Modular bracket system for window treatment
AssigneeRollease, Inc.
InventorJoseph CANNAVERDE
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Abstract
A bracket system for window dressing includes two brackets configured to be attached to an architectural member, such as a window well, a wall or a ceiling and receive the ends of window dressings. The brackets have edges adapted to receive a fascia designed to hide the window dressing. Preferably, the fascia has a front wall designed to snap onto the brackets and is sized so that it extends above the brackets to provide a neater and cleaner look. The fascia may be L-shaped with a vertical and a horizontal member and the brackets may be configured so that the horizontal member attaches either to the top or to the bottom of the brackets.
Claims14
A bracket system for mounting one of a first and a second window dressing on an architectural surface, said first window dressing terminating with a least a respective first end having a first configuration, said second window dressing terminating with a least a respective first end having a second configuration, said bracket system comprising:
- a bracket arranged and constructed to be mounted on the architectural surface, and having each having a base that is oriented substantially vertically when mounted;
- a first plate sized and shaped for selective attachment to said bracket, said first plate being adapted to receive said first end with said first configuration;
- and
- a second plate sized and shaped for selective attachment to said bracket, said second plate being adapted to receive said first end with said second configuration;
- wherein said bracket is adapted to support said first window dressing when said first plate is attached to said bracket, and
- wherein said bracket is adapted to support said second window dressing when said second plate is attached to said bracket.
A bracket system for supporting an end of window dressings, the end having one of a first and a second configuration, comprising:
- a bracket having a base;
- a first plate including a plate element adapted to engage the end having said first configuration;
- and
- a second plate having another plate element to engage the end having said second configuration;
- wherein said first plate is inserted into said bracket to support window dressings having ends with said first configuration;
- and
- wherein said second plate is inserted into said bracket to support window dressings having ends with said second configuration.
A method of customizing a bracket system for a window dressing having an end formed in one of several end configurations, comprising the steps of:
- providing two identical brackets having a flat base;
- selecting a first plate compatible with one end configuration;
- attaching said first plate to one of said brackets;
- selecting a second plate compatible with another end configuration;
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- installing said second plate into the other bracket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.