US4343344A
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Tie back holder with pleat support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-06
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Granted: 1982-08-10
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Expires: 1999-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A drapery tie back holder is disclosed. The tie back holder includes a base that can be attached to a wall or other surface by a single screw, and one arm extends beneath a drapery to hold one end of a tie back, and another arm extends from the base outside the drapery to hold the other end of a tie back. A stanchion may be provided extending from the base and mounting a pleat holder to support the last pleat in the drapery to prevent crushing of the pleats by the tie back. The pleat holder is cylindrical, and preferably malleable to be bent to the precise shape desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew B. Shelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A drapery tie back holder for a drapery having one edge adjacent to a wall and an opposite edge remote therefrom and in a plane parallel to said wall, a tie back extending generally from said one edge around said drapery and back to said one edge, said tie back holder including a base defining means for fixing said base to said wall, a first arm extending from said base generally towards said opposite edge for holding a first end of said tie back, and a second arm extending from said base generally perpendicularly to said wall for holding a second end of said tie back, said drapery defining a plurality of pleats therein, including a final pleat adjacent to said one edge of said drapery, said tie back holder including a pleat holding means supported from said base between said first arm and said second arm for supporting said final pleat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A drapery tie back holder for a drapery having one edge adjacent to a wall and an opposite edge remote therefrom and in a plane parallel to said wall, a tie back extending generally from said one edge around said drapery and back to said one edge, said tie back holder including a base defining means for fixing said base to said wall, a first arm extending from said base generally towards said opposite edge for holding a first end of said tie back, and a second arm extending from said base generally perpendicularly to said wall for holding a second end of said tie back, said drapery defining a plurality of pleats therein, including a final pleat adjacent to said one edge of said drapery, said tie back holder including a pleat holding means supported from said base between said first arm and said second arm for supporting said final pleat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A drapery tie back holder as claimed in claim 1, said pleat holding means having an axis generally parallel to said one edge of said drapery and alignable with said final pleat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A drapery tie back holder as claimed in claim 2, and including a stanchion fixed to said base and extending generally perpendicularly to said wall, said pleat holding means having a pleat holder support adjustably carried by said stanchion and fixed to one end of said pleat holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A drapery tie back holder as claimed in claim 3, said pleat holding means having a generally cylindrical configuration, said pleat holder support being fixed to at least one end of the cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A drapery tie back holder as claimed in claim 4, said pleat holding means being helical and formed of a malleable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A drapery tie back holder as claimed in claim 5, said means for fixing said base to said wall comprising a single screw receivable through an opening defined in said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A drapery tie back holder as claimed in claim 5, said pleat holding means and said pleat holder support being formed integrally of malleable wire, and releasible securing means for selectively fixing said pleat holder support to said stanchion.
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) | 1985-08-09 | 1986-02-08 | 1986-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-09 | 1990-02-08 | 1990-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-09 | 1994-02-08 | 1994-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |