Patent Publication Number: US-11395555-B2

Title: Valance system for window coverings

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation-in-part to and claims priority to United States Patent and Trademark Office Utility patent application Ser. No. 15/413,973 filed on Jan. 24, 2017 and published as U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2017/0208980 which itself claims priority from United States Patent and Trademark Office Provisional Application No. 62/286,689 filed Jan. 25, 2016. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     This invention relates to window coverings. More specifically, this invention relates to a valance system for window coverings. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Window coverings are frequently used to provide privacy and to limit the amount of light that is permitted to pass through a window and into a room. There are numerous types of window coverings known in the art. One form of window coverings, which are of particular interest to this application, are known as drapes (or drapery), curtains, vertical blinds, drapery tracks, or the like which hang from a track system or other structure positioned above a window. For purposes of simplicity, these window covering systems will be referred to draperies, drapery systems, or window coverings; however no limitation is to be implied and instead the teachings herein are applicable to any form of a window covering. 
     One problem with drapery systems is that the track system and bracketry that is used to hang and operate the shade material tends to have an unappealing appearance. As such, in many applications, users cover or hide the drapery track and bracketry behind a fascia or valance. 
     However, due to there being countless forms and designs of drapery systems, there is no standard or convenient method of installing a valance. As such, in many cases, users tend to custom fabricate their own fascia or valance out of plywood or other readily available materials. While effective, this process is extremely time consuming, labor intensive and many times it leads to a finished product that is less than optimal. In addition, custom fabricating a valance often produces a finished product that uses more materials than is necessary, is heavier than is necessary, is more complicated and difficult to install than is necessary, and can provide a substantial safety hazard if installed improperly. In addition, removing and replacing these custom fabricated valances tends to suffer from the same disadvantages. 
     Another problem related to current valance systems is that they often are misaligned and they are substantially impacted by the way in which they are installed. In addition, current valance systems are not able to be adjusted to correct any misalignment causing the resulting installation to be less than desirable. 
     For the reasons stated above, and for other reasons stated below which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the specification, there is a need in the art for an improved valance system for window coverings. 
     Thus, it is a primary object of the invention to provide a valance system for window coverings that improves upon the state of the art. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that has a pleasing aesthetic appearance. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is easy to install. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is easy to remove. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is easy to cover. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is easy to ship. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can be folded for shipping. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can be shipped in the same shipping box as a broken down track system. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that does not require a shipping box that is longer than a broken down track system. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can be installed quickly. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can be replaced quickly. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is easy to cover with material. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is formed of a minimum number of parts. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is relatively inexpensive. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that has a long useful life. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is easily customized. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can be easily cut to size. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can be used in most applications. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is standardized. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that allows for the customized end caps. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that uses a minimum amount of material. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is lightweight. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is durable. 
     Another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that has a long useful life. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can be easily extended. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that utilizes an end cap that can be configured in a number of ways. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that is adjustable. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that can correct alignment of the valance. 
     Yet another object of the invention is to provide an improved valance system for window coverings that reduces or eliminates the effect of installation variance on alignment of the valance. 
     These and other objects, features, or advantages of the invention will become apparent from the specification and claims. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     An adjustable valance system for a window covering that can be folded and placed within the same shipping box as a wall bracket, top bracket and track sections. The valance extends a length between opposing ends and includes a clip feature that extends out from its rearward side. The clip feature is generally C-shaped or U-shaped when viewed from the side and includes a plurality of friction members in its exterior surface. The clip feature is removed in one or more sections to facilitate bending of the valance. The valance is covered with a covering material which is stapled to the valance in staple sections. An end cap having a hinge area that facilitates bending of the end cap is connected to the ends of the valance by connection of a tongue of the end cap to a slot of the valance. The clip feature is sized and shaped to frictionally fit within and be installed within a socket of a top bracket without any tools. This arrangement provides an inexpensive, standardized, quick and easy method of installing a valance on a window covering. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an exploded perspective view of a valance system, the view showing a the back side of a valance, a valance extension, and an end cap that is connectable to the valance, the view also showing a single track top bracket and a double track top bracket; 
         FIG. 2  is a side elevation view of the valance system of  FIG. 1 , the view showing the wall bracket, a dual track top bracket connected to the wall bracket, a valance connected to a socket in the outward end of the dual track top bracket, a valance extension positioned adjacent the lower end of the valance, and a single track top bracket; 
         FIG. 3  is a side elevation view of a valance; 
         FIG. 4  is a close up side elevation view of the ends of a valance; 
         FIG. 5  a close up side elevation view of a valance showing the ends and middle of the valance; 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the rear side of a valance; 
         FIG. 7  is a side elevation view of a single track top bracket; 
         FIG. 8  is a side elevation view of a single track top bracket; 
         FIG. 9  is a side elevation view of a dual track top bracket; 
         FIG. 10  is a bottom elevation view of a dual track top bracket; 
         FIG. 11  is a side elevation view of a top bracket; 
         FIG. 12  is a side elevation view of a wall bracket; 
         FIG. 13A  is a rear elevation view of a left end cap; 
         FIG. 13B  is a side elevation view of a left end cap; 
         FIG. 14A  is a close up rear elevation view of a tongue of an end cap; 
         FIG. 14B  is a close up rear elevation view of the living hinge area of an end cap; 
         FIG. 14C  is a close up side elevation view of a tongue of an end cap; 
         FIG. 14D  is a close up side elevation view of the living hinge area of an end cap; 
         FIG. 15A  is a rear elevation view of a right end cap; 
         FIG. 15B  is a side elevation view of a right end cap; 
         FIG. 15C  is a close up rear elevation view of a tongue of a right end cap; 
         FIG. 16  is a rear perspective view of a left end cap; 
         FIG. 17  is a perspective view of an assembled valance system; the view showing a wall bracket attached to a wall, a single track top plate, a track connected to the top plate, and a valance connected to the top plate; 
         FIG. 18  is an end perspective view of the back surface of a valance, the view showing covering material stapled to the valance, the view showing the clip feature, the view showing the living hinge area of the end cap; 
         FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the back surface of a valance, the view showing covering material stapled to the valance, the view showing the clip feature, with the clip feature removed adjacent the center of the valance so as to allow the valance to be bent or folded to fit into the shipping container; 
         FIG. 20  is a perspective view of the back surface of a valance, the view showing covering material stapled to the valance, the view showing the clip feature, the view showing the end cap bent around a living hinge area; 
         FIG. 21  is a perspective view of a valance, the view showing covering material stapled to the valance, the view showing the clip feature, with the clip feature removed adjacent the center of the valance, the view showing the valance bent or folded to fit into the shipping container; 
         FIG. 22  is a perspective view of the end of a valance system, the view showing the valance covered by covering material, the view showing the end cap bent at the end of the valance, the view showing shade material hanging down from the track; 
         FIG. 23  is a side elevation view of a valance system, the view showing the wall bracket connected to a wall, a dual track top bracket connected to the wall bracket, the view showing a first track and a second track connected to the top bracket, the view showing sheer shade material connected to the interior track by a plurality of carriers, and non-sheer or black-out shade material connected to the exterior track by a plurality of carriers; 
         FIG. 24  is a side elevation view of a valance system, the view showing the wall bracket connected to a wall, a dual track top bracket connected to the wall bracket, the view showing a first track and a second track connected to the top bracket, the view showing sheer shade material connected to the interior track by a plurality of carriers, and non-sheer or black-out shade material connected to the exterior track by a plurality of carriers; the view showing a valance connected to a socket positioned in the end of the top bracket opposite the wall bracket, the view showing the clip feature positioned within the socket; 
         FIG. 25  is a side elevation view of a valance system, the view showing the wall bracket connected to a wall, a dual track top bracket connected to the wall bracket, the view showing a first track and a second track connected to the top bracket, the view showing sheer shade material connected to the interior track by a plurality of carriers, and non-sheer or black-out shade material connected to the exterior track by a plurality of carriers; the view showing a valance connected to a socket positioned in the end of the top bracket opposite the wall bracket, the view showing the clip feature positioned within the socket; 
         FIG. 26  is a top perspective view of the end of a valance system, the view showing the valance covered by covering material, the view showing the end cap bent at the end of the valance, the view showing shade material hanging down from the track; 
         FIG. 27  is a side elevation view of an alternative design for wall bracket and top bracket, the view showing the wall bracket installed into the wall and in engagement with the ceiling and the top bracket positioned on the wall bracket; 
         FIG. 28  is a side elevation view of an alternative design for wall bracket and top bracket, the view showing the top bracket being installed onto the wall bracket with the first arm of the top bracket in engagement with and sliding upward upon the first arm of the wall bracket; 
         FIG. 29  is a side elevation view of an alternative design for wall bracket and top bracket, the view showing the top bracket being installed onto the wall bracket with the first arm of the top bracket in engagement with and just about to pass over the upper end of the first arm of the wall bracket, the view showing the forward end of the top bracket tipped downward; 
         FIG. 30  is a side elevation view of an alternative design for wall bracket and top bracket, the view showing the top bracket being installed onto the wall bracket with the first arm of the top bracket in engagement with and just passed over the upper end of the first arm of the wall bracket, the view showing the forward end of the top bracket tipped downward and the top bracket about to slide downward onto the wall bracket; 
         FIG. 31  is a side elevation view of an alternative design for wall bracket and top bracket, the view showing the top bracket installed onto the wall bracket with the first arm of the top bracket in engagement with and over the first arm of the wall bracket, the view showing the support foot of the top bracket fastened to the wall through the lower end of the wall bracket; 
         FIG. 32  is a perspective view of the valance system, the view showing the wall brackets and the clips unattached, the view showing the sockets and the clip feature attached; 
         FIG. 33  is a perspective view of the valance system, the view showing the wall brackets and the clips unattached, the view showing the sockets and the clip feature unattached; 
         FIG. 34  is a perspective view of a wall bracket; 
         FIG. 35  is a rear elevation view of a wall bracket; 
         FIG. 36  is a top perspective view of a wall bracket; 
         FIG. 37  is a side elevation view of a wall bracket connected to a clip; 
         FIG. 38  is a side elevation view of a wall bracket connected to a clip; 
         FIG. 39  is a front elevation view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 40  is a front elevation view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track; 
         FIG. 41  is a rear elevation view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 42  is a rear elevation view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track; 
         FIG. 43  is a top elevation view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 44  is a top elevation view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track; 
         FIG. 45  is a bottom elevation view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 46  is a bottom elevation view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track; 
         FIG. 47  is a side elevation view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 48  is a side elevation view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track; 
         FIG. 49  is a close-up view of the side elevation view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track of  FIG. 48 ; 
         FIG. 50  is a top perspective view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 51  is a bottom perspective view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 52  is an exploded perspective view of an adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 53  is a top perspective view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track; 
         FIG. 54  is an exploded top perspective view of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track; 
         FIG. 55  is a front exploded top perspective view of an alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track having a laterally extending screw that extends through the forward end of the rear section and extends through the rear end of the forward section thereby forming an adjustable joint; 
         FIG. 56  is a front perspective assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 54 ; 
         FIG. 57  is a rear perspective assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 54 ; 
         FIG. 58  is a side elevation assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 54 ; 
         FIG. 59  is a top elevation assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 54 ; in particular the view showing the shape of the spring members that connect the forward and rearward portions of the rear section that affix to the track; 
         FIG. 60  is a top elevation assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 54 ; 
         FIG. 61  is a front exploded top perspective view of an alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip used to install a valance on a track having a laterally extending screw that extends through the forward end of the rear section and extends through the rear end of the forward section thereby forming an adjustable joint, this arrangement having a shorter forward section as compared to the arrangement shown in  FIGS. 55-60 ; 
         FIG. 62  is a front perspective assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 61 ; 
         FIG. 63  is a rear perspective assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 61 ; 
         FIG. 64  is a side elevation assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 61 ; 
         FIG. 65  is a top elevation assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 61 ; in particular the view showing the shape of the spring members that connect the forward and rearward portions of the rear section that affix to the track; 
         FIG. 66  is a top elevation assembled view of the alternative arrangement of an adjustable valance clip shown in  FIG. 61 ; 
