Multi-paneled drapery construction

Abstract

A multi-paneled drapery construction is disclosed wherein four separate fabric panels, each having a respective finished side for display, are assembled and joined together to produce an integrated drapery article having an open bottom end and a pair of reversible rod pockets formed thereon for alternately suspending the drapery article so that the finished sides may be selectively displayed at equal lengths. The rod pockets are formed from the assembled panels and disposed in juxtaposition along the top of the drapery article, each of the pair being seamed together along their intermediate length to allow one of the rod pockets to be exposed upon the drapery article while the other rod pocket is contained within. The rod pockets are reversed in their respective positions by withdrawing the rod pockets together through the open bottom end of the drapery article. The finished sides of the fabric panels are preferably of different print designs and have coordinated colors and patterns so that the drapery article can provide multiple decorating options.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to drapery construction, and more particularly to a multi-paneled drapery construction wherein four separate fabric panels having coordinated print designs are arranged in combination and joined together to form an integrated drapery article having a dual set of reversible rod pockets for alternately suspending the drapery article so that the fabric panels may be selectively displayed at equal hanging lengths. [0002] In the field of interior design, curtains and drapery constructions made of fabric material are used extensively to cover and decorate windows, walls and other surface areas throughout homes and offices. Typically sewn together and made in a variety of designs and patterns, these drapery constructions are generally hung on rods in a substantially vertical position over and upon the surface area to be covered or decorated and are often adapted to move along the rods and across the associated surfa...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] Accordingly, it is a general purpose and object of the present invention to provide an improved drapery construction that is more convertible in its appearance and more adaptable to changes in surrounding décor than those curtains and draperies heretofore developed.

[0006] A more particular object of the present invention is to provide an improved drapery construction having a greater number of finished display panels incorporated in a single drapery article with the panels adapted to hang the same length and capable of selected display for the particular decorative application.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-paneled drapery system and method of making same that affords a variety of decorative presentations for walls, windows and other surface areas without the need for a costly replacement of the drapery.

[0008] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-paneled drapery construction that can be easily hung or suspended as a wall or window treatment and as necessary, able to traverse along a rod or like support in separable drapery articles.

[0009] A still further object of the present invention is to provide a multi-paneled drapery system that is relatively inexpensive to construct, easy to manipulate in its constructed state, and readily assembled for use in a variety of decorating applications.

[0010] Briefly, these and other objects of the present invention are accomplished by a multi-paneled drapery system and method of construction wherein four separate fabric panels, each having a respective finished side for display, are assembled and joined together to produce an integrated drapery article having an open bottom end and a pair of reversible rod pockets formed thereon for alternately suspending the drapery article so that the finished sides may be selectively displayed at equal lengths. The rod pockets are formed from the assembled panels and disposed in juxtaposition along the top of the drapery article, each of the pair being seamed together along their intermediate length to allow one of the rod pockets to be exposed upon the drapery article while the other rod pocket is contained within. The rod pockets are reversed in their respective positions by withdrawing the rod pockets together through the open bottom end of the drapery article. The finished sides of the fabric panels are preferably of different print designs and have coordinated colors and patterns so that the drapery article can provide multiple decorating options.

Problems solved by technology

While those existing reversible curtains and draperies have been found satisfactory in presenting alternate surface appearances and in accommodating, to some degree, prospective changes in the design and decor of a room, they are limited to their dual-faced construction and to the selected colors and patterns presented by the opposed panels on either side.

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