Adjustable Patents (Class 248/265)
  • Patent number: 11857097
    Abstract: A support assembly is provided comprising a support portion, an anchoring portion and a receptacle portion configured to receive and secure an item to a wall. In some embodiments, the support assembly comprises a support portion having an upper end and a lower end, an anchoring portion having a penetration end and support end, a receptacle portion having a support end and a receptacle end, the penetration end of the anchoring portion comprising a sharpened tine whereby the anchoring portion may be forced into the wall without the need to drill a hole, and the receptacle end of the receptacle portion having a u-shape whereby the receptacle portion is configured to receive and retain a curtain rod. In some embodiments, anchoring portion comprises an arcuate member. In some embodiments, the anchoring portion comprises a straight member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BURR DISTRIBUTION, LLC
    Inventor: Derrek Burr
  • Patent number: 11813498
    Abstract: The disclosure provided herein is directed to a torque pull-up bar having a torque assembly positioned over a pull-up bar that is configured to selectively limit the rotation of a pull-up bar between a static position and freewheeling. In a strong resistance configuration and a weak configuration, the pull-up bar is capable of a limited rotation due to a resistance member that is biased to return to a natural state. Through selective engagement of the resistance member with the pull-up bar, the degree of rotation is modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Brink
  • Patent number: 11812882
    Abstract: There is disclosed brackets for hanging items such as curtain rods for supporting curtains. The brackets may be installed in various configurations. In one aspect, the brackets may be installed without making leveling measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Moss, Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford
  • Patent number: 11805931
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting objects to a wall includes a base defining mounting holes for fasteners. An arm extends from the base and has a top, a bottom and a maximum width at the interconnection with the base. The mounting holes includes at least two that are spaced from another by a distance greater than a maximum width of the arm so that one of the mounting holes is outside the arm on one side of the arm and another of the mounting holes is outside the arm on the other side of the arm. At least a portion of the mounting holes is located above the top of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Jason Moss, Alan Arthur Ford
  • Patent number: 11759041
    Abstract: There is a self-tapping curtain rod bracket with spaced prongs terminating with tips. The tips and prongs are used to penetrate and create holes in a wall. They extend through the holes and engage the backside of the wall. A wall support extends from the spaced prongs along the frontside of the wall to provide support. An arm extends away from the wall and has a cradle to support a curtain rod. The wall support also has an arm support, and the spaced prongs also includes a mount support. The mount support being located between the arm support and the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss, Young Min Bae
  • Patent number: 11686142
    Abstract: Door operator systems include the use of an adaptor. The adaptor may be utilized to operatively couple separate door operator assemblies together in a double door operator system. The adaptor includes control components (e.g., switches, buttons, toggles, or levers) that are used to turn the door operator system on and off. While the adaptor may be used to operatively couple two separate door operator assemblies together to form a double door operator system, the adaptor may also be used within a single door operator system. Furthermore, with respect to double door operator systems, the system may also utilize a back plate assembly formed from two or more separate back plates (e.g., two or more back plate portions).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Accessories and Door Controls Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Griswold, Tommy McNally
  • Patent number: 11619093
    Abstract: An improved roller shade system provides increased support, additional adjustments and/or increased safety. The slip plate allows the brake to slip forward and minimize damage to the clutch spring when a user pulls too hard on the hembar. The center drive mechanism extends through a bracket to allow the drive shaft to distribute power in both directions and drive two shade tube simultaneously. The tube adapter absorbs force from the spinning shade tube to minimize damage to the other components and the bead chain. The sprocket has a back wall supporting the sprocket, allowing the sprocket 130 to rest on the back flange of the sun gear to minimize pressure on the gears. An adjustment arm is adjusted to help level the shade band. The shade bands may be removed without disturbing the other shade bands in the system. A height of a hembar may be adjusted by rotating a rod within the hembar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene Miroshnichenko, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno
  • Patent number: 11598148
    Abstract: An improved roller shade system provides increased support, additional adjustments and/or increased safety. The slip plate allows the brake to slip forward and minimize damage to the clutch spring when a user pulls too hard on the hembar. The center drive mechanism extends through a bracket to allow the drive shaft to distribute power in both directions and drive two shade tube simultaneously. The tube adapter absorbs force from the spinning shade tube to minimize damage to the other components and the bead chain. The sprocket has a back wall supporting the sprocket, allowing the sprocket 130 to rest on the back flange of the sun gear to minimize pressure on the gears. An adjustment arm is adjusted to help level the shade band. The shade bands may be removed without disturbing the other shade bands in the system. A height of a hembar may be adjusted by rotating a rod within the hembar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC.