         FIG. 67  is a rear perspective exploded view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing a sock positioned over the valance and an adjustable valance clip exploded away from the valance; 
         FIG. 68  is a front perspective exploded view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing a sock positioned over the valance and an adjustable valance clip exploded away from the valance; 
         FIG. 69  is a side elevation exploded view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing a sock positioned over the valance and an adjustable valance clip exploded away from the valance; 
         FIG. 70  is a side elevation assembled view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing a sock positioned over the valance and an adjustable valance clip installed over the clip feature of the valance, the view showing the sock pulled tight over the valance, the view showing a feature on the outward upper end of the socket locked over the upper rearward end of the clip feature; 
         FIG. 71  is a rear perspective view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing an end cap connected to the end of the valance, the view showing the end cap bent in a smooth fashion, the view showing an end clip slid over the end of the end cap, the view showing a connection member connected to the recess in the rearward side of the end clip; 
         FIG. 72  is a rear perspective view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing an end cap connected to the end of the valance, the view showing the end cap bent in a smooth fashion, the view showing an end clip slid over the end of the end cap, the view showing the connection member removed from the view of  FIG. 71 ; 
         FIG. 73  is a front perspective view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing an end cap connected to the end of the valance, the view showing the end cap bent in a smooth fashion, the view showing an end clip slid over the end of the end cap, the view showing the connection member removed from the view of  FIG. 71 ; 
         FIG. 74  is a front perspective view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing an end cap connected to the end of the valance, the view showing the end cap bent in a smooth fashion, the view showing a sock installed over the valance and the end cap, the view showing an end clip slid over the end of the sock and the end cap, the view showing the connection member removed from the view of  FIG. 71 ; 
         FIG. 75  is a rear perspective view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing an end cap connected to the end of the valance, the view showing the end cap bent in a smooth fashion, the view showing a sock installed over the valance and the end cap, the view showing an end clip slid over the end of the sock and the end cap, the view showing the connection member removed from the view of  FIG. 71 ; 
         FIG. 76  is a rear perspective exploded view of an alternative arrangement of the valance showing an end cap connected to the end of the valance, the view showing the end cap bent in a smooth fashion, the view showing a sock installed over the valance and the end cap, the view showing an end clip exploded away from the valance and sock, the view showing the connection member exploded from the recess in the rear side of the end clip; 
         FIG. 77  is a front perspective view of an end clip; 
         FIG. 78  is a rear perspective view of an end clip; 
         FIG. 79  is an end elevation view of an end clip; 
         FIG. 80  is a perspective view from the front-top side of a valance having a removable clip feature added to a feature in the rearward side of the valance, the view showing the removable clip feature connected to an adjustable valance clip which is connected to a drapery track; 
         FIG. 81  is a perspective view of  FIG. 80  from the rear-top side; 
         FIG. 82  is a perspective view of  FIG. 80  from the rear-bottom side; 
         FIG. 83  is an elevation view of  FIG. 80  from the top side; 
         FIG. 84  is an elevation view of  FIG. 80  from the side, the view showing the feature of the valance having an upper arm and a lower arm that are held within the hollow interior of the removable clip feature and engaged by the upper arm and lower arm and center wall of the removable clip feature; 
         FIG. 85  is a close-up elevation view of the side of the removable clip feature which is attached to the feature in the rearward side of the valance; 
         FIG. 86  is a close-up elevation view of the side of the removable clip feature; 
         FIG. 87  is a close-up front elevation view of the removable clip feature; 
         FIG. 88  is a close-up elevation view of the side of the removable clip feature unattached to the valance but inserted within the socket of the adjustable valance clip; 
         FIG. 89  is an elevation view of the rear side of a valance having a single ninety degree cut therein that forms a corner; 
         FIG. 90  is an elevation view of the top side of the valance shown in  FIG. 89 , the view showing the valance in a straight elongated manner prior to bending to form the corner; 
         FIG. 91  is a perspective view of the rear side of the valance shown in  FIG. 89 , the view showing the valance bent to form a corner; 
         FIG. 92  is an elevation view of the top side of the valance shown in  FIG. 89 , the view showing the valance bent to form the corner 
         FIG. 93  is a close up perspective view of the rear-top side of the valance, the view showing the cut and the edges formed by the cut in the features in the valance; 
         FIG. 94  is a perspective view of the rear-top side of a valance having a plurality of cuts that are bent to form a corner of the valance; 
         FIG. 95  is a perspective view of the rear-top side of the valance of  FIG. 94  with a stiffener added to cover the cuts in the corner that serves to hold the shape of the corner; 
         FIG. 96  is an elevation view of the top side of the valance shown in  FIG. 94 ; 
         FIG. 97  is an elevation view of the top side of the valance shown in  FIG. 95   
         FIG. 98  is a perspective view of the rear-top side of a valance having a plurality of cuts therein that may be formed at the end of the valance to form a corner or at the middle of the valance to form a folding section; 
         FIG. 99  is a close-up perspective view of the rear-top side of the cuts shown in  FIG. 98 ; 
         FIG. 100  is a perspective view of the rear-top side of the valance shown in  FIG. 98  with the addition of a pair of stiffeners that cover the cuts in the valance; 
         FIG. 101  is an elevation view of the top side of the valance shown in  FIG. 98 ; 
         FIG. 102  is a perspective view of the rear-top side of adjacent valances that are positioned in end-to-end alignment with a pair of stiffeners covering the seam between the two valances, the view showing the two valances slightly separated; 
         FIG. 103  is a perspective view of the rear-top side of the valance shown in  FIG. 102 , the view showing the valances engaged with one another as opposed to separated. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that mechanical, procedural, and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is defined only by the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. 
     As used herein, the terminology such as vertical, horizontal, top, bottom, front, back, end, sides, and the like, are referenced according to the views presented and/or the orientation of the parts/components with respect to one another. It should be understood, however, that the terms are used only for purposes of description, and are not intended to be used as limitations. Accordingly, orientation of an object or a combination of objects may change without departing from the scope of the invention. 
     While the figures show the invention used in association with a window covering that is a drapery track system and/or a dual drapery track system, the invention is not so limited. A drapery track system is simply used as an example, and the features or advantages of the arrangement can be applied to any form of a window covering, and for that matter any mechanical and/or electromechanical device or system. 
     System: 
     With reference to the figures, a valance system  10  (system  10 ) is presented. Valance system  10  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design. In the arrangement shown, as one example, valance system  10  includes a wall bracket  12 , a single track top bracket  14 , a dual track top bracket  16 , a first track  18 , a second track  20 , first shade material  22 , second shade material  24 , a valance  26 , a valance extension  28 , among other components, parts and pieces as is shown and/or described herein. 
     Wall Bracket: 
     Wall bracket  12  is formed of any suitable size shape and design and serves to connect valance system  10  to a wall or other structure. In one arrangement, as is shown, wall bracket  12  is formed of an extrusion that extends a length between opposing ends  30  and has a generally constant shape along its length. 
     As one example, wall bracket  12  includes a main body  32  that is generally rectangular in shape. Main body  32  extends horizontally between a generally flat rear wall  34  positioned in approximate parallel spaced alignment to a generally flat front wall  36 . Main body  32  extends vertically between a generally flat upper wall  38 , that extends in approximate perpendicular alignment to the rear wall  34  and front wall  36 , and a lower end  40 . 
     A lower arm  42  is connected to lower end  40  of main body  32  and extends outward and downward from main body  32  at an angle. The downward and outward end of lower arm  42  includes a rounded nose  44  and a lip  46  that terminates in a lower end  48 . In the arrangement shown, lip  46  extends downward and rearward at an angle from rounded nose  44 . 
     An upper arm  50  is connected to main body  32 . In one arrangement, upper arm  50  connects to forward wall  36  between upper wall  38  and lower end  40  and extends forward a distance in approximate perpendicular alignment to the plane of rear wall  34  and forward wall  36 . A flange  52  is connected to the outward end of upper arm  50  and extends upwardly a distance therefrom. Flange  52  extends upward in approximate perpendicular alignment to the upper arm  50 . 
     The upper end of flange  52  includes a first rounded nose  54  and a second rounded nose  56 . First rounded nose  54  and second rounded nose  56  are positioned in approximate horizontal opposing alignment to one another with first rounded nose  54  pointing rearward toward main body  32  and second rounded nose  56  pointing forward away from main body  32 . An upper wall  58  connects the upper end of first rounded nose  54  and second rounded nose  56 . Upper wall  58  has a generally flat and planar surface that extends in approximate perpendicular alignment to the rear wall  34  and forward wall  36  of main body  32 . In the arrangement shown, while first rounded nose  54  is generally configured to be solid, the second rounded nose  56  includes a hollow interior  60  that is generally cylindrical or partially cylindrical in shape. This hollow interior  58  serves as a screw boss or opening that threadably receives a fastener such as a screw or bolt. 
     Main body  32  also includes a plurality of openings  62  therein that allow for the passage of fasteners there through that facilitates connection of the wall bracket  12  to a wall or structure. 
     Top Bracket: 
     Top brackets  14 ,  16  are formed of any suitable size shape and design and serve to connect to wall bracket  12  and support one or more tracks  18 ,  20 . In one arrangement, as is shown, there are two top brackets  14 ,  16  presented. Single track top bracket  14  is configured to support a first track  18 , and a dual track top bracket  16  is configured to support a first track  18  and a second track  20 . In the arrangement shown, the single track top bracket  14  and the dual track top bracket  16  are generally similar with one difference being that the upper wall  70  of the dual track top bracket  16  being longer in length than the upper wall  70  of the single track top bracket  14 . As such, other than the configuration of the upper wall  70 , reference will be made to the components of the top brackets  14 ,  16  simultaneously. 
     As one example, top brackets  14 ,  16  include an upper wall  70  that is generally rectangular in shape and extends vertically between an upper surface  72  that is generally planar in shape and a lower surface  74  that is also generally planar in shape, with the upper surface  72  and the lower surface  74  positioned in approximate perpendicular alignment to one another. Upper wall  70  extends a distance between rearward end  76  and forward end  78 . 
     Rearward end  76  of upper wall  70  includes a hook feature  80  that extends downward from upper wall  70  in curved fashion and includes a socket  82  that has a curved surface that is sized and shaped to matingly engage and receive the rearward facing first rounded nose  54  of wall bracket  12  when top bracket  14 ,  16  is hung on wall bracket  12 . A flat surface  84  is positioned forward of hook feature  80  that is configured to flushly engage the flat upper wall  58  of wall bracket  12  when top bracket  14 ,  16  is hung on wall bracket  12 . 
     A support arm  86  is positioned forward a distance from rearward end  76 , hook feature  80  and flat surface  84 . Support arm  86  includes a first section  88  that extends downward from the lower surface  74  of upper wall  70  a distance in approximately perpendicular alignment. Support arm  86  includes a second section  90  that connects to first section  88  at corner section  92 . Second section  90  angles rearward as it extends downward. Second section  90  terminates at a lower end  94 . Lower end  94  terminates in a rounded nose  96  that faces rearward and includes a hollow interior  98  that is generally cylindrical or partially cylindrical in shape. This hollow interior  98  serves as a screw boss or opening that is sized and shaped to threadably receive a fastener such as a screw or bolt, as is further described herein. 
     Top bracket  14 ,  16  also includes a screw boss  100  positioned at the intersection of support arm  86  and upper wall  70 . In the arrangement shown, screw boss  100  is positioned on the forward side of support arm  86  and includes a pair of lips  102  that define a hollow interior  104  that is sized and shaped to threadably receive a fastener such as a screw or bolt, as is further described herein. 
     The forward end  78  of upper wall  70  includes a socket  106 . Socket  106  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to receive and hold a clip feature  108  of valance  26 . In one arrangement, as is shown, socket  106  is formed a lower wall  110  and an upper wall  112  that are connected to one another by a center wall  114  and form a hollow receiving space  116  there between. Lower wall  110  and upper wall  112  extend in approximate parallel spaced alignment to one another, with center wall  114  connecting to the rearward ends of lower wall  110  and upper wall  112  in approximate perpendicular alignment thereto. In this way, the connection of lower wall  110 , upper wall  112  and center wall  114  form a generally rectangular or C-shaped receiving space  116 . 
     While lower wall  110  and upper wall  112  extend in an approximate flat and planar manner, when viewed from the side, the planes of lower wall  110  and upper wall  112  are positioned at an angle, and not in planar alignment, to the plane formed by upper wall  70  of top bracket  14 ,  16 . That is, the receiving space  116  angles slightly downward as it extends rearward. Or, said another way, the open end of receiving space  116  faces slightly upward. This slight downward angle helps to hold clip feature  108  within receiving space  116  and prevent unintentional dislodgement. 
     In the arrangement shown, the upper surface of lower wall  110  includes one or more friction members  118  that serve to impart friction onto clip feature  108  when it is within receiving space  116  thereby helping to hold clip feature  108  within receiving space  116 . In the arrangement shown, friction members  118  are a plurality of protrusions or bumps, however any other form of a friction imparting device is hereby contemplated for use such as adhesive, glue, sand paper, tack, or the like. 
     In the arrangement shown, the forward end of lower wall  110  includes a flange  120  that extends slightly outward as it extends downward. Flange  120  provides increased surface area to the end of lower wall  110  which provides support to the inward surface of valance  26  below clip feature  108  as well as provides a larger positive stop for full insertion of valance  26 . 
     Top bracket  14 ,  16  also includes a screw boss  122  positioned at the intersection of upper wall  70  and socket  106 . In the arrangement shown, screw boss  122  is positioned on the rearward side of center wall  114  of socket  106  and on upper side of upper wall  70  and includes a pair of lips  124  that define a hollow interior  126  that is sized and shaped to threadably receive a fastener such as a screw or bolt, as is further described herein. 
     Tracks: 
     First track  18  and second track  20  are formed of any suitable size, shape and design and serve to hold first shade material  22  and second shade material  24 , respectively. In one arrangement, as is shown, tracks  18 ,  20  are generally square or rectangular in shape, when viewed from the side and extend a length between opposing ends  130 . In the arrangement shown, tracks  18 ,  20  include an upper wall  132 , a lower wall  134  and opposing sidewalls  136  that define a hollow interior  138 . Upper wall  132  includes a slot  140  therein that is sized and shaped to receive a connecting member  142  therein that serves to connect track  18 ,  20  to upper wall  70  of top bracket  14 ,  16 . Lower wall  134  also includes a slot  143  therein that allows passage of carriers  144  there through that connect shade material  22 ,  24  to tracks  18 ,  20 . That is, hollow interior  138  receives carriers  144  therein that slidably move between ends  130  and connect to shade material  22 ,  24  thereby opening and closing shade material  22 ,  24 . 
