Improvements in Curtain Rods for Bedsteads.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 5th May., 1897-Accepted, 5th June, 1897
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Curtain Rods for Bedsteads.
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I, WILLIAM HENRY WAY of Lyndhurst 43, Kestrel Avenue, Herno Hill,
Commercial Traveller do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :—
This invention relates to improvements in connection with curtain rods intended for
use with bedsteads and has for its object to provide a means by which the curtain rod
may be fitted to or detached from the bedstead.
In carrying out my invention I propose to provide an end of the curtain rod with a
hook which is adapted to pass over the neck of the brass knob commonly provided at
the head of the bedstead.
To support the rod in position a bracket or arm is employed which is secured to the
rod at some distance from its end and to the post of the bed. This bar or arm
extends at an angle from the bed post and keeps the rod in a horizontal position.
The support or stay is provided with a clamp at its upper end adapted to grip the
rod this clamp being provided with a screw which allows it to be opened easily to
permit the rod to slide. This enables the curtains to be fitted in an easy manner and
to be removed when required. The lower part of the stay is also provided with a
clamp or clip which is adapted to grip the bedpost but at the same time to allow the
parts to be moved to the right or left.
The sleeper can thus be screened from draught in a simple and effective manner.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to the
accompanying drawing, which shows the arrangement in side elevation.
A is the rod on which the curtain rings can be hung provided with the book a at
its end. This hook engages around the neck 6 of the bed post B. The rod is
supported by the arm C provided at its upper end with the clamp c which is secured
around the rod A by screws or nuts and bolts. The lower end of the arm is furnished
with the clip or clamp cengaging with the post B. The inner surface may be
furnished with a layer of felt or other soft material, so that there will be no danger of
damage to the paint on the post.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is.-
(1.) Improvements in connection with iron bedsteads, consisting of a curtain rod
extending between the bed posts, a supporting arm or bracket at the ends connected
to the post, and connections securing the parts together, substantially as and for the
purposes specified.
(2.) Improvements in connection with bedsteads consisting of a curtain rod fitted
between the bed posts, a hook at the end engaging with the neck of the post, and
supporting arm or bracket fitted to the post and rod, substantially as described and for
the purposes specified.
(3.), The improved curtain rod and fittings for application to iron bed-steads,
constructed substantially as described and shown in the accompanying drawing, and
for the purposes specified.
Dated this 4th day of Nov 1897
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.