Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for hanging articles while avoiding removal and/or damage to pre-installed supports and even surfaces are provided. In an embodiment, a device comprises a body configured to mechanically rest on or grip a portion of the pre-installed support, or even to be forcibly strapped to the pre-installed support. Additionally, a linking member, such as a clip, groove, channel, or hook, may be disposed along the body to join an article to the support. In practice, a plurality of devices may be applied to a variety of different types of head rails and other supports to join, for example, curtains to the head rail or other support, whether by forcibly gripping such curtains or supportively receiving a rod fitted with curtains.

Abstract: A tool for setting an anchor at an elevated overhead position over a horizontal structural member wherein the anchor includes a length of webbing with a ring at each end. The tool includes a vertically extending adjustable length pole having a handle at the bottom and an elongated adapter at the top. The adapter has one end connected to the top of the pole and is movable between a position where it is in axial alignment with the pole and a position where it is perpendicular to the pole. A hook extends from the free end of the adapter and is capable of engaging the rings. A pair of spaced apart pins extends outwardly from the adapter to support the webbing when the adapter is perpendicular. With the webbing in place, the adapter is positioned over the support and maneuvered by lowering or tilting the same so that the webbing comes off of the pins and onto the support. Using the hook, one ring is then drawn through the other to provide an anchor.

Abstract: A curtain rod ornamental structure comprises a first ornamental panel with a leaning member extended outwards from the back side, a second ornamental panel and a third ornamental panel symmetrically coupled on two sides of the first ornamental panel, a first edge covering member fastened to one side of the second ornamental panel and including a first fixing member opposing the leaning member, and a second edge covering member fastened to one side of the third ornamental panel and including a second fixing member opposing the first fixing member. Through the leaning member, first fixing member and second fixing member a curtain rod can be coupled and anchored. The first, second and third ornamental panels can cover and decorate the curtain rod to meet ornamental purpose and increase varieties to improve practicality.

Abstract: A mounting device for installing a track for a curtain or blind has an engagement portion for cooperation with the track by a snap-type engagement. A resiliently deformable release means has a tongue portion (29) that has a free end that is positioned in a cavity of the track when the engagement portions are fully mutually engaged and a connected end that is connected to the mounting portion and spaced from the free end and that is positioned externally of the cavity of the track when the engagement portions are fully mutually engaged. The tongue portion (29) has an abutment face (33) disposed for assisting with prising apart the mounting device and the track by turning a tool, simultaneous with the operation of the tool against the tongue portion. The abutment face is opposed to and spaced from the track in use.

Abstract: A structure to secure a curtain rope includes a base and an engaging body. The bases engages with the engaging body to secure the curtain rope, and a securing unit is provided to secure the structure to a wall surface, so that the curtain rope is restricted to the wall by the securing unit, which increases the convenience for the user to control the curtain rope, and prevents small children from being tripped over and strangulation accidents.

Abstract: A rotatable shower rod system may be provided. The system may include a pair of mounting brackets coupled to a wall, the pair of mounting brackets includes a stationary portion; a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the stationary portion, the rotatable portion rotates to at least one of a first position and a second position about an axis of rotation; and a cover coupled to the stationary portion; and a curved rod extending between the pair of mounting brackets.

Abstract: A window rod assembly includes two support arm assemblies each including a bracket, a support arm having a first end rigidly connected to the bracket, and a tube rigidly connected to a second end of the support arm; a curtain rod including a first rod section and a second rod section configured in a telescoping arrangement and sized to fit into the tubes of the support arm assemblies; a locking mechanism for securing the relative axial position of the first rod section with respect to the second rod section; and a force adjusting mechanism mounted on at least one of the support arm assemblies and configured to apply an inward force to the curtain rod at a location within the first tube and an outward force to the support arm assemblies to force the brackets into support surfaces of a window opening or window casing.

