Specialized Curtain Rod Support Assemblies for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857097_0004_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Curtain Rod Support Assemblies for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857097_0004_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857097_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,097.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept adapts the original curtain rod support assembly for specialized applications, including high-security facilities, earthquake-prone areas, disaster relief shelters, and extreme weather environments, providing enhanced functionality and security in these unique contexts.

Background and Problem Solved

The original curtain rod support assembly, while effective in general settings, lacks features necessary for operation in specialized environments. This inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by introducing tailored solutions for high-security, seismic, disaster relief, and extreme weather scenarios.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses four distinct embodiments: (1) a system for securing curtain rods in high-security facilities, featuring reinforced anchoring portions; (2) a method for installing curtain rod support assemblies in earthquake-prone areas, utilizing enhanced grip features; (3) a lightweight curtain rod support assembly for disaster relief shelters, incorporating pointed tines for easy insertion; and (4) a system for hanging curtain rods in extreme weather environments, with weather-resistant coatings and pivot mechanisms.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features and combinations that depart from the original patent, including adapted anchoring portions, enhanced grip features, pointed tines, and weather-resistant coatings, which provide a non-obvious solution for specialized environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other potential implementations of the inventive concept could include adjustable anchoring portions, shock-absorbing materials, or integrated sensors for monitoring environmental conditions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized curtain rod support assemblies have significant commercial potential in industries such as security, construction, disaster relief, and extreme weather infrastructure, offering a competitive advantage in niche markets.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,097
TitleCurtain rod support assembly
Assignee(s)BURR DISTRIBUTION, LLC