    Inventors: Eugene Miroshnichenko, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno
  • Patent number: 11591852
    Abstract: An improved roller shade system provides increased support, additional adjustments and/or increased safety. The slip plate allows the brake to slip forward and minimize damage to the clutch spring when a user pulls too hard on the hembar. The center drive mechanism extends through a bracket to allow the drive shaft to distribute power in both directions and drive two shade tube simultaneously. The tube adapter absorbs force from the spinning shade tube to minimize damage to the other components and the bead chain. The sprocket has a back wall supporting the sprocket, allowing the sprocket 130 to rest on the back flange of the sun gear to minimize pressure on the gears. An adjustment arm is adjusted to help level the shade band. The shade bands may be removed without disturbing the other shade bands in the system. A height of a hembar may be adjusted by rotating a rod within the hembar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene Miroshnichenko, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno
  • Patent number: 11591853
    Abstract: An improved roller shade system provides increased support, additional adjustments and/or increased safety. The slip plate allows the brake to slip forward and minimize damage to the clutch spring when a user pulls too hard on the hembar. The center drive mechanism extends through a bracket to allow the drive shaft to distribute power in both directions and drive two shade tube simultaneously. The tube adapter absorbs force from the spinning shade tube to minimize damage to the other components and the bead chain. The sprocket has a back wall supporting the sprocket, allowing the sprocket 130 to rest on the back flange of the sun gear to minimize pressure on the gears. An adjustment arm is adjusted to help level the shade band. The shade bands may be removed without disturbing the other shade bands in the system. A height of a hembar may be adjusted by rotating a rod within the hembar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene Miroshnichenko, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno
  • Patent number: 11571080
    Abstract: There is provided a dual mount end cap system for mounting a rod. The dual mount end cap system includes both a threaded system and a fastener system. This enables end caps of the system to be pre-mounted using a fastener and also adjusted using the threaded system. The fastener can extend through the dual mount end cap system. Alternatively, the threaded system can be used without the fastener system. There also is provided a stop system to prevent a locking system for an adjustable rod system to prevent the locking system from becoming stuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Moss, Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford
  • Patent number: 11549309
    Abstract: A system for mounting a window treatment to a structure includes a beam supporting or forming a portion of the window treatment, a flange of a trim ring or an accessory thereof, and a clip connectable to the beam and to the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Lippert Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Grife
  • Patent number: 11452398
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting objects to a wall includes a base defining mounting holes for fasteners. An arm extends from the base and has a top, a bottom and a maximum width at the interconnection with the base. The mounting holes includes at least two that are spaced from another by a distance greater than a maximum width of the arm so that one of the mounting holes is outside the arm on one side of the arm and another of the mounting holes is outside the arm on the other side of the arm. At least a portion of the mounting holes is located above the top of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: House of Atlas, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Jason Moss, Alan Arthur Ford
  • Patent number: 11185185
    Abstract: A curtain rod bracket assembly with a bracket base that is configured to be mounted to a wall or a ceiling, and a bracket arm defining at least one curtain rod supporting portion that is configured to hold a curtain rod in a generally horizontal orientation, and first and second mounting locations. The first mounting location is configured to be coupled to the bracket base when the bracket base is mounted to a wall, while maintaining a curtain rod supporting portion such that it is configured to hold a curtain rod in a generally horizontal orientation. The second mounting location is configured to be coupled to the bracket base when the bracket base is mounted to a ceiling, while maintaining a curtain rod supporting portion such that it is configured to hold a curtain rod in a generally horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Kenney Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Klowan, Thomas Borawski
  • Patent number: 11073237
    Abstract: A gimbal frame includes a guide rod and a locking mechanism mounted at the guide rod. The locking mechanism includes a tightening member disposed at the guide rod, a transmission member disposed at the guide rod and in transmission engagement with the tightening member, an abutting member disposed at one side of the transmission member, and a driving member connected to the abutting member. The transmission member can move in a first direction to drive the tightening member to move in a second direction. The driving member can drive the abutting member to abut the guide rod and to drive the transmission member to move in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yanchong Zhao, Weidong Li, Guoyao Liu
