US20050121151A1 - Device for maintaining window coverings or vertically hanging flexible panels - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to drapery hardware and more particularly to an easily installed or used system for maintaining draperies in a desired configuration.
- Windows are commonly covered by one or more flexible panels in the form of curtains or drapes. These window coverings hang from a horizontal rod and extend downwards. In order to place the folds of the window covering in a desired orientation, the folds are placed manually. If there is air movement in the room due to air vents or a person walking through the room, the folds are disturbed. Currently, there is no method for retaining the desired folds in a window covering.
- Specialized curtain and drape devices exist in the form of rods (U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,060), hooks and sashes (U.S. Pat. No. 6,408,927). Devices exist for creating drapes from vertical hanging Venetian blinds (U.S. Pat. No. 6,789,596). Specialized hanging systems as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,789,600 allow for hanging drapes in a plurality of ornamental designs.
- shower curtains and shower curtain accessories have been developed to prevent the shower curtain from moving while in use.
- clips designed to hold the edges of the shower curtain to the tub.
- Weights or magnets may be embedded in the curtain material or they may be clipped on by the user.
- devices that act as a backbone for the shower curtain may take the form of an arm that is attached to the shower curtain rod or other structure of the shower to force the curtain to maintain its shape.
- Alternate shower curtains may be attached at both sides and slide up or down into place for use.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,591,432 describes a shower curtain with lower pockets which capture water to weigh down the curtain to prevent movement during use.
- An object of the present invention is to maintain draperies in a desired configuration.
- An object of the present invention is to maintain draperies in a desired configuration regardless of air movement around the draperies.
- An object of the present invention is to force draperies back into a desired configuration if they are physically moved.
- An object of the present invention is to block air from blowing out the draperies.
- the present invention addresses these needs by providing a.[TO BE COMPLETED WHEN CLAIMS ARE FINALIZED]
- FIG. 1 is a top view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a top view, showing the preferred embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1 in use;
- FIG. 3 is a top view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the alternate embodiment of the present invention 10 shown in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the alternate embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a top view, showing the alternate embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 in use;
- FIGS. 7 and 8 are top views of alternate embodiments of the present invention 10 ;
- FIG. 9 is a top view of another alternate embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a front view of another alternate embodiment of the present invention in place.
- the drapery system is constructed from a lightweight, somewhat flexible material such as foam, plastic or cardboard. Any material which is fairly lightweight and resistant to breaking yet flexible is satisfactory.
- the device generally is a single piece construction, designed for a standard drapery panel. Larger or smaller devices can be constructed for drapery panels of different sizes. The thickness of the device depends on the strength of the material used for construction. A material with high break resistance, such as plastic, can be made thinner, while a weaker material, such as foam, would be made thicker. The material is preferably nonporous to prevent airflow therethrough.
- the device 10 is made from foam which is approximately 3 ⁇ 4′′ thick.
- the device is approximately 121 ⁇ 2′′ long and 6′′ at the widest dimension.
- the device 10 has five teeth 12 which are substantially parallel to each other.
- the slits 14 are cut into the foam material.
- the teeth 12 are held together by a lengthwise section or backbone 16 .
- the teeth 12 are rounded at their distal ends.
- the slits 14 are designed to be narrower at the distal ends and wider at the proximal ends near the backbone 16 .
- an attachment means 18 may be used for attaching the ends of the drapery to the device 10 .
- the attachment device is preferably hook and loop fastener but may be any suitable attachment such as one or more snaps, buttons, hooks or other similar attachment apparatus.
- FIG. 2 to use the preferred embodiment of the invention 10 shown in FIG. 1 , it is placed behind a drapery panel 22 with the backbone 16 facing the wall or surface behind the drapery 22 and the teeth 12 and slits 14 facing the drapery 22 . While the device 10 is being held in a substantially level orientation with respect to the ground, drapery 22 material is fed into the slits 14 , preferably such that a similar amount of material is fed into each slit 14 . Thus, the drapery 22 material is preferably distributed evenly along the device 10 and in the slits 14 . It is not necessary for drapery 22 material to fit snugly around the distal ends of the teeth 12 .
- the ends of the drapery 22 are attached to the outside edge of the device by using hook and loop fastener 18 and the backbone 16 is allowed to rest against the surface behind the drapery 22 .
- the device 10 then holds the drapery 22 in the preferred orientation regardless of air movement. If the drapery 22 is physically moved, the device 10 forces the drapery 22 back into the desired configuration once the physical force is removed. If necessary or desired, multiple devices 10 can be used along the length of a drapery panel 22 . This provides additional stability for long draperies or for draperies subject to significant movement.
- the device 10 is made from foam which is approximately 3 ⁇ 4′′ thick.