Abstract: A bracket assembly is disclosed which includes an integrated first and second “L” shaped bracket for attachment to a window molding. The first bracket includes a substantially horizontal mounting plate and orthogonally disposed side member. A plurality of mounting pins are integrally disposed on the first bracket horizontal mounting plate for engagement into the top of a window molding. One side of the orthogonally disposed side member rests against the side of the molding. The opposite side of the orthogonally disposed side member includes a second “L” shaped bracket attached thereto having an outward projecting support bar for engagement of one end of a curtain rod. The second “L” shaped bracket further includes a rear brace flush with the mounting surface wall, orthoganally disposed in relation to the support bar, and affixed at its side edge to the opposite side of the first bracket orthogonally disposed side member.

Abstract: A shower bar assembly that includes a pair of mounting brackets configured and arranged to be mounted to a wall of a shower stall is disclosed. Each of the mounting brackets has a base portion with a first shelf and a second shelf projecting from the base portion. The first and second shelves each have a retaining peg projecting from each shelf, respectively. A tubular shower bar is included and has two opposing ends. Each of the ends of the tubular shower bar has a pair of surfaces in which each defines an aperture through the tubular shower bar. Each end of the tubular shower bar is configured and arranged to slide onto the first and second shelves of the mounting brackets, with the apertures interlocking with each of the retaining pegs, respectively, to suspend the shower bar between the mounting brackets and to prevent the shower bar from rotating between the brackets.

Abstract: A rotatable shower rod system may be provided. The system may include a pair of mounting brackets coupled to a wall, the pair of mounting brackets includes a stationary portion; a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the stationary portion, the rotatable portion rotates to at least one of a first position and a second position about an axis of rotation; and a cover coupled to the stationary portion; and a curved rod extending between the pair of mounting brackets.

Abstract: A curtain rod assembly for a window having a window casement is disclosed. The curtain rod assembly includes left and right brackets. Each bracket has a curtain rod support extending therefrom. An adjustable support rod is coupled to the left and right brackets. The adjustable support rod is configured and arranged to brace the left bracket and the right bracket against the window casement. A decorative curtain rod is suspended between the curtain rod supports.

Abstract: A canopy rod assembly comprises an interior rod having a first shape and being configured to be affixed to a vertical structure. The assembly includes an exterior rod having a second shape and being configured to be affixed to the vertical structure in spaced relation with respect to the interior rod to from a clamping slot between the interior rod and the exterior rod. The clamping slot is configured to hold or clamp within the clamping slot a bottom portion of a valence so that the bottom portion tracks the first shape.

Abstract: A shower curtain hanging structure includes a fixture, a first socket, a second socket and a linking rod. The fixture is provided with a connecting unit to secure the first socket. The second socket is accommodated in the first socket and linked with the connecting unit. The linking rod is composed of several sections, with the two ends connected to the second socket to form the hanger. The first socket is adjustable to link the second socket for the linking rod in a different length.

Abstract: A safety support for a curtain comprises a supporting base having a receiving unit set at one side of the supporting base, and a supporting plate coupling to one side of the supporting base, wherein the supporting plate comprises a connecting unit which is coupled to the receiving unit of the supporting base, and an aperture. The safety support is constructed in such that when the external force exerted on the safety support of the curtain exceeds a pre-determined safety weight setting, the connecting unit of the supporting plate will disconnect immediately from the receiving unit of the supporting base so that the curtain will be detached from the supporting plate of the safety support so that the child is protected from suspension from the curtain.

Abstract: A combination support and hanger for suspending at least one object, wherein the support includes at least one orthogonally extending slot located between at least two legs. The hanger includes a base having a top surface, a bottom surface and a cap extending from the top surface of the base. Further, the cap is slideably and removably positioned within the at least one slot and the cap mutually engages the at least two legs to suspend the at least one object secured to the base.

Abstract: The bracket comprises a support arm that can be mounted to either a vertical surface such as a wall or a horizontal surface such as a ceiling. A rod supporting member such as a ring or hook is removably attached to the arm and is adapted to receive and support a drapery rod. The rod supporting member can be removed from the support arm and attached directly to a surface to provide an inside mount for the rod. A separate mounting clip may be used to mount the rod supporting member to the surface. the mounting clip may be provided with a rod engaging element for centering the rod and a surface engaging element for fixing the position of the rod supporting member on the surface.

