Multipurpose valance assembly
AssigneeNewval, Inc.
InventorRussell J. Ives
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Abstract
A multipurpose valance assembly is provided in which valance attachments may be removeably engaged to a valance base or a preexisting window treatment system. Each valance attachment holds a decorative insert, which may be a conventional valance or a drapery fabric panel assembly. Because the invention allows for multiple valance attachments in adjustable engagement with one another, and a variety of interchangeable decorative inserts, the multipurpose valance assembly creates a wide array of new decorative effects. In addition, a valance adapter allows the invention to be retrofit to preexisting window treatment systems, substantially reducing the labor and material costs associated with installing new window treatment systems.
Claims30
A multipurpose valance assembly for use in window treatment systems comprising:
- a valance base that has
- (a) an elongate, substantially rectangular panel with a front face and a rear face,
- (b) longitudinal upper and lower lips formed on the front face of the panel at its longitudinal top and bottom edges,
- (c) a longitudinal channel formed between the upper and lower lips of the panel for introducing and holding a decorative insert, and
- (d) a substantially continuous receiver means extending longitudinally across a length of the rear face of the panel and extending from a plane of said rear face;
- a valance attachment that has
- (a) an elongate, substantially rectangular panel with a front face and a rear face,
- (b) longitudinal upper and lower lips formed on the front face of the panel at its longitudinal top and bottom edges,
- (c) a longitudinal channel formed between the upper and lower lips of the panel for introducing and holding a decorative insert, and
- (d) a longitudinal attachment means formed on the front face of the panel and adjacent the upper lip and extending from a plane of said upper lip;
- wherein the attachment means of the valance attachment is removably engaged with the receiver means of the valance base.
A multipurpose valance assembly for use in window treatment systems comprising:
- an elonagated valance base with a substantially continuous receiver means attached thereto, defining a valance adapter for fixedly attaching to a component of a preexisting window treatment system;
- said reciever means extending along a length of said valance base and extending from a plane of said valance base;
- a valance attachment that has
- (a) an elongate, substantially rectangular panel with a front face and a rear face,
- (b) longitudinal upper and lower lips formed on the front face of the panel at its longitudinal top and bottom edges,
- (c) a longitudinal channel formed between the upper and lower lips of the panel for introducing and holding a decorative insert, and
- (d) a longitudinal attachment means formed on the front face of the panel and adjacent the upper lip and extending from a plane of said upper lip;
- wherein the attachment means of the valance attachment is removably engaged with the receiver means of the valance base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.