- the device is approximately 121 ⁇ 2′′ long and 6′′ at the widest dimension.
- the device 10 has six teeth 12 which are approximately 2′′ wide and which are substantially parallel to each other.
- the slits 14 are cut into the foam material.
- the teeth 12 are held together by a lengthwise section or backbone 16 .
- the teeth 12 are rounded at their distal ends.
- an attachment means 18 may be used for attaching the ends of the drapery to the device.
- the attachment device is preferably hook and loop fastener 18 but may be any suitable attachment such as one or more snaps, buttons, hooks or other similar attachment apparatus.
- FIG. 6 Use of this embodiment is shown in FIG. 6 and is similar to the use shown in FIG. 2 .
- the invention 10 is placed behind a drapery panel 22 with the backbone 16 facing the wall or surface behind the drapery 22 and the teeth 12 and slits 14 facing the drapery 22 .
- drapery 22 material is fed into the slits 14 , preferably such that a similar amount of material is fed into each slit 14 .
- the drapery 22 material is preferably distributed evenly along the device 10 and in the slits 14 . It is not necessary for drapery 22 material to fit snugly around the distal ends of the teeth 12 .
- the ends of the drapery 22 are attached to the outside edge of the device by using hook and loop fastener 18 and the backbone 16 is allowed to rest against the surface behind the drapery 22 .
- the device 10 then holds the drapery 22 in the preferred orientation regardless of air movement. If the drapery 22 is physically moved, the device 10 forces the drapery 22 back into the desired configuration once the physical force is removed. Again, if necessary or desired, multiple devices 10 can be used along the length of a drapery panel 22 . This provides additional stability for long draperies or for draperies subject to significant movement.
- the distal ends of the teeth 12 may be different shapes as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 .
- the teeth 12 edges adjacent to the slits 14 may be roughened to provide additional friction against draperies.
- small protuberances 24 can be used to provide additional friction.
- the slits 14 are formed through a molding process.
- the backbone 16 is reinforced. This reinforcement can be accomplished by including a reinforcing outer covering around the backbone 16 . Alternatively, the reinforcement can be accomplished by forming the backbone section 16 to have a greater thickness than the teeth 12 .
- the device 10 is made as shown in FIG. 9 .
- the teeth 12 are preferably formed from wire or plastic. In this embodiment, no backbone is needed.
- the slits 14 are as described previously.
- the inner edges of the teeth 12 which contact the drapery 22 can include roughened surfaces or protuberances if desired, for additional friction against the drapery 22 .
- the area 20 within the teeth can be open or can be covered by a nonporous material. A nonporous material would be used in instances where it is desirous to reduce airflow behind the drapery 22 .
- hook and loop fastener 18 is preferably used to attach the ends of the drapery 22 to the device 10 , although other fastening means may also be used.
- the tooth shapes shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 - 5 can all be constructed in this manner, as can other shapes.
- FIG. 10 Another alternate embodiment is shown in FIG. 10 .
- a deformable metal strip is placed in between the lining of the drape and the drapery 22 .
- This embodiment generally shaped similarly to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 .
- the shaping of the device 10 can occur prior to or after it is placed between the lining and the drapery 22 .
- it is preferably made from a 1 inch tall lead strip which is ⁇ fraction (3/16) ⁇ inch thick.
- This embodiment can be used to form the shapes shown in FIGS. 1, 2 , 7 and 8 as well as many other appropriate shapes.
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Abstract
The device for maintaining window coverings or vertically hanging flexible panels includes a frame, apparatus for retaining the flexible panel in the frame and an attachment to attach the flexible panel to the frame. Preferably, the device is lightweight and nonporous. The device is formed into a desired shape in order to maintain a desired orientation of the hanging flexible panel.
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- The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/526,676, filed Dec. 3, 2003; Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/551,520, filed Mar. 9, 2004; and Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/559,888, filed Apr. 6, 2004.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The invention relates to drapery hardware and more particularly to an easily installed or used system for maintaining draperies in a desired configuration.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Windows are commonly covered by one or more flexible panels in the form of curtains or drapes. These window coverings hang from a horizontal rod and extend downwards. In order to place the folds of the window covering in a desired orientation, the folds are placed manually. If there is air movement in the room due to air vents or a person walking through the room, the folds are disturbed. Currently, there is no method for retaining the desired folds in a window covering.
- Specialized curtain and drape devices exist in the form of rods (U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,060), hooks and sashes (U.S. Pat. No. 6,408,927). Devices exist for creating drapes from vertical hanging Venetian blinds (U.S. Pat. No. 6,789,596). Specialized hanging systems as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,789,600 allow for hanging drapes in a plurality of ornamental designs.
