US20150114579A1 - Energy saving curtains - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to window curtains.
- Window curtains are typically mounted adjacent to interior sides of windows for personal privacy or to block light that passes through the window.
- Curtains that include a rod pocket are constructed to hang from a rod that passes through the rod pocket.
- Curtains that include a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the curtain are constructed to hang from a rod that passes through the grommets.
- the rod can extend between interior surfaces of a window casement, or it can be supported by standoffs that extend outward for walls adjacent to the window. In each case, a gap exists between the edges of the curtain and the casement or wall, allowing for drafts that can result in energy loss in the room.
- the present invention provides a window curtain including a panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a first distance from a first vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a first return portion; a second one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced the first distance from a second vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the second vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a second return portion; a first fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the panel; and a second fastener positioned adjacent to the second vertical edge of the panel; wherein the first and second fasteners are configured to hold the first and second vertical edges of the panel adjacent to, or in contact with, a wall.
- the present invention provides a window curtain including a first panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a first distance from a first vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the first panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a first return portion; a second panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the second panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a second distance from a first vertical edge of the second panel, wherein a portion of the second panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the second distance forms a second return portion; a first fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the first panel; and a second fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the second panel; wherein the
- FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIGS. 5 .
- FIG. 7 is a front view of a magnet encased in a plastic pouch.
- FIG. 8 is a front view of a metallic plate encased in a plastic pouch.
- FIG. 9 is a front view of a magnet.
- FIG. 10 is a rear view of the magnet of FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11 is a front view of a metallic plate.
- FIG. 12 is a rear view of the metallic plate of FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 13 is an isometric view of an end of a window curtain positioned on a curtain rod.
- FIG. 14 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 15 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 16 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 17 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 16 .
- FIG. 18 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 19 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 18 .
- FIG. 20 is an isometric view of an end of a window curtain positioned on a curtain rod.
- FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a window curtain panel 10 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the panel includes a rod pocket 12 spaced from the top edge 14 by a header 16 .
- First and second openings 18 and 20 also called slits, in the form of vertical button holes in this embodiment, are provided in the rod pocket.
- the openings are spaced a first distance from first and second edges 22 and 24 of the panel.
- curtain rod When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through the portion 26 of the rod pocket between the openings, and the ends of the curtain rod protrude through the openings.
- Curtain rod standoffs not shown in this view, extend through the portions 28 and 30 of the rod pocket.
- return portions 32 and 34 of the panel would be positioned in planes that may be substantially perpendicular to walls adjacent to the window.
- the edges 22 and 24 would then be positioned adjacent to the walls.
- Side hems 36 and 38 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and a bottom hem 40 is provided along the bottom of the panel.
- FIG. 2 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel 10 of FIG. 1 .
- a thermal lining 42 is attached to the back of the panel.
- the top 44 of the thermal lining is sewn into a hem positioned along the bottom of the rod pocket and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into the hems 36 and 38 along the vertical edges of the panel 10 .
- the bottom edge 46 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel.
- a bottom hem 48 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel.
- the thermal lining is not attached to the front panel at the bottom to allow the front panel to drape properly.
- the bottom edge of the thermal panel is illustrated as having a wave to show that it can move away from the front panel.
- Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edges of the panel to the adjacent wall.
- a first component of a hook and loop fastener e.g. Velcro
- a second component of the hook and loop fasteners can then be mounted on the walls.
- the first and second components of the hook and loop fasteners can be coupled to each other to hold the vertical edges of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel.
- the fastening means includes magnets and ferromagnetic plates, with either the magnets or plates being attached to the curtain and either the magnets or plates being attached to the wall.
- the panel has a width of about 54 inches (137.16 cm) and length of about 84 inches (213.36 cm), the top header has a height of about one inch (2.54 cm), the bottom hem has a height of about three inches (7.62 cm), the side hems have a one inch (2.54 cm) width, the slits are positioned four inches from the edges of the panel, the rod pocket has a height of about 2.5 inch (6.35 cm), the slits are button holes having a height of about 2.25 inches (5.72 cm), the top fasteners are about 42 inches (106.68 cm) below the top of the rod pocket, and the bottom fasteners are about one inch (2.54 cm) above the bottom hem. While two fasteners are shown along each edge of the panel, a single fastener, or more than two fasteners could be positioned along the edges of the panels, or fastening strips could extend along the edges of the panels.
- FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel 60 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the panel 60 is a left panel and includes a rod pocket 62 spaced from the top edge 64 by a header 66 .
- An opening 68 also called a slit, in the form of a vertical button hole in this embodiment, is provided in the rod pocket. The opening is spaced a first distance from the edge 70 of the panel.
- the curtain rod When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through portion 72 of the rod pocket, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the opening.
- a curtain rod standoff not shown in this view, extends through portion 74 of the rod pocket.
- return portion 76 of the panel would be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window.
- the edge 70 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall.
- Side hems 78 and 80 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and a bottom hem 82 is provided along the bottom of the panel.
- FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 3 .
- a thermal lining 84 is attached to the back of the panel.
- the top 86 of the thermal lining is sewn into a hem positioned along the bottom of the rod pocket and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into the hems 78 and 80 along the vertical edges of the panel 60 .
- the bottom edge 88 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel 60 .
- a bottom hem 90 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel.
- Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall.
- magnets 92 and 94 are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 70 of panel 60 at two locations.
- Metal plates 96 and 98 are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 100 at two locations. Both the magnets and metal plates can be sewn into the hems 78 and 80 adjacent to the vertical edges of the panel.
- the magnets and metal plates can be encapsulated in a waterproof casing, such as plastic.
- Metal plates can then be mounted on the wall at locations such that magnets 92 and 94 will couple to the metal plates to hold the vertical edge 70 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel.
- magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to the metal plates 96 and 98 to hold adjacent edges of adjacent panels together.
- FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel 110 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the panel 110 is a right panel and includes a rod pocket 112 spaced from the top edge 114 by a header 116 .
- An opening 118 also called a slit, in the form of a vertical button hole in this embodiment, is provided in the rod pocket. The opening is spaced a second distance from the edge 120 of the panel.
- the curtain rod When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through portion 122 of the rod pocket, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the opening.
- a curtain rod standoff not shown in this view, extends through portion 124 of the rod pocket.
- return portion 126 of the panel would be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window.
- the edge 120 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall.
- Side hems 128 and 130 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and a bottom hem 132 is provided along the bottom of the panel.
- FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 5 .
- a thermal lining 134 is attached to the back of the panel.
- the top 136 of the thermal lining is sewn into a hem positioned along the bottom of the rod pocket and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into the hems 128 and 130 along the vertical edges of the panel 110 .
- the bottom edge 138 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel.
- a bottom hem 140 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel.
- Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall.
- magnets 142 and 144 are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 146 at two locations.
- Metal plates 148 and 150 are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 120 at two locations. Both the magnets and metal plates can be sewn into the hems 130 and 128 adjacent to the vertical edges of the panel. The magnets and metal plates can be encapsulated in a waterproof casing, such as plastic. Metal plates can then be mounted on the wall at locations such that magnets 142 and 144 will couple to the metal plates to hold the vertical edge 120 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel. In addition, magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to the metal plates 148 and 150 to hold adjacent edges of adjacent panels together.
- FIG. 7 is a front view of a disk-shaped magnet 142 encased in a plastic pouch 152 .
- FIG. 8 is a front view of a rectangular metallic plate 148 encased in a plastic pouch 154 .
- FIG. 9 is a front view of a disk-shaped magnet 144 , which can be encapsulated in a plastic layer 156 .
- FIG. 10 is a rear view of the disk-shaped magnet of FIG. 9 , with a peel-off, preferably water based, adhesive layer 158 .
- FIG. 11 is a front view of a rectangular metallic plate 150 , which can be encapsulated in a plastic layer 160 .
- FIG. 12 is a rear view of the rectangular metallic plate of FIG. 11 , with a peel-off, preferably water based, adhesive layer 162 .
- FIG. 13 is an isometric view of an end of a window curtain 170 positioned on a curtain rod 172 .
- the curtain rod includes a horizontal rod 174 supported by a standoff 176 .
- the horizontal rod passes through a pocket 178 in the curtain panel and an end 180 of the rod passes through a slit 182 in the pocket.
