Reversible bracket mounting system for window treatment support apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-14
BEME INT
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The patent text describes a special motorized support system for window treatments that allows the user to choose where the motor is located. The system has brackets that can be rotated to hang the treatments on either side of the window. The technical effect of this invention is that it provides flexibility and versatility in the placement of the motor, which can be useful in different window treatment configurations.

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Although motorized rods offer substantial ease of use, there are several drawbacks associated therewith.
Furthermore, after the rod is built, the rod typically requires professional installation, which further drives up the overall cost.
The requirement that the motor is disposed on a specific side of the mounted support rod makes it difficult to manufacture the rods on a large scale.

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[0027]The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention, and is not intended to represent the only form in which the present invention may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and sequences of steps for constructing and operating the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments and that they are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the invention.

[0028]Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating a preferred embodiment of the present invention only, and are not for purposes of limiting the same, there is depicted a reversible, motorized support apparatus 10 for support of a window treatment 12 on a wall 14. The support apparatus 10 is mountable to the wall 14 to allow the window treatment 12 to extend over the window 16, which def...

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Abstract

A motorized window treatment support apparatus which allows a user to selectively position the motor on either side of the window over which the window treatments hang. In particular, the support apparatus includes rotatable mounting brackets which may be rotated relative to a support rod to allow the support apparatus to be mounted to the wall in one of two configurations which differ by 180 degrees.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Technical Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates generally to a support apparatus for mounting retractable window treatments to a wall, and more specifically to a reversible, motorized support apparatus configured to be mounted to the wall in a first configuration and a second configuration which is rotated 180 degrees relative to the first configuration.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]It is well-known in the art to employ a conventional drapery rod as a mount for window treatments, including curtains, blinds and the like. Many support rods are typically elongate members which are used with a plurality of hooks or rings which are engaged with the window treatments and slide along the length of the elongate member to transition the window treatment between closed and open positions. The...

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IPC IPC(8): A47H1/00
CPCA47H1/00A47H1/08A47H1/104A47H1/144A47H5/02
InventorGRAVES, BRIANSADLER, III, DANIEL A.
OwnerBEME INT