公开(公告)号：US3992750A

公开(公告)日：1976-11-23

申请号：US558836

申请日：1975-03-17

Applicant: James A. Ford ,  David E. Bell

Inventor： James A. Ford ,  David E. Bell

IPC: E05D15/06 ,  E05D13/02

CPC classification number: E05D15/0621 ,  Y10T16/378

Abstract: Combined pulley housing and end gate construction for a traverse rod. For application to a slotted traverse rod, there is provided a pulley housing receivable and fastenable within such traverse rod. Said pulley housing is arranged for the support of cord pulleys in any desired manner and arrangement. Said pulley housing also supports a gate which positions drapery supporting means at the end of the rod and closes the slot to prevent the escape of hangers positioned therewithin when the drapery is retracted. The gate is preferably mounted for pivoting on an axis substantially transverse to the slot and in one embodiment contains a pocket which fits over the end hanger for holding it in a predetermined position in said slot and with respect to the rod. The gate beyond such pocket lies closely adjacent, or in, said slot and includes snap means engageable with an edge of said slot for retaining the gate in this closed position and thereby closing said slot to prevent escape of hangers therefrom when the draperies are retracted. The gate may, however, be easily opened for removal of hangers from said slot or for insertion of additional hangers into said slot.

Abstract translation: 用于横杆的组合滑轮壳和末端门结构。 为了应用于带槽的横动杆，提供了可在该横动杆内容纳和紧固的滑轮壳体。 所述滑轮壳体以任何期望的方式和布置被布置成用于支撑绳索滑轮。 所述滑轮壳体还支撑一个门，其将帷幔支撑装置定位在杆的端部并闭合狭槽，以防止当帷幔缩回时位于其间的衣架的逸出。 门优选地安装成用于在基本上横向于狭槽的轴线上枢转，并且在一个实施例中，包含一个装在顶部悬挂架上的口袋，用于将其保持在所述槽中的预定位置并相对于杆。 超过这种口袋的门位于所述狭槽附近，或包括在所述狭槽中，并且包括可与所述槽的边缘接合的卡扣装置，用于将门保持在该关闭位置，从而关闭所述狭槽，以防止当帘布件缩回时悬挂件脱出。 然而，门可以容易地打开，以从所述槽中移除衣架或将附加的衣架插入所述槽中。

公开(公告)号：US5305814A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-26

申请号：US988041

申请日：1992-12-09

Applicant: James A. Ford ,  William L. Tacchella

Inventor： James A. Ford ,  William L. Tacchella

IPC: A47H13/14 ,  A47H19/00 ,  A47H1/00

CPC classification number: A47H13/14 ,  A47H19/00 ,  A47H2201/02

Abstract: An improved method for draping curtains which allows one person to form a decorative window treatment known as a bishop tail without requiring any specialized skills or training. The method described hereinafter allows a fabric scarf to be draped from a rod of conventional configuration in a decorative manner about a window opening. The method uses hook and loop type fasteners means to secure the fabric scarf to the rod and thereby prevent the fabric scarf from sagging at the top. Curtain rings are placed over the ends of the depending fabric scarf and then installed on the rod near its ends to allow a portion of the fabric scarf to form a decorative downwardly curved arc of fabric. The newly formed arc is then "dressed" or folded into pleats in accordance with the teaching of U.S. Pat. No. 5,146,972 to William L. Tacchella. A hook closure ring is then installed through the previously hemmed edges of the fabric scarf and hung by a cord from the wall bracket to form the bishop tail.An alternate embodiment is shown with a pair of bishop sleeves placed below the previously described bishop tail of the preferred embodiment. A second section of fabric scarf is hemmed on one edge and hung by a hook closure ring from the bracket behind the first bishop sleeve. The depending portion of the draped end of the fabric scarf is gathered and placed within a hook closure ring. The hook closure ring is then suspended by a pinch ring from the rear of the fabric scarf to form a bishop sleeve. The process is then repeated for the other side of the window.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的帘式帘布方法，允许一个人形成被称为主教尾巴的装饰性窗户处理，而不需要任何专门技能或训练。 下面描述的方法允许织物围巾以关于窗口开口的装饰方式从传统构造的杆上覆盖。 该方法使用钩环式紧固装置将织物围巾固定到杆上，从而防止织物围巾在顶部下垂。 将帘环放置在靠背织物围巾的端部上，然后将其安装在靠近其端部的杆上，以允许织物围巾的一部分形成装饰性的向下弯曲的织物弧。 根据美国专利的教导，新形成的电弧然后被“穿着”或折叠成褶。 William L. Tacchella的第5,146,972号。 然后通过织物围巾的先前卷边的边缘安装钩闭环，并从墙壁托架上用绳子悬挂以形成主教尾部。 示出了一个替代实施例，其中一对主教袖子放置在优选实施例的先前描述的主教尾部的下方。 织物围巾的第二部分在一个边缘上卷起，并从第一主教袖后面的支架上挂钩钩环。 织物围巾的垂褶端的悬垂部分被收集并放置在钩闭环内。 钩闭环然后通过夹紧环从织物围巾的后部悬挂以形成主掌套筒。 然后对窗口的另一侧重复该过程。

