Splice connector system for architectural covering support rods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12123457
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17332320

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In one or more embodiments, a drapery system is presented including a drapery support rod having a plurality of segments joined by one or more splice connectors. The splice connector includes a first section, a stop at an intermediate point, and a second section. The first and second sections include features configured and arranged to engage and connect with interior surfaces of the first and second segments, thereby operably connecting the first and second segments of the drapery support rod. The drapery support rod includes a helical guide structure on the exterior surface to move one or more of a plurality of ring members between an open and closed position, wherein the rings are configured and arranged to attach to an upper edge of a shade material and suspend the shade material from the drapery support rod.

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CURRENT PRODUCTS CORP1995 HOLLYWOOD AVE PENSACOLA FL 32514

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dugger, Phillip Pensacola, US 11 25
Hand, Scott Pensacola, US 10 47
Mullet, Willis J Pensacola, US 139 3153
Smidt, Jon Pensacola, US 5 17

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