WALL MOUNTING SYSTEM

Abstract

A wall mounting device may include a wall panel, the wall panel including a sound absorbing material. A wall mounting device may include a frame coupled to the wall panel completely covering the frame. A wall mounting device may include a hanger bar device fixedly connected to a wall. The hanger bar device may include a hanger bar fixedly connected to the frame and a coupling member fixedly connected to the wall, wherein the wall panel is configured to absorb classroom noise, wherein the wall panel is configured to be tackable.

Claims

1. A wall mounting system, comprising: a wall panel, the wall panel including a sound absorbing material; a frame coupled to the wall panel, the wall panel completely covering the frame; and a hanger bar assembly fixedly connected to a wall, the hanger bar assembly including a hanger bar fixedly connected to the frame and a coupling bar fixedly connected to the wall; wherein the wall panel is configured to absorb classroom noise, wherein the wall panel is configured to be tackable.

2. The wall mounting system of claim 1, further comprising a second hanger bar assembly and a third hanger bar assembly, wherein the hanger bar is positioned at a bottom region of the frame, the second hanger bar assembly is positioned at a middle region of the frame, the third hanger bar assembly is positioned at a top region of the frame.

3. The wall mounting system of claim 1, wherein the hanger bar extends away from the frame at an angle.

4. The wall mounting system of claim 1, wherein the coupling bar extends away from the wall at an angle.

5. The wall mounting system of claim 1, wherein the wall panel is configured to extend entirely along the wall a completely cover the wall.

6. The wall mounting system of claim 1, wherein the wall panel has a sound absorption coefficient of 0.10.

7. The wall mounting system of claim 1, wherein the wall panel is secured to the frame at a wrapping area.

8. The wall mounting system of claim 1, wherein the wall panel is made of a material having a 98.5% average rebound in accordance to ASTM F 2117.

9. The wall mounting system of claim 1, wherein the frame is connected to a second frame via a joint.

10. A wall mounting system, comprising: a display area; a backing wall at least partially surrounding the display area; a foldable wall, the foldable wall connected to the backing wall with a hinge, the foldable wall configured to rotate from a folded position to an open position; and a foldable panel, the foldable panel positioned along a back surface of the foldable wall, the foldable panel configured to rotate open with a second hinge form a partially enclosed space between the foldable panel and a rear wall.

11. The wall mounting system of claim 10, further comprising an internal surface along the back surface of the foldable wall.

12. The wall mounting system of claim 11, wherein the foldable panel is configured to be flush with the internal surface when in the folded position.

13. The wall mounting system of claim 10, wherein the display area is a whiteboard.

14. The wall mounting system of claim 10, wherein the second hinge is configured to rotate the foldable panel at least 180-degrees.

15. The wall mounting system of claim 10, wherein multiple foldable walls are connected to the backing wall.

16. A mounting system, comprising: a window covering, the window covering having a tackable surface; a first rail assembly positioned at a top region of the window covering, the first rail assembly comprising: a first wheel; a second wheel perpendicular to the first wheel, the first wheel and the second wheel configured to slide the window covering along a window; and a connector configured to couple the first wheel and the second wheel to a rear surface of the window covering at the top region; a second rail assembly positioned at a bottom region of the window covering, the second rail assembly comprising: a third wheel configured to slide the window covering along the window, the third wheel parallel to the second wheel; and a second connector configured to couple the third wheel to the rear surface of the window covering at the bottom region.

17. The mounting system of claim 16, wherein a bracket surrounds the top region and the bottom region of the window covering.

18. The mounting system of claim 16, wherein the rear surface of the window covering is at least 1.5 inches away from the window.

19. The mounting system of claim 16, wherein the window covering is made from acoustic materials.

20. The mounting system of claim 16, wherein a front surface of the window covering is made from porcelain.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG. 1A is a side cross-sectional view of a wall mounting system.

[0007] FIG. 1B is a section view of the wall mounting system of FIG. 1A.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of multiple mounting systems coupled together.

[0009] FIG. 3A is front view of another example of a wall mounting system.

[0010] FIG. 3B is a front view of the wall mounting system of FIG. 3A.

