US2274867A - Window bracket - Google Patents

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March 1942- F. c. M DOWELL WINDOW BRACKET Filed May 28, 1940 2 SheetsSheet-l mzauz A tiorneys March 3, 1942. F. c. McDOWELL WINDOW BRACKET Filed May 28, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor i [76 ci 6. MZ JOWKJ Patente cl Mar. 3, 1942 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 3 Claims.

This invention appertains to new and useful improvements in window brackets for supporting shades, curtains and drapes.

The principal object of the present invention is to provide a support for curtains, shades and drapes which can be firmly clamped in place against the window frame facing without the use of nails or'other elements that would mar the front of the window facing.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a support of the character stated wherein the various elements employed can be readily adjusted to accommodate the items to be mounted.

These and other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader of the following specification.

In the drawings:

Figure l is a fragmentary front elevational view of the structure mounted on a window.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary top plan view of the structure mounted on a window.

Figure 3 is a section taken substantially on a line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a section taken substantially on a line 4-4 of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a side elevational view of the rod.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken substantially on a line 66 of Figure 2.

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken substantially on a line of Figure 1.

Figure 8 is a fragmentary side elevational view I showing a support especially adapted for Venetian blinds.

Figure 9 is a sectional view on a line 9-9 of Figure 8.

Referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that numeral 5 represents an elongated rod having its end portions threaded as at 6.

An L-shaped window shade roll supporting arm 1 has its upper apertured end slipped over each threaded end portion 6 and is secured in the desired position on the rod by jamb nuts 8. Each arm 1 has either a round opening or a slot 9 therein.

wardly disposed tubular ends of the sockets II] are adapted to receive the downturned ends of a curtain rod (not shown) in a position for supporting said rod on the device.

A clamp plate I2 is provided on each threaded portion 6, each clamp plate having an opening for receiving the threaded portion of the rod 5 and having a spur l3 which can be driven into the edge portion of the'win-dow facing l4. Jamb nuts l5 are provided on the threaded portion of the rod, one at each side of the plate |2 to secure the plate in engaged position with the window facing.

Hook members l6 adapted to support the ends of a pole from which drapes can be hung, are each provided with a shank adapted to fit into a socket tube I! which is mounted substantially as are the tubes I0. The threaded portion of the rod 5 passes through the corresponding tube I1 and a jamb nut I8 is provided on the threaded portion of the rod at each side of the tube I! for fixing the position of the tube II on the rod.

An ornamental cap I!) can be provided forea-ch end of the rod 5.

A support such as is shown in Figures 8 and 9 and generally referred to by numeral 20 is especially adapted for supporting Venetian blinds. This support 20 includes the elongated rod 2| having the threaded end portions 22-22 and on each threaded end portion is the block assembly 23, which consists of a block 24 and a plate 25 which isbent to provide the dependin flanges 2326 formed with spurs 21 driven into the opposite sides of the block 24, The top of the plate 25 is formed to provide the barrels 28 through which the threaded portions of the rod 2| is disposed. Jamb nuts 29 ar provided on the threaded portions 22, one at each end of the corresponding plate 25, to hold the corresponding unit 23 against self-adjustment on the rod 2|. The head bar of the Venetian blind generally referred to by numeral 30 can be secured to the block 24 in any desired manner.

U-shaped members 32 are provided at the ends of the rod, each provided with a spur 33 adapted to be driven into the window frame.

The ends of the rod 2| extend through openings in the big'ht portion of the U-shaped members 32 and jamb nuts 34 are provided at each end portion of the rod 2| to prevent self-adjustment of the U-shaped members 32 on the rod.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specific terms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Having described the claimed as new is:

1. A supporting structure for windows comprising an elongated rod having threaded portions, article supporting elements on the threaded portions of the rod, and clamp plates on the threaded portions, each of the said threaded portions having jamb nuts thereon, one at each side of the corresponding clamp plates to prevent self-adjusting of the clamp plates.

2. A supporting structure for windows comprising an elongated rod having threaded portions, article supporting elements on the threaded portions of the rod, and clamp plates on the threaded portions, each of the said threaded invention, what is portions having jamb nuts thereon, one at each side of the corresponding clamp plates to prevent self-adjusting of the clamp plates, and adporting members each consisting of a block, a

plate secured to the block and including a barrel through which the rod extends, and jamb nuts on the threaded portion of the rod for engaging opposite ends of the plate to prevent self-adjust- I ing of the member.

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