- the standoff also passes through the pocket.
- a return portion 184 of the panel is positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to the wall 186 .
- the fastening means includes magnets 188 and 190 sewn in a hem of the panel and ferromagnetic plates 192 and 194 that are adhesively attached to the wall.
- the magnets and plates can be replaced by components of a hook and loop fastener, with one of the components attached to the panel adjacent to a vertical edge thereof, and the other component adhesively attached to the wall.
- FIG. 14 is a front elevation view of a window curtain panel 200 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the panel includes a plurality of grommets 202 positioned along a line 204 spaced from a top edge 206 .
- First 208 and second 210 ones of the grommets are respectively spaced a first distance 212 from first and second edges 214 and 216 of the panel.
- the curtain rod When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through the grommets in a portion 218 of the panel between the first and second grommets, and the ends of the curtain rod protrude through the first and second grommets.
- Curtain rod standoffs are used to mount the curtain rod a fixed distance from the wall.
- the return portions 220 and 222 of the panel can then be positioned in planes that may be substantially perpendicular to walls adjacent to the window.
- the edges 214 and 216 would then be positioned adjacent to the walls.
- Side hems 224 and 226 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and a bottom hem 228 is provided along the bottom of the panel.
- FIG. 15 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel 200 of FIG. 14 .
- a thermal lining 229 is attached to the back of the panel.
- the top 230 of the thermal lining is sewn into a bottom of a header 232 positioned along the top of the panel and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into the hems 224 and 226 along the vertical edges of the panel 200 .
- the bottom edge 234 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel.
- a bottom hem 236 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel.
- the thermal lining is not attached to the front panel at the bottom to allow the front panel to drape properly.
- the bottom edge of the thermal panel is illustrated as having a wave to show that it can move away from the front panel.
- Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edges of the panel to the adjacent wall.
- a first component of a hook and loop fastener e.g. Velcro
- a second component of the hook and loop fasteners can then be mounted on the walls.
- the first and second components of the hook and loop fasteners can be coupled to each other to hold the vertical edges of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel.
- the fastening means includes magnets and ferromagnetic plates, with either the magnets or plates being attached to the curtain and either the magnets or plates being attached to the wall.
- the panel has a width of about 54 inches (137.16 cm) and length of about 84 inches (213.36 cm)
- the top header includes the grommets and has a height of about four inches (10.16 cm)
- the bottom hem has a height of about three inches (7.62 cm)
- the side hems have a one inch (2.54 cm) width
- the first and second grommets are positioned three inches from the edges of the panel
- the top fasteners are positioned about one inch from the top of the panel
- the center fasteners are positioned about 42 inches (106.68 cm) below the grommet line
- the bottom fasteners are about one inch (2.54 cm) above the bottom hem.
- the grommets are spaced 4.125 inches apart, and each grommet has a diameter of 1.875 inches.
- the tops of the grommets are positioned 1.125 inches from the top of the panel and the bottoms of the grommets are positioned one inch from the bottom of the header.
- the return portions are 3 inches wide. While three fasteners are shown along each edge of the panel, a single fastener, two fasteners, or more than two fasteners could be positioned along the edges of the panels; or fastening strips could extend along the edges of the panels.
- FIG. 16 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel 260 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the panel 260 is a left panel and includes a plurality of grommets 262 positioned in a header 264 at spaced locations along a line 266 that is about in the center of the header.
- a first 268 one of the grommets is spaced a first distance 270 from the edge 272 of the panel.
- the curtain rod When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through the first grommet, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the grommet.
- a curtain rod standoff positions the rod a fixed distance from the wall.
- return portion 274 of the panel can be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window.
- the edge 272 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall.
- Side hems 276 and 277 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and a bottom hem 278 is provided along the bottom of the panel.
- FIG. 17 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 16 .
- a thermal lining 280 is attached to the back of the panel.
- the top 282 of the thermal lining is sewn into the top header and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into the hems 284 and 286 along the vertical edges of the panel 260 .
- the bottom edge 288 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel 260 .
- a bottom hem 290 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall.