[0011] FIG. 3C is a side view of the wall mounting system shown in FIG. 3B.

[0012] FIG. 3D is a perspective view of the wall mounting system shown in FIG. 3D

[0013] FIG. 4A is a front view of another example of a wall mounting system.

[0014] FIG. 4B is a side cross-sectional view of the wall mounting system of FIG. 3A.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] Disclosed below are wall mounting systems for use in a classroom or school setting. The wall mounting systems can be used to improve acoustics and to improve visual stimulation for students. When mounting a panel (e.g., an acoustic panel) to a classroom wall using a mounting system, the mounting system should be functional and readily removable, such that it avoids causing damage (e.g., significant damage) to the classroom wall. Additionally, when mounting a sound absorbing material to a classroom wall, such as, for example, a sound absorbing material provided by FORBO (sold, at least, by Forbo Flooring North America) which may use FORBO's FLOTEX material, the wall mounting system should be attachable to a classroom wall without causing significant damage to the wall. Advantageously, installing a wall mounting system, as disclosed herein, can reduce classroom noise, can reduce the echoing effect of noise (e.g., reverberation as sound waves bounce off walls in the room), and can prevent sound from travelling to other classrooms and throughout a school building, without significantly damaging a wall.

[0016] In some examples, the wall mounting systems, as disclosed herein can also be used to decorate a classroom. In order to create a more conducive classroom environment, educators may place decorations or educational material along the walls. Therefore, the wall mounting system needs to be capable of seamlessly blending (e.g., avoid causing distractions) in the classroom environment. The wall mounting system can include a tackable material or wall panel (e.g., a tackable wall panel, tackable acoustic panel, cork wall panel) which can easily display information, organize the classroom, be used for presentations, and improve acoustics (e.g., reduce noise).

[0017] In some examples, the wall mounting systems, as disclosed herein, may include space saving solutions in order to create different regions in a classroom. For example, the wall mounting solutions may include foldable walls which can fold into a classroom wall and which can expand into a small desk space. The foldable walls may be made from a durable material and may include tackable material to display information.

[0018] The wall mounting systems may also include slidable window coverings. The slidable window coverings can include educational materials. The slidable wall coverings can slide along a window on rails. The rails may allow for a user to easily move the slidable wall coverings to different locations along the window in order to block sunlight or provide a surface for educational materials.

[0019] FIGS. 1A-1B show a wall mounting system 100. The wall mounting system 100 can be used, for example, with an acoustic wall panel or wall panel 102 (such as a wall panel using FORBO's FLOTEX material). The wall panel 102 can be sound absorbing. Advantageously, having a sound absorbing wall panel 102 can allow the panel to be placed where noise levels are high (e.g., schools, restaurants, public spaces, private spaces), where sound waves echo off of walls, and where noise pollution (e.g., noise traveling to other rooms/buildings) causes problems. The wall mounting system 100 can be connected (e.g., fixedly connected) to a wall 122, such as a classroom wall. The wall 122 can be hard and/or reflective such that the wall 122 amplifies the noise in the room and can cause acoustic challenges. Advantageously, installing the wall mounting system 100 having an acoustic wall panel 102 can improve a classroom environment by reducing unwanted noise. The wall panel 102 can also be made from a tackable material (e.g., a material which can easily support displays). For example, the wall panel 102 made from FORBO's FLOTEX material can allow educators and students to place maps, forms, pictures, educational materials, etc. to the wall in order to provide information and improve the classroom aesthetic. Furthermore, the wall panel 102, which can have a tackable surface can securely holds pins and displays, which can enable teachers to showcase educational materials without damaging the walls. The wall panel 102 made from FORBO's FLOTEX material can have acoustic properties of Lw =20 db when tested in accordance with ISO 140-8. The wall panel 102 made from FORBOTM's FLOTEX material can have a sound absorption coefficient of 0.10 when tested in accordance with ISO 354, Measurement of Sound Absorption in a Reverberation Room. The wall panel made from FORBO's FLOTEX material can have a 98.5% average rebound when tested in accordance to ASTM F 2117.

