Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Hanging or drape type – With bottom or intermediate holding – weighting – or draping...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-02
2001-01-23
Lev, Bruce A. (Department: 3634)
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Hanging or drape type
With bottom or intermediate holding, weighting, or draping...
C160S349200, C211S123000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06176293
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to curtains and more specifically to devices that hold curtains away from windows so that the windows may be tilted inward and cleaned.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The chore of cleaning windows is a tedious one, made more difficult by the interference of curtains and the like hanging adjacent to and above the window. The chore is occasionally necessary however, and the problem of moving curtains to a non-interfering position still exists, lest the curtains be soiled or torn by the window sash edge or the cleaner. This is especially true with many of the windows of the present era which have a sash that pivots inward, causing the curtains to come into direct contact with the window sash. A benefit of these types of windows is that they may have both their interior and exterior facings cleaned by a user located within the house.
It is an object of the present invention to spread apart curtains and decorative hangings so that a window may be tilted to facilitate cleaning without the risk of damaging or soiling the curtains.
It is an object of the invention to facilitate windows of varying widths so that one curtain spreader may be used at most window locations.
It is an object of the invention to spread curtains apart without having to refasten permanent curtain fixtures to the walls.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
U.S. Pat. No. 1,776,631 illustrates a drapery hanger with suspended swingable arms that swing open to expose the window underneath.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,334,809 shows a drapery support with adjustable means to move the drapery without changing the position of the stationary supporting bracket.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,364,275 shows a drapery support constructed in such a way as to allow drapes to be suspended either over the window or along the wall adjacent to window.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,479,778 illustrates an adjustable drapery crane with an adjustable drapery rod affixed thereto.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,206,187 illustrates a swinging check curtain used in mining operations to facilitate air flow control.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An adjustable curtain spreader and method of operating same which is used during the chore of cleaning windows so that a user might maintain curtains in an out-of-the-way position to prevent damaging or soiling them including a telescoping shaft with a curtain retaining member at each end, each curtain retaining member having the shape of a well so that a curtain can be gathered and contained therein causing the curtains to be spread apart a distance greater than the width of the window itself, with at least one of the wells having a member for engaging the curtain to maintain the curtain spreader in an aloft position.
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