  • Patent number: 10753146
    Abstract: An adjustable bracket system that is used to secure a box shade roller to a fixed structure. The adjustable bracket system comprises of a pair of L-shaped bracket that are secured to a fixed structure, a pair of L-shaped box roller holders that are inserted within a guide of the L-shaped brackets, and a pair of screws that are inserted within a pair of threaded bores of the L-shaped brackets that allows a box shade roller to be adjusted when placed in the adjustable bracket system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: Livan Montesino Andiarena
  • Patent number: 10568450
    Abstract: An apparatus for a curtain rod that is attachable to a ceiling or to a wall and that possesses graspable holders slidable along a sliding rod of the curtain rod and supportable by the same, which graspable holders have devices for holding a curtain. The curtain rod has a ledge-shaped holder base extending along the length of the curtain rod, through which screws are received for fastening the holder base against the ceiling or wall. From the holder base, a ledge-shaped neck extends that supports the sliding rod. An obtuse angle is formed between the holder base and neck, in the space formed between the wall or ceiling where the curtain rod is fastened. At the top, the holders have flanges, at least one flange of which is shape-adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the sliding rod and possibly to spring apart from the other flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: HEALSAFE INTERIÖR AB
    Inventors: Franz James, Joakim Thedin
  • Patent number: 10429812
    Abstract: An anchoring system for use with a device having a clean status indicator may include at least one first slide component having at least one slot and at least one second slide component disposed within the at least one slot configured to move in relation to the at least one first slide component along at least a first axis extending along a length of the at least one slot, a second axis extending along a width of the at least one slot, and a third axis extending perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis. At least one of the at least one first slide component and the at least one second slide component may be configured to be secured to at least one of the device and a rigid support structure immediately adjacent to the device to allow for a controlled degree of movement of the device along at least the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: David A. Strahle
  • Patent number: 10342347
    Abstract: A rotatable bracket structure includes a frame body and a fixation seat in connection with the frame body, where the frame body is configured with an engagement portion, and the fixation seat a sleeve, the inside of the fixation seat configured with a unidirectional rotating structure having an axle shaft allowed to be fixed to the engagement portion after passed through the sleeve, Furthermore, an elastic element is put around the axle shaft and positioned between the unidirectional rotating structure and sleeve. Whereby, the two fixation seats, upon assembly, are fixed to a wall surface, and the two frame bodies are properly rotated an angle to allow the two frame bodies to clamp and position a rod body through the unidirectional rotating structure to form a hanging frame after the two ends of the rod body are passed through the respective frame bodies, thus achieving a convenient, quick assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: GOLD CLASSIC ENTERPRISE LTD.
    Inventor: Chung-Ying Cheng
  • Patent number: 10145174
    Abstract: A master/slave shaft arrangement includes: a motor having an output shaft; a master drive barrel, the first end of which being rotationally driven by the output shaft of the motor, the master drive barrel having, at a second end thereof, a master drive sprocket; a synchronizing shaft that is rotationally driven at its second end by a first coupling assembly, the rotational driving of the synchronizing shaft being synchronous with the rotational driving of the master drive barrel by the motor; and a slave barrel, the slave barrel being rotationally driven at its first end by a second coupling assembly that rotationally couples the synchronizing shaft with the slave barrel to rotationally drive the slave barrel, the rotational driving of the slave barrel being synchronous with the rotational driving of the synchronizing shaft and the rotational driving of the master drive barrel by the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: McKeon Rolling Steel Door Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashraf Gomaa, Oscar A. Escobar, Andrew C. Lambridis
  • Patent number: 9689411
    Abstract: An apparatus for clamping and grounding an upper and lower solar panel mounting rail. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other mounting rail while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn J. Meine, John S. Ash
  • Patent number: 9565976
    Abstract: A curved shower rod attachment assembly, which includes a first element that is adapted and configured for attachment to a surface and a second element that is securable to the first element and includes a protrusion that has an opening formed therein that extending at an angle and is configured to receive a shower rod. The dual channel interlocking bracket allows a curved shower rod to hinge within the attachment assembly to preclude rotation and sagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Salvatore Sisto