Abstract: A multi-functional decorative article having a body and three or more apertures in the body, wherein two or more apertures are continuous with each other within said body, whereby the apertures can be used to support and arrange products, mainly window treatments, in a variety of decorative arrangements; the optional coverings for the apertures can be used to support products and arrange products; and the optional fasteners can be used to fasten products to the body.

Abstract: An end of a curtain rod is provided with a securing means for grasping a mounting tube extending transversely from a wall-mounted flange. The securing means may be offset from the longitudinal axis of the curtain rod to permit two rods with similar offset hooks to the mounted end to end, in axial alignment, on a common mounting tube. Alternatively, one rod may be provided with a centrally mounted hook and the other rod with a claw having spaced hooks for receiving the single centrally mounted hook of an axially aligned rod therebetween. Each hook and claw may be mounted on a connector which can be fitted over the end of a segment of a tubular curtain rod, with or without an adapter, depending upon whether the segment is an inner segment or outer segment of a telescoping curtain rod.

Abstract: A mounting system for providing, inter alia, an attachment point for hanging about a frame.

Abstract: An end of a curtain rod is provided with a hook for grasping a mounting tube extending transversely from a wall-mounted flange. The hook may be offset from the longitudinal axis of the curtain rod to permit two rods with similar offset hooks to the mounted end to end, in axial alignment, on a common mounting tube. Alternatively, one rod may be provided with a centrally mounted hook and the other rod with a claw having spaced hooks for receiving the single centrally mounted hook of an axially aligned rod therebetween. Each hook an claw may be mounted on a connector which can be fitted over the end of a segment of a tubular curtain rod, with or without an adapter, depending upon whether the segment is an inner segment or outer segment of a telescoping curtain rod.

Abstract: A shower curtain mounting device includes: a pair of wall brackets; a pair of joints, each of which is pivoted and is rotatable about an axis relative to a respective one of the wall brackets and each of which has a tubular rod connecting part; and a shower curtain rod extending in a transverse direction relative to the axis into the rod connecting parts of the joints.

Abstract: An end of a curtain rod is provided with a hook for grasping a mounting tube extending transversely from a wall-mounted flange. The hook may be offset from the longitudinal axis of the curtain rod to permit two rods with similar offset hooks to the mounted end to end, in axial alignment, on a common mounting tube. Alternatively, one rod may be provided with a centrally mounted hook and the other rod with a claw having spaced hooks for receiving the single centrally mounted hook of an axially aligned rod therebetween. Each hook and claw may be mounted on a connector which can be fitted over the end of a segment of a tubular curtain rod, with or without an adapter, depending upon whether the segment is an inner segment or outer segment of a telescoping curtain rod.

Abstract: A hanger, for suspending at least one object from a support, includes a base having a top surface, a bottom surface and a cap extending from the top surface of the base. Further, packaging, having an upper and lower portion, at least partially encloses the base and at least partially encloses the at least one object for removably attaching the object to the base. The cap is removably engagable with the support and the hanger is removably attached to the at least one object by at least the packaging.

Abstract: A pair of mounting brackets are disclosed which are readily removable but securely attached to any window frame, for the purpose of mounting a variety of window treatments in an aesthetic manner. The brackets are held in place by a traditional spring tension curtain rod. Each bracket is comprised of a base plate and an elongated mounting element oriented substantially perpendicular to the base plate. The mounting element is attached to the base plate by a connecting means and is adapted to receive a traditional curtain rod, substantially above the window and outside the periphery of the window frame. When in the closed position the window treatment covers the window, blocking any significant light and/or air draft from being transmitted into the building.

Abstract: A foldable traverse rod includes a rod assembly and a slide assembly. The rod assembly has a first and a second rod portion connected end to end via a hinge, such that the second rod portion may be turned about the hinge to a folded position to locate on a top of the first rod portion, or to an extended position to locate in line with the first rod portion. Both of the first and the second rod portion are internally correspondingly divided into a plurality of slide channels. The slide assembly includes a plurality of link bars separately mounted in the slide channels of the rod assembly. The link bars may be sequentially pulled outward or pushed inward via a linkage system.

