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(Appliation iled Aug. 23, 1897.)

(N0 Model.)

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JOHN J. BROOKS, OF ATHENS, OHIO, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF 'TO HENRY BOSKA, OF SAME PLACE.

CURTAIN-HANGER.

srncrrrcnrron forming para ofrecer Patent No. eoalso, dated August 1e, 189s.

Application filed August 23, 1897. Serial No. 649,218. (No model.)

To a/ZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN J. BROOKS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Athens, inthe county of Athens and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Window Shade and Curtain Hangers; and I do hereby declare the follow-` ing to,` be a full, clear, and exactdescription of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

lNIy invention relates to improvements in window shade and curtain hangers, its object being to provide a novel and eifective con` struction of adjustable hanger adapted for attachment to the window frame or casing or to the sashes; and to this end the invention' consists in the novel constructions, combina-l tions, and arrangements of parts hereinafter more fully described,and specifically set forth in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification, Figure 1 is a horizontal sectional view of a windowframe and a top plan view of my improved window shade sash, and 3 the lower sash, which may be of ordinary construction.

The shade or curtain hanger comprises two bracket-arms 4, adapted to be applied to the opposite sides of the window-sash, as shown in Fig. 1, or at opposite sides of the windowframe, as shown in Fig. 4. Each bracket-arm is constructed in twosections 5 6, each provided with a curved longitudinal slot 7 for the reception of guide-pins, studs, or rivets 8 and a set-screw 9, whereby said sections are adapted to slide on one another and ,may be adjusted for attachment to window frames or sashes of different sizes and rigidly clamped together in adjusted position.

In the construction illustrated in Figs. l, 2,

and 3 the lower section 6 of the bracket-arm is provided with a right-angularly-extending foot-piece 10, having apertures for the passage of nails, screws, or other fastening dejust beyond the sides of the window-frame. 6o

In the construction shown in Fig. 4 the foot-piece 10n extends in the same direction as the arm and forms a continuation thereof,

`and this construction is preferably employed when the hanger iis to be fixed or immovable and it is desired to hang curtains or shades from the window-frame, in which event the foot-pieces are secured to the outer side edges of the vertical side pieces of the windowframe. e

Each upper bracket-arm section 5 is provided with a right angularlyprojecting hanger-rod11, which may be cylindrical, octagonal, or of any other desired form in crosssection. The inner end of each rod may be attached to the bracket-arm in any suitable manner, a socket 12,l having a set-screw 12a, being. provided onthe arm in"` the present instance to receive and hold said rod. The two hanger-rods, as shown, projectin lopposite 8o directions past the sides of the window-frame 1. Each rod carries a supporting-bracket 13, having a depending shank provided with a slot by which it is fitted to slidethereon. and

a set-screw 13a to clamp in adjusted position. 85

In the construction shown in Fig. 1 the bracket on one rod is provided with a rectangular slot 13C and the bracket on the other rod with a circular hole or opening 13d to receive the square and circular extremities of the rod 9o of the spring-actuated shade 14, like the ordinaryshadebracketsmhile the bracket-s upportsn illustrated in Figs. 4 and 6 are provided Awith recesses 13d for the reception of lthe pole V15 of the curtain 16. The rear edge 95 j of the supporting-brackets is straight, so that 10 adapts the same for application to the stiles of the sash 2 or front face of the Window-frame. When the shade-hanger is thus applied to the sash, the sash in moving will carry the shade with it, thereby enabling said sash to be opened for purposes of ventilation while the shade is still in use and preventing objectionable flopping of the shade by currents of air. If desired, the fixtures may be satisfactorily employed upon the lower sash 3.

The adjustable connections of my improved shade and curtain hanger render it adaptable for use upon window frames and sashes of different sizes and capable of supporting shades and curtains of different widths. While embodying these and other obvious advantages, the device is simple in construction, eifective in operation, and may be manufactured at a comparatively small cost.

I desire it understood that I do not limit my invention for use as a shade or windowcurtain hanger, as it is obvious that it may be employed for hanging portires and the like withsatisfactory results.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new and useful, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States,

l. A window shade and curtain hanger, comprising a bracket-arm consisting of two broad, segmental-shaped plateesections fitted f to slide on one another, one of said sections being formed with a foot-piece, a hanger-rod connected with the other section and extending at right angles thereto, and a bracket sliding on said rod,substantially as described.

2. A window shade and curtain hanger, comprisingapair of bracket-arms 4, each consisting of two broad segmental-shaped platesections 5 6, formed with coinciding longitudinal slots '7, said plate 5 being provided at its upper end with a socket 12 and the plate 6 at its lower end with an attaching foot-piece, studs 8 projecting through said slots and connecting the plates to slide with their broad surfaces in contact, a set-screw 9 for clamping the plates together, ahanger-rod 11 fitted in the socket 12 of each 'plate 5 and held by a set-screw 12", said hanger-arms adapted to project in opposite directions past the casings of the window-frame in close relation thereto, and a bracket 13 sliding on each rod and formed with a straight or vertical rear face, a shank having an orifice to receive the rod and a set-screw to clamp it to said rod, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN J. BROOKS. Witnesses:

Mrs. W. B. LAURENCE, Mrs. L. F. BROWN.

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