[0020] The wall mounting system 100 can include a frame, a core, or fiberboard backing 110. The core or fiberboard backing 110 can also be an aluminum frame or aluminum framing extrusion. The backing 110 or aluminum framing extrusion can be concealed (e.g., hidden) from the classroom. The backing 110 can support the wall panel 102. The wall panel 102 can extend from a back area 134 of the backing 110 and around the top area 104 of the wall mounting system 100 and the fiberboard backing 110 (see FIG. 1B). The wall panel 102 can also extend over the front 112 of the wall mounting system 100 and the fiberboard backing 110 and around a bottom area 106 of the wall mounting system 100 and backing 110 (see FIG. 1B) at a wrapping area 120. The wall panel 102 can be secured or adhered to the backing 110 via one or more fasteners (e.g., screws, stables, nails, bolts) or an adhesive (e.g., glue, epoxy, tape) at the wrapping area 120. The wall panel 102 can extend and completely cover the front 112 of the backing 110 and the sides of the backing 110, such that a person could not see the backing 110 when standing in front of the wall mounting system 100. The wall panel 102 can come in a variety of different colors (e.g., blue, yellow, green), prints, or patterns in order to provide a more stimulating classroom environment in contras to a standard classroom wall.

[0021] The wall mounting system 100 can have a total height 140 of approximately 72 inches or approximately six feet. Additionally, the wall mounting system 100 can have a total height 140 of approximately 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet, 7 feet, 8 feet, 9 feet, 10 feet, 11 feet, 12 feet, 13 feet, 14 feet, 15 feet, 16 feet, 17 feet, and 18 feet. The wall mounting system 100 can extend from the floor of a classroom to a ceiling of a classroom, which can advantageously, reduce noise in the classroom and prevent significant amounts of noise (e.g., sound waves) from passing through the portion of the wall where the wall mounting system 100 is placed. Additionally, the wall mounting system 100 can partially cover a wall (e.g., wall 122). For example, if the wall mounting system 100 did not cover a bottom portion of a wall (or a top portion of a wall), then other devices or systems which need to be positioned along the wall 122, but separate from the wall mounting system 100 (e.g., a window, a modem, an electrical box) could be placed in the unobstructed space.

[0022] The wall mounting system 100 can have a total width of approximately 72 inches or approximately six feet. Additionally, the wall mounting system 100 can have a total width of approximately 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet, 7 feet, 8 feet, 9 feet, 10 feet, 11 feet, 12 feet, 13 feet, 14 feet, 15 feet, 16 feet, 17 feet, and 18 feet. The wall mounting system 100 can extend along an entire classroom wall (e.g., extend from a first wall to a second wall covering the intervening wall). Advantageously, having the wall mounting system 100 extend along an entire wall can lead to further noise reduction (e.g., due to sound absorption) and less noise echoing. Additionally, having the wall mounting system 100 extend along an entire wall (e.g., completely covering the wall) can allow students and educators to decorate an entire wall of a classroom without causing damage to the walls.

[0023] The wall mounting system 100 can be coupled to the wall 122 via a hanger bar system 115 or hanger bar assembly. The wall mounting system 100 can include multiple (e.g., two, three, four, five, six) hanger bar system 115 connected to the wall mounting system 100 at the back area 134 of the backing 110. The hanger bar system 115 can be placed near the top area 104, near a middle region, and near the bottom area 106. Additionally, the hanger bar system 115 can be placed anywhere along the back area 134 to support the wall mounting system 100 along the wall 122.

[0024] The hanger bar system 115 can include a continuous hanger bar 114 which can extend from the back arca 134 of the backing 110. The hanger bar system 115 can also include a coupling bar 116 which can extend from the wall 122. The continuous hanger bar 114 can have a first portion coupled (e.g., fastened, affixed, adhered) to the backing 110 and a second portion which extends away from the backing 110 at an angle and downwards (e.g., towards the floor). The coupling bar 116 can have a first coupling portion which is attached (e.g., fastened, affixed, adhered) to the wall 122 and a second coupling portion which extends away from the wall 122 at an angle and upwards (e.g., towards the ceiling). The coupling bar 116 can be fastened (e.g., connected) to the wall via nails or a fastener 118. The backing 110 can be secured to the wall 122 by the continuous hanger bar 114 (e.g., via the second portion) to the coupling bar 116 (e.g., via the second coupling member). Advantageously, connecting the wall mounting system 100 to the wall 122 via the hanger bar system 115 can reduce wear and tear on the wall 122.

