US2200740A - Curtain fixture - Google Patents

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May 14, 194D. J, E. GAUDET I2.200,740

CURTAIN FIXTURE Filed June 23, 1939,

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My invention relates to curtain fixtures of the type used for sash or drapery'curtains, and particularly to fixtures of this kind that are verti cally adjustable to a limited degree.

One object of my invention is to provide a fixture of this character which is vertically ad` justable within a limited range, and which may be secured in adjusted position by rotating the curtain rod or support member.

A second object is to` provide a fixture of this character that may be used either on the sash itself or attached to the Window frame or casing.

A further object is to provide axture of this character that is inexpensive, eflicient and oper ative with facility.

My invention consists of a telescopic :tubular member, a pair of slotted brackets attachable tothe sash or casing, and the novel meansby which the tubular member may be secured in adjusted position by rotation of the member.

In the accompanying specication and claims and the drawing forming a part thereof, I have described and illust-rated a preferred form of my invention but do not confine myself to the particular embodiment, as modifications may be made Within the `scope of the appended claims.

` In the drawing,

Fig. 1 `is a sectional `elevation in which my invention is embodied. I f

Fig. 2 `is an end section of `the invention on line 2 2, Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a sectional fragmental plan.

Fig. 4 is a sectional modified fragmental plan showing `bracket adapted to secure it to the window sash.

Figs.`5 and 6 show in fragmental views one method for connecting the telescopic element and the tapped elements.

Referring to the drawing,

I0 is the lower sash of a window, II the upper, and the brackets I2 are secured to opposite stops of the frame, at I3.

The brackets are formed with a slot I4 an ribs I5, I6, forming a channel in'which the head II of bolts I8, I9 are guided without rotating, the stems of the bolts projecting through respective slots. The support for the curtain is formed with telescopic elements` 20, 2| and engage plugs 22, 23 tapped respectively right and left to engage stems of thebolts I8, I9, corre spondingly threaded. Preferably these plugs are in the form of a cylindrical nut, tapered at 22 for easy engagement with the particular` element oi the telescopic member', a stud 25 projecting normal to the axis. Each element of the telescopic member is slotted in its end as at 24, and as the plugs engage with the telescopic member, the assembly is rotatable as a unit, and" when engaged with the bolts I8, I9, the rotation of the telescopic member will tighten both bolts in the brackets, between the heads and the ends of the respective plugs, While this form is 15 preferable, I may secure the plugs permanently in respective ends of the telescopic element.

InFig. 4 I have indicated the bracket as be ing attached to the window sash instead of to the stops, and in such` case the bracket is formed with one rib I6' somewhat widened and pierced for screws or nails. 'Ihis type of bracket is also applicable to the window header for overdrapes.

Having. thus described my invention, I claim:

l. A' curtain fixture comprising in combination, a pair of channeled brackets slotted through their major faces, a pair of headed bolts slidable but non-rotatable in the respective brackets, and a telescopic tubular curtain supporting member having the ends thereof axially tapped 30 to engage the respective bolts and rotatable to clamp the bolts and support in adjusted poe sition on the brackets.

2. In a curtain fixture of the character' de` scribed in claim 1, the tapped elements and the tubular element-s of the curtain support being relatively slidable and rotatable in unison.

3. In a curtain support having a pair of slotted brackets and a telescopic curtain sup# porting member, the combination of bolts respectively threaded right and left, slidable and non rotatable in the respective brackets, and a pair of elements tapped to `engage respective bolts, and adapted respectively to engage and rotate in unison with opposite ends of the telescopic member.

JOSEPH Ef. GAUDET.

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