Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Panel hangers – travelers and/or tracks – With flexible panel attaching means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Panel hangers, travelers and/or tracks
With flexible panel attaching means
C016S087800, C016S09400R, C016S107000, C160S345000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07137171
ABSTRACT:
A new and useful traverse rod structure, designed to maintain or improve the functionality of a traverse rod, while improving the aesthetics of the traverse rod is provided. The traverse rod is designed to improve the functionality of the rod, while minimizing the risk of damaging the aesthetic features of the traverse rod as the hanging object is manipulated. Still further, the traverse rod is designed with an attractive and aesthetic external appearance. In addition, the traverse rod is designed to be efficient to assemble and operate. In its preferred form, a traverse rod comprises (a) a longitudinally extending tube having an opening extending along the tube, (b) a longitudinally extending track located within the tube, the track comprising a pair of substantially co-planar track sections with a gap therebetween, and (c) one or more moveable carriers each of which is configured to engage a wall covering. Each moveable carrier has a follower extending through the opening in the tube. The follower has a first portion located at least partially in the gap in the pair of track sections and engaging the pair of substantially co-planar track sections such that the follower can ride along the track, so that the moveable carrier can be selectively moved along the tube. The foregoing structure is configured to provide the traverse rod with an aesthetic external appearance, provide a traverse rod that is efficient to assemble and operate, and in a way that maintains the aesthetic appearance of the traverse rod, as well as any surface ornamentation on the components of the traverse rod.
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Fincher Russell L.
Galindo Jesus C.
Galley Ralph E.
Meech Sonja R.
Exquisite Creations For You, Inc.
Glessner Brian E.
Oremland, P.C. Lawrence R.
Williams Mark
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