公开(公告)号：USD314557S

公开(公告)日：1991-02-12

申请号：US481374

申请日：1990-02-15

Applicant: James T. Fesmire ,  James A. Ford

Designer： James T. Fesmire ,  James A. Ford

公开(公告)号：US4935988A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-26

申请号：US372187

申请日：1989-06-26

Applicant: James A. Ford ,  Alan A. Ford

Inventor： James A. Ford ,  Alan A. Ford

IPC: A47H1/02 ,  A47H2/00

CPC classification number: A47H1/02 ,  A47H2/00 ,  Y10S160/90 ,  Y10T16/354

Abstract: An improved curtain rod assembly is disclosed which includes a track having a decorative fascia attached thereto. The track and fascia cooperate to permit the fascia to be easily attached thereto. A return plate is configured for attachment to the track and cooperates with a bracket assembly to support the track from a wall the appropriate distance. A side fascia is configured for attachment with the return plate and an elbow connects the fascia on the track and the return plate to provide an esthetically pleasing system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的帘杆组件，其包括具有附接到其上的装饰面板的轨道。 轨道和面板配合以容许筋膜容易地附着在其上。 返回板构造成用于附接到轨道并与支架组件协作以从适当距离的墙壁支撑轨道。 侧面板被配置为与返回板连接，并且弯头将轨道上的面板和返回板连接以提供美观的系统。

公开(公告)号：US4352433A

公开(公告)日：1982-10-05

申请号：US103777

申请日：1979-12-14

Applicant: James A. Ford

Inventor： James A. Ford

IPC: A47H1/02 ,  A47H1/122

CPC classification number: A47H1/122 ,  A47H1/02

Abstract: A rod and bracket assembly for supporting a curtain or drapery and having rod means capable of extending through, and holding in an upright manner, a wide hem at the upper end of a drapery or curtain, whereby to simulate a valance at said upper end. End cap means are connected to the ends of said rod and are removably attachable to appropriate hook means on brackets, which are mountable on a wall. Thus, said end cap means provides the connecting means between said brackets and said rod and facilitate the mounting of the curtain onto said rod without snagging and provides an attractive termination for the ends of such rod.

Abstract translation: 一种用于支撑窗帘或帷幔的杆和支架组件，并且具有能够延伸穿过并且以直立方式保持在窗帘或窗帘的上端的宽边缘的杆装置，从而模拟所述上端的价值。 端盖装置连接到所述杆的端部并且可移除地附接到可安装在壁上的支架上的适当的钩装置。 因此，所述端盖装置在所述支架和所述杆之间提供连接装置，并且有助于将窗帘安装到所述杆上而不会发生阻塞，并为这种杆的端部提供有吸引力的端接件。

公开(公告)号：US4227282A

公开(公告)日：1980-10-14

申请号：US908057

申请日：1978-05-22

Applicant: James A. Ford

Inventor： James A. Ford

IPC: E05D15/12 ,  E05D13/02

CPC classification number: E05D15/12 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10T16/37

Abstract: Suspension system for a drapery, particularly a drapery comprising vertically aligned wooden slats. There is provided a traverse rod suspension system for a drapery comprising a plurality of vertically arranged wooden, or other substantially rigid, slats, same being pivotally related to each other along adjacent vertical edges. The system provides a traverse rod preferably slotted along its bottom with a series of composite hangers, provided therein, such hangers being connected by a flexible member, as a cord. Said composite hangers each has an upper portion arranged in sliding, nonrotatable, relationship with said rod and a bottom section which may be fixed appropriately to the drapery and is pivotally and releasably connectible to said first section. In the preferred embodiment, the first section has a side opening slot with a slightly constricted entry and the lower section has a headed hanger receivable snappably into said slot. Said hanger then has means appropriately engageable with the upper edge of said drapery as well as further means appropriately engageable with the respective leading and trailing (normally stationary) vertical edges of said drapery.

