Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – With hood – canopy – shield storage chamber – or outrigged... – Structure
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-18
2001-01-16
Johnson, Blair M. (Department: 3634)
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
With hood, canopy, shield storage chamber, or outrigged...
Structure
C160S019000, C403S231000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06173752
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of window decorating systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cornice joint that is designed to be used to decorate bay window applications.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Window treatments are commonly used to enhance the appearance of a window area. There have been a myriad of window treatment concepts and devices that have been proposed, and to some extent utilized. These devices are primarily for a traditional window that is flush with the wall that it is mounted within. Thus, perpendicular angles for cornice designs are appropriate and even desirable. However, there are many applications, such as bay windows and arched windows that require non-perpendicular angles. Thus, there exists a present and continuing need for a window treatment joint that is simple in design, inexpensive in construction, and amenable to use in association with a wide variety of window shapes, angles, and designs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device that provides non-perpendicular angles for a cornice window treatment system necessitated by applications, such as bay windows.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that provides smooth continuous curved cornice treatments necessitated by applications, such as an eyebrow arch treatment for arched windows.
The novel features that are considered characteristic of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its structure and its operation together with the additional object and advantages thereof will best be understood from the following description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless specifically noted, it is intended that the words and phrases in the specification and claims be given the ordinary and accustomed meaning to those of ordinary skill in the applicable art or arts. If any other meaning is intended, the specification will specifically state that a special meaning is being applied to a word or phrase. Likewise, the use of the words “function” or “means” in the Description of Preferred Embodiments is not intended to indicate a desire to invoke the special provision of 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph 6 to define the invention. To the contrary, if the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph 6, are sought to be invoked to define the invention(s), the claims will specifically state the phrases “means for” or “step for” and a function, without also reciting in such phrases any structure, material, or act in support of the function. Even when the claims recite a “means for” or “step for” performing a function, if they also recite any structure, material or acts in support of that means of step, then the intention is not to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph 6. Moreover, even if the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph 6, are invoked to define the inventions, it is intended that the inventions not be limited only to the specific structure, material or acts that are described in the preferred embodiments, but in addition, include any and all structures, materials or acts that perform the claimed function, along with any and all known or later-developed equivalent structures, materials or acts for performing the claimed function.
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Lloyd Patricia A.
Nelson Linda Mae
Van Essen Kenyon Judith A.
Create It Decor'g Inc.
Johnson Blair M.
The Halvorson Law Firm P.C.
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