- fasteners 292 , 293 and 294 (which could be for example, portions of a hook and loop fastener, magnets, or metal plates that can be used in combination with magnets) are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 272 of panel 260 at two locations.
- Fasteners 296 and 298 (which could be for example, portions of a hook and loop fastener, magnets, or metal plates that can be used in combination with magnets) are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 300 at two locations.
- the fasteners, or portions thereof can be sewn into the hems 284 and 286 adjacent to the vertical edges of the panel. If magnets are used, the magnets and metal plates can be encapsulated in a waterproof casing, such as plastic.
- Metal plates can then be mounted on the wall at locations such that magnets 292 , 293 and 294 will couple to the metal plates to hold the vertical edge 272 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel.
- magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to the metal plates 296 and 298 to hold adjacent edges of adjacent panels together.
- FIG. 18 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel 310 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the panel 310 is a right panel and includes a plurality of grommets 312 positioned in a header 314 at spaced locations along a line 316 that is about in the center of the header.
- a first 318 one of the grommets is spaced a first distance 321 from the edge 320 of the panel.
- a curtain rod standoff positions the rod a fixed distance from the wall. Then return portion 322 of the panel can be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window. The edge 320 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall. Side hems 324 and 326 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and a bottom hem 328 is provided along the bottom of the panel.
- FIG. 19 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel of FIG. 18 .
- a thermal lining 330 is attached to the back of the panel.
- the top 332 of the thermal lining is sewn into the top hem and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into the hems 334 and 336 along the vertical edges of the panel 310 .
- the bottom edge 338 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel.
- a bottom hem 340 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall.
- fasteners 342 , 343 and 344 (which could be for example, portions of a hook and loop fastener, magnets, or metal plates that can be used in combination with magnets) are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 346 at two locations.
- fasteners 348 and 350 (which could be for example, portions of a hook and loop fastener, magnets, or metal plates that can be used in combination with magnets) are attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edge 323 at two locations.
- the fasteners, or portions thereof can be sewn into the hems 324 and 326 adjacent to the vertical edges of the panel. If magnets are used, the magnets and metal plates can be encapsulated in a waterproof casing, such as plastic.
- Metal plates can then be mounted on the wall at locations such that magnets 342 , 343 and 344 will couple to the metal plates to hold the vertical edge 323 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel.
- magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to the metal plates 348 and 350 to hold adjacent edges of adjacent panels together.
- FIG. 20 is an isometric view of an end of a window curtain 370 positioned on a curtain rod 372 .
- the curtain rod includes a horizontal rod 374 supported by a standoff 376 .
- the horizontal rod passes through a plurality of grommets 378 in the curtain panel and an end 380 of the rod passes through one of the grommets 382 .
- a return portion 384 of the panel is positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to the wall 386 .
- the fastening means includes magnets 388 and 390 sewn in a hem of the panel and ferromagnetic plates 392 and 394 that are adhesively attached to the wall.
- the magnets and plates can be replaced by components of a hook and loop fastener, with one of the components attached to the panel adjacent to a vertical edge thereof, and the other component adhesively attached to the wall.
- edges of the window curtain panels can be positioned close to or touching the walls adjacent to the window opening to reduce air flow between the wall adjacent to the window and the edges of the curtain panels.
- Embodiments of the window curtain panels of this invention can achieve a significant energy saving improvement over flat panels of the identical material.
- the curtain panels may be made of any suitable material, including thermal-type window curtain materials known in the art. While the illustrated embodiments show curtain panels with a lining, in other embodiments each of the panels can comprise a thermal lined panel, a thermal woven panel, or a thermal backed panel.
Abstract
A window curtain includes a panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a first distance from a first vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the first vertical edge forms a first return portion; a second one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced the first distance from a second vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the second vertical edge forms a second return portion; a first fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the panel; and a second fastener positioned adjacent to the second vertical edge of the panel.
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- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/062,015, filed Oct. 24, 2013, titled “Energy Saving Curtains”, which is incorporated herein by reference.
- This invention relates to window curtains.
