A drape is made from a series of strips of material arranged side by side and attached together in a manner so that each pair of adjacent lengthwise sides of each strip when joined together form a tab. Each strip has a sharp lengthwise pleat substantially parallel to and between the sides of the strip such that the drape has a series of sharp folds projecting outward on the front of the drape and a series of tabs projecting outward from the back of the drape.

A curtain closure device for securing a pair of curtains in a closed and secure position. The curtain closure device includes a clip having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side can secure to a first curtain and the second side can simultaneously secure to a second curtain. Each side of the clip includes a pressure member having a pair of slots substantially parallel to one another and an opening disposed along a respective side of the clip to receive an edge of the respective curtain therein. The pressure members can apply a force towards a cross member of the clip to retain the curtains in a secured position. In some embodiments, the clip is transparent to prevent obstruction of the design of the curtain.

A method and apparatus are provided for at least partially environmentally isolating a volume, such as by environmentally isolating the cargo compartment from the passenger compartment of an aircraft. In the context of an apparatus, a barrier curtain is provided that partially defines the volume. The apparatus also includes a cable extending along one or more walls that partially define the volume. The barrier curtain is supported by the cable. The apparatus may also include a cable release mechanism. The cable is held in place by the cable release mechanism and the cable release mechanism is configured to detach the cable at a predetermined load, thereby permitting the barrier curtain to drop in response to a decompression event.

A curtain system with improved safety, ease of mounting, ease of dismounting, ease of cleaning, and range of installation is provided herein. The curtain system foregoes the use of a handing rod, and instead is operable to use one or more of a plurality of mounting hardware, including hook and loop fasteners, magnets, and suction mounts. The mounting hardware are selected based on the site of installation of the curtain system, and do not require destructive installation as required for retrofitting a surface with hanging brackets via nails, screws, or adhesive substances such as glues or tapes.

A curtain system with improved safety, ease of mounting, ease of dismounting, ease of cleaning, and range of installation is provided herein. The curtain system foregoes the use of a handing rod, and instead is operable to use one or more of a plurality of mounting hardware, including hook and loop fasteners, magnets, and suction mounts. The mounting hardware are selected based on the site of installation of the curtain system, and do not require destructive installation as required for retrofitting a surface with hanging brackets via nails, screws, or adhesive substances such as glues or tapes.

Disclosed herein is a cordless covering for a sliding glass door or other large opening or window that can be arranged in at least three different configurations. In one configuration, one or more slats may be inserted into various pockets on the covering to enable an individual to gather the slats together and change a length of the covering. In a second configuration, a portion of the covering may be draped over one of the pockets of the covering to change the length of the covering. In a third configuration, the covering can be pulled to one side of the sliding glass door such that the width of the covering is changed.

The present invention uses a curtain rod embellishment apparatus to display, elegant, interchangeable, ornamental embellishments for visual enjoyment. The concept is an alternative for using tassels, scarf's, cornices or beads to compliment windows and room decor. A curtain rod embellishment apparatus, comprising at least two brackets; at least two curtain rod hooks; a curtain rod; an elongated element; at least one embellishment unit; wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with each of the at least two brackets, wherein the curtain rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks, wherein the elongated element has a front side and a back side opposite to the front side, wherein the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with the back side of the elongated element, and wherein the at least one embellishment unit attachable to the front side of the elongated element.

The device is a clear shower curtain liner, shower curtain, or similar device (curtain) that includes pockets. The pockets are designed with the specific purpose of holding the most popular portable electronic devices such as iPads and iPhones. The curtain acts to protect the device from water damage, while also allowing the user to view, listen to, and interact with the device, by both pressing physical buttons and touch activated screens. The curtain has a wide variety of pockets of various sizes and orientations to increase the likelihood that a person can find a pocket that is close to their eye level and that will snugly fit the device they own in either a vertical or horizontal position.

A method for providing window coverings comprising customized, photographic images imprinted on their surface to provide consumers with an attractive means of personalizing and improving the appearance of the windows, via the user's own treasured photographs.

A method for providing window coverings comprising customized, photographic images imprinted on their surface to provide consumers with an attractive means of personalizing and improving the appearance of the windows, via the user's own treasured photographs.