     Valance: 
     Valance  26  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and serves to connect to top bracket  14 ,  16  and hang downward therefrom a distance to provide a visual cover for components of the system  10 , such as the tracks  18 ,  20 . Valance  26  serves as a support to or backing for material which is connected to the valance  26  that provides an improved aesthetic purpose, as is further described herein. In one arrangement, valance  26  is formed of an extrusion that is generally constant in size, shape and design from end. 
     In the arrangement shown, valance  26  extends a lateral length between opposing ends  150  that connect to end caps  152 , as is further described herein. In one arrangement, valance  26  is formed of an extrusion that is generally constant in size, shape, and design from end  150  to end  150 . Valance  26  extends vertically between an upper end  154  and a lower end  156 , which extends in approximate parallel spaced relation to one another. Valance  26  includes a forward face  158 , which is generally flat and planar and a rearward face  160  that is also generally flat and planar and includes a plurality of features as is described further herein. Forward face  158  and rearward face  160  extend in approximate parallel spaced alignment. 
     The rearward side of valance  26  includes an upper staple area  162 , which is positioned at or near the upper end  154 , and a lower staple area  164 , which is positioned at or near the lower end  156 . In one arrangement, as is shown, staple areas  162 ,  164  are formed of a thicker section of material than the other portions of valance  26 , or a thicker band of material. This area or band of increased thickness serves to provide an area that receives fabric staples  166  therein that secure covering material  168  to the valance  26  as is further described herein. In the arrangement shown, staple areas  162 ,  164  include a plurality of protrusions that extend rearward and outward from the rearward face  160  a distance, however, it is also contemplated that staple areas  162 ,  164  are a solid piece or strip of material that is connected to or formed as part of valance  26 , without a plurality of protrusions. 
     The rearward side of valance  26  also includes clip feature  108 . Clip feature  108  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and serves to frictionally connect valance  26  to socket  106  of top bracket  14 ,  16 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, clip feature  108  is positioned at or near the upper end  154  of valance  26  and extends outward and slightly downward therefrom. In the arrangement shown, clip feature  108  includes an arm  170  that extends outward from the rearward face  160  of valance  26  a distance. The outward end of arm  170  connects to a rounded nose  172  that connects to flange  174 . Arm  170  and flange  174  extend in approximate parallel spaced relation to one another and thereby form a slot  176  there between. The lower side of arm  170  includes a plurality of friction members  178  that serve to impart friction onto the socket  106  of top bracket  14 ,  16  when clip feature  108  is within receiving space  116  thereby helping to hold clip feature  108  within receiving space  116 . In the arrangement shown, friction members  178  are a plurality of protrusions or bumps, however any other form of a friction imparting device is hereby contemplated for use such as adhesive, glue, sand paper, tack, or the like. In one arrangement, as is shown, the friction members  178  of clip feature  108  correspond in size and shape with the friction members  118  of socket  106  such that the two sets of friction members  178  and  118  frictionally and fittingly engage one another thereby providing increased hold between clip feature  108  and top bracket  14 ,  16 . 
     In one arrangement, as one example, the friction members  118  of socket  106  are formed of rounded protrusions that are spaced apart from one another and friction members  118  of clip member  108  are formed of rounded protrusions that are spaced apart from one another. The spacing of the friction members  118  of socket  106  is complimentary or corresponds to the spacing of the friction members  178  of clip feature  108  such that when the clip feature  108  is fully inserted within the socket  106  the friction members  178  of clip feature  108  are pushed over and past the friction members  118  of socket  106 . Once inserted, the friction members  178  of clip feature  108  are in engagement with the friction members  118  of socket  106  thereby preventing unintentional escape of the clip feature  108  from socket  106 . 
     The rearward side of valance  26  includes an upper arm  180 , a lower arm  182  and a center arm  184 . The upper arm  180 , lower arm  182  and center arm  184  extend outward from rearward face  160  a distance and include a flange that extend in approximate parallel spaced relation to the rearward face  160  of valance  26  a distance thereby defining a slot  186  therein. Slots  186  are sized and shaped to slidably receive tongues  188  connected to end cap  152 , as is further described herein. 
     The rearward side of valance  26  also includes an alignment feature  190 . Alignment feature  190  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and serves to connect and align valance extension  28  to valance  26 . In the arrangement shown, alignment feature  190  is positioned at or near the lower end  156  of valance  26 . More specifically, in the arrangement shown, alignment feature  190  is positioned just above the lower staple area  164 . Alignment feature includes a bulbous nose  192  connected to a narrower stem  194  that extends nose  192  outward from the rearward surface of valance  26  a distance. 
     The lower end  156  of valance  26  also includes a second alignment feature  196 . In the arrangement shown, second alignment feature  196  is a downward facing recess, curve, or cup. The combination of alignment feature  190  and second alignment feature  196  provide slidable connection points for valance extension  28 , as is further described herein. 
     Valance Extension: 
     Valance extension  28  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and serves to quickly and easily connect to the lower end  156  of valance  26  and extends the vertical height of the overall valance. In one arrangement, as is shown, like valance  26 , valance extension  28  extends a lateral length between opposing ends  200  that connect to end caps  152 , as is further described herein. In one arrangement, like valance  26 , valance extension  28  is formed of an extrusion that is generally constant in size, shape, and design from end  200  to end  200 . Valance extension  28  extends vertically between an upper end  202  and a lower end  204 , which extends in approximate parallel spaced relation to one another. Valance extension  28  includes a forward face  206 , which is generally flat and planar and a rearward face  208  that is also generally flat and planar and includes a plurality of features as is described further herein. Forward face  206  and rearward face  208  extend in approximate parallel spaced alignment. 
     The rearward side of valance extension  28  includes a staple area  210 , which is positioned at or near the lower end  204 . In one arrangement, as is shown, staple area  210  is formed of a thicker section of material than the other portions of valance extension  28 , or a thicker band of material. This area or band of increased thickness serves to provide an area that receives fabric staples  166  therein that secure covering material  168  to the valance extension  28  as is further described herein. In the arrangement shown, staple area  210  includes a plurality of protrusions that extend rearward and outward from the rearward face  208  a distance, however, it is also contemplated that staple area  210  is a solid piece or strip of material that is connected to or formed as part of valance extension  28 , without a plurality of protrusions. 
     The upper end  202  of valance extension  28  also includes a socket  212  positioned at or near its upper end  202 . Socket  212  is sized and shaped to receive alignment feature  190  of valance  26  therein. In one arrangement, as is shown, socket  212  includes a slot  214  that includes a pair of opposing arms  216  that extend inward at an angle. Socket  212  is sized and shaped to allow stem  194  to pass through slot  214  while socket  212  receives nose  192  within close tolerances while arms  216  hold the nose  192  therein. 
     A second alignment feature  218  is positioned below the socket  212  and is sized and shaped to connect to the second alignment feature  196  of valance  26  in mating engagement. In the arrangement wherein the second alignment feature  196  of valance  26  is a rounded socket, the second alignment feature  218  in valance extension  28  is a rounded protrusion that connects together in mating engagement. 
     In the arrangement shown, valance extension  28  also includes relief  220 . Relief  220  provides room to receive the lower staple area  164  of valance  26  within the valance extension  28 . The lower end of relief  220  connects to or provides support for second alignment feature  218 . 
     Utilizing the combination alignment feature  190  and second alignment feature  196  of valance  26  and socket  212  and second alignment feature  218  of valance extension  28 , valance  26  and valance extension  28  connect together and are held together. Valance extension  28  can slide onto valance  26  by aligning the socket  212  with the alignment feature  190  and the of valance  26  while simultaneously aligning the second alignment feature  218  with the second alignment feature  196  of valance  26  and sliding the valance extension  28  over and onto the valance (as is shown in  FIG. 1 , where sliding occurs along the direction of the arrow shown). Alternatively, valance extension  28  can snap onto valance  26  by aligning the socket  212  with the alignment feature  190  and the of valance  26  while simultaneously aligning the second alignment feature  218  with the second alignment feature  196  of valance  26  and pressing the valance extension  28  onto the valance  26  (as is shown in  FIG. 2 , where snapping occurs along the direction of the arrow shown). 
     End Cap: 
     End cap  152  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and serves to quickly and easily connect to the ends  150 ,  200  valance  26  and/or valance extension  28  and provides the ability to curve from the general flat forward face  158 ,  206  around the end of system  10  eventually connecting to the wall or structure. In this way, end cap  152  covers and closes the ends  150 ,  200  of system  10 . 
     In one arrangement, as is shown, like valance  26  and valance extension  28 , end cap  152  extends a lateral length between inward end  230  and outward end  232 . Inward end  230  is configured to connect to the end  150 ,  200  of valance  26  and/or valance extension  28 . Outward end  232  is configured to connect to the wall or structure that supports valance system  10 . End cap  152  extends vertically between an upper end  234  and a lower end  236 , which extends in approximate parallel spaced relation to one another. 
     End cap  152  includes a hinge area  238 . Hinge area  238  is an area or section of end cap  152  that serves to allow end cap  152  to curve from the generally flat forward face  158 ,  206  of valance  26 , valance extension  28  to meet the wall or structure that supports system  10 . In one arrangement, as is shown, hinge area  238  includes a plurality of recesses or grooves that extend from the upper end  234  to the lower end  236 . In one arrangement, the grooves or recesses of hinge area  238  are placed in both the forward face  240  of end cap  152  and the rearward face  242  of end cap  252 . In an alternative arrangement, the forward face  240  is flat, so as to provide better aesthetics, and only the rearward face  242  includes the recesses or grooves. In yet another alternative arrangement, the rearward face  242  is flat and only the forward face  240  includes the recesses or grooves. 
     In one arrangement, the presence of the recesses or grooves of hinge area  238  allows the end cap  152  to be bent to any desired angle or shape. That is, end cap  152  can be bent into a sharp corner, a smooth curve, any angle or any other desired configuration. 
     Hinge area  238  balances the ability to easily bend the end cap  152  to any desired configuration, while also providing enough rigidity to support and hold the selected configuration. 
     The inward end  230  of end cap  152  includes at least one tongue  188 . Tongues  188  extend outward from inward end  230  a distance and are sized and shaped to fit within slots  186  valance  26 . In the arrangement shown, tongues  188  are generally flat, elongated and square or rectangular in shape with the outward most corners chamfered or angled-off to aid with insertion of tongues  188  into slots  186 . In the arrangement shown, two tongues  188  are used which are separated by a space that is sized and shaped to receive center arm  184 , however any other number of tongues  188  are hereby contemplated for use. 
     To install the end cap  152  onto the valance  26 ,  28 , the tongues  188  are aligned with slots  186  and the end cap  152  is slid inward until the inward end  230  is in flat and flush alignment and engagement with the outward end  150  of valance  26 . In this position, the friction between tongues  188  and valance  26  holds end cap  152  in place. An adhesive, staples, tape or any other binding agent can also be used to help ensure the two components remain together after installation. 
     Once the end cap  152  is installed onto valance  28 , the end cap  152  is bent to the desired configuration. 
     For applications that include valance extension  28 , the height of end cap  152  matches the height of the combined valance  26  and valance extension  28 . In this arrangement, end cap  152  may include a second set of tongues  188 , and the valance extension  26  includes a set of slots  186  that connect to one another. 
     End caps  152  may also include staple areas along the rearward side of end caps along the upper end  234 , lower end  236  and/or the outward end  232  to provide an area to receive fabric staples  166 . 
     Covering Material: 
     End caps  152  are installed on valance  26  or valance  26  and valance extension  28  by inserting tongues  188  within slots  186 . Once end caps  152  are installed, the combined valance (which will be referred to simply as “valance  26 ” for purposes of simplicity) is covered with covering material  168 . Covering material  168  is any material that covers valance  26 . In one arrangement, covering material  168  is the same material as the first shade material  22  or second shade material  24 , so that the covered valance  26  matches the drapery. In another arrangement, covering material  168  is a different material, so that the covered valance  26  does not match the drapery. 
     To install the covering material  168 , the covering material  168  is cut to shape and is placed over the forward face  158 ,  206 ,  240  of the valance  26 . The upper end of the covering material  168  is stapled to upper staple area  162 , and the lower end of the covering material is stapled to the lower staple area  164  or  210 . The fabric staples  166  go into the staple areas but do not protrude through the forward face  158 ,  206 ,  240  of the valance  26  due to the increased thickness of the staple areas. 
     While stapling the covering material  168  is sufficient to hold covering material  168  onto valance  26 , to improve this connection, adhesive and/or double sided tape may be used on the forward face  158 ,  206 ,  240  and/or any other component of valance  26 . 
     This arrangement provides a quick, easy, simple and fool proof way of installing covering material  168  onto valance  26 . 
     In one arrangement, the covering material is added at the factory and the valance  26  and/or the end caps  152  are shipped with the covering material  168  thereon. This eliminates the need for the user to add the covering material  168  in the field. 
     System Assembly: 
     Once the valance  26  is assembled with end caps  152  and potentially valance extension  28 , the system is assembled and installed. 