[0025] The wall mounting system 100 can have a total thickness 108 of approximately 1 inch. Additionally, the wall mounting system 100 can have a total thickness 108 of approximately 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches, 1.0 inches, 1.1 inches, 1.2 inches, 1.3 inches, 1.4 inches, 1.5 inches, and 1.6 inches. The backing 110 can have a thickness 136 of approximately 0.5 inches. Additionally, the backing 110 can have a thickness 136 of approximately 0.2 inches, 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches, 1.0 inches, and 1.1 inches.

[0026] The hanger bar system 115 can be positioned in different locations along the back arca 134 of the backing 110. In some implementations, the backing 110 can be coupled to three hanger bar systems 115 along the height (e.g., total height 140) of the wall mounting system 100. One of the three hanger bar systems 115 can be positioned in a lower region of the backing 110. The hanger bar system 115 can have a coupling bar 116 positioned at a first distance 124 measured from the bottom area 106. The first distance 124 can be the distance measured from the bottom area 106 to the fastener 118 of the coupling bar 116. The first distance 124 can be approximately 2.625 inches. Additionally, the first distance 124 can be approximately 2 inches, 2.125 inches, 2.250 inches, 2.375 inches, 2.5 inches, 2.625 inches, 2.750 inches, 2.875 inches, 3 inches, 3.125 inches, 3.250 inches, 3.375 inches, 3.5 inches, 3.625 inches, 3.750 inches, 3.875 inches, and 4 inches. The hanger bar system 115 can have the continuous hanger bar 114 positioned at second distance 126. The second distance 126 can be measured from the bottom area 106 to a top portion of the continuous hanger bar 114 (e.g., the topmost region of the first portion). The second distance 126 can be approximately 4.625 inches. Additionally, the second distance 126 can be approximately 4 inches, 4.125 inches, 4.25 inches, 4.375 inches, 4.5 inches, 4.625 inches, 4.75 inches, 4.875 inches, 5 inches, 5.125 inches, 5.25 inches, 5.375 inches, 5.5 inches, 5.625 inches, 5.75 inches, 5.875 inches, and 6 inches.

[0027] In some implementations, another hanger bar system 115 (e.g., the second of the three hanger bar system 115 positioned along the total height 140 of the wall mounting system 100) can be positioned in a middle region of the backing 110. The hanger bar system 115 can have a coupling bar 116 positioned at a third distance 128. The third distance 128 can be measured from the top area 104 to the fastener 118 of the coupling bar 116. The third distance 128 can vary based on the total height 140 of the device. Additionally, the third distance 128 can be approximately 15 inches, 16 inches, 17 inches, 18 inches, 19 inches, 20 inches, 21 inches, and 22 inches. The hanger bar system 115 can have the continuous hanger bar 114 positioned at a fourth distance 129. The fourth distance 129 can be measured from the top area 104 to a top portion of the continuous hanger bar 114 (e.g., the topmost portion of the first portion). The fourth distance 129 can vary based on the total height 140 of the wall mounting system 100. Additionally, the fourth distance 129 can be approximately 15 inches, 16 inches, 17 inches, 18 inches, 19 inches, 20 inches, 21 inches, and 22 inches.

[0028] In some implementations, another hanger bar system hanger (e.g., the third of three hanger bar systems 115 positioned along the total height 140 of the wall mounting system 110) can be positioned at a top region of the backing 110. The hanger bar system 115 can have a coupling bar 116 positioned at a fifth distance 130. The fifth distance 130 can be measured from the top area 104 to the fastener 118 of the coupling bar 116. The fifth distance 130 can be approximately 5.375 inches. The fifth distance 130 can also be approximately 5 inches, 5.125 inches, 5.25 inches, 5.375 inches, 5.5 inches, 5.625 inches, 5.75 inches, 5.875 inches, 6 inches, 6.125 inches, 6.25 inches, 6.375 inches, 6.5 inches, 6.625 inches, 6.75 inches, 6.875 inches, and 7 inches. The hanger bar system 115 can have the continuous hanger bar 114 positioned at a sixth distance 132. The sixth distance 132 can be measured from the top area 104 to a top portion of the continuous hanger bar 114 (e.g., the topmost portion of the first portion). The sixth distance 132 can be approximately 3.625 inches. Additionally, the sixth distance 132 can also be approximately 3 inches, 3.125 inches, 3.25 inches, 3.375 inches, 3.5 inches, 3.625 inches, 3.75 inches, 3.875 inches, 4 inches, 4.125 inches, 4.25 inches, 4.375 inches, 4.5 inches, 4.625 inches, 4.75 inches, 4.875 inches, and 5 inches.

[0029] FIG. 2 shows a backing 110 of the wall mounting system 100 connected to a joint 138 (e.g., butt-joint). The joint 138 can coupled one or more (e.g., multiple) backings 110 when the wall mounting system 100 is large. For example, when the total height 140 of the wall mounting system 100 exceeds 16 feet, a joint 138 can be used to connect multiple backings 110. Additionally, then the total width of the wall mounting system 100 becomes fairly large, a joint 138 can be used to connect multiple backings 110.

[0030] FIG. 3A-3D show another example of a wall mounting system 300. FIG. 3A shows a front view of the wall mounting system 300 in a completely folded position. The wall mounting system 300 can include a display area 302. The display arca 302 can be a whiteboard or a chalkboard. The display area 302 can also be a television, smartboard, or the like. The display area 302 can be positioned along a wall 304 or classroom wall. The display area 302 can also be positioned along a backing wall 306. The backing wall 306 can be attached to (e.g., fastened, bolted, affixed, adhered) to the wall 304.

[0031] The wall mounting system 300 can also include foldable walls 320. The foldable walls 320 can be connected to the backing wall 306. The foldable walls can be connected to the backing wall 306 via a hinge 310 or rotatable element. A user can grab an end 322 of the foldable walls 320 and rotate the foldable walls 320 about the hinge 310 (e.g., towards the display arca 302). Rotating the foldable walls 320 from a closed position to an open position (as shown in FIG. 3B) can allow the room (e.g., the classroom) to have additional space for students or users to sit and engage in other activities. Rotating the foldable walls 320 to the closed position (as shown in FIG. 3A) can allow the room to be open and accessible to users when separate sections of a classroom are seperated.

[0032] FIG. 3B shows a front view of the wall mounting system 300 in an unfolded position. The foldable walls 320 can be rotated so that the foldable walls 320 are perpendicular to the wall 304 and the display area 302. The foldable walls 320 can include foldable panel 330 which can be positioned along a backside 324 of the foldable walls 320. The foldable panel 330 can rotate open when the foldable walls 320 is rotated to the open position. The wall mounting system 300 can include a secondary wall 340 which is coupled to the wall 304. The foldable panel 330 can be spaced away from the secondary wall 340 (see FIG. 3C). The foldable panel 330 and the secondary wall 340 can form a space, room, a partially enclosed or enclosed section of a room. When in the open position, the foldable panel 330 can form space where a user can be removed from noises or distractions.

[0033] FIG. 3C shows a side view of the wall mounting system 300 in the unfolded position. FIG. 3D shows a perspective view of the wall mounting system 300 in the unfolded position. The foldable panel 330 can rotate from the backside 324 of the foldable walls 320 via a second hinge 350. The second hinge 350 can be placed on the backside 324 of foldable walls 320. The second hinge 350 can allow the foldable walls 320 to rotate about the foldable walls 320 from a flat position (e.g., 0-degrees) to a perpendicular position (e.g., 90-degrees) and to a second flat position (e.g., 180-degrees). The foldable walls 320 may have an internal surface 360 positioned on the backside 324. The internal surface 360 may block a view of the room. In some cases, the internal surface 360 may include openings or spaces so that the user can see the display area 302. Additionally, the foldable panel 330 may rotate from within a space formed within the internal surface 360. When folded, the foldable panel 330 may be flush with the internal surface 360 so that the foldable walls 320, foldable panel 330, and internal surface 360 are flat along the secondary wall 340 to minimize the amount of space occupied by the wall mounting system 300 along the wall 304.

