Fastener-less Bracket System
a bracket system and fastener technology, applied in the field of fastener and bracket system, can solve the problems of unsightly wall markings, damage to the surface, and difficulty in leveling conventional curtain rods
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-08
RAE KAREN
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This patent relates to a new and improved bracket system for hanging curtain rods from walls. The system is "fastener-less" meaning it does not require any additional fasteners to secure the bracket to the wall. The bracket has a curtain rod holding portion and can be easily inserted between a molding member and a wall. The bracket also has a protruding member that helps support the curtain rod and can be extended for longer rods. The bracket system is simple to install and offers the benefits of prior art without any additional drawbacks.
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However, many of these mounting brackets and corresponding hanging elements have various drawbacks and deficiencies.
These fasteners include screw fasteners that must be drilled or threaded into the wall or molding, permanently damaging the surface and leaving unsightly markings on the wall.
Conventional curtain rods are difficult to mount level and require considerable time, effort, and equipment to do so properly.
Further, bracket mounting locations are often positioned in difficult to access locations that require the use of multiple tools, such as measuring tapes, marking tools, fasteners, and drills.
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[0022]Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the fastener-less bracket system. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used to hang curtains, drapes, and the like from walls without the need to drill or otherwise create holes in the wall. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
[0023]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides a fastener-less bracket system for mounting and hanging a curtain rod 10 comprising at least one end bracket 11 having a curtain rod retaining portion 12 integrally connected to a wall holding portion 14 via an arm portion 13. The wall holding portion 14 of the end bracket 11 is configured to be inse...
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A fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod. The fastener-less bracket system includes at least one end bracket having a wall holding portion that can be inserted between a molding member and a generally planar surface, such as a wall. Each end bracket further includes a curtain rod retaining portion extends outward from the wall holding portion and is integrally connected thereto, wherein the curtain rod retaining portion can support and removably secure to a curtain rod. In some embodiments, the fastener-less bracket system further includes at least one support mounting bracket having a wall holding portion that can be inserted between a molding member and a generally planar surface, and a curtain rod retaining portion that can receive a curtain rod therein. The support mounting brackets are positioned between a pair of end brackets in order to support the weight of a curtain rod attached therebetween.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 127,875 filed on Mar. 4, 2015. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to mounting brackets. More specifically, the present invention relates to a bracket system for mounting a curtain rod to a support surface without the use of fasteners.[0003]Many attempts have been made to provide mounting brackets for supporting curtain rods, shades, blinds, valances, and the like. Typically, these brackets are fastened to the wall in a number of positions depending upon the structure of the bracket and the hanging elements. However, many of these mounting brackets and corresponding hanging elements have various drawbacks and deficiencies. For example, users are required to utilize fasteners to hang or otherwise mount the brackets...
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IPC IPC(8): A47H1/142
CPCA47H1/142
Inventor RAE, KAREN
Owner RAE KAREN