Patent application number | Description | Published |
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20110000628 | MODULAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS - A modular blind transport system for a window blind application. The complete system may be assembled from a relatively small number of individual modules to obtain working systems for a very wide range of applications, including especially a category of counterbalanced blinds wherein a relatively small external input force may be used to raise or lower the blind, and/or to open or close the blind. | 01-06-2011 |
20110031343 | SINGLE CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS - A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position. | 02-10-2011 |
20110126994 | COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS WITH BRAKES IN SERIES - A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan. | 06-02-2011 |
20120168099 | LOCK MECHANISM FOR A COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS - A locking mechanism for a covering for architectural openings includes at least one dog which cooperates with a stop surface to stop the high speed lowering of a rail that supports the covering while permitting the rail to be lowered at a slower speed and to be raised regardless of the speed. | 07-05-2012 |
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20130153159 | ACCUMULATING WAND - An accumulating wand includes a retraction mechanism which substantially conceals the drive cord. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153161 | POWER ASSIST MODULE FOR ROLLER SHADES - A power assist module for use in roller tube driven products, such as roller shades. The module may be pre-wound prior to installation in a roller tube and retains its pre-wound condition, even after use, when removed from the roller tube. | 06-20-2013 |
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