Abstract: A drapery mounting system comprised of a drapery rod member, a drapery hanger element, and a support member for the rod. The support member is positioned below and intermediate the respective opposed ends of the drapery rod. The support member includes a saddle, a support arm, and a retainer. The saddle is shaped to support a lower external portion of said drapery rod. The saddle extends laterally of the drapery rod for less than about the cross-sectional width of the rod to permit a drapery hanger to pass unimpeded over the saddle. The saddle element preferably has longitudinally opposed edges disposed along the drapery rod. The longitudinally opposed edges are generally convexly arcuate relative to a longitudinal axis of the drapery rod. The support and retention functions are separated. The saddle supports the rod and the retainer releasably retains the drapery rod in engagement with the saddle. A support arm supports from below the saddle.

Abstract: The bracket comprises a support arm that can be mounted to either a vertical surface such as a wall or a horizontal surface such as a ceiling. A rod supporting member such as a ring or hook is removably attached to the arm and is adapted to receive and support a drapery rod. The rod supporting member can be removed from the support arm and attached directly to a surface to provide an inside mount for the rod. A separate mounting clip may be used to mount the rod supporting member to the surface. the mounting clip may be provided with a rod engaging element for centering the rod and a surface engaging element for fixing the position of the rod supporting member on the surface.

Abstract: A shower curtain rod assembly includes a frame fixed on a wall and a connection member has a connection tube which has one end connected with an end of a rod and a pivotable member is connected to the other end of the connection tube. The pivotable member is pivotably connected to the frame so as to set the direction that the connection tube is orientated. A cover has a through hole through which the connection tube extends. The connection tube is adjustable to be connected with a curved rod.

Abstract: A scroll hanger comprising: a scroll housing, the scroll housing comprising: an upwardly extending member, with a width, an outer surface, and an inner surface; a magnetic material within the upwardly extending member and along the width of the upwardly extending member; an inner magnetically permeable member in communication with the inner surface of the upwardly extending member; and an outer magnetically permeable member that is removeably attachable to the outer surface of the upwardly extending member.

Abstract: A mounting bracket and headrail assembly for supporting an elongated member from which a plurality of valences may be suspended, and a method of using the mounting bracket and headrail assembly. The mounting bracket has a catch and resilient spring clip to securely receive a first leg of the headrail, leaving the second leg of the headrail exposed. The exposed second leg of the headrail obscures the first leg and mounting bracket from view, thereby avoiding the need to provide additional material to obscure unsightly hardware from view.

Abstract: A curtain wall including a plurality of mullions each having a pair of glazing pockets, an I-section for supporting an interior trim member and protrusions for supporting an exterior trim member. The curtain wall further includes a plurality of rails including a notched section for insertion into the mullion glazing pockets, and a plurality of protrusions for supporting interior and exterior trim members. A bead having a plurality of protrusions is connected to the mullion in a lengthwise direction thereof, and supports the interior trim member. A plurality of retainers are insertable into notches in the mullions, the beads or the rails for removably retaining glazing infill components (i.e. panels, windows, doors) in the curtain wall. The curtain wall design of the present invention allows for the glazing infil components to be installed and/or removed from either the front side or the back side of the curtain wall.

Abstract: An adjustable, compressive mount for a shower curtain rod fits neatly within the curtain rod to maintain the esthetic appearance of the rod. A rotatable extension within the rod is moved in and out of the rod to alter the effective length of the rod. Extending the rod to fit within the enclosure provides a frictional fit against the opposing walls of the shower enclosure, without the need to place screws into the walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: An extendable bracket assembly for supporting hardware components has a mounting base with a base plate. The base plate has an attachment side for mounting the base plate to a surface and has a support side opposite the attachment side. A base support element extends from the support side of the base plate. A first extension part has a first body with a proximal end adjacent the mounting base and a first extension support element that extends from an opposite distal end of the first body. The first extension part can be removed from and reattached to the base support element to adjust the bracket length as needed. The base support element is exposed when the first extension part is removed. The extendable bracket assembly can include a plurality of like extension parts to further increase the bracket length.

