# US 12,042,077 B2 · Curtain closure device

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- Number: US 12,042,077 B2
- Document ID: US12042077B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/396,977
- Filed: 2021-08-09
- Published: 2023-01-19
- Granted: 2024-07-23
- Earliest claimed: 2021-07-13
- Applicants: Courtney Mack; Meredith Rettinger Silver
- Inventors: Courtney Mack; Meredith Rettinger Silver
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12042077B2

## CPC

- A47H 23/01: Bottom bars for stretching hanging curtains; Magnets, slide fasteners, or the like to improve closing of curtains
- A47H 2201/00: Means for connecting curtains
- A47H: FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS (concerned with the functioning of the door or window E05; roller blinds E06B)

## Abstract

A curtain closure device for securing a pair of curtains in a closed and secure position. The curtain closure device includes a clip having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side can secure to a first curtain and the second side can simultaneously secure to a second curtain. Each side of the clip includes a pressure member having a pair of slots substantially parallel to one another and an opening disposed along a respective side of the clip to receive an edge of the respective curtain therein. The pressure members can apply a force towards a cross member of the clip to retain the curtains in a secured position. In some embodiments, the clip is transparent to prevent obstruction of the design of the curtain.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A curtain closure device, comprising:
a clip having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is configured to secure to a first curtain and the second side is configured to simultaneously secure to a second curtain;
wherein the first side comprises a first pressure member and the second side comprises a second pressure member;
wherein the first pressure member comprises a pair of slots substantially parallel to one another having an opening disposed along the first side to receive an edge of the first curtain therein;
wherein the second pressure member comprises a pair of slots substantially parallel to one another having an opening disposed along the second side to receive an edge of the second curtain therein;
wherein the first pressure member and the second pressure member of the clip each comprise a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm, wherein the arms are disposed in a stacked orientation;
wherein a distal end of each arm curves away from a face of the clip forming a guide tab.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the slots of the second pressure member are disposed between the slots of the first pressure member.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the clip is transparent.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the first arm and the third arm of the first pressure member are adapted to apply a force towards the second arm of the first pressure member when the first curtain is disposed within the clip and wherein the first arm and the third arm of the second pressure member are adapted to apply a force towards the second arm of the second pressure member when the second curtain is disposed within the clip to retain each respective curtain in a secured position.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the guide tab of the first and third arms curves away in an opposite direction as the guide tab of the second arms.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The curtain closure device of claim 5, wherein an entire edge of each guide tab is curved.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the first and third arms of the second side comprise a greater width than the first and third arms of the first side.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the second arm of the first side comprise a greater width than the second arm of the second side.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the slots extend a majority of a length of the clip, wherein the length is measured between the first and second sides.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The curtain closure device of claim 1, wherein the clip is symmetrical about a horizontal axis.

### Claim 11

A method for securing a first curtain and a second curtain together, comprising:
providing a clip having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is configured to secure the first curtain to the clip and the second side is configured to simultaneously secure the second curtain to the clip;
wherein the first side comprises a first pressure member and the second side comprises a second pressure member;
wherein the first pressure member comprises a pair of slots substantially parallel to one another having an opening disposed along the first side to receive an edge of the first curtain therein;
wherein the second pressure member comprises a pair of slots substantially parallel to one another having an opening disposed along the second side to receive an edge of the second curtain therein;
inserting a lateral edge of the first curtain into the slots of the first side of the clip;
inserting a lateral edge of the second curtain into the slots of the second side of the clip;
overlapping the first curtain with the second curtain while disposed with the first and second sides of the clip.