Patent ID: 7287734

Claim:
A bracket assembly for use with a spring tension rod for hanging window coverings, the bracket assembly comprising: a mounting section defining a bearing surface facing in a first direction; and a rod interface coupled to the mounting section and facing in a second direction generally opposite the first direction, the rod interface adapted to connect with one end of the spring tension rod, wherein the rod interface is arranged relative to the bearing surface to position the rod interface spaced away from a window opening in a direction generally perpendicular to the first and second directions when the bearing surface is borne against a surface of the window opening; an elbow section coupled to the mounting section and defining the rod interface; wherein the mounting section and the elbow section are separate parts; and wherein the mounting section has a male attachment mechanism received in a female receptacle end of the elbow section, the male attachment mechanism including a first leg, a second leg connected to and angled to the first leg, and a third leg connected to and angled to the second leg.