Abstract: A universal bracket assembly for mounting one or more coverings for architectural opening is described. The bracket assembly includes an L-shaped base with a vertical leg and an elongated horizontal leg. The vertical leg has one or more holes passing through it to secure the L-shaped base to a vertical surface such as a wall. The horizontal leg has a plurality of openings disposed on it for mounting the headrails of various coverings to it. In a preferred embodiment an elongated horizontal extension plate is also provided which can be attached to the horizontal leg of the L-shaped base. The extension plate includes openings disposed on it for mounting headrails of coverings thereto. In one variation either or both of the L-shaped base and the extension plate have rules marked on their surfaces so that a user can easily align the headrail between associated bracket assemblies.

Abstract: A curtain rod mounting bracket is affixed adhesively via a front mounting plate and a side mounting flange to be abutted against the upper inside corner of a window or other framed opening. The front mounting plate extends outwardly from the opening and the side mounting flange extends partway along the height of the front plate and extends rearwardly generally perpendicular to the front plate. One or more curtain rod support hooks are placed at the upper outside edge of the front plate. Relatively thick double sided adhesive strips are attached to the window frame side of the side flange and front mounting plate, securing the bracket to the window frame without damage, and allowing for alignment correction due to an imperfectly squared window frame and/or non-rectilinear moldings.

Abstract: A multiple drapery rod supporting structure, comprising mounting brackets having cantilevered posts extending from the wall, and rod mounting clips which have extending tongue portions which are engaged within the ends of the rod to provide support and have a clip portion which easily snaps onto the support mounting posts. The rod is therefore supported between the posts of the mounting brackets. Several rods are able to be simultaneously supported, and alternate rod mounting clips permit rear rods or blinds to be located below the level of the front rod, such that the tops of rear curtains or blinds are hidden from view from within the room.

Abstract: A curtain rod support system includes a support member and a mounting plate attachable to a supporting structure with a pair of screws. The mounting plate has a fixed member, and preferably a threaded member extending therefrom and engageable with the support member, virtually eliminating the need for additional, trial and error adjustment of the mounting plate with respect to the supporting structure. The mounting plate is first affixed to the support structure using the pair of screws, the fixed screw of the mounting plate is inserted into a blind bore in the support member, and the support member is rotated until the screw has essentially fully advanced within the bore. The support member has a second bore completely therethrough and through which a curtain rod may be extended so that the support member bears the weight of the curtain rod and suspended draperies.

Abstract: A functional drapery rod suitable for receiving artistic material is made from a cylindrical member such as a wood rod or PVC. A grove is made longitudinally in the surface of the rod into which a track is fitted. Drapery is supported by decorative members such as rings which are attached to slides moveable along the track. The rod is retained by support members and connectors on the support members and on the rod prevent rotation of the rod in the supports.

Abstract: A simple, removable hanger is provided for hanging items on a verticle mounting surface.

Abstract: A device for supporting a curtain including a hollow rail which includes a length, a narrowed opening, and an upper attachment surface for attaching the rail to a horizontal support surface. A helically wound spring is disposed inside the hollow rail and includes a plurality of turns, a fixed end, and a moveable end. A plurality of curtain holding members are disposed on the plurality of turns wherein the plurality of holding members can move within the narrowed opening. The hollow rail is attachable via the upper attachment surface to the horizontal support surface so as to support a curtain along the length of the hollow rail.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting window dressings including curtain rods, blinds, and other draperies for use with an opening such as a window. The bracket may be mounted on the corner of a window frame or on a wall near a window or other opening. The bracket includes a support plate, a window dressing coupling clip for connecting the various rods or other elements for supporting window dressings to the bracket, and mounting braces located on the support plate for receiving and securing the coupling clips to the plate. The bracket prevents marring of the window molding or adjacent wall surface in part because the coupling apparatus or elements are interchangeable for supporting a variety of different window dressings, and may have more than one mounting brace, allowing for easy incorporation of a variety of combinations of different window dressings. The bracket may have support flanges with anchoring prongs to assist the user in mounting the bracket.

