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Class 160/39 - Extensible


Subclass of Class 160 - Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Definition: Devices where such structure is extensible.
No. of patents: 44
Last issue date: 06/29/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7743813Cornice fixture
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 t...
06/29/2010
7334385Automated tucking process for covering a penetrable core material
A process for covering a rigid, penetrable core article with covering material and automatically tucking the material into a surface of the article with an automatically reciprocating plunger. ...
02/26/2008
7216686Cornice system
A modular cornice system includes at least one substantially rigid face section and at least one substantially rigid return section having a connector configured to couple the return section and the face section. The system further includes at least one retainer on ...
05/15/2007
7157149Surface-modified glass-ceramics and their preparation
The present invention relates to a product, comprising a body which is delimited by a surface, of a lithium aluminosilicate-based glass-ceramic, as well as to its method of preparation. Characteristically, said glass-ceramic has, on at least one part of said surface...
01/02/2007
7086447Window covering
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 ...
08/08/2006
7063121Soft furnishing assembly and method of construction thereof
A soft furnishing assembly and method for its construction. The assembly comprises an intermediate portion having opposed ends and at least one end portion connected to an end of the intermediate portion. The end portion is connected by a frangible portion wherein t...
06/20/2006
7036547Height adjustable pleated shade
An assembly including a shade capable of height adjustment, comprising shade including multiple pleats, a roller, one strap that extends through multiple pleats of the assembly, and the at least one strap operatively connected with the roller to be rolled on the rol...
05/02/2006
6877545Foam cornice board
A foam cornice board for hanging curtains including a foam body having a decorative front surface defining a flat central and decorative upper and lower portions. The central portion is configured to receive a flat strip of decorative material such as a single verti...
04/12/2005
6672359Valance mounting system and method
A vertically adjustable bracket for mounting a valance to a headrail includes a clip having a tongue and an arm for attachment to a headrail. A slide has a groove which receives the tongue and a twist and lock cam connector which releasably and lockingly ...
01/06/2004
6648046Adjustable blind holder
The adjustable blind holder is a single unit that solves multiple problems that are posed in the hanging of various window-covering options. The prior art involves the installation of separate units that act as braces for the head rail of a window coverin...
11/18/2003
6463984Curtain rod assembly with hook and loop fastener inserts
A curtain rod assembly includes a curtain rod and a plurality of inserts coupled to the curtain rod. Distributed about the polygonal cross-section of the curtain rod are surfaces disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and non-coplanar wi...
10/15/2002
6260600Curtain rod assembly for window treatments
A window treatment assembly comprising a conventional curtain rod which is formed to be longitudinally telescopic to the accommodate various widths of windows. The curtain rod is attachable to a wall by way of brackets having hooks which cooperate with ap...
07/17/2001
6152204Decorative cornice
A cornice board has a base panel made of a relatively stiff foam material such as polystyrene. Padding and fabric cover the face side of the panel. The back side has a pair of brackets attached thereto and those brackets are affixed to a supporting surfac...
11/28/2000
6029731Enhanced facing surround assembly
This facing surround assembly is provided which can be installed without fabrication in the field by a single person with average hand tool skills. The facing surround is generally made of non-combustible material and is generally used in conjunction with...
02/29/2000
5927362Window cornice assembly
A window cornice assembly is disclosed. The window cornice assembly may comprise a front section and two side sections upon which fabric may be arranged. Corner pieces may be mounted on the front and side sections. Fabric may be arranged and secured on th...
07/27/1999
5890527Window cornice assembly
A window cornice assembly is disclosed. The window cornice assembly may comprise a front section and two side sections upon which fabric may be arranged. Corner pieces may be mounted on the front and side sections. Fabric may be arranged and secured on th...
04/06/1999
5868191Adjustable window treatment system
A device for the treatment of a window or opening that is interchangeable with a variety of rolled sheet materials and serving the purpose of a bug screen, shade screen for sunlight, or an insulating barrier for thermal protection. The device housing, rol...
02/09/1999
5845694Horizontal venetian blind
A venetian blind with individually adjustable slats. Each slat has multi-layered decorative slat extensions mounted in a slat extension holder. The individual slat extensions are mounted directly above one another in the unextended position. Each slat can...
12/08/1998
5803144Multipurpose valance assembly
A multipurpose valance assembly is provided in which valance attachments may be removeably engaged to a valance base or a preexisting window treatment system. Each valance attachment holds a decorative insert, which may be a conventional valance or a drap...
09/08/1998
5765619Arched window drape apparatus
An arched window covering includes a flexible fabric drape having a passageway formed on two sides thereof with one passageway extending over an elongated drape support rod having two ends. The support rod has each end attached to one end portion of an el...
06/16/1998
5718272Facing surround assembly
This facing surround assembly is provided which can be installed without fabrication in the field by anyone with average skills. The facing surround is generally made of non-combustible material and is generally used in conjunction with a fireplace or oth...
