Curtain rod and attachment system
US5570490A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47H2201/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A curtain hanging system is disclosed which comprises an I-shaped slide member, the second end of which is portioned to slide within the interior space of a curtain rod, the first end which slides beyond the curtain rod and a middle brace which connects the two. The curtain hanging I-shaped slide is manufactured from a rigid material, such as plastic, lightweight metal or composite. The first end of the I-shaped slide has one portion of a two portion, self-adhering material affixed to it. A curtain hanging kit can be provided with a length of lightweight material with a plurality of the second portion of a self-adhering material on one side. A pressure sensitive adhesive is placed along the other side of the lightweight fabric with a releasable backing material placed over the adhesive. The kit additionally provides a plurality of I-shaped slides, trapezoid-shaped slide members are provided which are used to open and close the curtains.
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