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US4437505A
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Drapery closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-08-23
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Granted: 1984-03-20
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Expires: 2002-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A drapery or curtain structure having two or more panels adapted to be hung in a suitable known manner, wherein the juxtaposed vertical edges of the adjoining panels are formed having elongated pleats defined by a pair of sections, whereby the pleat sections of each panel are arranged to overlap each other in a locking manner by means of a securing device that is located within each pleat.
Inventors
- 👤 Patricia Rodgers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H21/00; A47H2201/00; A47H2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
271 words
A drapery or curtain structure in combination with a securing means, comprising: a drapery or curtain structure having at least two panels, thus defining a first and second panel positioned adjacent each other to provide adjoining vertical edges; a first pleat formed along the adjoining edge of said first panel, said first pleat being defined by first and second parallel pleat sections integrally formed as part of said first panel, said first pleat section being formed by a first pair of folded members, and said second pleat section being formed by a second pair of folded members; a second pleat formed along the adjoining edge of said second panel, said second pleat being defined by first and second parallel pleat sections integrally formed as part of said second panel, said first pleat section being formed by a first pair of folded members, and said second pleat section being formed by a second pair of folded members; securing means comprising at least one male fastening member and at least one corresponding female fastening member, wherein one fastening member is mounted to said second pleat section of said first pleat and the other fastening member is mounted to said second pleat section of said second pleat, whereby said securing means is interposed within said pleats, wherein said second pleat section of said first pleat is interposed between said first and second pleat sections of said second pleat, and said second pleat section of said second pleat is interposed between said first and second pleat sections of said first pleat, whereby said adjacent vertical edges of said panels are joined substantially throughout their length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
271 words
A drapery or curtain structure in combination with a securing means, comprising: a drapery or curtain structure having at least two panels, thus defining a first and second panel positioned adjacent each other to provide adjoining vertical edges; a first pleat formed along the adjoining edge of said first panel, said first pleat being defined by first and second parallel pleat sections integrally formed as part of said first panel, said first pleat section being formed by a first pair of folded members, and said second pleat section being formed by a second pair of folded members; a second pleat formed along the adjoining edge of said second panel, said second pleat being defined by first and second parallel pleat sections integrally formed as part of said second panel, said first pleat section being formed by a first pair of folded members, and said second pleat section being formed by a second pair of folded members; securing means comprising at least one male fastening member and at least one corresponding female fastening member, wherein one fastening member is mounted to said second pleat section of said first pleat and the other fastening member is mounted to said second pleat section of said second pleat, whereby said securing means is interposed within said pleats, wherein said second pleat section of said first pleat is interposed between said first and second pleat sections of said second pleat, and said second pleat section of said second pleat is interposed between said first and second pleat sections of said first pleat, whereby said adjacent vertical edges of said panels are joined substantially throughout their length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as recited in claim 1, wherein said male and female fastening members comprise a fabric-like material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as recited in claim 1, wherein said male and female fastening members comprise a pair of interconnecting button members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as recited in claim 1, wherein said male and female fastening members comprise a hook member and an eye member respectively.
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