- In another industry, several types of shower curtains and shower curtain accessories have been developed to prevent the shower curtain from moving while in use. For example, there are clips designed to hold the edges of the shower curtain to the tub. Weights or magnets may be embedded in the curtain material or they may be clipped on by the user. There are devices that act as a backbone for the shower curtain. These may take the form of an arm that is attached to the shower curtain rod or other structure of the shower to force the curtain to maintain its shape. Alternate shower curtains may be attached at both sides and slide up or down into place for use. U.S. Pat. No. 6,591,432 describes a shower curtain with lower pockets which capture water to weigh down the curtain to prevent movement during use.
- An object of the present invention is to maintain draperies in a desired configuration.
- An object of the present invention is to maintain draperies in a desired configuration regardless of air movement around the draperies.
- An object of the present invention is to force draperies back into a desired configuration if they are physically moved.
- An object of the present invention is to block air from blowing out the draperies.
- Finally, it is an object of the present invention to accomplish the foregoing objectives in a simple and cost effective manner.
- The present invention addresses these needs by providing a.[TO BE COMPLETED WHEN CLAIMS ARE FINALIZED]
- A more complete description of the subject matter of the present invention and the advantages thereof, can be achieved by the reference to the following detailed description by which reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a top view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a top view, showing the preferred embodiment of the invention shown inFIG. 1 in use; -
FIG. 3 is a top view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the alternate embodiment of thepresent invention 10 shown inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the alternate embodiment of the invention shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a top view, showing the alternate embodiment of the invention shown inFIGS. 3, 4 and 5 in use; -
FIGS. 7 and 8 are top views of alternate embodiments of thepresent invention 10; -
FIG. 9 is a top view of another alternate embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 10 is a front view of another alternate embodiment of the present invention in place. - The following detailed description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating general principles of embodiments of the invention. While the invention has been described as being for draperies or curtains, use with any vertically hanging flexible panel is contemplated.
- The drapery system is constructed from a lightweight, somewhat flexible material such as foam, plastic or cardboard. Any material which is fairly lightweight and resistant to breaking yet flexible is satisfactory. The device generally is a single piece construction, designed for a standard drapery panel. Larger or smaller devices can be constructed for drapery panels of different sizes. The thickness of the device depends on the strength of the material used for construction. A material with high break resistance, such as plastic, can be made thinner, while a weaker material, such as foam, would be made thicker. The material is preferably nonporous to prevent airflow therethrough.
- In the preferred embodiment, shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thedevice 10 is made from foam which is approximately ¾″ thick. The device is approximately 12½″ long and 6″ at the widest dimension. Thedevice 10 has fiveteeth 12 which are substantially parallel to each other. There areslits 14 in between theteeth 12 which do not extend along the entire length of theteeth 12. In the preferred embodiment, theslits 14 are cut into the foam material. Beyond theslits 14, theteeth 12 are held together by a lengthwise section orbackbone 16. Theteeth 12 are rounded at their distal ends. Theslits 14 are designed to be narrower at the distal ends and wider at the proximal ends near thebackbone 16. On the outside edge of theoutside teeth 12, an attachment means 18 may be used for attaching the ends of the drapery to thedevice 10. The attachment device is preferably hook and loop fastener but may be any suitable attachment such as one or more snaps, buttons, hooks or other similar attachment apparatus. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , to use the preferred embodiment of theinvention 10 shown inFIG. 1 , it is placed behind adrapery panel 22 with thebackbone 16 facing the wall or surface behind thedrapery 22 and theteeth 12 and slits 14 facing thedrapery 22. While thedevice 10 is being held in a substantially level orientation with respect to the ground,drapery 22 material is fed into theslits 14, preferably such that a similar amount of material is fed into each slit 14. Thus, thedrapery 22 material is preferably distributed evenly along thedevice 10 and in theslits 14. It is not necessary fordrapery 22 material to fit snugly around the distal ends of theteeth 12. Once allslits 14 containdrapery 22 material, the ends of thedrapery 22 are attached to the outside edge of the device by using hook andloop fastener 18 and thebackbone 16 is allowed to rest against the surface behind thedrapery 22. Thedevice 10 then holds thedrapery 22 in the preferred orientation regardless of air movement. If thedrapery 22 is physically moved, thedevice 10 forces thedrapery 22 back into the desired configuration once the physical force is removed. If necessary or desired,multiple devices 10 can be used along the length of adrapery panel 22. This provides additional stability for long draperies or for draperies subject to significant movement. - In one alternate embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3-6 , thedevice 10 is made from foam which is approximately ¾″ thick. The device is approximately 12½″ long and 6″ at the widest dimension. Thedevice 10 has sixteeth 12 which are approximately 2″ wide and which are substantially parallel to each other. There areslits 14 in between theteeth 12 which do not extend along the entire length of theteeth 12. In the preferred embodiment, theslits 14 are cut into the foam material. Beyond theslits 14, theteeth 12 are held together by a lengthwise section orbackbone 16. Theteeth 12 are rounded at their distal ends. On the outside edge of theoutside teeth 12, an attachment means 18 may be used for attaching the ends of the drapery to the device. The attachment device is preferably hook andloop fastener 18 but may be any suitable attachment such as one or more snaps, buttons, hooks or other similar attachment apparatus. - Use of this embodiment is shown in