     Wall bracket  12  is installed onto the wall or structure to which system is to be attached by inserting fasteners, such as screws or bolts, through the wall bracket  12  and into the wall. 
     The appropriate top bracket  14 ,  16  is selected. In applications utilizing only a single track  18 , single track top bracket  14  is selected. In applications utilizing a pair of tracks, dual track top bracket  16  is selected. Once the top bracket  14 ,  16  is selected, track(s)  18 ,  20  are installed by first aligning the track(s)  18 ,  20  with the top bracket  14 ,  16  and connecting a turn buckle  250  or fastening device to the track(s)  18 ,  20 . In one arrangement, wherein turn buckle  250  is utilized, the flange of turn buckle  250  is inserted within the slot  140  in the upper wall  132  of the track(s)  18 ,  20  and is rotated thereby affixing the track(s)  18 ,  20  to top bracket  14 ,  16 . 
     Once the track(s)  18 ,  20  are installed on top bracket  14 ,  16 , top bracket  14 ,  16  is installed onto wall bracket  12 . To do so, top bracket  14 ,  16  is raised above wall bracket  12  and aligned with the wall bracket  12  such that the hook feature  80  of top bracket  14 ,  16  reaches behind the first rounded nose  54  of wall bracket  12 . To do this, the forward end of top bracket  14 ,  16  is raised above the rearward end of top bracket  14 ,  16  at an angle. Once in this position, the weight of the top bracket  14 ,  16  can rest on the wall bracket  12 , which eases installation, and the forward end of top bracket  14 ,  16  is lowered as the hook feature  80  rotates over the first rounded nose  54  of wall bracket  12 . This rotation continues until the flat surface  84  of top bracket  14 ,  16  engages the upper wall  58  of wall bracket  12 , at which point the top bracket  14 ,  16  is fully lowered onto the wall bracket  12 . 
     In this position, the inward surface of the lower end  94  of support arm  86  of top bracket  14 ,  16  engages the outward surface of lip  46  of wall bracket  12 . Next, anchor plates  252  are installed onto wall bracket  14  and top bracket  14 ,  16  thereby connecting the two components together and preventing unintentional removal of the top bracket  14 ,  16  from the wall bracket  12 . Anchor plates  252  are installed by passing a fastener, such as a screw or bolt or the like through anchor plate  252  and into the hollow opening  60  (or screw boss) of wall plate  12  and the hollow interiors  98  and  104  (also each a screw boss) of top bracket  14 ,  16 . Once anchor plate  252  is screwed or bolted to both the top bracket  14 ,  16  and wall bracket  12 , the two components are affixed to one another and cannot be separated unintentionally without removal of the anchor plates  252 . 
     Once the top bracket  14 ,  16  is installed onto the wall bracket  12  and locked there on by anchor plates  252 , shade material  22 ,  24  is installed onto tracks  18 ,  20  by carriers  144  held within tracks  18 ,  20 . 
     Once the shade material  22 ,  24  is installed, the assembled valance  26  (which may include valance extension  28  as well as end caps  152 ) which is covered by covering material  168  is installed onto top bracket  14 ,  16 . This is accomplished by aligning the clip feature  108  of valance  26  with the socket  106  of top bracket  14 ,  16 . Once aligned, the clip feature  108  is forced within the socket  106 . The partially flexible, but resilient, clip feature  108  flexes to accommodate the size of the generally rigid socket  106 . That is, the rounded nose  172  tends to flex or bend allowing the flange  174  and arm  170  to fit within the socket  106 . As the clip feature  108  is inserted within socket  106 , the friction members  178  of clip feature  106  engage and pass over the friction member  118  of socket  106 . As these friction members  118 ,  178  engage one another additional force must be applied to insert and/or remove the clip feature  108  from socket  106 , which helps to prevent unintentional removal of valance  26  from top bracket  14 ,  16 . 
     When fully installed, the rounded nose  172  of clip feature  106  engages or is adjacent the center wall  114  of socket  106 , the flange  174  is in engagement with the upper wall  112  of socket  106 , and the arm  170  is in engagement with the lower wall  110  with the friction members  118 ,  178  in engagement with one another. 
     In this way, assembled valance  26  is quickly and easily installed onto top bracket  14 ,  16 . 
     To remove valance  26 , the opposite process is performed. That is, instead of applying an inward force to valance  26  when installing valance  26 , an outward force is applied to valance  26 , thereby pulling clip feature  108  out of socket  106 . 
     In this way, valance  26  can be quickly, easily and safely installed and removed from top bracket  14 ,  16  without any tools or sophisticated processes. In addition, by providing the socket  106  that extends the length of the top bracket  14 ,  16  and by providing the clip feature  108  that extends the length of the valance  26 , this allows for connection between the valance  26  and the top bracket  14 ,  16  along their entire lengths, except for the small areas wherein the clip feature  108  was removed for the purposes of bending. This extensive area of connection ensures that the valance  26  is straight and has a pleasing aesthetic appearance, while still being inexpensive, standardized, quick and easy to install, among other advantages. 
     Shipping: 
     One problem related to using valances in association with window shading systems is that the valance is highly visible and therefore cannot include seams or other obstructions or deviations. Other components of the window shading system, such as tracks  18 ,  20 , wall bracket  12 , top bracket  14 ,  16  often are shipped in pieces which are then assembled into longer components at the sight of installation. Seams between these parts are acceptable because they are largely hidden from view by the valance. However, such is not the case with the valance  26 . 
     To provide the best possible appearance, it is desirable to provide a single continuous valance  26  that is uninterrupted by seams. However, due to many applications being well over ten or twenty feet in length, shipping a rigid continuous piece that extends the entire length of the application would be complicated and expensive. In addition, getting a rigid continuous piece in place in many applications would be impossible because it would not fit in elevators, up stairwells or around corners or the like. As such, to reduce shipping costs, allow for packaging within the same packaging as the broken down brackets  12 ,  14 ,  16  and tracks  18 ,  20 , while still providing a continuous, uninterrupted valance  26  it is desirable to bend the valance  26  to fit within the shipping container. 
     To accomplish this, valance  26  is formed of a rigid yet partially flexible and bendable material. To further facilitate bending, in one arrangement, the clip feature  108  is removed from the areas where the bend is to occur. As one example, with reference to  FIGS. 19 and 21 , the clip feature  108  has been cut away at the center of valance  26 , thereby allowing for folding of the valance  26  where the clip feature  108  has been removed. 
     While the clip feature  108  has been removed in one continuous extended centrally located position in  FIGS. 19 and 21 , it is hereby contemplated that a plurality of smaller sections of clip feature  108  may be removed where the bend is desired. This arrangement allows for bending of the valance  26  while also allowing for a portion of the area of valance  26  that was bent to be held within socket  106  upon installation. This arrangement helps to prevent or smooth out any bulges or memory within the valance  26  upon installation. 
     Stiffener: 
     When valance  26  is bent to fit within the shipping box, valance  26  has a tendency to have some memory, or to retain some bend within the valance  26  even after installation. To help correct or eliminate this bend, a stiffener  280  is added. Stiffener  280  is any object or device that can be added to valance  26  that helps to return the bent portion of valance  26  to a generally flat arrangement. 
     In one arrangement, stiffener  280  is a generally elongated piece of metal, wood, plastic, composite or other generally stiff and rigid material. In one arrangement, as is shown, stiffener  280  is generally rectangular in shape and is sized and shaped to fit within and slide within the slots formed by center arm  184  and upper arm  180  and/or center arm  184  and lower arm  182 . 
     Once the stiffener  280  is inserted between the center arm  184  and upper arm  180  or center arm  184  and lower arm  182 , the stiffener is slid into the position where the deflection or bend is present. As the stiffener  280  is flat and straight, once slid into position, stiffener  280  has a tendency to take out any or most unintended deflection or bend in the valance  26 . 
     In an alternative arrangement, stiffener  280  is installed by any other manner or means onto the valance  26  such as gluing, welding, adhering, stapling, taping, or the like. 
     End Cap Configurations: 
     As stated herein, end caps  152  can be curved by living hinges in hinge area  238  into any desired configuration desired by the user. These configurations include a sharp 90 degree corner, a smooth curve, an angled curve or any other configuration. In one arrangement, with reference to  FIG. 17 , the excess portion  254  of end cap  162 , which is not consumed by the curve, is itself bent to travel along the wall and can be affixed thereto, thereby holding the outward ends  232  of end cap  152  to the wall or structure. 
     Alternative Arrangement of Wall Bracket and Top Bracket: 
     With reference to  FIGS. 27-31 , an alternative arrangement of the wall bracket  12  and the top bracket  14  is presented. This arrangement is particularly well suited for situations where it is desired to place the top bracket  14  close to the ceiling, or as close to the ceiling as possible. 
     In the arrangement shown, wall bracket  12  includes a main body  32  that is generally rectangular in shape. Main body  32  extends horizontally between a generally flat rear wall  34  positioned in approximate parallel spaced alignment to a generally flat front wall  36 . Main body  32  extends vertically between a generally flat upper wall  38 , that extends in approximate perpendicular alignment to the rear wall  34  and front wall  36 , and a lower end  40 . 
     A first arm  260  is main body  32  and extends outward and upward at an angle from main body  32 . First arm  260  terminates in an upper end  262  that is positioned a distance forward of forward wall  36 . 
     In this arrangement, main body  32  includes a plurality of openings  264  that are sized and shaped to receive fasteners  266  therein that serve to connect wall bracket  12  to the wall or other structure. 
     In the arrangement shown, top bracket  14  (which can either be a single top bracket or a double top bracket and for simplicity&#39;s sake will be referred to as “top bracket  14 ” in this example). Top bracket  14  includes an upper wall  70  that is generally rectangular in shape and extends vertically between an upper surface  72  that is generally planar in shape and a lower surface  74  that is also generally planar in shape, with the upper surface  72  and the lower surface  74  positioned in approximate perpendicular alignment to one another. Upper wall  70  extends a distance between rearward end  76  and forward end  78 . 
     Rearward end  76  of upper wall  70  includes a first arm  268  that extends downward and rearward at an angle from the rearward end  76  of upper wall  70 . First arm  268  extends downward and rearward at an angle before terminating at lower end  270 . First arm  268  extends at approximately the same angle as the first arm  260  of wall bracket  12 , such that the two components are positioned in generally flat and flush mating engagement with one another when the top bracket  14  is placed on the wall bracket  12 . 
     The forward end  78  of upper wall  70  includes the features described herein with respect to the socket  106  and related components. 
     The rearward end  76  of top bracket  14  includes a support arm  86 . Support arm  86  is positioned forward a distance from rearward end  76 . Support arm  86  includes a first section  88  that extends downward from the lower surface  74  of upper wall  70  a distance in approximately perpendicular alignment thereto. Support arm  86  includes a second section  90  that connects to first section  88  at corner section  92 . Second section  90  angles rearward as it extends downward. Second section  90  connects to a support foot  272  that extends in approximate parallel spaced alignment to the forward wall  36  of wall bracket  12  when first arm  268  of top bracket  14  is in flat and flush engagement with the first arm  260  of wall bracket  12 . Support foot  272  extends vertically a distance before terminating in a lower end  274 . Like wall bracket  12 , support foot  272  includes one or more openings  264  that receive fasteners  266  there through, as well as through main body  32  of wall bracket  12 , thereby connecting the top bracket  14  and wall bracket  12  together while connecting both components  12 ,  14  to the wall or other structure. 
     Using this arrangement, the wall bracket  12  is mounted to the wall or other structure by placing the rear wall  34  of main body  32  of wall bracket  12  against the wall. The wall bracket  12  is slid along the wall until the upper wall  38  of the main body  32  engages the ceiling. That is, the wall bracket  12  is sized and shaped to eliminate measuring by indexing off of the intersection between the wall and the ceiling. When the upper wall  38  is engaged with the ceiling and the rear wall  34  is engaged with the wall, one or more fasteners are inserted through the openings  264  in the upper portion of main body  32 , above the first arm  260 . 
     Once the wall bracket  12  is installed, the top bracket  14  is installed onto the wall bracket  12 . To do this, the rearward end  76  of top bracket  14  is placed along the wall and slid upward until the first arm  268  of top bracket  14  engages the first arm  260  of wall bracket  12 . Due to the downward and rearward angle of the first arm  268  of top bracket  14  and the outward and upward angle of the first arm  260  of wall bracket  12 , the first arm  268  of top bracket  14  has a tendency to be guided or slide upward along the first arm  260  of wall bracket  12 . This continues until the lower end  270  of the first arm  268  of top bracket  14  passes above the upper end  262  of first arm  260  of wall bracket  12 . Once this occurs, the first arm  268  of top bracket  14  is moved behind the first arm  260  of the wall bracket  12  and then the top bracket  14  is lowered into place. As the top bracket  14  slides upward on the wall bracket  12 , the forward angle of the first arm  260  of the wall bracket  12  has a tendency to cause the forward end  78  of top bracket  12  to angle downward. This downward angling of top bracket  14  provides needed clearance between the forward end  78  of top bracket  14  and the ceiling during the installation process. 
