An apparatus for installing a window covering is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a stationary portion for attachment to an end of a headrail of a window covering, and a moveable portion to contact an inside of a window casing. A threaded member is provided that, when rotated, translates the moveable portion relative to the stationary portion. A manual actuator is provided to rotate the threaded member. In certain embodiments, the actuator is a thumb wheel configured to rotate the threaded member. In other embodiments, the actuator is a lever arm, such as a ratcheting lever arm, configured to rotate the threaded member. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.

A suspension system for curtain rods a wall plate for securing to a wall and a car slidably received therein for adjusting the position thereof with respect to the wall plate. A curtain rod comprises a first and second channels, one channel including a hook portion for engaging a cooperating hook portion of a clip mounted directly or indirectly to a wall or ceiling.

A suspension system for curtain rods a wall plate for securing to a wall and a car slidably received therein for adjusting the position thereof with respect to the wall plate. A curtain rod comprises a first and second channels, one channel including a hook portion for engaging a cooperating hook portion of a clip mounted directly or indirectly to a wall or ceiling.

The present invention is unique, novel and proprietary flat panel system, known as the SM Acoustical Flat & S Panel System (“AFSP System”) which provides a series of parts, hardware and fabrics to be used as either a room divider system or as a window treatment system, to achieve the specific results of the consumer. The present invention, and system as a whole, contains the following core categorical pieces of hardware, all of which are customizable to the specific needs and desires of the consumer: (a) a track mounting system, of which profile can be felt or wood, or any shape desired, which can be surface mounted (wall or ceiling), recessed, drop ceiling suspended, free-hanging (tension), or mounted by way of suspension (suspension rods); (b) a customizable track designed to fit with specialty gliders; (c) a customizable carrier further designed to fit with those specialty gliders; (d) fully customizable panels, made up of either solid material or soft fabric, fastened together using double sided sticking tape, self-fastening material or screen clamps, with such solid material or soft fabrics ranging from 12 mm thick to 1 mm thick; (e) a fully customizable system that is held into place by tension, floor mounted, gravity weighted or free-standing product, and (f) that such fully customizable system has a preferred stackable pattern which not only ensures a clean finished look, but also safely secures the product in a collapsed position.

The objectives of this invention is to provide the industry with a new and novel system and product, to be used as a window treatment or room divider, of which looks to reconcile the aesthetic and utility properties for the customer, but also the ease of installation and functionality for the technician. In the end, the present invention, the AFSP System, as used in the area of window treatments or room dividers, is expected to result in reduction in costs, faster and easier installs, faster repairs, stronger connections, greater fluidity and functionality of the product, reduced claims of damage, and greater durability going forward.

A drapery system includes an elongate support member which defines an elongate space for housing a drapery track, wherein the elongate support member includes a first elongate plate-shaped portion which extends in a longitudinal direction of the elongate support member and defines the elongate space in one direction, wherein the elongate support member includes at least one connector projecting from the first plate-shaped portion in the elongate space, and wherein the drapery system includes a connection structure which is adapted for engagement with the drapery track and with the at least one connector.

A drapery system includes an elongate support member which defines an elongate space for housing a drapery track, wherein the elongate support member includes a first elongate plate-shaped portion which extends in a longitudinal direction of the elongate support member and defines the elongate space in one direction, wherein the elongate support member includes at least one connector projecting from the first plate-shaped portion in the elongate space, and wherein the drapery system includes a connection structure which is adapted for engagement with the drapery track and with the at least one connector.

The present invention relates to a shade suspension apparatus. The shade suspension apparatus has the effects of obviating the inconvenience of a worker of having to climb to a shade to perform a replacement work when replacing the shade, etc., and preventing a safety accident which may occur when the worker performs the replacement work on a pedestal.

The present invention relates to a shade suspension apparatus. The shade suspension apparatus has the effects of obviating the inconvenience of a worker of having to climb to a shade to perform a replacement work when replacing the shade, etc., and preventing a safety accident which may occur when the worker performs the replacement work on a pedestal.

A kit of a hanging system includes one or more rails, one or more locking elements, one or more connecting pieces, and one or more ceiling attachments. The kit may be used for hanging curtains from a rail. Each locking element and each connecting piece are either used separately or together. Each ceiling attachment is used with a locking element. The locking element is either used to connect two rails to each other or to attach the connecting piece to the rail and to lock the connecting piece in a desired position on the rail.

A kit of a hanging system includes one or more rails, one or more locking elements, one or more connecting pieces, and one or more ceiling attachments. The kit may be used for hanging curtains from a rail. Each locking element and each connecting piece are either used separately or together. Each ceiling attachment is used with a locking element. The locking element is either used to connect two rails to each other or to attach the connecting piece to the rail and to lock the connecting piece in a desired position on the rail.