FIG. 6 and is similar to the use shown inFIG. 2 . Theinvention 10 is placed behind adrapery panel 22 with thebackbone 16 facing the wall or surface behind thedrapery 22 and theteeth 12 and slits 14 facing thedrapery 22. While thedevice 10 is being held in a substantially level orientation with respect to the ground,drapery 22 material is fed into theslits 14, preferably such that a similar amount of material is fed into each slit 14. Thus, thedrapery 22 material is preferably distributed evenly along thedevice 10 and in theslits 14. It is not necessary fordrapery 22 material to fit snugly around the distal ends of theteeth 12. Once allslits 14 containdrapery 22 material, the ends of thedrapery 22 are attached to the outside edge of the device by using hook andloop fastener 18 and thebackbone 16 is allowed to rest against the surface behind thedrapery 22. Thedevice 10 then holds thedrapery 22 in the preferred orientation regardless of air movement. If thedrapery 22 is physically moved, thedevice 10 forces thedrapery 22 back into the desired configuration once the physical force is removed. Again, if necessary or desired,multiple devices 10 can be used along the length of adrapery panel 22. This provides additional stability for long draperies or for draperies subject to significant movement. - In other alternate embodiments, the distal ends of the
teeth 12 may be different shapes as shown inFIGS. 7 and 8 . Theteeth 12 edges adjacent to theslits 14 may be roughened to provide additional friction against draperies. Or, instead of using a roughened surface,small protuberances 24 can be used to provide additional friction. - In another alternate embodiment, the
slits 14 are formed through a molding process. In a further alternate embodiment, thebackbone 16 is reinforced. This reinforcement can be accomplished by including a reinforcing outer covering around thebackbone 16. Alternatively, the reinforcement can be accomplished by forming thebackbone section 16 to have a greater thickness than theteeth 12. - In a further alternate embodiment, the
device 10 is made as shown inFIG. 9 . Theteeth 12 are preferably formed from wire or plastic. In this embodiment, no backbone is needed. Theslits 14 are as described previously. The inner edges of theteeth 12 which contact thedrapery 22 can include roughened surfaces or protuberances if desired, for additional friction against thedrapery 22. Thearea 20 within the teeth can be open or can be covered by a nonporous material. A nonporous material would be used in instances where it is desirous to reduce airflow behind thedrapery 22. As described previously, hook andloop fastener 18, or other appropriate attachment means, is preferably used to attach the ends of thedrapery 22 to thedevice 10, although other fastening means may also be used. The tooth shapes shown inFIGS. 1 and 3 -5 can all be constructed in this manner, as can other shapes. - Another alternate embodiment is shown in
FIG. 10 . In this embodiment, a deformable metal strip is placed in between the lining of the drape and thedrapery 22. This embodiment generally shaped similarly to the embodiment shown inFIG. 9 . The shaping of thedevice 10 can occur prior to or after it is placed between the lining and thedrapery 22. To provide the necessary weight and allow deformation of the metal strip, it is preferably made from a 1 inch tall lead strip which is {fraction (3/16)} inch thick. This embodiment can be used to form the shapes shown inFIGS. 1, 2 , 7 and 8 as well as many other appropriate shapes. - Many improvements, modifications, and additions will be apparent to the skilled artisan without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as described herein and defined in the following claims.
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1. A device for maintaining a desired orientation of a hanging flexible panel, comprising:
a frame capable of being formed into a desired shape and capable of maintaining the flexible panel within the desired shape; and
an attachment means for attaching the frame to the flexible panel.
2. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the frame further comprises a plurality of teeth and an opening in between each adjacent pair of teeth.
3. The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein the plurality of teeth are formed in substantially parallel orientation.
4. The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein the plurality of teeth include a frictional retention means.
5. The device as set forth in claim 4 wherein the frictional retention means is selected from the group consisting of protuberances and a roughened surface treatment.
6. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the frame further comprises a support backbone.
7. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the frame comprises a lightweight, nonporous material.
8. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the frame comprises a lightweight, nonporous material selected from the group consisting of styrofoam, plastic, wire and wood.
9. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the attachment means is selected from the group consisting of hook and loop fastener, a button, a snap and a hook.
10. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the attachment means for attaching the frame to the flexible panel is a horizontal pocket formed in the flexible panel which pocket accepts the frame.
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