[0034] FIGS. 4A-4B show another embodiment of a wall mounting system 400. The wall mounting system wall mounting system 400 can be used to cover a window. FIG. 4A shows a front view of the wall mounting system 400. The wall mounting system 400 can include slidable window coverings 402. The slidable window coverings 402 can cover a window 401. The slidable window coverings 402 can slide along the rail assembly 430. The slidable window coverings 402 can be made of acoustic materials.

[0035] The slidable window coverings 402 may also be tackable in order to allow a user to place images or decals on the wall mounting system 400 (e.g., for display, information, or artwork). The slidable window coverings 402 may also include acoustic panels, foam, mineral wool, wood fiber, synthetic fibers, etc. The acoustic materials may also have a sound absorption coefficient of 0.10 when tested in accordance with ISO 354. The sound absorption coefficient of the materials used in the slidable window coverings 402 may be between 0.1 to 0.5.

[0036] The wall mounting system 400 can include a header 440. The header 440 can be above the slidable window coverings 402 and the window 401. The header 440 can include acoustic materials to absorb sound (e.g., acoustic material capable of absorbing sound and reducing echoing in a room, FORBO's FLOTEX, wool, wood fiber, synthetic fibers). The wall mounting system 400 may also include a panel 450. The panel 450 can be sound absorbing. The panel 450 can also be tackable. The panel 450 can have a surface that allows a variety of different colors to be placed over (e.g., attached) a classroom wall in order to create a more conducive learning environment (e.g., due to the appealing colors for students).

[0037] FIG. 4B shows a cross-sectional view of the wall mounting system 400. The slidable window coverings 402 can include a front surface 404 and a rear surface 406 opposite to the front surface 404. The slidable window coverings 402 can have an upper portion 408 and a lower portion 409. A bracket 420 can surround the lower portion 409 and the upper portion 408 from the front surface 404 and to the rear surface 406. The bracket 420 can be connected to the rail assembly 430 so the slidable window coverings 402 can slide along the rails. The front surface 404 can be covered and coated. For example, the front surface 404 can be covered with porcelain enamel steel. The front surface 404 can also made from and or can include a honeycomb pattern positioned on a galvanized material. The front surface 404 can include a frame or covering extending over the entire front surface 404.

[0038] The wall mounting system 400 can include a top rail assembly 430A and a bottom rail assembly 430B. The top rail assembly 430A can include a first wheel 432 and a second wheel 432A. The first wheel 432 can be perpendicular to the second wheel 432A. The first wheel 432 can be connected to a wall bracket 434 via a fastener 436. The fastener 436 can extend through the first wheel 432. The top rail assembly 430A can include a connector 438 which connects the first wheel 432 to the slidable window coverings 402 at the upper portion 408 so the slidable window coverings 402 can slide along the wall 422 (and over the window 401). The second wheel 432A can be connected to the wall bracket 434. The second wheel 432A can be connected to the wall bracket 434 via a second fastener 436A. The second fastener 436A can extend through the second wheel 432A (e.g., via an opening). A second connector 438A can connect the second wheel 432A to the slidable window coverings 402 at the upper portion 408 so the slidable window coverings 402 can slide along the wall 422. The bracket 420 can connect to the wall bracket 434 along the rear surface 406 of the slidable window coverings 402.

[0039] The bottom rail assembly 430B can include a third wheel 432B. The third wheel 432B can be parallel to the first wheel 432 and perpendicular to the second wheel 432A. The third wheel 432B can be connected to a third wall bracket 434B. The third wheel 432B can be connected to the third wall bracket 434B via a third fastener 436B extending through a portion of the third wheel 432B (e.g., an opening of the third wheel 432B). A third connector 438B can couple the third wheel 432B (and the bottom rail assembly 430B) to the lower portion 409 of the slidable window coverings 402 along the bracket 420. The third connector 438B can connect to the bracket 420 along the rear surface 406 of the slidable window coverings 402.

