Curtain system with removable layer

Abstract

A curtain designed to have at least two layers to be suspended from a suitable horizontal support structure adjacent to a window, shower or bathtub. The curtain includes a first layer that is configured in a substantially vertical an planar manner and a second layer that is adjacent thereto. The second layer is configured to be releasably secured to the first layer using a plurality of fasteners, such as hook-loop fasteners proximate the upper edges of the first layer and second layer. The first layer further includes a plurality of hooks proximate to the upper edge to facilitate suspension of the curtain from a horizontal support structure. The second layer further includes a plurality of apertures designed to receive decorative objects therein.

Description

PRIORITY UNDER 35 U.S.C. §119(e) & 37 C.F.R. §1.78 [0001] This nonprovisional application claims priority based upon the following prior U.S. provisional patent application entitled: Velcro drape / latch hook drape, Application No. 60 / 678,275, filed May 6, 2005, in the names of Trinda L. Kinstle and Robert Kinstle, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a vertically oriented ornamental barrier, more specifically, but not by way of limitation, to a multiple layer curtain that has a removable layer that is secured to a base layer and configured for easy removal from the base layer to facilitate the ability to decoratively alter appearance the of the curtain. BACKGROUND [0003] Millions of homeowners reside in homes that utilize curtains or drapes for various purposes, such as for windows and showers. Because these homeowners engage in the art of interior design for the interior of their home, they usually ...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] It is the object of the present invention to provide a curtain, drape or dressing that has at least two layers with an outer layer that is releasably secured to the inner layer and configured to facilitate the easy changing of the outer layer.

[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide a curtain, drape or dressing that has at least two layers with an outer layer being configured to enhance the decorative appearance of the curtain.

[0009] A further object of the present invention is to provide a curtain, drape or dressing that has at least two layers that is relatively inexpensive.

Problems solved by technology

Because these homeowners engage in the art of interior design for the interior of their home, they usually spend and lot of time in deciding the designs and colors of the curtains / drapes to be used in their interior decorative plans.

One issue with existing curtains is that they are not easily interchangeable.

This process is usually cumbersome and frustrating and involves more time than the typical homeowner would like to allocate to this particular task.

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