Window blind mounting system

{
  "publication_number": "US12454861B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Window blind mounting system",
  "abstract": "A mounting system for window blinds is provided. The mounting system provides components that can be used to mount a window blind or shade. The components of the mounting system include flex brackets, mounting clips, railing devices, adjustable arms, spacers, etc. These components can be provided in different combinations to mount different types of blinds or shades to walls or ceilings, regardless of whether the wall to be mounted to is above, behind, or to the sides of the window blind.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A window blind installation system comprising: a headpiece casing that houses mechanisms of a window blind; a railing device comprising: first and second top rails; and first and second bottom rails; and a mounting clip that is configured to mount the window blind to a surface of a wall or ceiling, wherein the railing device is one of two or more railing segments that are configured to slide along the headpiece casing to match a position of the mounting clip, wherein the first and second top rails of the railing device are configured to be snapped onto by the mounting clip, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to constrain the headpiece casing, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to abut interior surfaces of the headpiece casing.",
    "2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first and second bottom rails are J-shaped.",
    "3. The system of claim 2, wherein the headpiece casing comprises curling lips, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to hook onto the curling lips.",
    "4. The system of claim 2, wherein the railing device is a headrail having a length that is at least half of that of the headpiece casing.",
    "5. The system of claim 2, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to constrain the headpiece casing of a first type of window blinds, wherein the railing device further comprises a third bottom rail that is T-shaped and is configured to latch a holder bracket for supporting a roller of a second, different type of window blinds.",
    "6. The system of claim 2, wherein the first bottom rail is configured to latch a component of the window blind.",
    "7. The system of claim 1, wherein the first and second top rails are T-shaped with flanges that snap into the mounting clip.",
    "8. The system of claim 1, further comprising a flex bracket that is configured to be fastened to an end of the headpiece casing and to mate with the railing device, wherein: the first and second bottom rails are configured to abut exterior surfaces of the headpiece casing, the first and second top rails of the railing device form a recess cavity that is configured to mate with the flex bracket, and the flex bracket is C-shaped and comprises a top plate that is configured to mate with the railing device.",
    "9. A method comprising: providing a headpiece casing that houses mechanisms of a window blind; providing a railing device comprising: first and second top rails; and first and second bottom rails; and providing a mounting clip that is configured to mount to a surface of a wall or ceiling, wherein the first and second top rails of the railing device are configured to be snapped onto by the mounting clip, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to constrain the headpiece casing, wherein the railing device is one of two or more railing segments that are configured to slide along the headpiece casing to match a position of the mounting clip, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to abut an interior surface of the headpiece casing.",
    "10. The method of claim 9, wherein the first and second bottom rails are J-shaped.",
    "11. The method of claim 10, wherein the railing device is a headrail having a length that is at least half of that of the headpiece casing.",
    "12. The method of claim 10, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to constrain the headpiece casing of a first type of window blinds, wherein the railing device further comprises a third bottom rail that is T-shaped and is configured to latch a holder bracket for supporting a roller of a second, different type of window blinds.",
    "13. The method of claim 10, wherein the first bottom rail is configured to latch a component of the window blind.",
    "14. The method of claim 9, wherein the first and second top rails are T-shaped with flanges that snap into the mounting clip.",
    "15. The method of claim 9, wherein the headpiece casing comprises curling lips, wherein the first and second bottom rails are configured to hook onto the curling lips.",
    "16. The method of claim 9, further comprising providing a flex bracket that is configured to be fastened to an end of the headpiece casing and to mate with the railing device, wherein: the first and second bottom rails are configured to abut exterior surfaces of the headpiece casing, the first and second top rails of the railing device form a recess cavity that is configured to mate with the flex bracket, and the flex bracket is C-shaped and comprises a top plate that is configured to mate with the railing device."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present disclosure generally relates to mechanisms and components for mounting window blinds or shades.\n\nThe installation of a window blind or shade system often involves using two or more box brackets to support the weight of the installed window blind or shade. The box brackets are mounted to a wall or ceiling surface near the window, and a headpiece of the blind or shading system is placed into the box bracket, which then closes to hold the blind system in place. A box bracket has two large metallic pieces, which sometimes cause box brackets to become scarce and pricey commodities.\n\nSome embodiments of the invention provide a mounting system for window blinds. The mounting system provides components that can be used to mount a window blind or shade. The components of the mounting system include flex brackets, mounting clips, railing devices, adjustable arms, spacers, etc. These components can be provided in different combinations to mount different types of blinds or shades to walls or ceilings, regardless of whether the wall to be mounted to is above, behind, or to the sides of the window blind.\n\nIn some embodiments, the system provides a flex bracket comprising a top plate, a middle plate, and a bottom plate that are configured to form an embrace for supporting a headpiece casing of the window blind. The system provides a first railing device that includes (i) a first recess cavity for mating with the top plate of the flex bracket to fix the first railing device to the flex bracket and (ii) a sidewall configured to abut the headpiece casing.",
  "cpc": [
    "E06B 9/323",
    "E06B 9/50",
    "F16B 5/06"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "E06B 9/323",
    "F16B 5/06"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Tser Wen Chou"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2024-06-14",
  "publication_date": "2025-10-28",
  "grant_date": "2025-10-28",
  "priority_date": "2021-10-15",
  "application_number": "US-202418625144-A",
  "family_id": "92898420",
  "cited_by_count": 0,
  "citations": [
    "US6382296B1",
    "US8201789B1",
    "JP2019194414A",
    "WO2022076282A1"
  ]
}