US3996987A
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Convertible valence
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-11-19
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1995-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A convertible valence is disclosed in which a valence extending from a flat wall surface has a Velcro (trademark) strip fixed along the inner wall thereof for securing a valence cover thereto so that covers may be removed and replaced by other covers and thereby provide a way for readily changing decorating motifs for different occasions.
Inventors
- 👤 Edith Rodriguez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H2/00; A47H23/00; A47H2023/003; A47H2201/00; A47H2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
392 words
A valence for window decoration comprising a first rigid flat rectangular member, one end of which is adapted to be mounted substantially flush against a vertical wall surface, wall mounting bracket means secured to said end of said first member, said wall mounting bracket comprising a first flat plate secured at a substantially right angle to said first flat rectangular member for flushly engaging a vertical wall surface, means in said first plate for affixing a wall securing device thereto, a second rigid flat rectangular member one end of which extends at a substantially right angle from said first member and is of a sufficient length to span the width of a window, the other end of said second member extending at a substantially right angle to a third rigid flat rectangular member so that the top edge of said first, second and third members lie in substantially the same plane and the bottom edge of said first, second and third members lie substantially in the same plane, wall mounting bracket means secured to the end of said third member, said wall mounting bracket comprising a second flat plate secured at a substantially right angle to said third member for flushly engaging a vertical wall surface, means in said second plate for affixing a wall securing device thereto, fastening means secured to the inside of and extending horizontally along the inside walls of said first, second and third members for fastening a fabric cover to the outside of said valence said first and second members being of sufficient length to project beyond a window sill and are both the same length, said first, second and third members all being of a horizontal oblong configuration, said bracket on said first member and said bracket on said third member extending inwardly toward the center of said second member, said fastening means comprising a first Velcro strip, a removable cover extending horizontally around the exterior of said valence, said cover being of sufficient length to cover said valence, the top edge of said cover extending up and over the top of said valence and downwardly toward and over said first Velcro strip, a second Velcro strip secured to the face of said cover for joining to said first Velcro strip, said second Velcro strip being of substantially the same length as said first Velcro strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
392 words
A valence for window decoration comprising a first rigid flat rectangular member, one end of which is adapted to be mounted substantially flush against a vertical wall surface, wall mounting bracket means secured to said end of said first member, said wall mounting bracket comprising a first flat plate secured at a substantially right angle to said first flat rectangular member for flushly engaging a vertical wall surface, means in said first plate for affixing a wall securing device thereto, a second rigid flat rectangular member one end of which extends at a substantially right angle from said first member and is of a sufficient length to span the width of a window, the other end of said second member extending at a substantially right angle to a third rigid flat rectangular member so that the top edge of said first, second and third members lie in substantially the same plane and the bottom edge of said first, second and third members lie substantially in the same plane, wall mounting bracket means secured to the end of said third member, said wall mounting bracket comprising a second flat plate secured at a substantially right angle to said third member for flushly engaging a vertical wall surface, means in said second plate for affixing a wall securing device thereto, fastening means secured to the inside of and extending horizontally along the inside walls of said first, second and third members for fastening a fabric cover to the outside of said valence said first and second members being of sufficient length to project beyond a window sill and are both the same length, said first, second and third members all being of a horizontal oblong configuration, said bracket on said first member and said bracket on said third member extending inwardly toward the center of said second member, said fastening means comprising a first Velcro strip, a removable cover extending horizontally around the exterior of said valence, said cover being of sufficient length to cover said valence, the top edge of said cover extending up and over the top of said valence and downwardly toward and over said first Velcro strip, a second Velcro strip secured to the face of said cover for joining to said first Velcro strip, said second Velcro strip being of substantially the same length as said first Velcro strip.
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) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |