Fastener-less Bracket System

Abstract

A fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod. The fastener-less bracket system includes at least one end bracket having a wall holding portion that can be inserted between a molding member and a generally planar surface, such as a wall. Each end bracket further includes a curtain rod retaining portion extends outward from the wall holding portion and is integrally connected thereto, wherein the curtain rod retaining portion can support and removably secure to a curtain rod. In some embodiments, the fastener-less bracket system further includes at least one support mounting bracket having a wall holding portion that can be inserted between a molding member and a generally planar surface, and a curtain rod retaining portion that can receive a curtain rod therein. The support mounting brackets are positioned between a pair of end brackets in order to support the weight of a curtain rod attached therebetween.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod comprising:
 an end bracket having a curtain rod retaining portion integrally connected to a wall holding portion via an arm portion;   wherein the wall holding portion comprises a planar panel adapted to be removably positioned between a wall and a molding affixed to the wall such that the end bracket is secured to the wall without fasteners;   wherein the curtain rod retaining portion is configured to receive a curtain rod thereon.   
     
     
         2 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the arm portion is configured to prevent the curtain rod retaining portion from resting on the molding when the wall holding portion is positioned between the wall and the molding.   
     
     
         3 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the curtain rod retaining portion is an upstanding prong adapted to engage with an aperture on a curtain rod.   
     
     
         4 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the curtain rod retaining portion comprises a ball-detent fastener therein.   
     
     
         5 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the curtain rod comprises a first elongated section and a second elongated section that provides for telescopic linear adjustment of the curtain rod.   
     
     
         6 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the wall holding portion of the end bracket is tapered from a first upper end to an opposing lower second end.   
     
     
         7 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the wall holding portion of the end bracket further comprises a first side and an opposing second side that terminates in a point.   
     
     
         8 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one support mounting bracket having a wall holding portion and a U-shaped channel, wherein the U-shaped channel is configured to support a portion of a curtain rod;   wherein the wall holding portion of the at least one support mounting bracket comprises a planar panel adapted to be removably positioned between the wall and the molding affixed to the wall such that the support mounting bracket is secured to the wall without fasteners.   
     
     
         9 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the portion of the curtain rod being supported is towards a middle of the portion of the curtain rod.   
     
     
         10 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the wall holding portion of the support mounting bracket further comprises a protruding member configured to removably affix the end bracket to a planar surface.   
     
     
         11 ) The fastener-less bracket system for mounting a curtain rod of  claim 10 , wherein:
 the protruding member is J-shaped and configured to contact the molding and the wall.