing pets and kids from gaining access to unsafe areas in and about a building structure. The retractable doorway gate device includes a bracket assembly including a plurality of bracket members being adapted to be attached in a doorway; and also includes a gate support assembly being mounted to the bracket assembly; and further includes a gate member being carried by the gate support assembly and being adapted to extend across the doorway with the gate member being a mesh screen.

Abstract: A connector for securing a side support for a roller shaft to a slideway for guiding closure selectively wound about the roller shaft wherein the connector includes a tab having a lower portion engaging the slideway and an upper portion engageable with the side support for the roller shaft. The connector further includes an elastic lock member insertable within an opening in the tab for securing the tab to the side support for the closure member by way of at least two resilient hooks associated with the elastic lock member which are engageable with the tab and the side support for the roller shaft.

Abstract: A supporting mechanism for a window screening device comprises a first pair of bracket members for mounting on each of a pair of opposed parallel frame surfaces of the frame structure and a second pair of coupling members engageable by the screening device. Each bracket member and each coupling member comprises an engaging mechanism for releasable sliding engagement of a coupling member with a bracket member. Each bracket member or each coupling member is provided with a resilient mechanism engageable with an abutment of a coupling member or a bracket member to retain the bracket member and the coupling member in mutual engagement. The bracket members are identical standard members each comprising a relatively flat front part protruding from said frame surface and having a substantially smooth external surface and engaging mechanism formed by a pair of opposed parallel side edges.

Abstract: A rollup door assembly including a corrugated flexible sheet closure member secured to a rotatable drum for rolling the closure member onto and off of the drum for opening and closing the door. Opposed channel shaped guide tracks are securable to a wall adjacent an opening to be closed by the door and include elongated wind lock members disposed therein. Elongated polymer rub strips are secured to reentrant end portions of the channel shaped guide tracks for engagement with lateral side edges of the door closure member. Somewhat hook shaped wind lock members are secured to the closure member at the side edges, respectively for engagement with the wind lock members in the guide tracks. Drum support brackets include laterally extending tab members insertable through openings in web portions of the guide tracks for rapid assembly of the drum support brackets to the guide tracks.

Abstract: The blind comprises a sheet wound on a tube which is supported at one end by a drive assembly and at the opposite end by an idle end mounting. The drive assembly is operated by a ball cord which is engaged over a flangeless pulley which, in turn, has an internal notch to pass over a braking spring. The idle end mounting includes a spring which holds the tube in position and which acts between a spigot and a shaft, both of which are keyed together. The spigot rotates on a drum which is mounted on a ribbed metal bracket, and a similar bracket supports the drive assembly.

Abstract: A cargo space covering is provided which has axially movable lateral housing parts for the fastening in vehicle-fixed holding devices. A locking device is assigned to at least one lateral housing part, which locking device, when the locking position of the lateral housing part is reached, can be changed from an inoperative position into an operative position in which the locking device exercises an additional retaining force onto the lateral housing part relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing which supplements the spring force.

Abstract: Several shade assembly embodiments are disclosed which allow the shade assembly to be mounted in a vehicle interior while accommodating varying interior widths. In one embodiment, spring-biased latches engage a depression in an outer lateral surface of the roller assembly. In a related embodiment, a release button is included on the roller assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a U-shaped spring is biased axially outwardly of the roller assembly to engage a mounting surface on an opposed wall of the vehicle interior. In another embodiment, an end member comprises attachment structure having a lower member biased radially away from a longitudinal axis of an upper member. A bracket receives the end member and has an opening that is smaller than the expanded distance of the end member when the lower member is biased away from the upper member. The upper and lower members can be biased together such that the end member may be moved into the bracket.

