Freestanding window treatment support

a freestanding, window treatment technology, applied in the direction of curtain shields, curtain suspension devices, curtains, etc., can solve the problems of not solving the problem at all, the type of window treatment support is not acceptable for historic or other high-value buildings, and the gap between the gaping screw hole and the window frame or wall is left, etc., to achieve the effect of simple operation

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-27
DOBBIE JANE
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[0007]It is an object of the present invention to provide for a window treatment support that ...

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If a window treatment is changed in the future, gaping screw holes are left in the window frame or walls.
This type of window treatment support is not acceptable for historic or other high value buildings, where it is important not to damage the frame o...

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[0024]The preferred embodiment(s) of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1-8. Turning to FIG. 1, a freestanding window treatment support 100 is supported by a base 102. The base 102 should have sufficient weight and footprint area to support the window treatment support 100 and a window treatment. A lower vertical member 104 is configured for connecting to the base 102 at a first end 132. The preferred features of the present invention are that it has only one base and one lower vertical member, which make it simple and aesthetically pleasing. It should be understood, however, that the window treatment support 100 of the present invention may be configured with several lower vertical members and bases to provide alternative and optional configurations below a window. The lower vertical member 104 has a second end 134 opposite the first end 132.

[0025]A lower horizontal member 106 is shown configured for connecting at one end with the lower vertical member 104. An upper vert...

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A freestanding window treatment support has a base, a lower vertical member having a lower vertical member first end and a lower vertical member second end, the lower vertical member first end connected to and extending vertically from the base, an upper vertical member having an upper vertical member first end and an upper vertical member second end, the upper vertical member first end connected to the lower vertical member second end, and an upper horizontal member connected adjacent the upper vertical member second end where the base has sufficient weight and footprint area for supporting a window treatment.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to window treatment devices having bases to support the device in an upright position.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]Window treatments are interior decorations for a window or window frame, and include draperies, curtains, and valences. Window treatment supports are typically secured in place by drilling into surrounding walls or window frames and inserting screws. If a window treatment is changed in the future, gaping screw holes are left in the window frame or walls.[0005]This type of window treatment support is not acceptable for historic or other high value buildings, where it is important not to damage the frame or walls. One example that appears to address the problem is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,104,305 (the '305 patent), which is not admitted to being prior art by its mention in this Background section. The '305 patent discloses a curtain rod support having ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47H13/14
CPCA47H1/00A47H21/00A47H23/00A47H99/00E06B9/24
Inventor DOBBIE, JANE
Owner DOBBIE JANE
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