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CURTAIN ROD EMBELLISHMENT APPARATUS
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This document relates to the technical field of curtain rods.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Traditionally, windows are accessorized with cornices and valances
which are custom
made and are considered to be a permanent fixture, the present invention
allows embellishments
to be easily transposable to compliment room decor. In traditional inventions
such as US Patent
no. D547,167 S design are described as an ornamental rod, this design is
specific to the end cap of
a curtain rod.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] This Brief Summary is included so as to introduce, in an abbreviated
form, various
topics to be elaborated upon below in the Detailed Description. This Brief
Summary is not
intended to identify key or essential aspects of the claimed invention. This
brief Summary is
similarly not intended for use as an aid in determining the scope of the
claims. The present
invention is directed to a curtain rod system. More specifically, the present
invention relates to a
curtain rod embellishment apparatus comprises at least two brackets; at least
two curtain rod
hooks; a curtain rod; an elongated element; at least one embellishment unit;
wherein each of the at
least two curtain rod hooks are secured with each of the at least two
brackets, wherein the curtain
rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks, wherein the elongated
element has a front
side and a back side opposite to the front side, wherein the at least two
curtain rod hooks are
secured with the back side of the elongated element, and wherein the at least
one embellishment
unit attachable to the front side of the elongated element. The Curtain rod
embellishment
apparatus displays elegant, interchangeable, large to small pieces of
ornaments. The present
invention is unconventional in which ornaments are displayed at lateral points
on the curtain rod.
The present invention allows the decorator more options to decorate by
allowing the user to
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showcase ornamental collections to compliment room decor. There is a further
need which allows
embellishments to be displayed from a rod apparatus.
[0004] The advantage of the connecting system and the method according to
the present
invention is that embellishments can be easily attached to the curtain rod.
This is accomplished by
sliding elongated devices such as elongated shanks into the curtain rod entry
points, then locking
the apparatus into place with a fastening means. In some embodiments, the
connecting system is
comprised of a second curtain rod and is used for the sole purpose of hanging
drapes. The curtain
rod hangs below the ornamental designs and is held in place by brackets. An
optional
illumination apparatus is attached to the system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] It should be understood that the drawings are merely representative,
are not necessarily
drawn to scale, and are not intended to limit the subject matter of this
application.
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one of the preferred embodiment of a
curtain rod
embellishment apparatus with a plurality of entry points.
[0007] FIG. IA shows a partial view of one embodiment of a curtain rod
containing of an
elongated element (also labeled as an elongated shank) with indentations or an
opening on one
end and a face at a second end.
[0008] FIG. 2 is a side view of one of the preferred embodiment of a
curtain rod
embellishment apparatus.
[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates top view of the preferred embodiment of a curtain
rod embellishment
apparatus.
[0010] FIG. 4 is a side view of one of the preferred embodiment of a
curtain rod
embellishment apparatus with optional illumination apparatus.
[0011] FIG. 5 is a perspective bottom view of one of the preferred
embodiment of a curtain
rod embellishment apparatus with optional illumination apparatus.
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[0012] FIG. 6 is a side view of one of the preferred embodiment of a
curtain rod
embellishment apparatus with second curtain rod.
[0013] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a curtain rod
embellishment
apparatus.
[0014] FIG. 7A is a sectional view showing the shape of the elongated
element is square for
both inner part and outer part.
[0015] FIG. 7B is a sectional view showing the shape of the elongated
element is square for
outer part and I-shape inner part.
[0016] FIG. 7C is a sectional view showing the shape of the elongated
element is square for
outer part and C-shape inner part.
[0017] FIG. 7D is a sectional view showing the shape of the elongated
element is D-shape for
both outer part and inner part.
[0018] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the elongated
element.
[0019] FIG. 9 is an explosive view of another embodiment of the elongated
element.
[0020] FIG. 9A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the elongated
element that is
assembled.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] Before the present invention is described in greater detail, it is
to be understood that
this invention is not limited to particular embodiments described, and as such
may, of course,
vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the
purpose of describing
particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the
scope of the present
invention will be limited only by the appended claims.
[0022] Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each
intervening value, to the
tenth of the unit of the lower limit unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise, between the upper
and lower limits of that range is also specifically disclosed. Each smaller
range between any
stated value or intervening value in a stated range and any other stated or
intervening value in that
stated range is encompassed within the invention. The upper and lower limits
of these smaller
ranges may independently be included or excluded in the range, and each range
where either,
neither or both limits are included in the smaller ranges is also encompassed
within the invention,
subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the
stated range includes one
or both of the limits, ranges excluding either or both of those included
limits are also included in
the invention.