[0040] The slidable window coverings 402 can have a height 442 which can correspond to a window height. For example, the slidable window coverings 402 can have a height 444 of approximately 28 inches. In some examples, the slidable window coverings 402 can have a height 442 between 20 inches and 70 inches. The rail assembly 430 (e.g., top rail assembly 430A, bottom rail assembly 430B) can space the slidable window coverings 402 a distance 414 away from the wall 422. The distance 414 can be approximately 1.375 inches. The distance 414 can be between 1 inch and 2 inches. The front surface 404 of the slidable window coverings 402 can be spaced away from the wall 422 a second distance 416. The second distance 416 can be 2 inches. The second distance 416 can be between 1.5 inches and 3 inches. The bracket 420 (e.g., at the lower portion 409) can have a height 444 of 0.75 inches. In some examples, the bracket 420 can have a height 444 between 0.25 inches and 1.5 inches.

[0041] While certain embodiments of the inventions have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the systems and methods described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. The accompanying claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present inventions is defined only by reference to the appended claims.

[0042] Features, materials, characteristics, or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment, or example are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described in this section or elsewhere in this specification unless incompatible therewith. All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. The protection is not restricted to the details of any foregoing embodiments. The protection extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

[0043] Furthermore, certain features that are described in this disclosure in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in any suitable subcombination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations, one or more features from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination, and the combination may be claimed as a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

[0044] Moreover, while operations may be depicted in the drawings or described in the specification in a particular order, such operations need not be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. Other operations that are not depicted or described can be incorporated in the example methods and processes. For example, one or more additional operations can be performed before, after, simultaneously, or between any of the described operations. Further, the operations may be rearranged or reordered in other implementations. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in some embodiments, the actual steps taken in the processes illustrated and/or disclosed may differ from those shown in the figures. Depending on the embodiment, certain of the steps described above may be removed, others may be added. Furthermore, the features and attributes of the specific embodiments disclosed above may be combined in different ways to form additional embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of the present disclosure. Also, the separation of various system components in the implementations described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all implementations, and it should be understood that the described components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products.

[0045] For purposes of this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features are described herein. Not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves one advantage or a group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.

[0046] Conditional language, such as can, could, might, or may, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements, and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.

[0047] Conjunctive language such as the phrase at least one of X, Y, and Z, unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require the presence of at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z.

[0048] Language of degree used herein, such as the terms approximately, about, generally, and substantially as used herein represent a value, amount, or characteristic close to the stated value, amount, or characteristic that still performs a desired function or achieves a desired result. For example, the terms approximately, about, generally, and substantially may refer to an amount that is within less than 10% of, within less than 5% of, within less than 1% of, within less than 0.1% of, and within less than 0.01% of the stated amount. As another example, in certain embodiments, the terms generally parallel and substantially parallel refer to a value, amount, or characteristic that departs from exactly parallel by less than or equal to 15 degrees, 10 degrees, 5 degrees, 3 degrees, 1 degree, or 0.1 degree.

[0049] The scope of the present disclosure is not intended to be limited by the specific disclosures of preferred embodiments in this section or elsewhere in this specification, and may be defined by claims as presented in this section or elsewhere in this specification or as presented in the future. The language of the claims is to be interpreted broadly based on the language employed in the claims and not limited to the examples described in the present specification or during the prosecution of the application, which examples are to be construed as non-exclusive.

[0050] Of course, the foregoing description is that of certain features, aspects and advantages of the present invention, to which various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Moreover, the devices described herein need not feature all of the objects, advantages, features and aspects discussed above. Thus, for example, those of skill in the art will recognize that the invention can be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or a group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other objects or advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. In addition, while a number of variations of the invention have been shown and described in detail, other modifications and methods of use, which are within the scope of this invention, will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art based upon this disclosure. It is contemplated that various combinations or subcombinations of these specific features and aspects of embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the discussed devices.