Abstract:
A retractable covering for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a head rail and support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. The support structure, vanes and operating elements are adapted to be wrapped around a roller in the head rail in a retracted position of the covering and unwrapped in an extended position. An inhibitor system is incorporated into the covering to permit automatic opening of the vanes when the support structure, vanes and operating elements reach an extended position.
Abstract:
A device in the form of a scented or fragrant shower curtain or shower curtain liner is disclosed that allows convenient periodic replacement to reduce or eliminate the work and expense associated with cleaning and maintenance thereof, as well as to ensure continued release and dispersal of a selected scent or fragrance. The device may additionally include quick-release attachment structures to facilitate such periodic replacement. A method of maintaining a bathroom or shower facility in a clean and fragrant state is also disclosed using the device, especially for use in hotels or the like.
Abstract:
A lightweight cornice with a hanging device such as sawtooth plate attached to the cornice back. The cornice assembly comprises of three sections; two side members and a top member that fits with the side members. The cornice has a fabric cover applied over the face, sides and top of the cornice structures. A hanging device is then attached to the top back area of the assembled cornice for easy mounting and dismounting. In accordance with the present invention, a lightweight cornices is provided that substantially eliminates or reduces the disadvantages associated with prior developed lightweight cornices.
Abstract:
An cubicle curtain is disclosed. The cubicle curtain comprises a main portion adapted to attach to a curtain track and at least one fabric band coupled with at least a portion of a corresponding at least one vertical end of the main portion. The at least a portion of the at least one fabric band has antimicrobial properties.
Abstract:
Perimetrical termination and/or insert strips provided with interchangeable decorative elements which may be removably associated by detachable elements and counter-elements to textile products like tableclothes, window curtains, bed spreads and the like for the termination of the textile products. The termination and/or insert strips may have any desired width and decorative elements distributed along one or more parallel lines, wherein the decorative elements are provided reciprocally parallel or offset. The clamping elements are directly applied, for example by seaming, glueing, thermosealing or the like, on a continuous cloth element, wound, during its winding/re-winding, by a simultaneous step by step application phase, by modules with a freely selectable pattern, of the clamping elements provided before cutting the cloth in a longitudinal or cross direction. The obtained products can be used for forming single piece tableclothes, curtains, bedcovers and the like, or perimetral and/or integrating ending strips and the like.
Abstract:
A removable window covering for an arched window is formed of a reinforcing frame and fabric enveloping the frame. The frame has joints to allow for folding of sections of the window covering for ease in transporting and storing the covering. An attachment means is provided to allow for the window covering to be installed over an arched window and easily removed when it is desired to have the window exposed. The window covering may also have UV resistant and thermally insulative properties.
Abstract:
Composite curtains comprising a plurality of rows of pleats configured on top portions of each curtain, moreover, a plurality of curtain hooks is configured on top portions of the pleats. The present invention is characterized in that corresponding fastening members are sewn on a front side and a reverse side of two side edges of each of the curtains respectively, thus enabling the curtains to be joined together to form an appropriate width by means of the fastening members, and thereby suitably shading split widths of a window.
Abstract:
In a spring-loaded curtain mount, the mount includes a pole interface at a proximal end, a compressive mechanism, and a head at a distal end. The pole interface is adapted to receive the end of a standard length adjustable pole or a painter's pole. The compression mechanism is disposed between the proximal end of the mount and the head. The mount includes a coupling device adapted to receive a portion of a curtain. During installation, the curtain mount is coupled to the end of an extension pole and the length of the pole is adjusted such that the combined length of the pole and mount is slightly longer than the distance between the floor and ceiling. At ground level, a portion of the curtain is attached to the head of the curtain mount. The curtain and mount are raised to the ceiling and the mount and pole are compressed between the floor and the ceiling. This compressive force operates to urge the head toward the ceiling, securing the mount in place.
Abstract:
In a spring-loaded curtain mount, the mount includes a pole interface at a proximal end, a compressive mechanism, and a head at a distal end. The pole interface is adapted to receive the end of a standard length adjustable pole or a painter's pole. The compression mechanism is disposed between the proximal end of the mount and the head. The mount includes a coupling device adapted to receive a portion of a curtain. During installation, the curtain mount is coupled to the end of an extension pole and the length of the pole is adjusted such that the combined length of the pole and mount is slightly longer than the distance between the floor and ceiling. At ground level, a portion of the curtain is attached to the head of the curtain mount. The curtain and mount are raised to the ceiling and the mount and pole are compressed between the floor and the ceiling. This compressive force operates to urge the head toward the ceiling, securing the mount in place.
Abstract:
A custom window treatment made of fabric, that attaches to the top of a window's trim by use of hook and loop tape. The finished width and length of the window treatment matches that of the window for which it is intended. Primary ordering of the invention is via World Wide Web, although ordering and purchasing the invention may not be limited to this means.