     Once lowered into place the forward and lower surface of first arm  268  of top bracket  14  is in generally flat and flush engagement with the rearward and upper surface of first arm  260  of wall bracket  12 . In addition, once lowered into place, the rearward surface of support foot  272  of top bracket  14  is in generally flat and flush engagement with the forward surface  36  of the lower end of main body  32 . Once in this position, one or more fasteners are passed through openings  264  of both the support foot  272  and the main body  32  thereby connecting and holding the top bracket  14  onto the wall bracket  12  and preventing unintentional disengagement of the two components. 
     In this arrangement, the upper end of socket  106  is positioned at the appropriate spacing from the ceiling without any measuring. Once the wall bracket  12  and the top bracket  14  are installed, as is described herein, the valance  26  is installed, as is described herein. 
     Adjustable Valance Clip: 
     With reference to  FIGS. 39-54  an adjustable valance clip  400  is presented for use with the system  10  or any architectural covering. Adjustable valance clip  400  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to facilitate connection of valance  26  to track  18 , clip  300  or any other component of the system  10  while also facilitating angular adjustment of valance  26 . 
     To provide an aesthetically pleasing installation it is important to ensure that the valance  26  is installed in a properly aligned manner for the particular application. In some arrangements, when a valance  26  is installed next to another valance  26 , it is desirable to have adjacent valances  26  perfectly align with one another. In addition, it is often desirable to have the forward face  158  of valance  26  extend in a generally vertical manner. 
     However, drapery tracks  18 ,  20  are often installed adjacent a ceiling or high up on a wall which makes it difficult to make a precise, level and consistent installation. Making matters worse, slight angular variations in the installation are magnified by projecting the valance  26  forward from the window or wall by the length of the top bracket  14 ,  16  and/or clip  300  which has a tendency to increase the noticeability of any variation offsets in the installation. For these reasons, an adjustable valance clip  400  that quickly and easily allows for and facilitates angular adjustment of valance  26  is needed. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, adjustable valance clip  400  is formed of a forward section  402  and a rear section  404  that are connected to one another by a joint  406  as well as an adjustment member  408 , which in the arrangement shown includes a screw  410  having a head  412  and a threaded shaft  414  and an associated biasing member  412  which in the arrangement shown is a spring that wraps around the screw  410 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, rear section  404  is configured to connect adjustable valance clip  400  to other components of the system  10  such as first track  18 , second track  20 , wall bracket  12 , single track top bracket  14 , dual track top bracket  16 , or any other component of system  10 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, rear section  404  includes an arm  418 . When viewed from the side, arm  418  is generally flat and planar in shape and extends a width from opposing sides that extend in approximate parallel spaced relation to one another and extends a height between an opposing upper surface and lower surface. 
     The rearward side of arm  418  includes a connection section  420 . Connection section  420  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to facilitate connection of adjustable valance clip  400  to other components of the system  10 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, connection section  400  is configured to frictionally engage and lock to the slot  140  in the upper wall  132  of track  18 . In this arrangement, to facilitate installation into and connection onto the slot  140  in the upper wall  132  of track  18 , connection section  420  includes a rear notch  422  positioned at its rearward end. Rear notch  422  is configured to engage and receive the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 . A rear angled wall  424  is positioned just below rear notch  422 . Rear angled wall  424  extends from the rearward most edge of rear notch  422  and extends forward as it extends downward thereby providing an angled surface that helps facilitate installation of the adjustable valance clip  400  into slot  140 . 
     Connection section  420  also includes a forward notch  426  positioned at its forward end. Forward notch  426  is configured to engage and receive the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 . A forward angled wall  428  is positioned just below forward notch  426 . Forward angled wall  428  extends from the forward most edge of forward notch  426  and extends rearward as it extends downward thereby providing an angled surface that helps facilitate installation of the adjustable valance clip  400  into slot  140 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the lower end of rear angled wall  424  and the lower end of forward angled wall  428  are connected together by wall  430 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, wall  430 , when viewed from the side has a generally flat bottom surface that extends in approximate parallel space relation to a generally flat upper surface. 
     In the arrangement shown, adjustable valance clip  400  is installed in the slot  140  in the upper wall  132  of track  18  by first angling the adjustable valance clip  400  such that the rearward end of adjustable valance clip  400  is lower than the upper end of adjustable valance clip  400 . In this orientation, the rear notch  422  is placed over the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132 . In seeking the installation of the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132  into rear notch  422 , the rear angled wall  424  helps to guide the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132 , as does the enlarged rounded nose  431  that is positioned just above the rear notch  422 . In this way, the configuration of rear notch  422 , rear angled wall  424  and rounded nose  432  helps ease installation. 
     Once the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132  is inserted within the rear notch  422 , the forward end of adjustable valance clip  400  is rotated downward. In doing so, the forward angled wall  428  frictionally engages the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 . Once this engagement occurs, the angle of forward angled wall  428  helps to guide the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140  into forward notch  426 . Once the upper end of forward angled wall  428  passes the lower end of rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 , the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140  falls or snaps or is retained within the forward notch  426  thereby locking the adjustable valance clip  400  to track  18 . In this locked position, the lower surface of wall  430  is in approximate flat and flush parallel planar engagement with the upper surface of the wall that forms the lower end of slot  140  in track  18 . It is also notable that the depth of the rear notch  422  is substantially deeper than the depth of the forward notch  426  so as to facilitate removal of the adjustable valance clip  400  from track  18 . 
     That is, to remove adjustable valance clip  400  from track  18 , sufficient pressure is applied pushing upward on the forward end of adjustable valance clip  400 . Once enough pressure is applied, the track  18  and/or adjustable valance clip will elastically deform enough to allow the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140  to escape out of the forward notch  426 , at which point, adjustable valance clip  400  may be removed from track  18 . 
     The forward end of rear section  404  connects to the rearward end of forward section  402  at joint  406 . Joint  406  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured connect forward section  402  and rear section  404  while facilitating angular adjustment of the forward section  402  relative to the rear section  404 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, rear section  404  includes a socket  432  at its forward end, which when viewed from the side is a generally cylindrical opening that extends from side-to-side across the length of adjustable valance clip  400 , however any other configuration of a joint is hereby contemplated for use. In this arrangement, the lower end of the generally cylindrical opening of socket  432  terminates in a lower stop surface  434 , which in the arrangement shown when viewed from the side is a generally vertically extending wall that serves as a rear-most rotational point for forward section  402  relative to rear section  404 . Also, in the arrangement shown, the upper end of the generally cylindrical opening of socket  432  includes an upper stop surface  435  as well as a stop flange  436 . In the arrangement shown, when viewed from the side upper stop surface  435  is a rounded protrusion that extends downward from the upper forward side of the opening of socket  432 . The upper stop surface  435  serves as the forward-most rotational point for forward section  402  relative to rear section  404 . In the arrangement shown when viewed from the side, stop flange  436  is a generally flat and straight forward projection of rear section  404  which is positioned above the opening into the socket  432  that includes a generally flat bottom surface that extends in approximate horizontal alignment when adjustable valance clip  400  is installed on track  18 . The lower surface of stop flange  436  receives the upper end of adjustment member  408 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the rear end of forward section  402  connects to the socket  432  by way of axle  438 . Axle  438  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to connect to and be received within socket  432  of rear section  404  while facilitating angular motion of the forward section  402  relative to the rear section  404 . Axle  438  forms a pivot point between the forward section  402  relative the rear section  404 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, when viewed from the side, axle  438  is a generally cylindrical member that extends from side-to-side across the forward section  402  of adjustable valance clip  400 . This configuration allows the axle  438  of forward section  402  to be slid into the socket  432  of rear section  404  from a side. This configuration, wherein the socket  432  of rear section  404  and the axle  438  of the forward section  420  extending the entire side-to-side width of the adjustable valance clip  400  maximizes the surface area of engagement between forward section  402  and rear section  404  thereby providing a strong, stable and durable joint  406  that can be precisely adjusted. 
     An arm  440  is connected to axle  438  that connects axle  438  to other components of forward section  402 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, arm  440  extends vertically downward from axle  438  when forward section  402  is in a fully lowered position. In this fully lowered position, the rear face of arm  440  engages the forward face of lower stop surface  434 . This engagement prevents the lower or rearward rotation of forward section  402  on rear section  404 . When forward section  402  is fully rotated forward or upward, the forward face of arm  44  engages the upper stop surface  435 . This engagement prevents the upper or forward rotation of forward section  402  on rear section  404 . 
     Arm  440  includes a slot  442  therein that allows passage of the threaded shaft  414  of screw  410  of biasing member  416  there through. This slot  442  allows for rotational movement of the forward section  402  on the rear section  404  while the vertical orientation of the screw  410  remains stationary. The upper end of the threaded shaft  414  of screw  410  of biasing member  416  is received in threaded opening  444  in stop flange  436 . In this way, when threaded shaft  414  passes through the slot  442  of arm  440  of forward section  402  and threads into the threaded opening  444  of stop flange  436  this facilitates an adjustable connection between forward section  402  and rear section  404 . In this arrangement, the upper surface of the head  412  of screw  410  is in engagement with the lower surface of arm  440 . As screw  410  is increasingly tightened, the engagement between the upper surface of head  412  and lower surface of arm  440  causes forward section  402  to rotate upward with respect to rear section  404 , thereby angularly adjusting the forward section  402  upward relative to the rear section  404  and track  18  or other components of the system  10 . As screw  410  is increasingly loosened, the engagement between the upper surface of head  412  and lower surface of arm  440  causes forward section  402  to rotate downward with respect to rear section  404 , thereby angularly adjusting the forward section  402  downward relative to the rear section  404  and track  18  or other components of the system  10 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, a biasing member  416  is placed around the shaft  414  of screw  410  between the upper surface of arm  440  and the lower surface of stop flange  436 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, biasing member  416  is a spring. The placement of the biasing member  416  between the forward section  402  and the rear section  404  ensures that the forward section  402  is urged to its lowest most position allowed by screw  410  thereby ensuring consistency of operation. 
     The forward end of arm  440  of forward section  402  includes a socket  106  similar if not identical to that described herein and as such reference is made to that portion of the disclosure. The socket  106  of the forward section  402  of the adjustable valance clip  400  is configured to receive the clip feature  108  of a valance  26  in the manner described herein and as such reference is made to that portion of the disclosure. One difference is that in one arrangement of socket  106  of forward section  402  includes only a single friction member  118  which is positioned in the upper surface of lower wall  110  near the rear portion of the socket  106 . 
     In an alternative arrangement, valance clip  400  is non-adjustable, meaning that there is no built-in mechanism that facilitates angular adjustment. That is, in one arrangement, valance clip  400  is formed of a single solid and monolithic member that is non-adjustable in nature. This reduces cost and complexity of the arrangement. 
     In Operation: 
     Adjustable valance clip  400  is installed onto the upper slot  140  of track  18  by first aligning the rear notch  422  with the forward facing end of the rearward section of upper wall  132  of track  18 . Once the forward facing end of the rearward section of upper wall  132  of track  18  is held within notch  422  of the rear section  404  of adjustable valance clip  400 , the forward end of the adjustable valance clip  400  is rotated downward. As the forward end of the adjustable valance clip  400  is rotated downward, the forward angled wall  428  engages the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132 . Once this engagement occurs between the forward angled wall  428  and the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  sufficient force is applied to cause the adjustable valance clip  400  and/or track  18  to elastically deform to allow the adjustable valance clip  400  connect to the track  18 . As the forward end of adjustable valance clip  400  is moved further downward, the forward angled wall  428  slides on the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  until the forward upper end of the forward angled wall  428  passes the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  at which point the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  snaps into forward notch  426  of the rear section  404  thereby locking the adjustable valance clip  400  onto the track  18 . 
     To remove adjustable valance clip  400  from track  18 , the opposite process is performed where the forward end of the adjustable valance clip  400  is raised with sufficient force thereby causing the adjustable valance clip  400  to separate from the track  18 . 
     Once adjustable valance clip  400  is installed on track  18 , the valance  26  is installed in socket  106  of the forward end of forward section  402 . In doing so, the clip feature  108  is forced into the socket  106  of forward section  402 . In one arrangement, where only a single friction member  118  is placed within socket  106 , clip feature  108  is fully installed when an audible click is heard when the friction member  118  passes the rear-most positioned friction member  178  of clip feature  108 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, only a single friction member  118  is present within socket  106  as having multiple friction members  118  that each engage a friction member  178  of clip feature  108  provides too strong of a connection making it too difficult for removal of the clip feature  108  from the socket  106 . In an alternative arrangement, socket  106  includes multiple friction members  118  that either each engage a friction member  178 , or each of them allow a friction member  178  to pass there by. In this way, valance  26  is quickly and easily installed onto adjustable valance clip  400  without the use of any tools. 
     Once installed, the angle of the valance  26  is adjusted by simply rotating the adjustment member thereby raising or lowering the angle of the valance  26 . This can be easily done when the valance  26  is in place within the socket  106  of adjustable valance clip  400  without any tools simply by rotating the head  412  of adjustment member  408  either clockwise or counterclockwise. 
     The valance  26  can easily be removed by simply peeling one end of the clip feature  108  from the socket  106  from one end. Peeling the valance  26  out of the socket  106  has been tested to be easier and more effective than laterally pulling the valance  26  out of the socket  106 . Also, it has been tested that pulling the valance  26  down or up, or twisting the valance  26  down or up (e.g. clockwise or counterclockwise) does not pull the clip feature  108  out of the socket  106  due in part to the movement in these manners causes increased engagement between the friction member  178  of the clip feature  108  with the friction member  118  of the adjustable valance clip  400 . In this way a strong, durable, yet easily selectively removable connection is formed between valance  26  and adjustable valance clip  400 . 