Abstract: A new sun shade system for windshields for shielding the interiors of vehicles from sunlight. The inventive device includes a pair of sunshade assemblies disposed adjacent each end of the windshield. Each assembly includes a housing which is mounted to a roof support member of the vehicle. A sunscreen support roll is supported within each housing and a sunscreen is attached to each roll. The sunscreens include rods attached to their edges with a handle connected to each rod. The handles are connected together so that the sunscreens are secured in position over the windshield. The sunscreens are sized so that each sunscreen covers about one-half of the windshield. A semi-circular recess is formed in each of the rods in order to accommodate the support post of a rear view mirror. Supplemental attachments are secured to the windshield at the center of the top and bottom edges thereof, and are adapted to engage with the rods for providing additional securement of the sunscreens.

Abstract: The present invention is an instant screen door. It has a closure on a roller or rod with attached brackets that position the closure at a minimal distance from the wall, outside the frame, and at the top or above the frame, so that the closure covers the frame completely and closely, thus making it useful for barring insects, light or visibility (for privacy) since the closure may be opaque, transparent, paneled, solid or latticed. My instant screen door can be easily and quickly mounted without marring the frame and readily removed for storage or for transfer. A user simply compresses the brackets, inserts the present invention in the frame, and releases the compression. Then, an expansive pressure assembly located inside the roller or rod forces the attached non-marring brackets into static frictional engagement with the stiles of the frame.

Abstract: An arrangement for anchoring a partition or guard net to a rear side of seat back of foldable-type automotive seat in which the seat back is foldable onto the seat cushion. The arrangement comprises a reversible anchor engagement member and a storage tray member embedded in the rear side of seat back. The reversible anchor engagement member is rotatably provided for permitting its reversal in the storage tray member so as to select either a working engagement side with which an anchor member of the guard net is to be engaged and anchored, or a non-working flat side generally flush with the rear side of seat back. Thus, when in no use, the anchor engagement member may be reversed to expose such flat side in the storage tray member, which avoids contact with a baggage or article loaded on the rear side of seat back and prevents damage for both of the baggage and anchor engagement member.

Abstract: The improved automatically retractable sun shade assembly includes a bracket having an elongated preferably detachable spine and a pair of connector holders at opposite ends of the spine and spaced forwardly thereof. The holders preferably have female slots therein in which are releasably received male connectors which include longitudinally aligned elongated extensions spaced from the spine, but parallel thereto. The facing ends of the extensions releasably hold opposite ends of an elongated closed loop rubber band which is twisted around its longitudinal axis. The rubber band is disposed in the central space of a hollow open ended tube parallel to but spaced from the spine. The open opposite ends of the tube slideably receive the extensions. The tube can rotate around the extensions. The tube has an opening in its sidewall through which a pin passes and is connected to the exterior of the tube.

Abstract: A luggage compartment cover for a motor vehicle has a bearing shaft extending between two bucket-shaped side parts, which supports a flat structure that can be rolled and unrolled, such as a concealing cover. At least one of the side parts is axially movable with respect to a bearing axis of the bearing shaft between a release position, in which the side part is released from a mount which is integral with the vehicle, and a locking position, in which the side part is locked in the mount which is integral with the vehicle. At least one side part has a releasable lock for locking the side part in the release position. In another embodiment, the luggage compartment cover has a locking device which locks a side part axially relative to the bearing shaft and which is unlockable with an actuating button. In another embodiment, the luggage compartment cover has a releasable lock which is constructed in the manner of a ballpoint pen lock.

Abstract: A roller blind system with a roller blind draw-up or mounting assembly supported by lateral carrier members. Lateral guide rails for guiding the roller blind shuttering are connected to the lateral carrier members by separate connecting elements. The separate connecting elements facilitate selection or adjustment of the respective lateral positions of the guide rails and carrier members.

Abstract: Universal supports for the side guides of a rolling shutter include a tang (4,4') fixed to the rear end (2) of the base (3) of each flank (1,1') of the rolling shutter box and a plurality of different interchangeable stems (7,7') engageable at one end with the rolling shutter side guides and at the other end (9,9') with-the tang (4,4').