  • Patent number: 9289065
    Abstract: A shelf assembly is constructed of elongate members and adjustable supporting brackets. The elongate members are received within aligned pairs of apertures formed in the supporting brackets in a manner restricting the vertical movement of the elongate members. Adjustable set screws extend into each of the apertures, selectively engaging the received elongate members and preventing their inadvertent removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Ted Lambertson
  • Patent number: 9279286
    Abstract: A shade system includes a plurality of shade assemblies each including an elongated shade tube having an inner surface defining an inner cavity, an outer surface for winding receipt of a flexible shade, at least one coupling end, and an axis of rotation; a connector assembly having a first coupling unit secured to the inner surface at the coupling end of a first shade tube and a second coupling unit secured to the inner surface at the coupling end of a second shade tube substantially adjacent the first shade tube, the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit cooperating to transfer an applied torque from the first shade tube to the second shade tube; an end bracket for rotatably supporting a free end portion of a shade tube when attached to a supporting structure; and a mounting bracket for adjusting the connector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: QMotion, Incorporated
    Inventors: Fred C. Higgins, Willis Jay Mullet
  • Patent number: 8827587
    Abstract: A tension rod mechanism for a tension rod having a first outer shaft with a second inner shaft slideable therein. A first collar receiveable in the first outer shaft of a tension rod for rotational movement therewith and slidable axial movement relative thereto threadingly engages a tapered first threaded shaft and is configured to apply a outwardly-directed radial force to the first outer shaft. A second collar fixedly receivable in the second inner shaft for movement therewith engages the second threaded shaft. A first rotation of the first outer shaft relative to the second inner shaft increases the outwardly-directed radial force applied by the first collar to the first outer shaft, and a second rotation in an opposite direction increases the axial distance between the first and second collars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Zenith Products Corporation
    Inventor: Kaveh Didehvar
  • Patent number: 8814114
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Maytex Mills, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Baines
  • Patent number: 8806670
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Colleen O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20130292349
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes an adjustable-length rod having a first end and a second end, a bracket pivotably coupled to one of the first and second ends of the rod about a pivot axis that is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod, a first contact pad on the bracket spaced in a lateral direction from the pivot axis for frictionally engaging a support surface, and a second contact pad on the bracket spaced in an opposite lateral direction from the pivot axis as the first mounting pad for frictionally engaging the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: William Bucklew, Aurelio Reyes, Michael Mastroianni
  • Patent number: 8122932
    Abstract: The present application pertains to a system for adjusting the height of a covering, such as window or a wall covering formed of two or more covering segments that are axially aligned. The system includes a link that selectively transmits rotation between two adjacent coverage thereby allowing the two coverings to be controlled, e.g., raised or lowered, simultaneously. The link includes a clutch that allows one of the segments to be rotated with respect to the other so that the bottom end of one of the coverings can be adjusted and aligned horizontally independently of the other. Optionally, the clutch includes an internal member that provides a mechanical advantage while the one covering is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: RollEase, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Cannaverde
  • Patent number: 8069508
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Colleen O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20110174948
    Abstract: A device for hanging curtain rods is disclosed. In one embodiment, a device includes a mounting base, a post coupled to the mounting base, an adjustable sleeve designed to adjustably operatively engage the post, and a front portion coupled to the adjustable sleeve. In another embodiment, a device includes a double L-shaped bracket and a front portion that is designed to be removably coupled to one end of the double L-shaped bracket. In still another embodiment, a device includes a mounting base, a post coupled to the mounting base, and a front portion coupled to the post. The front portion in any of the embodiments may be one of many decorative faces contained in a kit. The kit may contain such suitable decorative faces, including but not limited to, a heart, a basketball, a crown, or any suitable combination or variation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: UNIQ DEZINZ, INC.
