US2319715A - Curtain and shade bracket - Google Patents

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INVENTOR. L /MHDoLLA/Z 1943 w. L. BARNDOLLAR CURTAIN AND SHA-DE BRACKET May lr8' Filed nec. 1e, 1940 Patented May 18, 1943 UNITED STATES PATENT oFFlcE 2,319,715 CURTAIN AND SHADE` BRACKET William L. Bamaonar, Elyria, ohio Application December 16, 1940, Serial No. 370,321 4 claims.A (C1. 24a-254) This invention relates to curtain, drape, or shade suspensions and more particularly to an improved bracket for supporting the same.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a bracket of suitable size and shape adapted for mounting on a easement, or the like, in such a manner as to cover previously produced holes without sacricing the rigidity of thev bracket.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bracket having drape or curtain rod supporting means and a shade holder with means for. securing the bracket in proper position upon" the Casement or the like.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bracket which is simple in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and requiring a minimum of skill in its attachment.

With the objects above indicated, and other objects'hereinafter explained in view, my invention consists in the construction and combination of elements hereinafter described and claimed.

Referring to the drawing,

Figure 1 is a fragmentary front elevational.

View of a bracket embodying the present invention.

Figure 2 is an end elevational view of the bracket shown in Figure l.

Figure 3 is a transverse sectional View taken on line 3--3 in Figure 1 and showing details on an enlarged scale.

Figure 4. is a fragmentary front elevational view of a pair of brackets showing the manner in which a plurality of curtains, drapes, and shades are mounted.

Figure 5 is a top plan view of that shown in Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a transverse sectional View taken on line 6 6 in Figure 4 and showing the manner in which the bracket is secured to the easement or the like.

Figure '7 is a transverse sectional view of a modied form of curtain or drape supporting means still embodying the present invention.

In the drawing, I have illustrated one embodiment of the invention but it should be understood that other adaptations may be made as will be obvious to those skilled in the art. The bracket, generally indicated by the numeral ID, consists of a relatively flat thin plate I I of metal or other material of suitable size and any desirable shape which will lend attractiveness thereto.

For practical purposes and simplicity, the bracket includes curtain and drape rod supporting means which may be mounted on the plate II in any desirable manner but preferably as shown in Figures 1 to 5 inclusive. The plate II, at one end, is formed with an inverted extended V-shaped ridge I2 formed by stamping a similarly shaped depression I3 on the underside of the plate, the apex being disposed at the top as viewed in Figure 1. At the outer ends of the ridge I2, the plate I I is provided with openings I4 and at the apex the plate is punched to provide a rearwardly and downwardly extending tongue I5, more clearly shown in Figures 1 and 3.-

A length of wire, of suitable inherent rigidity, is bent so as to provide vertically disposed ends I6 arranged in spaced relation transversely having inwardly extending bottom portions Il and a transversely extending connecting portion I8 formed to correspond with the shape of the depression I3 on the underside of the plate II and in which the connecting portion I8 is entirely disposed. This curtain and drape rods, such as shown in dotted lines, may be removably supported on the end portions I6 and bottom portions I'l Yin the usual manner. Theinner ends of the bottom portions I'I of the wire` extend through the adjacent openings I4 in the plate rI I and the tongue I5 is pressed downwardly, as shown in Figure 3, to engage the adjacent connecting portion I8 in such armanner as to prevent displacement but presenting a smoothr rear face for ush attachment. Y A

The plate II is further provided, at the lower end, with an inwardly extending projection I9 having a sharp end adapted to be embedded in the Casement to which the plate -it attached to prevent accidental displacement and to 4provide additional support for the load.

At the inner end of the plate II, a plurality of holes 26 are provided suitably spaced apart so as to adapt the plate for different positions of mounting. The plate I I is secured to the casement or other structure, by means of a threaded screw 2| insertable through any one of the openings 20 and the screw has an enlarged head 22 engageable with the outer face of the plate II as more clearly shown in Figure 6. The screw 2I is provided with an outwardly extending projection 23 having a transversely extending opening 24 to accommodate the opposite flattened end of the shade roller, this being more clearly shown in Figure 5.

It will be apparent that in mounting the bracket upon a easement or the like, the only hole required is that to receive the screw 2| and when the latter is tightly screwed in place and the projection I9 suitably embedded, the bracket is securely maintained against relative movement and the load is distributed between the screw 2| and the projection I9.

If a plurality of continuous curtains, drapes, and shades are desired a double bracket 25 may be provided, the structural features of which are identical with those heretofore described excepting that the projection I9 is not required due to the fact that two screws 2l are used and located-y at the opposite ends `of the brackets, this being more clearly shown in Figures 4 and 5. In

mounting the bracket on old casements where many holes have been previously made from time to time, the plate can be placed thereover and the latter being suitably shaped will cover practically all of the old holes thus eliminating an unsightly casement as appears when other types of brackets are employed. In attaching the bracket to new easements, it is only necessary to provide a. single hole to receive the screw 2l and still provision is made for mounting a shade and a pair of rod supporting members. With other types of brackets at present available from 4 to 6 holes would be required for the same conditions and every time the brackets are removed a different lot of openings are provided which materially detracts from the appearance of the draped and curtained windows.

While the preferred construction has been described, other means may be provided for securing the rod supporting members such as shown in Figure 7 wherein the wire 21 has its free end outwardly disposed and its lower portion bent inwardly, the inner end projecting through an opening provided in the plate l l and being upset or otherwise secured.

Due to the simplicity of the invention and the -foregoing detailed description any further explanation of its adaptation will be unnecessary and Ishould be obvious to those skilled in the-art. While -I have described the preferred embodiment oft-he invention it is to be understood that 1 am not to be limited thereto inasmuch as changes and modifications may be yresorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A bracket of the character described comprising: a relatively thin flat plate having adepression formed in one face thereof and transverse openings at the ends of said depression; and rod supporting members disposed relatively in spaced relation comprising a length of wire standing free ends spaced apart and inwardly extending bottom portions projecting through said openings in said plate and an intermediate substantially V-shaped connecting portion disposed entirely within said depression affording a relatively smooth attaching surface.

3. A bracket of the character described comprising: a relatively thin flat plate having a-substantially V-shaped depression formed in one face thereof and transverse openings at the free ends of said depression, said plate being provided with a tongue at the apex of said depression eX- tending downwardly therefrom; and rod supporting members disposed relatively in spaced relation comprising a length of wire bent to .provide upstanding free ends spaced apart and inwardly extending bottom portions projecting through said openings in said plate and an intermediate substantially V-shaped connecting portion disposed entirely within said depression, said tongue being bent into engagement with the adjacent portion of said connecting portion affording a relatively smooth attaching surface.

4. A bracket of the character described comprising: a relatively thin flat plate having a substantially V-shaped depression formed in one face thereof and transverse openings at the free ends of said depression, said plate being adapted for mounting on a supporting structure and having a transverse opening remote from said depression; rod supporting members disposed relatively in spaced relation comprising a length of wire bent to provide upstanding free ends spaced apart and inwardly extending bottom portions projecting through said openings in said plate and an intermediate substantially V-shaped connecting portion disposed entirely within said depression aifording `a relatively smooth attaching surface; and a shade roller supporting member having a portion extending through said remote opening and forcibly insertable in the structure, said member being provided with an enlarged portion operatively engageable with the' outer face of said plate for securely maintaining the latter against accidental removal and being the sole means of attachment.

' `WILLIAM L. BARNDOLLAR.

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