Patent ID: 8065843

Claim:
A bay or bow window support system, comprising: (a) a first bracket adapted for mounting to a wall; (b) a cable assembly comprising a cable having a first end adapted for secure engagement with said first bracket, and an opposite second end; a clamp assembly comprising a first clamp member, a second clamp member comprising cable engagement means, and a tightening element bringing said first clamp member and said second clamp member together, a cable passageway having a first section and a second section, wherein said second end of said cable passes through said cable passageway defined by said first clamp member and said second clamp member where said cable is engaged by said cable engagement means, and further wherein said cable that passes through said cable passageway has a length that is adjustable beyond said second section; and a rod extending downwardly from said clamp assembly, and (c) a second bracket adapted for interconnection to the window comprising an opening through which said rod extends, fastening means for securing the position of said rod relative to said second bracket, and means for selectively adjusting the position of said rod relative to said second bracket, wherein said rod and said first section are substantially axially aligned.