    Inventors: Denise Ward, Lori Christy
  • Patent number: 7818943
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjustably mounting tracks that suspend horizontal sliding doors at a freight elevator landing. The apparatus comprises a plurality of brackets adapted to be mounted in the shaft on the header above the landing opening. The brackets are each secured to the header with anchor bolts. Each anchor bolt is set in the header but initially allows vertical movement of the bracket. An adjusting screw, carried on each bracket, is arranged to easily and precisely move the bracket up or down relative to the anchor bolt as needed to position the tracks and, therefore, the door panels at a proper height. Once adjusted such that a specified gap is established between the lower edges of the door panels and the threshold, each anchor bolt can be tightened to fix its respective bracket in its adjusted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Peelle Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Zygmunt Dziwak
  • Publication number: 20100032536
    Abstract: A plurality of interchangeable window treatment clips is provided, and each clip includes is attachable to a wall or window frame or positioned on and slidable along the length of a mounted curtain rod. The interchangeable window treatment clips include a U-shaped mounting bracket formed to accept a mounting screw or fastener for securing the clip to the wall. Alternatively, opposite sides of the U-shaped mounting clip may be formed with a rod-accepting aperture for placement over a curtain rod. A removable clip assembly is shaped to be attachable to the U-shaped mounting bracket and includes a clip capable of grasping curtain material, such as a pleated curtain, drapery, or curtain panel. The front surface of the removable clip assembly is equipped with a fastener, such as hook-and-loop or magnetic fasteners that facilitate the attachment of the decorative and ornamental panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Lynne Kristine Eagan
  • Publication number: 20090152422
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable mounting bracket for mounting a roller blind to a surface such that the roller blind can be quickly leveled. The bracket includes first and second plates, the first plate having apertures to permit the first plate to be mounted to the surface. The second plate has a mounting fixture formed thereon for mounting to the roller blind. To permit the second plate to move relative to the first plate, the second plate is provided with an elongated groove formed thereon, the second plate being movably mounted to the first member by a mounting element fixed to the first plate and passing through the groove. The mounting element and groove are dimensioned and configured to permit the second plate to slide between a first and a second position. The position of the second plate relative to the first plate is adjusted by an adjustable moving mechanism which is configured to precisely position the second plate between its first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Philip Ng, Norman Wills
  • Publication number: 20080302936
    Abstract: A ribbon rod assembly for hanging and supporting a fabric such that complete vertical folds are formed is disclosed. The ribbon rod assembly includes a ribbon rod body having a curved portion defining a plurality of opposing curves interposed between a pair of end portions adapted to directly engage a curtain rod, window header, ceiling and/or wall using one or more end brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Sue Forbes, William Louis Tacchella
  • Patent number: 7455735
    Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in a plasma processing system that includes removable rails that are adjustable for reconfiguring the electrode to accommodate substrates of different widths. The electrode assembly includes an electrode having a plurality of first connecting members. Associated with the electrode is a plurality of rails that cooperate for supporting the substrates on the electrode. Each of the rails includes a plurality of second connecting members. Each of the second connecting members is connected detachably with one of the first connecting members for removably mounting the rails with the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas V. Bolden, II
  • Patent number: 7451956
    Abstract: An adjustable bracket for mounting the headrail for a covering for architectural openings includes a stationary base member mountable on a wall or ceiling surface having a slot formed therein and a headrail holder connectable to the headrail and adjustably movable and operably connected within the elongated slot between fixed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries BV
    Inventor: Jorg Bohlen
  • Publication number: 20080028513
    Abstract: A shower curtain support system includes a first rod having a first arcuate portion and a first end portion and a second rod having a second arcuate portion and a second end portion. The second arcuate portion is telescopically mounted within the first arcuate portion. A first end support is removably and pivotably mounted to the first end portion and a second end support is removably and pivotably mounted to the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORP.
    Inventor: Kaveh Didehvar
  • Patent number: 6694543
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Sean A. Moore
  • Patent number: 6688479
    Abstract: A U-shaped curtain rod mainly includes an adjustable rod formed from two telescoping hollow tubes; two knuckle joints connected to two outer ends of the adjustable rod, each of which being formed from two laterally symmetrical sets of a connecting arm and an adjusting block; and two mounting plates to which the knuckle joints are pivotally turnably connected. The two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint are closely attached to each other by a screwing member extending through centered holes thereof, and are provided at contact surfaces with a plurality of radially extended adjusting teeth. By slightly loosening the screwing members, the two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint could be turned relative to each other, allowing the two connecting arms to pivotally turn to positions closer to or away from a window to which the curtain rod is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Shai-Wei Nei
  • Patent number: 6463984
    Abstract: A curtain rod assembly includes a curtain rod and a plurality of inserts coupled to the curtain rod. Distributed about the polygonal cross-section of the curtain rod are surfaces disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and non-coplanar with respect to each other. The inserts are coupled to these surfaces such that the inserts' respective external faces, having a first portion of a hook and loop fastener thereon, are disposed for attachment thereto from different directions. Preferably, the inserts may slide along the curtain rod to be positionable at any desired position. One or more window treatment panels may be attached to the curtain rod via the inserts using hook and loop fastener of a complementary type to the hook and loop fastener on the inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Elizabeth Alice Glover
  • Patent number: 6367755
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Susan Arena
  • Patent number: 6135403
    Abstract: A mount for supporting the ends of parallel hung curtain rods has telescoping male and female members pivotally mounted on a base with a tensioning screw. Connectors for receiving the ends of the curtain rods are mounted on remote ends of the telescoping male and female members. The distance between the connectors and the angle of an axis intersecting the connectors can be adjusted by loosening the tensioning screw and then tightening it to fix the connectors and, hence, the curtain rods in a desired disposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Source Global Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Allan Goldstein
  • Patent number: 6039295
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting a head rail or a bottom rail of a window covering product to a fixation surface includes a main body portion with a mounting aperture and opposed edges adapted to engage the head or bottom rail. The main body portion of the bracket is mounted to the fixation surface via the mounting aperture either by directly passing a mounting screw or the like through the mounting aperture and into the fixation surface, or by affixing the main body portion at its mounting aperture to a support member that is in turn affixed to the fixation surface. The mounting aperture is associated with a convex curved surface of either the main body portion or the support member. If the main body portion has the convex curved surface, the mounting aperture can be a circumferentially elongate slot in the convex curved surface of the main body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas International N.V.