     Alternative Arrangement: 
     In an alternative arrangement, the rear section  404  connects to any other object in any other manner. As one example, the connection section  420  of rear section  404  is connected to the end of wall bracket  12 , such as that shown in  FIGS. 32-38  in the manner shown in these figures, as an example, using opening  314  to fit over the end  308  of wall bracket  12 . Alternatively, rear section  404  is contemplated to connect to any other component in any other manner thereby expanding the uses of the adjustable valance clip  400 . 
     Alternative Embodiment of Adjustable Valance Clip 
     With reference to  FIGS. 55-60  an alternative embodiment of an adjustable valance clip  400  is presented for use with the system  10  or any other architectural covering. This alternative embodiment of an adjustable valance clip  400  shown in  FIGS. 55-60  differs from the embodiment of an adjustable valance clip  400  shown in  FIGS. 39-54  in that the screw  410  of adjustment member  408  extends laterally (or, said another way, horizontally, or side-to-side, or in axial alignment with the axis of rotation of the joint  406  between forward section  402  and rear section  404 ), whereas, the screw  410  of adjustment member  408  of the adjustable valance clip  400  presented in  FIGS. 39-54  extends vertically (or, said another way, up-and-down, or in perpendicular alignment to the axis of rotation of the joint  406  between forward section  402  and rear section  404 ). 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, adjustable valance clip  400  is formed of a forward section  402  and a rear section  404  that are connected to one another by a joint  406 , having as an adjustment member  408 , which in the arrangement shown includes a screw  410  having a head  412  and a threaded shaft  414  that connects to a nut  415 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, joint  406  includes an axis of rotation upon which forward section  402  and rear section  404  angularly adjust with respect to one another. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, rear section  404  is configured to connect adjustable valance clip  400  to other components of the system  10  such as first track  18 , second track  20 , wall bracket  12 , single track top bracket  14 , dual track top bracket  16 , or any other component of system  10 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, rear section  404  includes an arm  418 . When viewed from the side, arm  418  is generally flat and planar in shape and extends a width from opposing sides that extend in approximate parallel spaced relation to one another and extends a height between an opposing upper surface and lower surface. 
     The rearward side of arm  418  includes a connection section  420 . Connection section  420  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to facilitate connection of adjustable valance clip  400  to other components of the system  10 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, connection section  400  is configured to frictionally engage and lock to the slot  140  in the upper wall  132  of track  18 . In this arrangement, to facilitate installation into and connection onto the slot  140  in the upper wall  132  of track  18 , connection section  420  includes a rear notch  422  positioned at its rearward end. Rear notch  422  is configured to engage and receive the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 . A rear angled wall  424  is positioned just below rear notch  422 . Rear angled wall  424  extends from the rearward most edge of rear notch  422  and extends forward as it extends downward thereby providing an angled surface that helps facilitate installation of the adjustable valance clip  400  into slot  140 . 
     Connection section  420  also includes a forward notch  426  positioned at its forward end. Forward notch  426  is configured to engage and receive the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 . A forward angled wall  428  is positioned just below forward notch  426 . Forward angled wall  428  extends from the forward most edge of forward notch  426  and extends rearward as it extends downward thereby providing an angled surface that helps facilitate installation of the adjustable valance clip  400  into slot  140 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, a spring member  450  is positioned between the portion of rear section  404  that includes rear angled wall  424  and rear notch  422  on one side and the forward angled wall  428  and forward notch  426  on the other side. Spring member  450  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design, and is configured to facilitate give and compression of rear section  404  between rear angled wall  424  and rear notch  422  on one side and the forward angled wall  428  and forward notch  426  on the other side. It has been tested that the dimensional tolerances of track  18  vary greatly and vary substantially from manufacturer-to-manufacture. Further dimensional tolerance variations can be caused by the surface treatment of the track  18  such as being anodized, painted, plated, powder coated, or the like. As such, spring member  450  is configured to provide substantial flexibility to rear section  404  so that rear section  404  can securely and in a repeatable manner connect to tracks  18  that have wide dimensional variations. Placement of spring member  450  between the portion of rear section  404  that includes rear angled wall  424  and rear notch  422  on one side and the forward angled wall  428  and forward notch  426  on the other side allows rear section  404  to securely snap onto and lock onto track  18  regardless of the surface treatment (anodizing, paint, plating, powder coating) and wide dimensional variations. 
     Spring member  450  may be formed of any suitable size, shape, design or configuration that facilitates flexing or give between the portions of rear section  404  that includes rear angled wall  424  and rear notch  422  on one side and the forward angled wall  428  and forward notch  426  on the other side. In the arrangement shown, as one example, spring member  450  is formed of an extension of rear section  404  that extends in a curved, sinusoidal, or S-shaped manner between the portion of rear section  404  that includes rear angled wall  424  and rear notch  422  on one side and the forward angled wall  428  and forward notch  426  on the other side. In this way, when the portion of rear section  404  that includes rear angled wall  424  and rear notch  422  is pushed toward the portion of rear section  404  that includes forward angled wall  428  and forward notch  426 , the spring member  450  compresses thereby allowing the portion of rear section  404  that includes rear angled wall  424  and rear notch  422  to move toward the portion of rear section  404  that includes forward angled wall  428  and forward notch  426  thereby accommodating attachment of the rear section  404  to track  18  regardless of wide dimensional tolerances. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, when viewed from the side the lower edge of spring member  450  between rear angled wall  424  and forward angled wall  428  forms a wall  430  that forms a generally flat bottom surface that extends in approximate parallel space relation to a generally flat upper surface. This is despite the arcuate curvature of the spring member  450 , which is visible when viewing rear section  404  from above or below. 
     In the arrangement shown, adjustable valance clip  400  is installed in the slot  140  in the upper wall  132  of track  18  by first angling the adjustable valance clip  400  such that the rearward end of adjustable valance clip  400  is lower than the upper end of adjustable valance clip  400 . In this orientation, the rear notch  422  is placed over the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132 . In seeking the installation of the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132  into rear notch  422 , the rear angled wall  424  helps to guide the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132 . In this way, the configuration of rear notch  422  and rear angled wall  424  helps ease installation. 
     Once the forward facing end of the rearward section of the upper wall  132  is inserted within the rear notch  422 , the forward end of adjustable valance clip  400  is rotated downward. In doing so, the forward angled wall  428  frictionally engages the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 . Once this engagement occurs, the angle of forward angled wall  428  helps to guide the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140  into forward notch  426 . As the forward end of rear section  404  is forced downward, as the forward angled wall  428  engages the upper side of the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  the spring member  450  compresses. This compression allows the forward angled wall  428  to move toward the rear angled wall  424 . Once the upper end of forward angled wall  428  passes the lower end of rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140 , the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140  falls or snaps or is retained within the forward notch  426  thereby locking the adjustable valance clip  400  to track  18 . In doing so, the spring bias of spring member  450  again moves the forward angled wall  428  away from rear angled wall  424  until the forward notch  426  and rear notch  422  lock onto track  18 . In this locked position, the lower surface of wall  430  is in approximate flat and flush parallel planar engagement with the upper surface of the wall that forms the lower end of slot  140  in track  18 . 
     That is, to remove adjustable valance clip  400  from track  18 , sufficient pressure is applied pushing upward on the forward end of adjustable valance clip  400 . Once enough pressure is applied, the track  18  and/or adjustable valance clip  400  will elastically deform, and or spring member  450  will elastically deform, enough to allow the rearward facing end of the forward section of the upper wall  132  that forms slot  140  to escape out of the forward notch  426 , at which point, adjustable valance clip  400  may be removed from track  18 . 
     The forward end of rear section  404  connects to the rearward end of forward section  402  at joint  406 . Joint  406  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured connect forward section  402  and rear section  404  while facilitating angular adjustment of the forward section  402  relative to the rear section  404 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, rear section  404  includes a hole  452  at its forward end, which when viewed from the side is a generally cylindrical opening that extends from side-to-side across the length of the forward end of rear section  404 . Hole  452  is configured to receive the threaded shaft  414  of screw  410  therein. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the forward end of rear section  404  that includes hole  452  therein is only approximately half as wide as the rear end of rear section  404  that connects to track  18 . Having a wider rear end of rear section  404  provides adjustable valance clip  400  having a stronger connection to track  18 . Having a narrower forward end of rear section  404  facilitates connection of the forward section  402  to rear section  404 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the rear end of forward section  402  connects to the forward end of rear section  404  at joint  406 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, forward section  402  includes a hole  454  at its rear end, which when viewed from the side is a generally cylindrical opening that extends from side-to-side across the length of the rear end of forward section  402 . Hole  454  is configured to receive the threaded shaft  414  of screw  410  therein. In the arrangement shown, the outward end of hole  454  includes a larger recess that is configured to fit the head  412  of screw  410  therein. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the rear end of forward section  402  that includes hole  454  therein is only approximately half as wide as the forward end of forward section  402  that connects to the valance  26 . Having a wider forward end of forward section  402  provides adjustable valance clip  400  having a stronger connection to valance  26 . Having a narrower rear end of forward section  402  facilitates connection of the forward section  402  to rear section  404 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the rear end of forward section  402  connects to the forward end of rear section  404  by aligning the hole  452  in the forward end of rear section  404  with the hole  454  in the rear end of forward section  402  and thereafter inserting the screw  410  through hole  452  and hole  454 . Once screw  410  is inserted through hole  452  and hole  454 , nut  415  is placed on the end of the threaded shaft  414  of screw  410  and the head  412  of screw  410  is tightened. In one arrangement, nut  415  is held in place within a wider section hole  452  on its side opposite the side forward section  402  is connected, such that when head  412  is rotated, the nut  415  is held in place thereby easing installation. As the screw  410  is tightened, the rear end of forward section  402  is pulled in tight engagement with the forward end of rear section  404 . 
     Screw  410  of adjustment member  408  is tightened until the desired amount of resistance is formed within joint  406 . Screw  410  may be tightened to lock the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404 . Screw  410  may be tightened to hold the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404  while allowing for manual adjustment of the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404 . Screw  410  may be loosened to allow free movement of the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404 . 
     Notably, the arrangement can be made in an opposite manner wherein rear section  404  is positioned on an opposite side of forward section  402 . 
     An arm  440  is connected to and extends forward from the rear portion of forward section  402  that includes hole  454  and receives screw  410  therein. In the arrangement shown, as one example, arm  440  initially extends forward and downward and curves before extending in a generally planar manner. The forward end of arm  440  of forward section  402  includes a socket  106  similar if not identical to that described herein and as such reference is made to that portion of the disclosure. The socket  106  of the forward section  402  of the adjustable valance clip  400  is configured to receive the clip feature  108  of a valance  26  in the manner described herein and as such reference is made to that portion of the disclosure. 
     In Operation: 
     Adjustable valance clip  400  is installed onto the upper slot  140  of track  18  by first aligning the rear notch  422  with the forward facing end of the rearward section of upper wall  132  of track  18 . Once the forward facing end of the rearward section of upper wall  132  of track  18  is held within notch  422  of the rear section  404  of adjustable valance clip  400 , the forward end of the adjustable valance clip  400  is rotated downward. As the forward end of the adjustable valance clip  400  is rotated downward, the forward angled wall  428  engages the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132 . Once this engagement occurs between the forward angled wall  428  and the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  sufficient force is applied to cause the adjustable valance clip  400  and/or track  18  to elastically deform to allow the adjustable valance clip  400  connect to the track  18 . In doing so, spring member  450  compresses inward, allowing the forward angled wall  428  to move toward the rear angled wall  424 . As the forward end of adjustable valance clip  400  is moved further downward, the forward angled wall  428  slides on the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  until the forward upper end of the forward angled wall  428  passes the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  at which point the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  engages or moves or snaps or locks into forward notch  426  of the rear section  404  thereby locking the adjustable valance clip  400  onto the track  18 . 
     To remove adjustable valance clip  400  from track  18 , the opposite process is performed where the forward end of the adjustable valance clip  400  is raised with sufficient force thereby causing the adjustable valance clip  400  to separate from the track  18 . Alternatively, or in addition, to ease removal of valance clip  400  from track  18  with the presence of spring member  450 , in one arrangement the user may grasp the upper ends of rear section  404  and compress them together thereby reducing the distance between the forward angled wall  428  to move toward the rear angled wall  424  thereby allowing the rearward facing end of the forward section of upper wall  132  to move out of the forward notch  426  of the rear section  404  and/or allowing the forward facing end of the rear section of upper wall  132  to move out of the rear notch  422  of the rear section  404  thereby allowing the adjustable valance clip  400  to be removed from track the track  18  in a fast and easy manner. 
     Once adjustable valance clip  400  is installed on track  18 , the valance  26  is installed in socket  106  of the forward end of forward section  402 . In doing so, the clip feature  108  is forced into the socket  106  of forward section  402 . 