Abstract: A combination venetian blind and roller shade support comprising a pair of mirror-image combination brackets. Each bracket has a pair of discrete compartments, one compartment to receive one end of a venetial blind and the other compartment containing support mechanism for a roller shade bracket. The support mechanism is adjustable to vary the location of the roller shade bracket relative to the combination bracket to accommodate roller shades of different widths.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a window shade with a winding shaft (1), at one end of which a drive assembly is provided, and both ends of which are rotatably mounted in stationarily mounted brackets (8). So as to use identical brackets to mount the winding shaft at both ends at the end of the winding shaft (1) located opposite the drive assembly, a mount with a shaft journal (4) mounted freely rotatably in a housing (3) on the winding shaft is provided, which shaft journal (4) has, at an end projecting from the housing (3), a receiving slot of polygonal cross section, which is open on one side, for a support pin (7) of a corresponding cross section, which is provided on the bracket (8), as well as an elastically deformable locking element (5), which holds the support pin securely in the receiving slot.

Abstract: A mounting device for an articulated-arm awning has a bracket, a bearing block for at least one articulated arm and means for mounting a fabric shaft attachable to the mounting tube/hollow section. The mounting tube/hollow section includes a first chamber, a second chamber above the first chamber for holding an adjusting mechanism, a back having a continuous stepped hole for a retaining bolt for attaching the bearing block and at least one approximately hook-shaped mounting device. The bracket has at least one hook-shaped mounting device complementary to the mounting device on the mounting tube/hollow section.

Abstract: A protector shade is provided for a sliding glass door assembly having a frame with a top rail and two sliding glass doors for a bathtub which consists of an elongate housing, with a structure for attaching the elongate housing behind the top rail of the frame of the sliding glass door assembly. An elongate shade roller is rotatably mounted within the elongate housing, so that when the elongate shade roller is pulled down, it will keep slime, soap and dirty water off the two sliding glass doors.

Abstract: A pair of mounting brackets are disclosed which are readily removably but securely attach to any window for purposes of mounting a variety of window treatments in an aesthetic manner. The mounting brackets are attached to the window by a plurality of suction cups. Each bracket is comprised of a base plate and an elongated mounting element oriented substantially perpendicular to the base plate. The mounting element is adapted to receive one of a shade and a curtain rod substantially above the window and outside of the periphery of the window. When in a closed position the window treatment blocks any significant light or air draft from being transmitted from the exterior of the building to the interior of the building. A connecting portion having a configuration which conforms to the window frame is provided between the base plate and the mounting element.

Abstract: A cushion device used in conjunction with a sun visor mounted on an automobile window includes a holding portion having a groove therein and a resilient stand connected to the holding portion.

Abstract: A plate for closing one end of a box for housing a window shade roller, includes a cylindrical recess made in the plate coaxially to a through hole and into which a bushing is placed. The bushing is provided with an axial hole having a polygonal cross section and two strikers suited to fit into corresponding notches in the recess. A spring placed inside the recess on a collar integral with the bushing, locks the strikers and notches and prevents axial rotation of the bushing. A washer fastened to the plate closes the recess. A non-round tang extending from one end of a roller can engage the hole in the bushing. Axially pushing on the bushing while rotating the bushing achieves the release of the strikers from the notches, and allows adjusting of the loading of the window shade roller by rotating the tang.

Abstract: A pair of suction-held shade brackets are provided in a design whereby the brackets each include depending and curved bracket element holders depending from the back sides of suction cups. The suction cups are intended to be affixed to either glass or wood surfaces, not necessarily conforming, for instance, to window frames, but instead to be affixed on window panes, between window frames. Also, the suction cups can be affixed to materials adjacent window panes, which do not lend themselves readily to screw holes or attachment means, other than suction. Within one of the bracket element holders, a bracket element is provided, which defines a centrally located circular opening, defined by an element whose outer periphery is octagonal in shape, conforming to the shape provided for the element by the element holder.

Abstract: A chain-operated window shade roller bracket and assembly including the same is disclosed wherein the bracket includes a back plate, a sprocket wheel assembly rotatably mounted thereon and a cover member affixed to the back plate. The roller is affixed to a drive shaft extension of the sprocket wheel assembly. A pressure shoe is provided which may be actuated to provide the roller with a selectively variable resistance to rotation or to lock the roller in position.