Extensible headrail cap assembly for a window covering

Abstract

An apparatus for installing a window covering is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a stationary portion for attachment to an end of a headrail of a window covering, and a moveable portion to contact an inside of a window casing. A threaded member is provided that, when rotated, translates the moveable portion relative to the stationary portion. A manual actuator is provided to rotate the threaded member. In certain embodiments, the actuator is a thumb wheel configured to rotate the threaded member. In other embodiments, the actuator is a lever arm, such as a ratcheting lever arm, configured to rotate the threaded member. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.