[0023] Other than in the embodiment or example, or where indicated
otherwise, all numbers
indicating ingredient quantities and/or reaction conditions are to be
understood as being modified
in every instance by the word "about," which means the ingredient quantities
or reaction
conditions are within 10 percent to 15 percent of the indicated value.
[0024] Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein have the same
meaning as commonly
understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention
belongs. Although any
methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be
used in the practice
or testing of the present invention, some potential and exemplary methods and
materials may now
be described.
[0025] It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the
singular forms "a",
"an", and "the" may also include the plural referents unless the context
clearly dictates otherwise.
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[0026] It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any
element that may be
optional. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for
use of such exclusive
terminology as "solely", "only" and the like in connection with the recitation
of claim elements, or
the use of a "negative" limitation.
[0027] As will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading this
disclosure, each of the
individual embodiments described and illustrated herein has discrete
components and features
which may be readily separated from or combined with the features of any of
the other several
embodiments without departing from the scope or spirit of the present
invention.
[0028] The invention relates to a new type of curtain rod-display which
connects
embellishments such as jewels or ornaments to a curtain rod system.
[0029] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, one of preferred embodiments of the
curtain rod
embellishment apparatus comprises at least two brackets 30; at least two
curtain rod hooks 40; a
curtain rod 20; an elongated element 50; at least one embellishment unit 70;
wherein each of the
at least two curtain rod hooks 40 are secured with each of the at least two
brackets 30, wherein the
curtain rod 20 is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks 40, wherein
the elongated element
50 has a front side 54 and a back side 56 opposite to the front side 54,
wherein the at least two
curtain rod hooks 40 are secured with the back side 56 of the elongated
element 50, and wherein
the at least one embellishment unit 70 attachable to the front side 54 of the
elongated element 50.
The material of the curtain rod 20 can be wood, plastics, metal, and a
combination thereof, but
preferable metal, such as stainless steel, chromes coated steel, brass,
steel/brass/chrome, copper,
iron, etc. In some embodiments, the curtain rod 20 may be in a shape of a
substantially square
cross sectional shape or round cross sectional shape and may have a light bend
at the center to
create an arch shape design.
[0030] Also referring to FIG. 1, the elongated element 50 may be an
elongated shank which
has a circle or round or other suitably shaped embellishment unit 70 on the
front side 54. The at
least one embellishment unit 70 can be elegant, interchangeable, large to
small pieces of
ornaments for visual enjoyment. The at least one embellishment unit 70 can be
replaced or
changed. The front side 54 is used to hold the at least one embellishment unit
70 by an attachment
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means 100, such as but not limited to bolts, re-closable fastener, loop and
hoop fastener, magnet,
screw, clip, button, coupling, snaps, pin, spring clip, brat fastener, and re-
attachable adhesive
strip.
[0031] Referring to FIG. 1, a plurality of holes 52 are formed on the front
side 54 of the
elongated element 50, wherein at least a fastener 60 connects the
embellishment unit 70 to one of
the plurality of holes 52.
[0032] Referring to FIG. 1A, in one embodiment of the elongated element 50,
it can be
expended. Therefore, the curtain rod embellishment apparatus 10 can be
adjustable in length.
[0033] Referring to FIG. IA, in one embodiment of the curtain rod
embellishment apparatus,
wherein the elongated element 50 further comprises an outer part 51 and an
inner part 53
extendable and retractable relatively to the outer part 51, and wherein the
outer part 51 is secured
to the at least two curtain rod hooks 40.
[0034] Also referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, the curtain rod
embellishment apparatus
has curtain rod 20 resides on curtain rod hooks 40. An elongated element 50 is
secured on the
at least two curtain rod hooks 40. In one of the embodiments, the at least two
curtain rod hooks 40
are secured on brackets 30 to a wall surface 32. The draperies 24, which is
also commonly called
curtain, is hanged on curtain rod 20 by a plurality of curtain rod clips 22.
[0035] In other embodiments, the fastener 60 may contain an opening or an
aperture which
may have male or female threading and is configured to slide onto the back
side 56 of the
elongated element 50 to secure the elongated shank into place on the curtain
rod 20. Optional
indentations on the end of the elongated element 50 may be threading allowing
the fasteners 60 to
fasten onto the elongated element 50. The present invention can be used indoor
or outdoor to
display Christmas ornaments. The present invention can be used as wall decor.
