A roller and an insert plate-assisted roller securing device are provided. The insert plate-assisted roller securing device includes a wheel-shaped cover, an outer cover, and a bracket. The outer cover has a supported portion with different widths in different directions, and the supported portion can be engaged in the bracket without separating from the bracket. As the outer cover can be coupled to the bracket along with the roller by a single person, installation of the roller is made easier and less time-consuming than before.

A roller shade mounting element comprising: a bracket having a first end configured to couple to a support surface and configured to support a roller window shade assembly; a first surface carried by the first end configured to bear against the support surface; a second end included in the bracket substantially opposite the first end; a second surface carried by the second end disposed between the first end and the second end, the second surface configured to support an end of the roller window shade assembly; and a member coupled with the bracket and configured to engage the roller window shade assembly, and the member configured to limit rotation of at least a portion of the roller window shade assembly; and, wherein the combination of the bracket and the roller window shade assembly completely obscures at least a portion of the bracket to an observer.

A roller shade mounting element comprising: a bracket having a first end configured to couple to a support surface and configured to support a roller window shade assembly; a first surface carried by the first end configured to bear against the support surface; a second end included in the bracket substantially opposite the first end; a second surface carried by the second end disposed between the first end and the second end, the second surface configured to support an end of the roller window shade assembly; and a member coupled with the bracket and configured to engage the roller window shade assembly, and the member configured to limit rotation of at least a portion of the roller window shade assembly; and, wherein the combination of the bracket and the roller window shade assembly completely obscures at least a portion of the bracket to an observer.

A roller shade mounting element comprising: a bracket having a first end configured to couple to a support surface and configured to support a roller window shade assembly; a first surface carried by the first end configured to bear against the support surface; a second end included in the bracket substantially opposite the first end; a second surface carried by the second end disposed between the first end and the second end, the second surface configured to support an end of the roller window shade assembly; and a member coupled with the bracket and configured to engage the roller window shade assembly, and the member configured to limit rotation of at least a portion of the roller window shade assembly; and, wherein the combination of the bracket and the roller window shade assembly completely obscures at least a portion of the bracket to an observer.

A roller shade mounting element comprising: a bracket having a first end configured to couple to a support surface and configured to support a roller window shade assembly; a first surface carried by the first end configured to bear against the support surface; a second end included in the bracket substantially opposite the first end; a second surface carried by the second end disposed between the first end and the second end, the second surface configured to support an end of the roller window shade assembly; and a member coupled with the bracket and configured to engage the roller window shade assembly, and the member configured to limit rotation of at least a portion of the roller window shade assembly; and, wherein the combination of the bracket and the roller window shade assembly completely obscures at least a portion of the bracket to an observer.

A curtain saddle assembly for mounting a curtain rod to an existing window blind includes a pair of brackets. Each of the brackets engages a window blind that is mounted in a window. A support is removably coupled to the brackets when the brackets are positioned on the window blind. The support has a saddle integrated therein. A curtain rod is positionable in the saddle. In this way the curtain rod can be mounted to the existing window blind.

A window shade assembly including a shade tube configured to support a shade and extending longitudinally, a mounting bracket, a motor assembly extending within the shade tube and coupled to the shade tube, and a battery pack extending within the shade tube. A central axis extends longitudinally through the center of the shade tube. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the shade tube relative to the mounting bracket about the central axis to at least one of raise and lower the shade. The battery pack includes a battery housing and at least one battery. The battery housing couples the motor assembly with the mounting bracket and defines at least one battery bay. The at least one battery is carried within the at least one battery bay. The at least one battery is configured to store and provide energy to the motor assembly for rotating the shade tube.

A window shade assembly including a shade tube configured to support a shade and extending longitudinally, a mounting bracket, a motor assembly extending within the shade tube and coupled to the shade tube, and a battery pack extending within the shade tube. A central axis extends longitudinally through the center of the shade tube. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the shade tube relative to the mounting bracket about the central axis to at least one of raise and lower the shade. The battery pack includes a battery housing and at least one battery. The battery housing couples the motor assembly with the mounting bracket and defines at least one battery bay. The at least one battery is carried within the at least one battery bay. The at least one battery is configured to store and provide energy to the motor assembly for rotating the shade tube.

A window shade mounting system for use with a curtain wall structure comprising: a mounting plate secured to a building material and the mounting plate is disposed in a cavity defined by a curtain wall assembly, the building material, a fire block; a support plate removable carried by the mounting plate; a bracket attached to the mounting plate having a first end configured to bear against the mounting plate; a member included in the bracket wherein the member is configured to engage a roller window shade assembly and the member configured to limit rotation of at least a portion of the roller window shade assembly; a passage defined in the bracket for receiving a wire that travels from the cavity, through the passage and connects to a roller shade assembly motor included in the roller window shade assembly; and, a decorative plate attached to the support plate.

A window shade mounting system for use with a curtain wall structure comprising: a mounting plate secured to a building material and the mounting plate is disposed in a cavity defined by a curtain wall assembly, the building material, a fire block; a support plate removable carried by the mounting plate; a bracket attached to the mounting plate having a first end configured to bear against the mounting plate; a member included in the bracket wherein the member is configured to engage a roller window shade assembly and the member configured to limit rotation of at least a portion of the roller window shade assembly; a passage defined in the bracket for receiving a wire that travels from the cavity, through the passage and connects to a roller shade assembly motor included in the roller window shade assembly; and, a decorative plate attached to the support plate.