Abstract translation: 用于帷幔的悬挂系统，特别是包括垂直对齐的木板条的帷幔。 提供了一种用于帷幔的横杆悬挂系统，其包括多个垂直布置的木制或其他基本上刚性的板条，其相同地沿着相邻的垂直边缘彼此枢转地相关联。 该系统提供横向杆，其优选地沿其底部开槽，其中设置有一系列复合悬挂器，这种悬挂件通过柔性构件连接，作为绳索。 所述复合悬挂件各自具有布置成与所述杆滑动，不可旋转的关系的上部部分和可以适当地固定到帷幔的底部，并且可枢转地和可释放地连接到所述第一部分。 在优选实施例中，第一部分具有侧部开口狭槽，其具有略微收缩的入口，并且下部部分具有可滑动地容纳在所述狭槽中的头部悬挂件。 所述衣架然后具有适当地与所述帷幔的上边缘接合的装置，以及适于与所述帷幔的相应前导和后退（通常静止的）垂直边缘适当接合的装置。

公开(公告)号：US3983921A

公开(公告)日：1976-10-05

申请号：US622852

申请日：1975-10-16

Applicant: James A. Ford

Inventor： James A. Ford

IPC: A47H5/02

CPC classification number: A47H5/02 ,  Y10T16/354

Abstract: Means for supporting and propelling a traversable drapery. For supporting and propelling a traversable drapery, there is provided a master carrier having means thereon for resisting side thrust and a baton positioned on the room side of said drapery connected through the drapery to said master carrier. In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a substantially rigid plate fixed to the upper edge of the drapery for the transmission of propelling force therefrom to the drapery and a baton supporting device positioned on the room side of the drapery and connected through the drapery and through said plate solidly to the master carrier whereby to sandwich the drapery firmly between the baton support device and said plate and to sandwich both said plate and said drapery firmly between the baton support device and the master carrier. The baton may consist of flexible or rigid means connected to or integral with the baton support device.

公开(公告)号：USD352856S

公开(公告)日：1994-11-29

申请号：US012432

申请日：1993-09-10

Applicant: James A. Ford

Designer： James A. Ford

公开(公告)号：USD344929S

公开(公告)日：1994-03-08

申请号：US818220

申请日：1992-01-08

Applicant: James T. Fesmire ,  James A. Ford

Designer： James T. Fesmire ,  James A. Ford

公开(公告)号：US4557414A

公开(公告)日：1985-12-10

申请号：US283171

申请日：1981-07-14

Applicant: James A. Ford ,  Gerald F. Staack ,  Phillip Waite

Inventor： James A. Ford ,  Gerald F. Staack ,  Phillip Waite

IPC: B65D51/20 ,  B65D77/20 ,  B65D3/12 ,  B65D5/64

CPC classification number: B65D51/20 ,  B65D2251/0018 ,  B65D2251/0093 ,  B65D2577/2025 ,  B65D2577/205

Abstract: An improved membrane-type end closure member for composite containers or the like is disclosed, characterized in that the end closure member is deformed to define an annular deformation of generally V-shaped or flat bottom transverse cross-section, which deformation extends partially within the end of the container when the end closure member is bonded to the open upper end of the container body. The annular deformation, which is arranged between the annular flange portion that is bonded to the end extremity of the container and a central circular disk portion of the end closure member, serves to reinforce the relatively thin flexible membrane member and flexes or "domes" in response to variations in internal pressure of the container to maintain the container in a closed condition.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于复合容器或类似物的改进的膜型端盖件，其特征在于，所述端盖件变形以限定大致为V形或平底的横截面的环形变形，该变形部分地在 端部封闭构件结合到容器主体的敞开的上端时，容器的端部。 布置在结合到容器的端部的环形凸缘部分和端部封闭构件的中心圆形圆盘部分之间的环形变形用于加强相对薄的柔性膜构件并且弯曲或“圆顶” 响应于容器内部压力的变化以将容器保持在关闭状态。