An Improved Combination Bracket for Blinds, Curtain Poles, and Valances.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 25th July, 1894
Complete Specification Left, 25th Apr., 1895-Accepted, 24th May, 1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Combination Bracket for Blinds, Curtain Poles, and
Valances.
We, ROBERT PILL and THOMAS PILL, both of Wargrave Road, Earlestown, in
the County of Lancaster, Plumbers, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows::-
This invention relates to an improved construction of bracket for the purpose of
supporting blind rollers and curtain poles, and also cornices if required, by means of
one pair of brackets.
In this invention we construct a combination bracket such as is represented in
the annexed drawing but of any preferred design, which may be secured to the
window frame by being screwed thereto. We form said brackets in pairs, in one of
which is a slot as b, and in the other a hole for receiving the wire pins attached to
the ends of a blind roller.
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We form a hollow portion c whereon to rest a curtain pole or rod of the ordinary
description with rings for suspending curtains therefrom.
We form a groove d-in the end for placing therein a lath or cornice for carrying
the fringe or upper ornamentation of the curtains.
By these means the blind, curtains, and also a valance if required, may be
supported by one and the same pair of brackets.
Dated this 24th day of July 1894.
An Improved Combination Bracket for Blinds, Curtain Poles, and
Valances.
We, ROBERT PILL, and THOMAS PILL, both of Wargrave Road, Earlestown, in
the County of Lancaster, Plumbers, 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 an improved construction of bracket for the purpose of
supporting blind rollers and curtain poles, and also cornices if required, by means
of one pair of brackets.
In the accompanying drawing
Fig. 1 is a side view of a bracket constructed according to our invention, and
Fig. 2 is a front view of a pair of brackets supporting a cornice, a curtain pole
and a Venetian blind:
Fig. 3 is a side view of a bracket applicable for carrying an ordinary form of
blind roller in combination with a curtain pole and a cornice.
Fig. 4 is a side view of the same bracket when a cornice is not required.
In the several views shown on the drawing similar letters refer to similar
parts.

page_text: In this invention we construct combination brackets such as a represented in the
drawing said brackets may be of any preferred design and are secured to the
window frame by lugs a' or their equivalents being screwed thereto.
:
We form said brackets in pairs with either flange as 6 on which to rest and to
which to secure a Venetian blind; or a slot as b' in one brackets and a hole in the
other for receiving the wire pins attached to the ends of a blind roller.
We form a hollow portion c whereon to rest a curtain, pole or rode of the
ordinary description or like form with rings for suspending curtains therefrom.
We form a grooved in the end of said bracket for placing therein a lath or
cornice as to which fringe or upper ornamentation of the curtains may be
attached.
By these means a blind; curtains,-and-also-a valance if required may be supported
by one-and-the same pair of brackets.
4.
When a cornice is not required the groove d is dispensed with. as shown
in Fig. 4.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this our said
invention and in what manner the same is to. be performed we declare that what
we claim is :-
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1st. For supporting Venetian blinds, curtain poles, and cornices, the use of
combination brackets such as, a that are constructed so as to support a: Venetian
blind, a curtain pole and a cornice on one pair of brackets in the manner
substantially as hereinbefore described.
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2nd. For supporting blind rollers, curtain poles, and, cornices, the use of
combination brackets such as a that are constructed so as to support a blind roller,
a curtain pole, and a cornice on one pair of brackets in the manner substantially
as hereinbefore described..
3rd. For supporting either a Venetian blind, or a blind roller on which a blind is
fitted to roll thereon, in combination with either a curtain pole pra.cornice, the use
of combination brackets such as a that are constructed so as to support said blinds
or blind rollers, andial curtain.pole or a cornice on one pair of brackets in the
manner substantially as herein before described.
4th. A combination bracket such as a constructed in the manner and for the
purpose substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 24th day of Anril 1895
THOMAS PRESCOTT,
53, Arcade Chambers, St. Mary's Gate, Manchester,
Agent for Applicants.