US3704851A
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Curtain rod support
Assignee: CORMIER JEWELERS
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Filing: 1971-06-07
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1991-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A device for use in adjustably mounting an accessory element such as a curtain rod support on a window frame, casement or the like. The device is so constructed as to permit horizontal and vertical adjustment of the supported element. The device is readily assembled without the necessity for bolts, screws, clamps and the like. It can be used with conventional accessory elements without the necessity of modification thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis A Cormier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H1/00; A47H1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A device for mounting an accessory element on a window frame comprising: a. support means adapted to be suspended from a window frame and having a planar top portion, a front portion downwardly depending therefrom and having at least one aperture therein, b. bracket means including a flange engageable in an aperture in the front portion of said support means and having a pair of parallel ears outwardly disposed thereon, each ear having a slot therein; c. an accessory element including a flange having an aperture therein, and d. retaining means having a projection engageable in the aperture in the flange of said accessory element and including an elongated portion positionable within the slots in the ears of said bracket means to lock the accessory element in position relative to the window frame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A device for mounting an accessory element on a window frame comprising: a. support means adapted to be suspended from a window frame and having a planar top portion, a front portion downwardly depending therefrom and having at least one aperture therein, b. bracket means including a flange engageable in an aperture in the front portion of said support means and having a pair of parallel ears outwardly disposed thereon, each ear having a slot therein; c. an accessory element including a flange having an aperture therein, and d. retaining means having a projection engageable in the aperture in the flange of said accessory element and including an elongated portion positionable within the slots in the ears of said bracket means to lock the accessory element in position relative to the window frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 1 in which the support means has a back portion downwardly depending from the top portion thereof parallel to the front portion and adapted to engage the rear surface of a window frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 2 in which the top portion of said support means contains an aperture adapted to receive retaining means to fixedly engage the support means to the window frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 2 in which the front portion of said support means contains a plurality of apertures disposed in vertical relationship to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 2 in which the retaining means has a lower rectangular portion which is positionable below the slots and between the ears of said supporting means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |