No-sew cornice

Abstract

The present invention provides a wall hanging device or cornice that can be readily covered with fabrics and other materials for decorative purposes without the need for sewing or pinning. Fabrics and other materials may be replaced to change the appearance as desired. The device includes a rigid hollow core or profile that is covered with resilient foam. The rigid profile provides a structure that allows the cornice to span wide distances without noticeable sagging. The rigid profile is also provided with slots or channels corresponding to the edges of the foam covering that accept decorative fabrics or other materials. The resiliency and coefficient of friction of the foam provides sufficient grip to hold fabric or other materials to the device.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A decorative window treatment device comprising: 
 an elongate rigid core having a front side and an opposing rear side, the rear side being provided with a first elongate channel that defines a first opening into a rear interior cavity; and    a layer of resilient material disposed on the elongate rigid core.    
     
     
         2 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 1  further comprising a first sheet of decorative material disposed on the resilient material, the first sheet having a first edge tucked through the first opening and into the rear interior cavity.  
     
     
         3 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 2  wherein the front side is provided with a second elongate channel that defines a second opening into a front interior cavity.  
     
     
         4 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 3  further comprising a second sheet of decorative material disposed on the resilient material, the second sheet having a second edge tucked through the second opening and into the front interior cavity.  
     
     
         5 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 1  further comprising a pair of opposing end returns, each end return being connected to the elongate rigid core using at least one connector.  
     
     
         6 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 1  wherein the elongate rigid core comprises a substantially hollow structure formed of an extruded polymer.  
     
     
         7 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 6  wherein the pair of opposing end returns comprise substantially hollow structures formed of an extruded polymer.  
     
     
         8 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 7  wherein the each of the pair of opposing end returns and the elongate rigid core have the same profile in cross-section where they contact each other.  
     
     
         9 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 1  wherein the layer of resilient material disposed on the elongate rigid core extends into the first opening and at least partially into the first interior cavity to frictionally engage the first sheet.  
     
     
         10 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 1  further comprising a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket comprising a rigid member having a first end for attachment to a wall and a second end for insertion through the first opening into the first interior cavity.  
     
     
         11 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 10  wherein the length of the mounting bracket is adjustable.  
     
     
         12 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 1  wherein the first side of the elongate rigid core is provided with a plurality of notches, the notches being generally parallel to each other and generally perpendicular to the first elongate channel.  
     
     
         13 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 12  wherein the notches facilitate bending of the elongate rigid core to form a pair of integral end returns.  
     
     
         14 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 1  wherein the resilient material comprises a foam sheet.  
     
     
         15 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 2  wherein the decorative material comprises fabric.  
     
     
         16 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 3  wherein a decorative object other than a sheet of decorative material is at least partially tucked into and retained in the second opening.  
     
     
         17 . A decorative window treatment device comprising: 
 a substantially hollow elongate rigid core formed of extruded polymer having a front side and an opposing rear side, the rear side being provided with a first elongate channel that defines a first opening into a rear interior cavity;    a layer of resilient foam sheeting material disposed on the elongate rigid core;    a pair of opposing end returns each extending from the elongate rigid core at an angle; and    a mounting bracket comprising a rigid member having a first end for attachment to a wall and a second end for insertion through the first opening into the first interior cavity.    
     
     
         18 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 17  further comprising a first sheet of decorative fabric material disposed on the resilient material, the first sheet having a first edge tucked through the first opening and into the rear interior cavity.  
     
     
         19 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 18  wherein the front side is provided with a second elongate channel that defines a second opening into a front interior cavity.  
     
     
         20 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 19  further comprising a second sheet of decorative material disposed on the resilient material, the second sheet having a second edge tucked through the second opening and into the front interior cavity.  
     
     
         21 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 20  wherein a decorative object other than a sheet of decorative material is at least partially tucked into and retained in the second opening.  
     
     
         22 . The decorative window treatment device according to  claim 18  wherein the first side of the elongate rigid core is provided with a plurality of notches, the notches being generally parallel to each other and generally perpendicular to the first elongate channel, the notches facilitating the bending of the elongate rigid core to form the opposing end returns.