    Inventor: Justinus Lambertus Theodurus de Beijer
  • Patent number: 5979848
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventors: James Kuthy, Debra Kuthy
  • Patent number: 5927371
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Ellen U. Schofield
    Inventors: Ellen S. Schofield, Deena Yaver
  • Patent number: 5810302
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting a curtain rod to a window frame that includes an adjustable length compression rod having first and second opposed ends each having a gripping pad secured thereto, the adjustable length rod having a force mechanism for forcing the first and second opposed ends away from each other in a manner such that the gripping pads contact and exert a force between two opposed window jam surfaces to support the adjustable length compression rod therebetween and prevent rotation of the adjustable length compression rod while thus supported; a curtain rod having an elongated curtain support portion terminating at a first curtain rod end thereof in connection with a first wall contact portion and terminating at a second curtain rod end thereof in connection with a second wall contact portion; and a rigid connecting rod rigidly affixable to the adjustable length compression rod at a first connecting rod end thereof and rigidly affixable to the curtain support portion of the curtain rod at a second co
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Patrick M. McCance
  • Patent number: 5676189
    Abstract: The present invention is a motorized drapery track assembly specially adapted for use in traversing very sharp corners without derailment. The system employs a motorized carrier that is mounted upon a track and a plurality of trolleys to which a drapery is mounted. The carrier is interconnected to at least one trolley and pulls or pushes the drapery along the track. The carrier includes at least one guide wheel and a drive wheel, which are relatively moveable with respect to each other to allow for movement at sharp corners to prevent derailment of the carrier. The track itself is specifically adapted so that it can be easily bent and installed. Special brackets are employed so that the track can be installed in areas with restricted space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Arbor Marketing Limited
    Inventor: Richard Zeeb
  • Patent number: 5673741
    Abstract: A telescoping curtain rod and associated draperies that have attachment surfaces such as two-piece hook-and-loop fasteners commonly referred to as a VELCRO fasteners. The curtain rod includes an outer frame, an inner frame slidably mounted within the outer frame, and first and second brackets for attaching the curtain rod to a vertical support surface such as a wall. The outer and inner frames may each include front and top sides carrying attachment surfaces. The top and front sides of the inner frame may have indentations for carrying the attachment surfaces so as to allow the inner frame to slide easily within the outer frame. The top sides of the outer and inner frames may include tabs for engaging the brackets so as to maintain the top sides of the outer and inner frames substantially perpendicular to the vertical support surface. Multi-piece window treatments can therefore be easily installed and removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Janice E. Cairns
  • Patent number: 5472102
    Abstract: A curtain rod support for supporting a curtain rod and associated curtain proximate a window. The inventive device includes a pair of vertically adjustable stanchions each supported by a weighted base for positioning on laterally opposed sides of a window. An adjustable transverse support extends between the upper distal ends of the stanchions and includes a pair of mounting plates for mounting a curtain rod therebetween. The support permits a rapid installation of curtains or drapes to a window without modification of the surrounding window structure, thereby enabling apartment dwellers or renters to removably install such curtains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventor: Carrie M. Clayton