     Once installed, the angle of the valance  26  is adjusted using the screw  410  of adjustment member  408  to facilitate angular adjustment of forward section  402  relative to rear section  404 . Screw  410  of adjustment member  408  is tightened until the desired amount of resistance is formed within joint  406 . Screw  410  may be tightened to lock the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404 . Screw  410  may be tightened to hold the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404  while allowing for manual adjustment of the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404 . Screw  410  may be loosened to allow free movement of the relative position of the forward section  402  and the rear section  404 . When screw  410  is loose, or tightened just enough to allow movement while holding the relative position of forward section  402  and the rear section  404 , the user simply adjusts the angle of forward section  402  relative to the rear section  404 . As the user adjusts the angle of forward section  402  relative to the rear section  404 , forward section  402  and rear section  404  rotate upon the axis of rotation formed by the shaft  414  of screw  410 . Once the desired angular position of forward section  402  and rear section  404  is achieved, screw  410  is tightened thereby locking the relative angular position of forward section  402  and rear section  404 . 
     As screw  410  is tightened, the threads of threaded shaft  414  mesh with the threads of nut  415  thereby pulling nut  415  toward head  412 . As screw  410  is tightened, this pulls the forward portion of rear section  404  into tight and locking frictional engagement with the rear portion of forward section  402 . In doing so, the friction between the engaging surfaces of rear section  404  and forward section  402  holds the relative position of joint  406 . 
     Adjustable valance clip  400  may be of any length. That is, adjustable valance clip  400  may extend the valance  26  any desired distance away from track  18 . As an example, in the arrangement shown in  FIGS. 55-60  a longer forward section  402  is presented with an elongated arm  440  as compared to the arrangement presented in  FIGS. 61-66  which has a shorter forward section  402  is presented with a shortened arm  440 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, in  FIGS. 55-66 , screw  410  includes a head  412  that requires the use of a Philips head screw driver. In another arrangement, head  412  of screw  410  is enlarged, such as that shown in  FIGS. 39-54 , so as to facilitate hand tightening and loosening without the use of any tools. 
     Sock, End Cap and Clip Arrangement: 
     In an alternative arrangement, with reference to  FIGS. 67-79  an alternative arrangement of valance system  10  is presented that includes a sock  460  that is used to cover valance  26  and end cap  152 . Sock  460  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to cover valance  26  and end cap  152  and improve its aesthetic appearance as well as cover any seams in the valance  26  and/or end  152 . In the arrangement shown, as one example sock  460  is formed of a single piece of material that is folded over and is connected to itself along a seam line  462 . In this way, sock  460  forms a single continuous member having a hollow interior at extends a length between opposing ends. In the arrangement shown, the size, shape and configuration of sock  460  remains similar if not identical from end to opposing end. 
     The hollow interior of sock  460  receives valance  26  and end cap  152  therein within close and tight tolerances. In this way, sock  460  is configured to cover the entirety of valance  26  and end cap  152 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, when valance  26  is positioned within the hollow interior of sock  460  the upper end  154  of valance  26  engages the upper interior end of the hollow interior of sock  460 , the lower end  156  of valance  26  engages the lower interior end of the hollow interior of sock  460 , and the rearward end of clip feature  108  of valance  26  engages the interior surface of the hollow interior of sock  460 . In one arrangement, end cap  152  fits within the hollow interior of sock  460  in a similar fashion. In this way, when valance  26  and end cap  152  are positioned within the hollow interior of sock  460 , sock  460  fits around valance  26  and end cap  152  in a tight-fitting fashion. In one arrangement, sock  460  is configured such that valance  26  and end cap  152  are easily inserted within the hollow interior of sock  460  while sock  460  stretches slightly or is under tension when positioned around valance  26  and end cap  152 . 
     This arrangement allows for quick, easy and tool-free covering of valance  26  and end cap  126 . When sock  460  covers valance  26  and end cap  152 , seam line  462  is positioned to the rearward side of valance  26  and end cap  152  so as to conceal the seam line  462  from sight. As such, the side of sock  460  that includes seam line  462  is the rearward side  464  of sock  460  and the seam-free side of sock  460  is the forward side  466  of sock  460 . Installing sock  460  in this manner over valance  26  and end cap  152  provides a seamless covering over valance  26  and end cap  152  that provides an improved aesthetic appearance that is quick and easy to install, as well as quick and easy to remove and replace. 
     Sock  460  may be formed of any type of fabric and may be formed of any color and/or pattern. In one arrangement, sock  460  is formed of a single layer of material. In another arrangement, to provide additional give and additional concealment of seams or features in valance  26  and/or end cap  152 , the sock  460  is formed of an outer fabric layer with a backing layer. In one arrangement, the outer layer of sock  460  provides the desired aesthetic appearance, such as the desired color and/or pattern. In one arrangement, the inner layer of sock  460  provides additional give, compression and concealment to the outer layer. In one arrangement, the inner layer is formed of a layer of foam, felt or any other material or combination thereof that provides give, can compress and/or can help facilitate concealment of features in valance  26  and/or end cap  152 . In one arrangement, the inner layer and outer layer of sock  460  are formed together, are adhered together, or are connected to one another by any other manner, method or means. In this arrangement, inner layer and outer layer of sock  460  are installed at the same time over valance  26  and end cap  152 . In an alternative arrangement, inner layer and outer layer of sock  460  are not connected to one another and in this arrangement, the inner layer is installed first over valance  26  and end cap  152  followed by the installation of the outer layer of sock  460  over the inner layer, valance  26  and end cap  152 . This arrangement allows for removal and replacement of the outer layer of sock  460  without removing the inner layer, which can provide some time savings. 
     With reference to the side view of  FIG. 69 , when sock  460  is placed around valance  26 , sock  460  is taught or tight-fitting around valance  26 . That is, the interior surface of the hollow interior of sock  460  extends in a fat and flush engagement against the forward face  158  of valance  26 , the upper interior edge of sock  460  wraps around the upper end  154  of valance  26 , the lower interior edge of sock  460  wraps around the lower end  156  of valance  26 , and the rearward interior side of sock  460  wraps around the interior edge, and/or rounded nose  172 , of clip feature  108 . In this way, sock  460  is relatively tight-fitting around valance  26  and/or end cap  152 . In this position, with sock  460  wrapped around valance  26  and end cap  152 , valance  26 , with the installed sock  460 , is installed into socket  106  of bracket  14 ,  16 , clip  300  and/or adjustable valance clip  400 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 70 , when valance  26  is installed into socket  106  of adjustable valance clip  400  (which would be the same if it were installed into the socket  106  of bracket  14 ,  16  or clip  300 ) clip feature  108 , which is covered by a layer of fabric of sock  460 , is received within the receiving space  116  between lower wall  110 , upper wall  112  and center wall  114 . As the clip feature  108  is inserted within the socket  106 , the fabric of sock  460 , which is already slightly taught or under slight tension around valance  26 , is pulled even tighter as the clip feature  108  is installed into the receiving space  116  of socket  106 . By pulling sock  460  taught around valance  26 , this provides an improved aesthetic appearance as the fabric of sock  460  is tightly stretched, smooth and wrinkle free across the face of valance  26 . 
     As clip feature  108  is inserted into the receiving space  116  of socket  106 , the somewhat compressible fabric of sock  460  compresses between socket  106  and clip feature  108 . In one arrangement, this compression of the fabric of socket  460  helps to hold valance  26  in socket  106 . In one arrangement, the presence of and engagement between friction members  118  of socket  106  and friction members  178  of clip feature  108  further help to secure and hold the engagement between socket  106  and clip feature  108 , even when a layer of fabric of sock  406  is present between socket  106  and clip feature  108 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, to help increase the hold between clip feature  108  and socket  106 , in one arrangement a feature  468  is placed at the forward end of the upper wall  112  of socket  106 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, this feature  468 , when viewed from the side, is a rounded protrusion that extends downward and inward into the receiving space  116  of socket  106  at the end of upper wall  112 . When socket  106  is fully installed over clip feature  108 , feature  468  is configured engage and extend just past the end of flange  174  of clip feature  108 . As is seen in  FIG. 70 , when socket  106  is fully installed over clip feature  108 , feature  468  helps to pull the fabric of sock  460  tighter as the fabric must extend around the protrusion of feature  468 . As is also seen in  FIG. 70 , when socket  106  is fully installed over clip feature  108 , feature  468  helps to lock socket  106  onto clip feature  108  as feature  468  extends past the flange  174  of clip feature  108  and protrudes downward into the open space of slot  176 . In this way, feature  468  increases the friction and grip of socket  106  onto clip feature  108 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the distance between the lower surface of feature  468  and the upper surface of the lower wall  110  of socket  106  is less than the distance between the lower surface of arm  170  and the upper surface of flange  174 . As such, upon installation of socket  106  having feature  468  thereon over clip feature  108 , the presence of feature  468  causes clip feature  108  to slightly deform and compress so as to allow installation of socket  106  over clip feature  108 . Once feature  468  passes the end of flange  174 , feature  468  extends into slot  176  thereby helping to lock socket  106  onto clip feature  108 . In this way, the presence or feature  468  provides a more secure connection between socket  106  and clip feature  108 . 
     The teaching presented herein with regard to feature  468  and sock  460  applies equally to whether socket  106  is part of bracket  14 ,  16 , clip  300  and/or adjustable valance clip  400 . Also, the teaching presented herein with regard to feature  468  and sock  460  applies equally to whether valance  26  is used alone or in-combination with valance extension  28 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 71-76  an end cap  152  is shown connected to the end of valance  26 . In this arrangement, as one example, end cap  152  lacks clip feature  108  in the rearward face  242  of end cap  152 . The lack of clip feature  108  in the rearward face  242  of end cap  152  allows for end cap  152  to flex and curve at hinge area  238 . 
     Hinge area  238  may be formed of any design that allows end cap  152  to curve or bend. In one arrangement, hinge area  238  is a living hinge member that allows end cap  152  to take on any desired shape from a sharp and straight ninety-degree curve to a smooth rounded curve. In one arrangement, stiffeners are connected to end cap  152  that help to hold the shape of end cap  152  once it is bent into the desired shape. In one arrangement, stiffeners are malleable metallic members that are connected to end cap  152  between center arm  184  and upper arm  180  and/or between center arm  184  and lower arm  182 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, when sock  460  is placed over valance  26  and end cap  152  the outward end of sock  460  is secured to the outward end of end cap  152  (also known as the excess portion  254 ) by end clip  470 . 
     End clip  470  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to secure the end of sock  460  to end cap  152  as well as facilitate attachment of the outward end of end cap  152  to the wall or structure that valance system  10  is connected to. In the arrangement shown, as one example, end clip  470  includes a center wall  472  that connects to a forward wall  474  and a rearward wall  476  that extend continuously between upper and lower ends  478 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, forward wall  474  and rearward wall  476  extend in approximate parallel spaced relation to one another and are spaced apart from one another by the distance of the interior surface of center wall  472 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, forward wall  474  and rearward wall  476  extend in approximate perpendicular relation to center wall  472 . In this way, center wall  472 , forward wall  474  and rearward wall  476  form a slot  480  between the interior surfaces of center wall  472 , forward wall  474  and rearward wall  476  that extends continuously from upper end  478  to lower end  478  of end clip  470 . End clip  470  and more specifically slot  478  is sized and shaped to slide over the outward end of end cap  152  and sock  460  thereby securing the end of sock  460  to the end of end cap  152 . End clip  470  also provides a finished and aesthetically pleasing look to the end of end cap  152  with sock  460  there over. End clip  470  also provides a mechanism to connect the end of end cap  152  to the wall or structure that valance system  10  is connected to. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, forward wall  474  of end clip  470  includes a feature  482  that extends into the slot  480  a distance. Feature  482  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to secure sock  460  to end cap  152  by causing a pinch point or other point of higher pressure between end clip  470  and end cap  152  thereby securing sock  460  between end cap  152  and end clip  470 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, when viewed from an end  478  feature  482  is a generally triangular and pointed member positioned near the outward end of forward wall  474 , opposite center wall  472 , that extends inward a distance into the slot  480  from the interior surface of forward wall  474 . In this way, the interior end of feature  482  causes a pinch point that tightly secures end clip  470  to end cap  152  while securing sock  460  between end cap  152  and end clip  470 . While a single feature  482  is shown extending into slot  480 , any number of features  482  are hereby contemplated for use such as none, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more. Also, while a single feature  482  is shown protruding into slot  480  from forward wall  474 , it is hereby contemplated that one or more features  482  may extend into slot  480  from forward wall  474 , rearward wall  476  or from any other portion of end clip  470 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, when sock  460  is installed over valance  26  and end cap  152 , the end of sock  460  is cut about flush with the outward end of end cap  152 . Next, the end clip  470  is installed over the end of end clip  152  over sock  460  by sliding the end of end cap  152  and sock  460  into the slot  480  of end clip  470 . In doing so, the feature  482 , which extends into the slot  480  pinches the material of sock  460  tight between end clip  470  and end cap  152  thereby securing the position of sock  460  with respect to end cap  152  and valance  26 . In one arrangement, a pin, clip, lock screw or other locking device may be used that clips and/or extends through clip feature  470 , sock  460  and/or end cap  152 . 
