# US 5,347,683 A · Curtain rod and attachment system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,347,683 A - Document ID: US5347683A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 07/928,932 - Filed: 1992-08-11 - Granted: 1994-09-20 - Earliest claimed: 1992-08-11 - Inventors: Francis Halligan; Daniel Walsh - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5347683A ## CPC - A47H 13/00: Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails - A47H 2201/02: Hook-and-loop fasteners - A47H: FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS (concerned with the functioning of the door or window E05; roller blinds E06B) ## Abstract A curtain hanging device is disclosed. The curtain hanging device features a rod which has a rectangular cross section composed of a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface, and a fifth surface. The first and fifth surfaces of the rod lie within the same plane and are spaced opposite and parallel to the plane of the third surface. The first and fifth surfaces have a lateral dimension less than that of the third surface and are spaced from each other, such that a channel is formed along the length of the curtain hanging device. The curtain hanging device includes at least one I shaped slide member. The I shaped slide member has a first end, a second end and a web connecting the first and second ends. The first end has a pair of side surfaces and is dimensioned to slide within and along the channel such that the pair of side surfaces remain parallel to the second and forth surfaces. The second end has a grooved surface and a pair of horizontal surfaces. The grooved surface has a concave groove extending substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the I shaped slide member along the channel. The horizontal surfaces abut the grooved surface. The curtain hanging device also includes an overlay. The overlay has an affixing means and a brace portion. The affixing means are disposed to allow removably affixing the overlay to the I shaped slide member. The brace portion has a mating surface and an attachment surface. The mating surface has a convex portion dimensioned to mate with the concave grooved surface of the second end of the I shaped slide member. The attachment surface is provided with one portion of a two portion self-adhering material. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A curtain hanging device, said curtain hanging device comprising: a rod, said rod having a substantially rectangular cross section having a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface and a fifth surface, said first surface and said fifth surface being in the same plane and spaced opposite and parallel to the plane of said third surface, said first surface and said fifth surface having a lateral dimension less than that of said third surface and being spaced from each other, thereby forming a channel along said curtain hanging device; at least one I shaped slide member, said at least one I shaped slide member having a first end, a second end and a web connecting said first end and said second end, said first end having a pair of side surfaces, said first end being dimensioned to slide within and along said channel such that said pair of side surfaces remain in a constant and substantially parallel relationship to said second and forth surfaces; said second end having a grooved surface and a pair of horizontal surfaces, said grooved surface having a concave groove extending substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of said at least one I shaped slide member along said channel, each of said pair of horizontal surfaces abutting said grooved surface; and an overlay, said overlay having an affixing means and a brace portion, said affixing means being disposed to removably affix said overlay to said at least one I shaped slide member, said brace portion having a mating surface and an attachment surface, said mating surface having a substantially convex portion dimensioned to mate with said concave groove of said second end of said at least one I shaped slide member, said attachment surface having one portion of a two portion self-adhering material affixed thereto. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said I shaped slide is manufactured from a rigid material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The curtain hanging device of claim 2 wherein said material is plastic. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The curtain hanging device of claim 2 wherein said material is a lightweight metal. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said affixing means is a hook. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said affixing means is disposed to engage one of said pair of horizontal surfaces of said at least one I shaped slide member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said I shaped slide is covered in a lubricous material which facilitates movement. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said third surface of said rod has a curved portion opposite said channel, said curved portion being concave in relation to said channel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said rod further comprises J shaped braces, said J shaped braces being at right angles to said channel. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The curtain hanging device of claim 9 wherein said J shaped braces face opposite one another. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said rod further comprises at least two pair of connecting holes, said at least two pair of connecting holes being in said first surface and said fifth surface proximate the ends of said rod. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The curtain hanging device of claim 9 wherein said rod further comprises at least a pair of adjustable torque means, said torque means extending from said second surface and said fourth surface toward said J shaped brace, wherein when said adjustable torque means are tightened torque is created in said rod, thereby preventing said I shaped slide from moving freely. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The curtain handing device of claim 10 wherein said brace of said I shaped slide is positioned between said J shaped braces. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 further comprising at least a pair of wall braces, said wall braces having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion and said second portion being at right angles to one another and connected by a curve. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The curtain hanging device of claim 14 wherein said at least a pair of wall braces further comprises having a substantially rectangular cross section with a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface and a fifth surface, said first surface and said fifth surface being on the same plane and opposite said third surface, said first surface and said fifth surface having an area less than that of said third surface thereby forming a channel along said at least a pair of wall braces. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The curtain hanging device of claim 15 wherein said third surface of said at least a pair of wall braces has a curved portion opposite said channel, said curved portion being concave in relation to said channel. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The curtain hanging device of claim 15 wherein said rod further comprises J shaped braces, said J shaped braces being at right angles to said channel. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The curtain hanging device of claim 17 wherein said J shaped braces face opposite one another. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The curtain hanging device of claim 11 wherein said at least a pair of wall braces further comprises at least two pair of connecting tabs, said at least two pair of connecting tabs being in said first surface and said fifth surface proximate the ends of said wall braces and dimensioned to be inserted in said connecting holes of said rod. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The curtain hanging device of claim 15 wherein each of said pair of wall braces is dimensioned to be recieved within a respective end of said rod. ### Claim 21 (depends on 15) The curtain hanging device of claim 15 wherein said pair of wall braces are manufactured from a rigid, slightly flexible material. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The curtain hanging device of claim 21 wherein said material is plastic. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The curtain hanging device of claim 21 wherein said material is a lightweight metal. ### Claim 24 (depends on 1) The curtain hanging device of claim 1 wherein said rod is manufactured from a rigid, slightly flexible material. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The curtain hanging device of claim 24 wherein said material is plastic. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The curtain hanging device of claim 25 wherein said material is a lightweight metal.