Supported curtain panels and supported curtain panel assemblies

Abstract

Supported curtain panels for use with various types of curtains and drapes are disclosed. The supported curtain panel may include a curtain panel having a support structure disposed at the top of the curtain panel and an attaching structure adapted to engage the curtain panel by engaging the support structure.

1 . A supported curtain panel, comprising: 
 a curtain panel having a support structure disposed at the top of the curtain panel; and    an attaching structure adapted to engage the curtain panel by engaging the support structure.    
   
   
       2 . The supported curtain panel of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a cord.  
   
   
       3 . The supported panel of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a twisted cord.  
   
   
       4 . The supported panel of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a gimp.  
   
   
       5 . The supported panel of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a braid.  
   
   
       6 . The supported panel of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises trim.  
   
   
       7 . The supported curtain panel of  claim 1 , wherein the attaching structure is selected from a drapery ring having a shank and a drapery ring having a clip.  
   
   
       8 . A supported curtain panel, comprising a curtain panel having a support structure disposed at the top of the curtain panel, wherein the support structure is selected from a cord, a twisted cord, gimp, braid, and trim, and wherein the support structure acts as a support from which the curtain panel can be securely hung using an attaching structure that engages the support structure.