- Window curtains are typically mounted adjacent to interior sides of windows for personal privacy or to block light that passes through the window. Curtains that include a rod pocket are constructed to hang from a rod that passes through the rod pocket. Curtains that include a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the curtain are constructed to hang from a rod that passes through the grommets. The rod can extend between interior surfaces of a window casement, or it can be supported by standoffs that extend outward for walls adjacent to the window. In each case, a gap exists between the edges of the curtain and the casement or wall, allowing for drafts that can result in energy loss in the room.
- Since drafts from windows can result in a significant loss of energy, it would be desirable to have a window curtain that reduces the amount of energy lost due to drafts.
- In one aspect, the present invention provides a window curtain including a panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a first distance from a first vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a first return portion; a second one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced the first distance from a second vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the second vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a second return portion; a first fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the panel; and a second fastener positioned adjacent to the second vertical edge of the panel; wherein the first and second fasteners are configured to hold the first and second vertical edges of the panel adjacent to, or in contact with, a wall.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a window curtain including a first panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a first distance from a first vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the first panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a first return portion; a second panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the second panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a second distance from a first vertical edge of the second panel, wherein a portion of the second panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the second distance forms a second return portion; a first fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the first panel; and a second fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the second panel; wherein the first and second fasteners are configured to hold the first vertical edges of the first and second panels adjacent to, or in contact with, a wall.
- These and other aspects of the present invention will be more apparent from the following description.
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FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIGS. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is a front view of a magnet encased in a plastic pouch. -
FIG. 8 is a front view of a metallic plate encased in a plastic pouch. -
FIG. 9 is a front view of a magnet. -
FIG. 10 is a rear view of the magnet ofFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 11 is a front view of a metallic plate. -
FIG. 12 is a rear view of the metallic plate ofFIG. 11 . -
FIG. 13 is an isometric view of an end of a window curtain positioned on a curtain rod. -
FIG. 14 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 15 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 16 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 17 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 16 . -
FIG. 18 is a front elevation view of another window curtain panel constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 19 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 18 . -
FIG. 20 is an isometric view of an end of a window curtain positioned on a curtain rod. - Referring to the drawings,
FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a window curtain panel 10 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The panel includes arod pocket 12 spaced from thetop edge 14 by aheader 16. First andsecond openings second edges portion 26 of the rod pocket between the openings, and the ends of the curtain rod protrude through the openings. Curtain rod standoffs, not shown in this view, extend through theportions portions edges Side hems bottom hem 40 is provided along the bottom of the panel. -
FIG. 2 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel 10 ofFIG. 1 . Athermal lining 42 is attached to the back of the panel. In one embodiment, the top 44 of the thermal lining is sewn into a hem positioned along the bottom of the rod pocket and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into thehems bottom edge 46 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel. Abottom hem 48 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. The thermal lining is not attached to the front panel at the bottom to allow the front panel to drape properly. The bottom edge of the thermal panel is illustrated as having a wave to show that it can move away from the front panel. - Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edges of the panel to the adjacent wall. In this embodiment, a first component of a hook and loop fastener (e.g. Velcro) is attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edges at four
locations - In one example of the embodiment of
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the panel has a width of about 54 inches (137.16 cm) and length of about 84 inches (213.36 cm), the top header has a height of about one inch (2.54 cm), the bottom hem has a height of about three inches (7.62 cm), the side hems have a one inch (2.54 cm) width, the slits are positioned four inches from the edges of the panel, the rod pocket has a height of about 2.5 inch (6.35 cm), the slits are button holes having a height of about 2.25 inches (5.72 cm), the top fasteners are about 42 inches (106.68 cm) below the top of the rod pocket, and the bottom fasteners are about one inch (2.54 cm) above the bottom hem. While two fasteners are shown along each edge of the panel, a single fastener, or more than two fasteners could be positioned along the edges of the panels, or fastening strips could extend along the edges of the panels. -
FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of anotherwindow curtain panel 60 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Thepanel 60 is a left panel and includes arod pocket 62 spaced from thetop edge 64 by aheader 66. Anopening 68, also called a slit, in the form of a vertical button hole in this embodiment, is provided in the rod pocket. The opening is spaced a first distance from theedge 70 of the panel. When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends throughportion 72 of the rod pocket, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the opening. A curtain rod standoff, not shown in this view, extends through portion 74 of the rod pocket. Then returnportion 76 of the panel would be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window. Theedge 70 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall. Side hems 78 and 80 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and abottom hem 82 is provided along the bottom of the panel. -
FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 3 . Athermal lining 84 is attached to the back of the panel. In one embodiment, the top 86 of the thermal lining is sewn into a hem positioned along the bottom of the rod pocket and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into thehems panel 60. Thebottom edge 88 of the thermal panel is not attached to thepanel 60. Abottom hem 90 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall. In this embodiment,magnets vertical edge 70 ofpanel 60 at two locations.Metal plates vertical edge 100 at two locations. Both the magnets and metal plates can be sewn into thehems magnets vertical edge 70 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel. In addition, magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to themetal plates -
FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of anotherwindow curtain panel 110 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Thepanel 110 is a right panel and includes arod pocket 112 spaced from thetop edge 114 by aheader 116. Anopening 118, also called a slit, in the form of a vertical button hole in this embodiment, is provided in the rod pocket. The opening is spaced a second distance from theedge 120 of the panel. When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends throughportion 122 of the rod pocket, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the opening. A curtain rod standoff, not shown in this view, extends throughportion 124 of the rod pocket. Then returnportion 126 of the panel would be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window. Theedge 120 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall. Side hems 128 and 130 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and abottom hem 132 is provided along the bottom of the panel. -
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 5 . Athermal lining 134 is attached to the back of the panel. In one embodiment, the top 136 of the thermal lining is sewn into a hem positioned along the bottom of the rod pocket and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into thehems panel 110. Thebottom edge 138 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel. Abottom hem 140 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall. In this embodiment,magnets vertical edge 146 at two locations.Metal plates vertical edge 120 at two locations. Both the magnets and metal plates can be sewn into thehems magnets vertical edge 120 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel. In addition, magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to themetal plates -
FIG. 7 is a front view of a disk-shapedmagnet 142 encased in aplastic pouch 152. -
FIG. 8 is a front view of a rectangularmetallic plate 148 encased in aplastic pouch 154. -
FIG. 9 is a front view of a disk-shapedmagnet 144, which can be encapsulated in aplastic layer 156. -
FIG. 10 is a rear view of the disk-shaped magnet ofFIG. 9 , with a peel-off, preferably water based,adhesive layer 158. -
FIG. 11 is a front view of a rectangularmetallic plate 150, which can be encapsulated in aplastic layer 160. -
FIG. 12 is a rear view of the rectangular metallic plate ofFIG. 11 , with a peel-off, preferably water based,adhesive layer 162. -
FIG. 13 is an isometric view of an end of awindow curtain 170 positioned on a curtain rod 172. The curtain rod includes ahorizontal rod 174 supported by astandoff 176. The horizontal rod passes through apocket 178 in the curtain panel and anend 180 of the rod passes through aslit 182 in the pocket. The standoff also passes through the pocket. Areturn portion 184 of the panel is positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to thewall 186. In this embodiment, the fastening means includesmagnets ferromagnetic plates -
FIG. 14 is a front elevation view of awindow curtain panel 200 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The panel includes a plurality ofgrommets 202 positioned along aline 204 spaced from atop edge 206. First 208 and second 210 ones of the grommets are respectively spaced afirst distance 212 from first andsecond edges portion 218 of the panel between the first and second grommets, and the ends of the curtain rod protrude through the first and second grommets. Curtain rod standoffs, not shown in this view, are used to mount the curtain rod a fixed distance from the wall. Thereturn portions edges bottom hem 228 is provided along the bottom of the panel. -
FIG. 15 is a rear elevation view of thewindow curtain panel 200 ofFIG. 14 . Athermal lining 229 is attached to the back of the panel. In one embodiment, the top 230 of the thermal lining is sewn into a bottom of aheader 232 positioned along the top of the panel and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into thehems panel 200. Thebottom edge 234 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel. Abottom hem 236 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. The thermal lining is not attached to the front panel at the bottom to allow the front panel to drape properly. The bottom edge of the thermal panel is illustrated as having a wave to show that it can move away from the front panel. - Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edges of the panel to the adjacent wall. In this embodiment, a first component of a hook and loop fastener (e.g. Velcro) is attached to the panel adjacent to the vertical edges at four
