Pin assembly for towels, sheets, linen, and other items for display

a technology for towels and other items, applied in curtain accessories, curtain suspension devices, curtains, etc., to achieve the effect of reducing the removability of hand towels, convenient to reach, and easy periodic change of display

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-29
MARICONTI DONNA +1
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[0008] For example, a single pin assembly can be used to discourage removability of a hand towel from a towel rod while permitting its use. Illustratively, when small children use the towel, it can be adjusted longer on the front surface to make it easier to reach without danger of slipping off the towel rod (if it is retained by at least one pin assembly). Another use is to display flags or tapestries on the wall of a home or public place by simply draping the fabric over a rod and retaining it near a top edge with two or more decorative pin assemblies. The display can be easily changed periodically. This arrangement can be used as well in a carpet store to display carpet samples. In a bed and bath shop, coordinated sets of comforter, sheets and pillow cases can be attractively folded and draped over a rod for vertical display. The items are adjusted for aesthetic appeal and locked in place with a number of pin assemblies. This type of display permits customers to examine the texture of each item without disturbing the displayed items. Additionally, the visible front portion of the pin assembly can display the logo or name of the manufacturer in a prominent fashion.

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However, one drawback to this type of arrangement is that the towel must be balanced on the rod so that the towel (or other fabric) does not fall off of the rod.

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[0018] So that the manner in which the above recited features of the invention are attained and can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings.

[0019] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

[0020]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art pin assembly. Specifically, FIG. 1 shows a prior art pin assembly 1 with a decorative pearl 2 attached to pin 3 with a clutch mechanism 4 slideably mounted on pin 3. The clutch mechanism 4 includes a housing 6 having a first or gripper end 10 which is substantially covered or enclosed, and which forms an integral part of the housing 6, and a second or abutment end 8 which is open. The housing also in...

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A switching fabric securing system and method is described. In one embodiment, the system includes a fabric rod; at least one piece of fabric draped over the fabric rod; and a pin assembly for securing at least one piece of fabric to the fabric rod. In another embodiment, the method includes draping at least one piece of fabric over a rod; and inserting at least one pin assembly through at least one piece of fabric to secure the at least one piece of fabric to the rod.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to the hanging, using, and / or displaying of fabric. More particularly, the invention relates to an apparatus and method which utilize at least one pin and rack assembly to secure the fabric to a fabric support rod. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Over the years, numerous arrangements and devices have been employed for supporting a towel, tapestry, curtains, tapestry, and various other fabric. For example, some arrangements have included merely draping a towel over a rod. However, one drawback to this type of arrangement is that the towel must be balanced on the rod so that the towel (or other fabric) does not fall off of the rod. [0005] Other arrangements have included one or more loops joined to a towel edge for fitting over an appropriate hook. In these arrangements, holes or openings are formed in a towel (or other fabric) to fit a hook through...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47H1/00A47K10/02A47K10/04
CPCA47K10/04A47K10/02
InventorMARICONTI, DONNAMARICONTI, PETER
OwnerMARICONTI DONNA