Abstract:
A single-track stacking panel covering for an architectural opening has a headrail for mounting the covering above and in front of the opening, such as a window or door. The headrail has a single track. Suspended from the headrail and translatable therealong are panels oriented at a small angle relative to the headrail. When the covering is open, the panels form an overlappingly stacked array at one end of the headrail.
Abstract:
A curtain panel suitable for use in a hospital or patient facilities or in surgical settings. The curtain panel comprises a bottom panel removably attached and suspended from a top panel. The top panel may be suspended from a rail or similar mechanism by suspension means such as hooks or rings. The curtain panels may be of various lengths, and a plurality of curtain panels may be used together to form a complete or partial wall or enclosure. The top panel may comprise a mesh or mesh- like fabric or substance so as to allow air, light, and/or water to pass through. The bottom panel may be opaque to provide privacy, and may be flame resistant and/or antibacterial. The bottom panel may be single-use or disposable, or may be reusable. In one exemplary embodiment, the bottom panel is manufactured from sturdy material able to withstand frequent washings or cleanings.
Abstract:
A reversible drape includes lining with an opening through which the drapery can be inverted so that a first decorative fabric is displayed on one side of the drapery, the lining is displayed on the other side, and the heading of the first decorative fabric is at the top of the drape, while a second decorative fabric preferably is disposed entirely within the drapery body along with the heading of the second decorative fabric. The drapery may be inverted again through the opening in the lining, so that the second decorative fabric is displayed on one side of the drapery, the lining is displayed on the other side, and the heading of the second decorative fabric is at the top of the drape, while the first decorative fabric preferably is disposed entirely within the drapery body along with the heading of the first decorative fabric now at the bottom of the drapery body.
Abstract:
A cornice fixture for decorating a wall and a method of installing the cornice fixture are disclosed. The cornice fixture includes a rod from which window treatments are hung and at least one bracket. Typically, the cornice fixture includes a pair of brackets, and the rod is slidably coupled to the brackets. Slidably coupling the rod to the brackets enables the installer to center the rod about a given point after the rod has been coupled to the bracket.
Abstract:
A reversible drape includes lining with an opening through which the drapery can be inverted so that a first decorative fabric is displayed on one side of the drapery, the lining is displayed on the other side, and the heading of the first decorative fabric is at the top of the drape, while a second decorative fabric preferably is disposed entirely within the drapery body along with the heading of the second decorative fabric. The drapery may be inverted again through the opening in the lining, so that the second decorative fabric is displayed on one side of the drapery, the lining is displayed on the other side, and the heading of the second decorative fabric is at the top of the drape, while the first decorative fabric preferably is disposed entirely within the drapery body along with the heading of the first decorative fabric now at the bottom of the drapery body. This reversibility allows one fabric to be selectively displayed with a second fabric hidden inside the drape and a third fabric preferably always visible on back of the drape regardless of whether the first fabric or the second fabric is showing on the front of the drape. The construction of the drapery allows the raw edges to be hidden regardless of which decorative fabric is shown.
Abstract:
A space division system (100) is disclosed, with the space division system (100) incorporating technology. The space division system (100) is disclosed as having a space divider (102) vertically suspended from a rail system (104). The rail system (104) includes a rail (106) with a pair of hanger clips (108) releasably secured to the rail (106) and capable of being moved along a continuum of the length of the rail (106). In one embodiment, the space divider (102) includes a main body (114) consisting of an opaque fabric. Associated with the main body (114) is lighting technology including a series of LED lights (116). Arrow lights (118) may be activated in an appropriate manner for emergency or other purposes. Color changing is also provided for purposes of wayfinding, signaling occupant activities or other external or internal circumstances.
Abstract:
The present invention consists of a system for fixing a cloth, such as a tablecloth (12) to a table (14) or other flat surface, also permitting to apply to the same cloth decorative elements, in particular what is known in this technical field as "draperies" (13). This system is constituted by a fixed element (1) that is attachable to the table (14) or other surface, inside which the cloth (12) is inserted and then blocked by a mobile element (2) that fits into the fixed elements (1). The mobile element (2) has a strip of Velcro (5) on its outer side, so that other accessories, such as "draperies" (13) for tablecloths, may be applied.
Abstract:
The control system of the present invention includes an array of vertically and diagonally suspendable slats (20) each of which are pivotably coupled (80, 82) at an upper end (24) to a slat-suspending member (86) along the perimeter of a window opening. An adjustment arrangement (98) is provided that facilitates easy access and quick adjustments. Connected with the adjustment arrangement (98) is a slat positioning system (12) which is in cumulative engagement with a lower end of the vertical slats (20).
Abstract:
An improved thermal drapery construction to provide two thermally resistant air spaces behind a decorative drapery without increasing the bulk or stack when the drapery is pulled off the glass. The construction consists of hanging a three part thermal drapery consisting of a backing material (2) with fibrous spacer (4) and a material metallized on two sides (5) from a wide tape that suspends the three part combination under a carrier (6) on a retaining rod. The combination material is slightly thinner than the carrier so an air space is created between the thermal drapery and a decorative drapery (7) that is attached to the opposite side of the same carrier. The air space between the two draperies is also increased by a recalculation of the spacing of the carrier fastening means on the headings of the two draperies. A critical feature of the thermal drapery is the means of assembly that makes it fold in regular reverse folds so that it enhances the appearance of the folds of the outer drapery. The means of assembly also allows the material to be uniformly opaque. Additional improvements have been made to the heat cap and support brackets to facilitate installation of the heat cap and retainer rod or rods. The thermal drapery has a design feature that allows a sheer curtain (12) to be hung behind the drapery with no danger of the outer drapery crushing the inner when the outer drapery is opened and closed.
Abstract:
A retractable cellular shade is illustrated in various embodiments to consist of a support structure that could assume numerous forms including cellular material, flexible sheets of material, tapes or ribbons, or flexible monofilaments or similar cords of natural or synthetic fibers with the support structure supporting a plurality of vanes or slats in various configurations and orientations. The movement of the vanes or slats is totally dependent upon movement of the support structure. The fabric so formed can be incorporated into a covering for architectural openings with the covering including a headrail with means for gathering the fabric material within the headrail.