locations - In one example of the embodiment of
FIGS. 14 and 15 , the panel has a width of about 54 inches (137.16 cm) and length of about 84 inches (213.36 cm), the top header includes the grommets and has a height of about four inches (10.16 cm), the bottom hem has a height of about three inches (7.62 cm), the side hems have a one inch (2.54 cm) width, the first and second grommets are positioned three inches from the edges of the panel, the top fasteners are positioned about one inch from the top of the panel, the center fasteners are positioned about 42 inches (106.68 cm) below the grommet line, and the bottom fasteners are about one inch (2.54 cm) above the bottom hem. The grommets are spaced 4.125 inches apart, and each grommet has a diameter of 1.875 inches. When mounted in the header, the tops of the grommets are positioned 1.125 inches from the top of the panel and the bottoms of the grommets are positioned one inch from the bottom of the header. The return portions are 3 inches wide. While three fasteners are shown along each edge of the panel, a single fastener, two fasteners, or more than two fasteners could be positioned along the edges of the panels; or fastening strips could extend along the edges of the panels. -
FIG. 16 is a front elevation view of anotherwindow curtain panel 260 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Thepanel 260 is a left panel and includes a plurality ofgrommets 262 positioned in aheader 264 at spaced locations along aline 266 that is about in the center of the header. A first 268 one of the grommets is spaced afirst distance 270 from theedge 272 of the panel. When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through the first grommet, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the grommet. A curtain rod standoff, not shown in this view, positions the rod a fixed distance from the wall. Then returnportion 274 of the panel can be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window. Theedge 272 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall. Side hems 276 and 277 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and abottom hem 278 is provided along the bottom of the panel. -
FIG. 17 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 16 . Athermal lining 280 is attached to the back of the panel. In one embodiment, the top 282 of the thermal lining is sewn into the top header and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into thehems panel 260. The bottom edge 288 of the thermal panel is not attached to thepanel 260. A bottom hem 290 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall. In this embodiment,fasteners vertical edge 272 ofpanel 260 at two locations.Fasteners 296 and 298 (which could be for example, portions of a hook and loop fastener, magnets, or metal plates that can be used in combination with magnets) are attached to the panel adjacent to thevertical edge 300 at two locations. The fasteners, or portions thereof, can be sewn into thehems magnets vertical edge 272 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel. In addition, magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to themetal plates -
FIG. 18 is a front elevation view of anotherwindow curtain panel 310 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. Thepanel 310 is a right panel and includes a plurality ofgrommets 312 positioned in aheader 314 at spaced locations along aline 316 that is about in the center of the header. A first 318 one of the grommets is spaced afirst distance 321 from theedge 320 of the panel. When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through the first grommet, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the grommet. When mounted on a curtain rod, not shown in this view, the curtain rod extends through the first grommet, and an end of the curtain rod protrudes through the grommet. A curtain rod standoff, not shown in this view, positions the rod a fixed distance from the wall. Then returnportion 322 of the panel can be positioned in a plane that may be substantially perpendicular to a wall adjacent to the window. Theedge 320 would then be positioned adjacent to the wall. Side hems 324 and 326 are provided along the vertical edges of the panel and a bottom hem 328 is provided along the bottom of the panel. -
FIG. 19 is a rear elevation view of the window curtain panel ofFIG. 18 . Athermal lining 330 is attached to the back of the panel. In one embodiment, the top 332 of the thermal lining is sewn into the top hem and the side edges of the thermal lining are sewn into thehems panel 310. Thebottom edge 338 of the thermal panel is not attached to the panel. Abottom hem 340 is provided along a bottom edge of the thermal panel. Fastening means are provided to attach the vertical edge of the panel to the adjacent wall. In this embodiment,fasteners vertical edge 346 at two locations.fasteners 348 and 350 (which could be for example, portions of a hook and loop fastener, magnets, or metal plates that can be used in combination with magnets) are attached to the panel adjacent to thevertical edge 323 at two locations. The fasteners, or portions thereof, can be sewn into thehems magnets vertical edge 323 of the panel close to, or in contact with, the walls. This reduces or prevents drafts around the vertical edges of the panel. In addition, magnets in the hem of an adjacent panel can be coupled to themetal plates -
FIG. 20 is an isometric view of an end of awindow curtain 370 positioned on acurtain rod 372. The curtain rod includes ahorizontal rod 374 supported by astandoff 376. The horizontal rod passes through a plurality ofgrommets 378 in the curtain panel and anend 380 of the rod passes through one of thegrommets 382. Areturn portion 384 of the panel is positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to thewall 386. In this embodiment, the fastening means includesmagnets ferromagnetic plates - By including a side return portion, edges of the window curtain panels can be positioned close to or touching the walls adjacent to the window opening to reduce air flow between the wall adjacent to the window and the edges of the curtain panels. Embodiments of the window curtain panels of this invention can achieve a significant energy saving improvement over flat panels of the identical material.
