Abstract:
An interchangeable window covering system for providing a plurality of interchangeable widow coverings for a window. The interchangeable window covering system includes a frame member that is designed to be attached to a window, and a plurality of interchangeable window coverings designed to be selectively coupled to the frame member as desired.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to window coverings and more particularly pertains to a new interchangeable window covering system for providing a plurality of interchangeable widow coverings for a window. 
     2. Description of the Prior Art 
     The use of window coverings is known in the prior art. More specifically, window coverings heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements. 
     Known prior art includes U.S. Pat. No. 5,718,273; U.S. Pat. No. 5,094,286; U.S. Pat. No. 4,841,421; U.S. Pat. No. 2,012,034; U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,220; and U.S. Pat. No. Des. 362,076. 
     While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a new interchangeable window covering system. The inventive device includes a frame member that is designed to be attached to a window, and a plurality of interchangeable window coverings designed to be selectively coupled to the frame member as desired. 
     In these respects, the interchangeable window covering system according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of providing a plurality of interchangeable widow coverings for a window. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of window coverings now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new interchangeable window covering system construction wherein the same can be utilized for providing a plurality of interchangeable widow coverings for a window. 
     The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new interchangeable window covering system apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the window coverings mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new interchangeable window covering system which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art window coverings, either alone or in any combination thereof. 
     To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a frame member that is designed to be attached to a window, and a plurality of interchangeable window coverings designed to be selectively coupled to the frame member as desired. 
     There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. 
     In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
     As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
     Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new interchangeable window covering system apparatus and method which has many of the advantages of the window coverings mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new interchangeable window covering system which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art window coverings, either alone or in any combination thereof. 
     It is another object of the present invention to provide a new interchangeable window covering system that may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed. 
     It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new interchangeable window covering system that is of a durable and reliable construction. 
     An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new interchangeable window covering system which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such interchangeable window covering system economically available to the buying public. 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new interchangeable window covering system that provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith. 
     Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new interchangeable window covering system for providing a plurality of interchangeable widow coverings for a window. 
     Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new interchangeable window covering system that includes a frame member that is designed to be attached to a window, and a plurality of interchangeable window coverings designed to be selectively coupled to the frame member as desired. 
     Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new interchangeable window covering system that allows the decor of a room to be changed with ease. 
     Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new interchangeable window covering system that is suitable for all room s and windows including residential and commercial establishments. 
    
    
     These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
     FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the venetian blind panel assembly of a new interchangeable window covering system according to the present invention. 
     FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the venetian blind panel assembly of the present invention. 
     FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the rod member of the present invention. 
     FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of the rod member in conjuction with the venetian blind panel assembly of the present invention. 
     FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of a decorative glass panel assembly of the present invention. 
     FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of a decorative solid panel of the present invention. 
     FIG. 7 is a schematic front view of a decorative fabric panel of the present invention. 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 7 thereof, a new interchangeable window covering system embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral will be described. 
     As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, the interchangeable window covering system  10  generally comprises a frame member  12  is substantially the same size as the window. The frame member  12  is designed for coupling to a window. 
     A plurality of panel assemblies  14  is selectively couplable to the frame member  12  such that a user is able to interchange the panel assemblies  14  as desired. 
     The panel assemblies  14  have a plurality of coupling systems. The coupling systems are designed for selectively attaching the panel assemblies  14  to the frame member  12 . 
     One of the plurality of coupling systems comprises multiple rod members  16 . The rod members  16  are designed for being insertable inside the frame member  12 . 
     The rod members  16  have a first portion  18  and a second portion  20 . The first portion  18  of the rod members  16  is designed for telescopically receiving the second portion  20  of the rod members  16 . 
     The rod members  16  include a spring  22  situated within the rod members  16  between the portions such that the portions are biased outwardly. 
     The rod members  16  are insertable into the frame member  12  when the portions are manually biased together such that upon insertion of the rod member into the frame member  12 , the portions are biased outwardly by the spring  22  thereby facilitating coupling of the rod members  16  to the frame member  12 . 
     One of the plurality of coupling systems comprises multiple fastening members  24 . The fastening members  24  are positioned around a perimeter  26  of the panel assemblies such that the fastening members  24  facilitate the coupling of the panel assemblies to the frame member  12 . 
     One of the panel assemblies  14  comprises a venetian blind assembly  27 . The venetian blind assembly  27  has a plurality of slat members  28 . An upper slat member  30  has a connecting portion  32  that is fixedly coupled proximate distal ends  34  of an upper one of the rod members  38 . 
     A lower slat member is fixedly coupled to a lower one of the rod members  40   16  proximate distal ends  34  of the lower one of the rod members  40 . 
     The slat members  28  have a plurality of slat eyelets  42 . The slat eyelets  42  are positioned along a lower edge  44  of the slat members  28  at a medial position along a longitudinal axis of the slat members  28 . 
     A slat control arm  46  is elongate such that the slat control arm  46  extends between the upper slat member  30  and the lower slat member. 
     The slat control arm  46  has a plurality of control arm eyelets  48 . The control arm eyelets  48  are inter-linked with the slat eyelets  42  such that when the slat control arm  46  is vertically repositioned, the slat members  28  are pivoted around the longitudinal axis of the slat members  28  thereby altering a sight limit through the venetian blind assembly  27  and the window. 
     One of the panel assemblies  14  comprises a curtain member  50 . The curtain member  50  has a top end  52  and a bottom end  54 . The top and bottom end  52 ,  54  of the curtain member  50  have an aperture  56 . The aperture  56  extends along a longitudinal axis of the top and bottom end  52 ,  54  such that the apertures  56  are designed for receiving the rod members  16  thereby allowing the curtain member  50  to be selectively coupled to the frame member  12  for covering the window. 
     One of the panel assemblies  14  comprises a decorative glass member  58 . The decorative glass member  58  has a plurality of the fastening members  24  for coupling the decorative glass member  58  to the frame member  12  for covering the window. 
     One of the panel assemblies  14  comprises a decorative solid member  60 . The decorative solid member  60  has a plurality of the fastening members  24  for coupling the decorative solid member  60  to the frame member  12  for covering the window. 
     As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. 
     With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
     Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.