02/17/1998
5673741Curtain rod with attachment surfaces
A telescoping curtain rod and associated draperies that have attachment surfaces such as two-piece hook-and-loop fasteners commonly referred to as a VELCRO fasteners. The curtain rod includes an outer frame, an inner frame slidably mounted within the oute...
10/07/1997
5636674Valance corner
A valance corner wherein a first panel (10) is pivotally joined to a second panel (12) by a hinge (38). Panel (10) includes fingers (40 and 42) that engage a valance return (52) and panel (12) includes fingers (44 and 46) that engage a valance headrail (5...
06/10/1997
5632316Venetian blind with individually adjustable slats
A venetian blind with individually adjustable slats. Each slat has a multilayer decorative slat extensions mounted in a slat extension holder. The individual slat extensions are mounted directly above one another in the unextended position. Each slat can ...
05/27/1997
5597025Sectioned window cornice
A sectioned window cornice may be adapted to various widths of windows and drapery support rods thereon. The cornice may be easily assembled from several identical, repeating panels with symmetrical attachment ends to provide for universal assembly of the...
01/28/1997
5404601Dust ruffle clamp and method for attachment to box spring
A clamp for fastening a dust ruffle to a box spring of a bed where the box spring does not need modification for the fastening. The dust ruffle is fastened to a plurality of the clamps and is easily assembled and disassembled from the clamps for removal, ...
04/11/1995
5361821No-sew window treatment mounting assembly
The no-sew window treatment of the invention comprises a form of semi-soft foam which is covered by fabric through a wrap and tuck process, along with a mounting assembly for securing the semi-soft foam to a vertical wall surface as a window treatment. Th...
11/08/1994
5335709Pelmet support structure which provides for longitudinal adjustment
The pelmet according to the present invention includes a central right element and two end parts, connected such that longitudinal adjustment may be obtained via the telescopic sliding of the end portions of the central element in guides provided in the e...
08/09/1994
5330821Decorative device for concealing the top of curtains and certain fixtures
A decorative device for concealing the top of curtains and curtain fixtures includes a pair of fixing plates, a pair of L-shaped slide plates and first and second shielding plates. Each of the L-shaped slide plates has an elongated plate which is connecte...
07/19/1994
5230375Curtain system and method
A decorative valance system using an elastic member to provide shirring and adjustable width including a panel of fabric with upper and lower edges and a pair of opposite end, folded and joined together in a seam at the upper and lower edges to form front...
07/27/1993
5042549Window treatment crown
A cornice board assembly comprises a face board of expanded plastic foam material and means forming a dust board and side members of expanded plastic material. The boards are joined together with their edges in alignment by means of a water based cement....
08/27/1991
5039049Rod and bracket assembly for window curtains and valances
A composite rod and bracket assembly for window curtains and valances including an elongated telescopically adjustable metal inner rod. Rod end members detachably supporting the ends of the inner rod and are adjustably mounted on wall brackets to adjust t...
08/13/1991
5033525Decorative curtain hanger
A decorative valance has a body with an upper and lower edge. The upper edge is turned back on the body of the valance and spaced from the body to form a downwardly facing groove, while the lower edge is turned back on the body of the valance and spaced f...
07/23/1991
5004033Gap bridging assembly for use with vertical blind assemblies
A gap is formed between the vertically oriented slats of a vertical blind assembly and the wall or window associated with such blind assembly. A gap-bridging assembly includes a bracket that supports a vertical vane to move in that gap so that different p...
04/02/1991
4922600Method for hanging curtains
A window cornice assembly having a semi-circular front plate formed with an upper edge having an upper channel and a lower edge having a lower channel. A lower curtain rod is slidably disposed through the lower channel and an upper curtain rod is slidably...
05/08/1990
4772519Distance piece
Distance piece for mounting an object at a distance from a wall, the piece being formed by a block-shaped body with a flat rear side, and a front side extending substantially parallel to the rear side. The front side is provided with a protruding part and...
09/20/1988
4662421Universal valance assembly
A universal valance assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the valance assembly is mountable on headrails of inverted channel cross-section, such as is commonly used for hanging vertical blinds. In another embodiment, the valance assembly is mountable ...
05/05/1987
4399856Adjustable valance suspension bracket
An adjustable valance suspension bracket for connecting a valance to a headrail of a venetian blind assembly. The bracket comprises a base portion and a clip portion. The clip portion has thereon valance connection means for connecting to a valance while ...
08/23/1983
4399917Dual curtain rod assembly
A curtain rod assembly for use in wide pocket curtains and the like to provide a wide header or band, which rod assembly includes vertically spaced upper and lower curtain rods, a plurality of spacer bars having rod engaging means at opposite ends for det...
08/23/1983
4359079Window insulation system
An improved window insulation system is provided which serves to establish a static air panel between the shade and the window pane. The system includes a valance which supports the spring biased shade rod about which the shade is rolled. The valance has ...
11/16/1982
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