[0036] Referring to FIG. 4, the curtain rod 20 resides on the at least two
curtain rod hooks 40.
An elongated element 50, which can be also called elongated shank, is secured
on the at least two
curtain rod hooks 40. The at least two curtain rod hooks 40 are secured on
brackets 30 to a wall
surface 32. The embellishment unit 70 is secured on the elongated element 50
by fastener 60. The
elongated element 50 has a back side 56 and front side 54. The elongated
element 50 has a
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plurality of opening formed on the front side 54. The embellishment unit 70
can be secured on the
fastener 60 and to the elongated element 50. In one embodiment one
illumination apparatus 80
can be attached to the elongated element 50 by a connector 82. Typically
curtain or draperies 24
goes unnoticed due to their monotonous features. The illumination apparatus 80
enhances the
beauty of the curtain rod embellishment apparatus 10 and the draperies 24 by
illuminating the
embellishment unit 70. The illumination apparatus 80 can be any type of lights
or lamps suitable
for household use, such as but not limited to Light Emitting Diode (LED)
light, incandescent
lamp, florescent lamp, sodium lamp, mercury lamp, and high pressure mercury
vapor lamp. The
optional illumination apparatus 80 can be powered by battery or household
electricity. A preferred
embodiment of the illumination apparatus 80 is battery powered LED lights so
that no wiring is
needed. The connector 82 can be any types of connection such as but not
limited to hinges, clips,
clamps, fasteners, hook and loop straps, magnetic fasteners, magnetic clasps,
and hook.
[0037] Referring to FIG. 5, the illumination apparatus 80 is connected by
connector 82 to the
bottom 58 of the elongated element 50. The illumination apparatus 80 can be
any type of lamps or
lights suitable for household use in any type of shape, such as round, oval,
rectangle, or square.
[0038] Referring to Fig. 6, in some embodiments, a second curtain rod 26 is
positioned
directly below the embellishment unit 70 to hang draperies 24 (not shown). In
some
embodiments, the second curtain rod 26 is connected using the brackets 30 to
the wall surface 32.
[0039] Referring to FIG. 7, one embodiment of the curtain rod embellishment
apparatus with
the attachment means 100 that is a screw to through the hole 52 to connect the
embellishment unit
70 with the elongated element 50. Also, the at least two rod hooks 40 are
attached to the at least
two brackets 30. Also shown on FIG. 7 is one embodiment of the elongated
element 50 with the
outer part 51 and the inner part 53, which is extendable and retractable
through the outer part 51.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D, some embodiments of the
elongated element 50
can be various shapes for the outer part 51, such as rectangle, D-shape,
round, and the inner
shape, such as rectangle, I-shape, C-shape, D-shape, round, or other
geometrical shape.
[0041] Referring to FIG. 8, another embodiment of the elongated element 50
comprises at
least two segments, a connection plate 55, a connection hinge hole 57 formed
on the connection
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plate 55, at least one pair of tenon 58 and mortise 59, wherein the connection
plate 55 and
connection hinge hole 57 can connect to another segment of elongated element
50, and wherein
the at least one pair of tenon 58 and mortise 59 can lock one segment of the
elongated element 50
with another segment of the elongated element 50. Blots or pins or other type
of fastener can be
disposed in the connection hinge hole 57 to secure those two pieces of
elongated element 50. It is
also noted that tenon and mortise can be replaced by other types of mechanical
joints, such as tab
and slot, wedge and socket, bolt and nut, and tail and pins, or other joint
that can be appreciated
and practiced by a person having an ordinary skill in the art that.
[0042] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 9A, in one embodiment of the curtain rod
embellishment
apparatus 10 (partially shown), wherein the curtain rod embellishment
apparatus 10 further
comprises an adjustable bar 200, wherein each of the at least two curtain rod
hooks 40 (only one
is shown) further comprises a channel 42; wherein the adjustable bar 200 is
configured to be
slidable relatively to the channel 42 as shown by the direction 201; and
wherein the elongated
element 50 is configured to be attached with the adjustable bar 200. The
attachment of the
elongated element 50 to the adjustable bar 200 can be achieved by bolt and
nut, pin, magnet, or
other similar fasteners. It is also noted that the adjustable bar 200 may be
as long as the elongated
element 50 or shorter.
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