Universal socket for a finial and finial incorporating such a so

Details Universal socket for a finial and finial incorporating such a so Universal socket for a finial and finial incorporating such a so

1995-03-31

1997-09-23

Epstein, Henry F.

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Finial or pendant type article

526552, 160314, B44F 1100

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056702213

ABSTRACT:
A socket for mounting a finial on either of two telescoping tubular support rods includes a first engagement surface that enters into and contacts the smaller rod and a second engagement surface that surrounds and contacts the larger rod. The engagement surfaces wedge into an interference or force fit with the rod ends to maintain the finial on the rods. The surfaces are preferably defined by the side walls of an annular groove shaped to conform to the cross section of the support rod. The socket includes slots for mounting the finial on a holdback bracket. The slots are conveniently formed as widened regions of the annular groove and are positioned in diametrically opposed locations to permit top-to-bottom symmetrical finials to be inverted about a horizontal axis and front-to-back symmetrical finials to be inverted about a vertical axis for mounting on the left or the right side of a window opening.

REFERENCES:
patent: 343332 (1886-06-01), Munson
patent: 696534 (1902-04-01), Assel
patent: 3214579 (1965-10-01), Pacini
patent: 3643288 (1972-02-01), Olivari
Packaging for decorative finials available from Springs Window Fashions Division, Inc. of Middleton, WI.
Packaging for decorative finials available from Kenny Mfg. Co. of Warwick, RI.
Advertising flier from the American Institute for Research & Development.
Installation instructions fro traverse rods and finials available from Acrimo Italia, s.r.l.
Installation instructions for Newell Window Furnishings.
Installation instructions for The Kirsch Company of Sturgis, MI.

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