Abstract: The invention features a curtain supporting device characterised in that the curtain (1) is hung beneath a spring (2), helically coiled and suitably guided by a supporting element, through holding means (3) set at every n turn.

Abstract: An inverted suspension fixture (10) for mounting of a valance or curtain across a doorway (12) is provided. The fixture (10) includes first and second brackets (34,32) respectively mounted to the door adjacent the free margin (24) thereof and to the opposed stile (16) or to the portion of the wall (14) adjacent the latter. An elongated, telescoping rod (36) is operatively coupled with the brackets (32, 34) so that, upon opening of the door (20) the rod telescopes together to assume a retracted condition; upon closing of the door (20), the rod telescopes apart to assume its original expanded condition. The fixture (10) may be modified using any combination of brackets (32, 32a, 32c, 34) for double french or atrium doors.

Abstract: An installation bracket includes a generally L-shaped main body with a top wall, a rear wall, a supporting leg on the top wall for receiving a front rim of a head rail, a projection extending forwardly from the rear wall substantially parallel to the top wall, and a locking member pivotally mounted on the forward projection to swivel in a plane substantially parallel to the top wall between a first position juxtaposed to the rear wall and a second position perpendicular to the rear wall.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for supporting one or more curtain strips includes an elongated rod; a first bracket having a slot therein for supporting one end of the rod; a second bracket having means therein for supporting an opposite end of the rod. The first bracket has at least two fastener holes therein, and the rod has a through hole at one end thereof perpendicular to an axis of the rod. The through hole is alignable with one of the fastener holes so that a fastener may extend through the through hole and one of the fastener holes to thereby lock the rod to the one bracket.

Abstract: An improved bracket and headrail assembly is provided. The bracket is secured to a structure, such as a window casing or ceiling, and comprises a vertical back member and a depending forwardly extending horizontal top leg. The vertical member has a first engagement member for engaging and securing the headrail. The headrail has a front vertical portion that leads to a top end and a depending horizontal member that is designed to underly the top leg of the bracket when assembled. The top horizontal member has a second engagement member that selectively engages the first engaging member of the bracket. The headrail also has a lifting mechanism so that, as the two pieces are assembled, the top of the vertical headrail portion is raised into a substantially flush relationship with the ceiling.

Abstract: The no-sew window drapery system comprises tucking fabric into a rod. The rod has a profile that creates an opening across the entire length and sufficient space in the interior to accept the fabric. The rod may additionally incorporate a locking system to secure the fabric ends inside the rod. The fabric employed is fed into the opening created by the profile, arranged into the style desired and secured into place. Because of the characteristics of the plastic, and the close-fit force exerted on the fabric, the result is to provide a rod which holds the fabric in place. Yet it is easy to install the fabric without the need for any sewing and still give the fabric a customized look.

Abstract: A device for mounting a wide variety of different window dressings is described. The device is intended to use conventional mounting brackets to mount the window dressing without the necessity of providing holes to mount the same in the face of the window molding or frame. The device includes either a corner or linear mounting plate which, respectively, may be used either on the right hand or left hand corner, or horizontally or vertically on the frame. Each plate is U-shaped in cross-section and intended to cover the sides and front of the window frame or molding or L-shaped to cover a portion. In one embodiment the portion covering the face can be laterally adjustable. Another embodiment provides flanges for mounting directly on the wall surrounding the window when no molding is present. The front face of the plate may be provided with a plurality of mutually spaced dimensioned cut-outs.

Abstract: A window covering hanger is provided including a mounting bracket having a horizontally oriented top face and a vertically oriented rear face coupled to a rear edge of the top face and depending downwardly therefrom. A front face is coupled to a front edge of the top face and depends downwardly therefrom. The top face of the mounting bracket rests on a top ledge of a window frame and the rear face is situated between the window frame and an adjacent wall. A securement mechanism is mounted on the mounting bracket for securing to an end of a rod of a window covering.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting fabric such as a net curtain 5 over an aperture such as a window comprises first and second members 4 and 2 respectively which have exposed faces which are mutually magnetically attractive, the sacond member 2 being L-shaped to provide below its exposed face a ledge for supporting the first member 4.