Patent ID: 7065934
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: E04F

Abstract:
1. A method of retrofitting an associated metal awning system with a fabric valance member, the associated metal awning system including a peripheral frame carrying a substantially planar main body portion, the peripheral frame including an elongate lateral support member having first and second ends and forming a planar substantially rectangular front face surface having a front face surface height and a front face surface width, the method of retrofitting the associated metal awning system comprising: providing a fabric valance member; providing a tube and resilient groove attachment system including a first elongate tubular member carried in a fold formed by an upper edge of the fabric valance member, and a second elongate attachment member provided with a slot adapted to selectively receive the first elongate tubular member, the slot being defined by walls of the second elongate attachment member; connecting said second elongate attachment member to said elongate lateral support member of said associated metal awning system using associated fasteners; and, receiving said first elongate tubular member carrying said fabric valance member in said slot defined by said walls of said second elongate attachment member.