     In the arrangement shown, to help facilitate connection of the outward end of valance  26  and end cap  152  and sock  460  to the wall or structure that valance system  10  is connected to, the rearward side of rearward wall  476  includes a recess  484  that is sized and shaped to receive and align and hold a connection member  486 . Connection member  486  may be any device or system that helps to secure the outward end of valance  26  and/or end cap  152  to the wall or structure that valance system  10  is connected to and may include a piece of double sided tape that adheres to the wall of structure, a piece of double sided foam tape that adheres to the wall of structure, an adhesive gel strip that adheres to the wall of structure, a strip of hook-and-loop fastener (e.g. Velcro) that connects an opposing strip of hook-and-loop fastener connected to the wall or structure, or any other form of a connection member. 
     In operation, in the arrangement shown, to assemble and install the system shown in  FIGS. 67-79  the user selects the type of material they want for sock  460 . Next, the user installs sock  460  over valance  26  and end caps  152  which should be relatively tight fitting while also being easy to install over valance  26  and end caps  152 . The user bends end caps  152  to their desired position, which is held once bent by the stiffeners received in the rearward side of the end caps  152 . The user trims the length of sock  460  to end at the outward end of the end caps  152 . Next, the user slides end clips  470  over the outward ends of end caps  152  which are covered by sock  460 . By doing so, the end clips  470  tightly secure the sock  460  in place over the end of end caps  152 . The user also installs the connection member  486  in the recess  484  in the rearward side of end clips  470 . 
     Next, the user inserts the clip feature  108  that is covered by the material of sock  460  into the socket  106  of bracket  14 ,  16 , clip  300  and/or adjustable valance clip  400 . Upon insertion, the socket  106  pulls the material of sock  460  even tighter over the valance  26  and/or end caps  152 . Upon full insertion of the clip feature  108  into socket  106 , feature  468  passes the end of flange  174  thereby locking socket  106  tightly onto clip feature  108 . 
     Next, the ends of end caps  152  are secured to the wall or structure by connecting the connection members  486  held within the recess  484  of end clips  470  to the surface of the wall or structure that valance system  10  is connected to. In this way, valance system  10  is quickly and easily installed without tools while providing a visually pleasing aesthetic appearance. 
     To remove valance  26  from the socket  106  of bracket  14 ,  16 , clip  300  and/or adjustable valance clip  400 , the connection members  486  that hold the ends of end caps  152  to the wall or structure that valance system  10  is connected to are removed (e.g. in the case of Velcro or another hook-and-loop fastener system one side of the Velcro or hook-and-loop fastener system is pulled apart from the other side of the Velcro or hook-and-loop fastener). Next, the clip feature  108  is pulled out of the socket  106  of bracket  14 ,  16 , clip  300  and/or adjustable valance clip  400  by peeling one end of the clip feature  108  out of socket  106 . This peeling focuses the forces at a narrow portion of the connection between socket  106  and clip feature  108  thereby allowing for easy separation. This peeling continues from one end of the valance  26  to the other. Once the clip feature  108  is fully removed from socket  106 , the end clips  470  may be slid off of the end caps  152  and the sock  460  may be slid off of valance  26  and end caps  152  thereby fully disassembling valance  26 . 
     Removable Clip Feature: 
     In an alternative arrangement, with reference to  FIGS. 80-88  an alternative arrangement of valance system  10  is presented that includes a removable clip feature  500 . Removable clip feature  500  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to be attached to and removed from valance  26  so as to facilitate quick and easy attachment and detachment of valance  26  to and from socket  106  of a bracket  14 ,  16  in the same or similar ways valance  26  with an integrated clip feature  108  is attached to and removed from socket  106  of a bracket  14 ,  16  as is described herein. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, removable clip feature  500  includes a forward end having an upper arm  502  and an opposed lower arm  504  that are connected by a center wall  506  that extends between upper arm  502  and lower arm  504 . A hollow interior  508  is positioned between the lower end of upper arm  502 , the upper end of lower arm  504  and the forward surface of center wall  506 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, an arm  170  extends rearward from the intersection of the lower arm  504  and the center wall  506 . Arm  170  extends rearward and forms rounded nose  172  and flange  174  similar to if not identical to the clip feature  108  described herein. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, removable clip feature  500  is configured to fit over a feature  510  in rearward face  160  of the valance  26 . Feature  510  may be formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to facilitate attachment of the removable clip feature  500  to the valance  26  as well as facilitate removal of the adjustable clip feature  500  from the valance  26 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, feature  510  is formed of a protrusion that extends rearward from the rearward face  160  of valance  26  and includes an opposing upper arm  512  that extends upward and a lower arm  514  that extends downward. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, removable clip feature  500  may be installed at any position along valance  26  by either sliding the forward end of clip feature  500  over an end of the feature  510  or by snapping the forward end of clip feature  500  over feature  510 . In either arrangement, once installed, the feature  510  is frictionally held with close and tight tolerances within the hollow interior  508  of removable clip feature  500  such that the upper arm  512  of feature  510  is held behind the upper arm  502  of removable clip feature  500 , and the lower arm  514  of feature  510  is held behind the lower arm  504  of removable clip feature  500 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, removable clip feature  500  may be removed from the feature  500  of valance  26  by lifting upward on the rearward end of removable clip feature  500  which causes lower arm  504  to rotate out of the space between lower arm  514  and the rearward face  160  of valance  26  thereby freeing removable clip feature  500  from valance  26 . 
     This arrangement, wherein removable clip feature  500  is installed onto valance  26  provides several advantages. One advantage is that the removable clip feature  500  may be installed at any position along the length of valance  26 . Another substantial advantage is this arrangement allows for a removable clip feature  500  that is formed of plastic to be installed onto a valance  26 . This allows the material properties of the plastic removable clip  500  to be harnessed for insertion and removal from socket  106 , while providing the aesthetics of the aluminum valance  26 . Also, by not having to extrude the clip feature  108  along the entire length of the valance  26 , this saves material costs and eases the manufacturing process. In addition, this arrangement of adding a removable clip feature  500  to the rearward face  160  of valance  26  allows for use of many commercially available fascia configurations on the market today and facilitates attachment and use of these standard fascia configurations t in a manner never before possible. 
     Valance Corner: 
     In an alternative arrangement, with reference to  FIGS. 89-93  an alternative arrangement of valance system  10  is presented that facilitates the formation of a corner  520  of valance  26 . Corner  520  is formed of any suitable size, shape and design and is configured to facilitate the closure of the end of valance  26  in an aesthetically pleasing manner that is also quick, efficient and easy to implement. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, corner  520  is formed in valance  26  by placing a cut  522  in the rearward side  160  of valance  26 . This cut  522  serves to remove all of the features of the rearward side  160  of valance  26  so as to allow valance  26  to be bent or folded at cut  522 . In the arrangement shown, cut  522  is a ninety-degree cut in the rearward side  160  of valance  26  that removes all of the features in the rearward side  160  of valance  26  including: upper staple area  162 , upper arm  180 , center arm  184 , lower arm  182 , alignment feature  190 , and lower staple feature  164 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, cut  522  cuts into the material of valance  26  between the rearward face  160  and the forward face  158 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, the tip or point or apex of cut  522  terminates just inward of the forward face  158 . That is, in the arrangement shown, as one example, the cut  522  does not cut through the forward face  158  of valance  26 , but instead leaves the forward face  158  completely intact so that the valance  26  maintains a unified, singular piece with some of its original rigidity. With that said, cut  522  forms a weak point in valance  26  by removing the structural features on the rearward side  160  of valance  26  as well as by leaving only a thin layer of material at the point of cut  522 . The point or cut  522  facilitates a natural fold line for folding the valance  26  rearward at cut  522  to form corner  520 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, cut  522  forms edges  524  on each side of the cut  522 , as well as on each side of the features in the rearward side  160  of valance. Corner  520  is formed when valance  26  is bent at the fold line formed by cut  522  until the opposing edges  524  engage one another. At this point a clip or other holding member may be placed over the adjoined features on each side of cut  522  so as to hold the corner  520  in place. However, in some arrangements, such as when using a metallic fascia  26 , a clip or other holding member may not be necessary as once the fascia  26  is bent at cut  522  it will hold its shape. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, the v-cut  502  is formed of a 90-degree angle when viewed from above or below. This arrangement provides a crisp and clean and finished look at the ends of valance  26  and as such it is desirable. However, any other angle, as desired, is hereby contemplated for use from one degree to one hundred and eighty degrees and anywhere in-between, with each angle providing a different appearance at the end of valance. In addition, multiple cuts  522  are hereby contemplated for use such as two thirty degree cuts that form a two-fold-line corner  520 , or three twenty two and a half degree cuts that form a three-fold-line corner  520 . Any other angle or combination of angles are hereby contemplated as is any number of cuts  522  to form any configuration of a corner  500  at the end of fascia  26  that closes the end of the system  10 . 
     Malleable Corner &amp; Stiffener: 
     In an alternative arrangement, with reference to  FIGS. 94-101  an alternative arrangement of corner  520  is presented. In this arrangement, corner  520  includes a plurality of cuts  522  in the rearward side  160  of valance  26 . These cuts  520  are positioned laterally close to one another. The result is a section at the end of valance  26  that is relatively flexible and can be molded into practically any shape, from a clean ninety degree corner to a smooth curved corner, or any other shape. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, as the support features have been removed from the rearward side  160  of valance  26 , the end of valance  26  easily flexes and moves. In the arrangement shown, as one example, to help corner  520  hold its shape a stiffener  280  is added. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, a user may desire valance  26  be bent or configured to facilitate common shapes such as a curve, an angle, or any other shape. In one arrangement, as is shown, valance  26  is a malleable valance  26 . Malleable valance  26 , as discussed herein, is a living member that is capable of taking on any desired shape from a sharp and straight ninety-degree corner, to any other angle, or to a smooth rounded curve. Subsequently, due to the flexibility of malleable valance  26 , a user may desire a stiffener  280  to help malleable valance  26  maintain its shape long after installation. 
     To aid malleable valance  26  in maintaining a desired shape, or likewise to eliminate any angles or curvature of malleable valance  26 , a stiffener  280  is added. Stiffener  280  is any object or device that can be added to malleable valance  26  that helps malleable valance  26  take or maintain a desired shape, which may be flat, angled, curved, or the like. 
     In one arrangement, as is shown, stiffener  280  is a generally elongated piece of metal, wood, plastic, composite or other generally stiff or rigid material, or alternatively a flexible material or a generally flexible material. As one example, a flexible aluminum material of requisite thickness has been used with success. In one arrangement, as is shown, stiffener  280  is generally rectangular in shape when viewed from the front or rear and is generally planar in shape. In the arrangement shown, stiffener  280 , is generally sized and shaped to fit within and slide within the slots formed by center arm  184  and upper arm  180  and/or center arm  184  and lower arm  182 , such that the stiffener  280  can be slid into malleable valance  26  adjacent corner  520  and covering the area where cuts  522  have been made. The addition of stiffener  280  adds strength to valance  26  as well as helps corner  520  of valance  26  hold its shape. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, valance  26  is curved at the corner  520 . This semi-circular or curved shape is formed by bending the corner  520  thereby causing the cuts  522  to flex as well as causing stiffener  280 , which itself is malleable, to flex however due to the material properties of stiffener  280  the stiffener  280  holds the shape it is bent into. 
     In an alternative arrangement, stiffener  280  is not slid into the slot of malleable valance  26 , but instead may be installed by any other manner or means onto the malleable valance  26  such as gluing, welding, adhering, stapling, taping, or the like. 
     In an alternative arrangement, a plurality of cuts  522  are positioned at other portions of valance  26 , such as at its middle, so as to facilitate bending of valance  26  for shipping purposes. In this arrangement, once valance  26  is taken out of its shipping container, valance  26  is bent back to a straight arrangement. Once this is accomplished, stiffeners  280  are slid over the cuts  522  thereby holding the previously bent portion of valance  26  into a straight configuration. In this way, a unique and easy to use configuration is provided that eases shipping. 
     Center Seam &amp; Stiffener: 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, with reference to  FIGS. 102-103  a center seam is presented in valance  26  that is bridged by the application of stiffeners  280 . In this arrangement, two separate valances  26  are connected to one another in flush end-to-end alignment. To provide additional strength to this seam, as well as to ensure proper alignment of the adjacent valances  26 , stiffeners  280  are inserted into the opposing valances  26 . In this arrangement, stiffener  280  may be configured to maintain its shape so as to ensure proper alignment of valances  26 . 
     From the above discussion and the accompanying drawings and claims it will be appreciated that the improved valance system for window coverings presented offers many advantages over the prior art. That is, the system presented: improves upon the state of the art; has a pleasing aesthetic appearance; is easy to install; is easy to remove; is easy to cover; is easy to ship; can be folded for shipping; can be shipped in the same shipping box as a broken down track system; does not require a shipping box that is longer than a broken down track system; can be installed quickly; can be replaced quickly; is easy to cover with material; is formed of a minimum number of parts; is relatively inexpensive; has a long useful life; is easily customized; can be easily cut to size; can be used in most applications; is standardized; allows for customized end caps; uses a minimum amount of material; is lightweight; is durable; has a long useful life; can be easily extended; utilizes and end cap that can be configured in a number of ways, among countless other improvements and advantages. 
     It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that other various modifications could be made to the device without parting from the spirit and scope of this invention. All such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and are intended to be covered thereby. It should be understood that the examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in light thereof will be suggested to persons skilled in the art and are to be included within the spirit and purview of this application.