- The curtain panels may be made of any suitable material, including thermal-type window curtain materials known in the art. While the illustrated embodiments show curtain panels with a lining, in other embodiments each of the panels can comprise a thermal lined panel, a thermal woven panel, or a thermal backed panel.
- Whereas particular embodiments of this invention have been described above for purposes of illustration, it will be evident to those skilled in the art that numerous variations of the details of the present invention may be made without departing from the invention.
Claims (19)
1. A window curtain comprising:
a panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the panel;
a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a first distance from a first vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a first return portion;
a second one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced the first distance from a second vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the panel adjacent to the second vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a second return portion;
a first fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the panel; and
a second fastener positioned adjacent to the second vertical edge of the panel;
wherein the first and second fasteners are configured to hold the first and second vertical edges of the panel adjacent to, or in contact with, a wall.
2. The window curtain of claim 1 , comprising:
a thermal lining positioned adjacent to a rear surface of the panel.
3. The window curtain of claim 1 , wherein the first fastener comprises:
a portion of a hook and loop fastener.
4. The window curtain of claim 1 , wherein the first fastener comprises:
a magnet.
5. The window curtain of claim 4 , wherein the magnet is encapsulated in a plastic layer.
6. The window curtain of claim 4 , wherein the magnet is contained in a plastic pouch.
7. The window curtain of claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises:
a thermal lined panel, a thermal woven panel, or a thermal backed panel.
8. A window curtain comprising:
a first panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the panel;
a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a first distance from a first vertical edge of the panel, wherein a portion of the first panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the first distance forms a first return portion;
a second panel having a plurality of grommets positioned at spaced locations along a line near a top of the second panel; a first one of the grommets being positioned at a location spaced a second distance from a first vertical edge of the second panel, wherein a portion of the second panel adjacent to the first vertical edge and having a width substantially the same as the second distance forms a second return portion;
a first fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the first panel; and
a second fastener positioned adjacent to the first vertical edge of the second panel;
wherein the first and second fasteners are configured to hold the first vertical edges of the first and second panels adjacent to, or in contact with, a wall.
9. The window curtain of claim 8 , further comprising:
a first thermal lining positioned adjacent to a rear surface of the first panel; and
a second thermal lining positioned adjacent to a rear surface of the second panel.
10. The window curtain of claim 8 , wherein the first fastener comprises:
a portion of a hook and loop fastener.
11. The window curtain of claim 8 , wherein the first fastener comprises:
a magnet.
12. The window curtain of claim 11 , wherein the magnet is encapsulated in a plastic layer.
13. The window curtain of claim 11 wherein the magnet is contained in a plastic pouch.
14. The window curtain of claim 8 , further comprising:
a third fastener configured to couple a second edge of the first panel to a second edge of the second panel.
15. The window curtain of claim 14 , wherein the third fastener comprises:
a portion of a hook and loop fastener.
16. The window curtain of claim 14 , wherein the third fastener comprises:
a magnet.
17. The window curtain of claim 16 , wherein the magnet is encapsulated in a plastic layer.
18. The window curtain of claim 16 , wherein the magnet is contained in a plastic pouch.
19. The window curtain of claim 8 , wherein each of the first and second panels comprises:
a thermal lined panel, a thermal woven panel, or a thermal backed panel.
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