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Fascia attachment system

a technology of fascia and attachment system, which is applied in the direction of snap fasteners, buckles, mechanical devices, etc., can solve the problems of difficult use of known attachment systems, and difficult attachment and detachment of fascia, etc., to facilitate attachment or detachment of fascia, easy to releasable

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-04-25
SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS LLC
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Benefits of technology

Facilitates quick, secure attachment and easy removal of fascia members in challenging installation situations without requiring tools, ensuring a secure fit without the need for precise alignment.

Problems solved by technology

However, known attachment systems are difficult and cumbersome to use.
Attachment and detachment can be especially difficult when the shade is mounted close to the ceiling or in a corner of two walls where it is difficult to hold the fascia and / or to use tools that might be required to fasten the fascia.

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[0018]Referring now more particularly to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a fascia attachment assembly or system 10 whereby a fascia member 12 is connected to a solar shade mounting bracket 14 with the use of a fascia mounting spring clip 16. It should be understood that fascia member 12 will be connected between two brackets 14, one near each end thereof. However, for illustration purposes a single bracket 14 is shown in the drawings. Further, the specific size, shape and style of the fascia member and the type of shade held by the bracket as described herein are merely exemplary. Attachment assembly 10 is shown in a commonly encountered installation arrangement whereby fascia member 12 is installed in front of and beneath mounting bracket 14, with bracket 14 being attached on the surface of a wall there behind or a ceiling there above; and terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “behind” and the like are used herein for clarity in description with respect to the exemplary...

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Abstract

A fascia mounting system for a window covering includes a bracket having a front flange with a removable spring clip at the bottom of the front flange. A fascia member of the system includes structure engaging the upper end of the flange and the spring clip at the bottom of the flange.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 835,089, entitled “FASCIA ATTACHMENT SYSTEM”, filed Jul. 13, 2010, which claims the benefits of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 225,016 filed Jul. 13, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to window coverings and, more particularly, to decorative front panel structures, or fascia used to conceal operating and adjustment mechanisms for blinds, including solar blinds and other structures or arrangements of window treatments that are not pleasing aesthetically.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Different types of treatments or coverings are provided for windows, doors and other architectural openings to serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. It is known to provide decorative coverings over generally unsightly window treatment working mechanism. For example, solar shades and other roller shades are provided with a roller or other imple...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16B2/22
CPCF16B2/245Y10T24/44906F16B2/22F16B5/0614
Inventor KRANTZ-LILIENTHAL, ERIC N.
Owner SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS LLC