A displaceable wand, comprising: an elongated member extending from a first end to a second end, an endless loop blind control element disposed within said elongated member and extending beyond at least one of the first and second ends; and a restrictor presented at one of the first and second ends, the restrictor extending through said endless loop blind control element to permit the elongated member to: a) hang from said endless loop blind control element and block access to the one end of the endless loop blind control element in a first position, and; b) be raised to a second position to expose said one end of the endless loop blind control element and rotate the endless loop blind control element in the second position.
A displaceable wand, comprising; an elongated member extending from a first end to a second end, an endless loop blind control element disposed within said elongated member and extending beyond at least one of the first and second ends; and a restrictor presented at one of the first and second ends, the restrictor extending through said endless loop blind control element to permit the elongated member to:
a) hang from said endless loop blind control element and block access to the one end of the endless loop blind control element in a first position, and;
b) be raised to a second position to expose said one end of the endless loop blind control element and rotate the endless loop blind control element in the second position.
A window covering comprising: a fabric having a top and bottom for covering a window; a plurality of horizontally spaced members attached to said fabric between said top and bottom; at least one attachment secured to each said spaced member; a flexible sleeve attached to each said attachment of said plurality of horizontally spaced members between said top and bottom of said fabric; and a cord extending inside said flexible sleeve from said bottom to said top for lifting said fabric from a closed position covering said window to an open position revealing said window.
A blind control for a window covering having a narrow profile; and particularly relates to a control module for a window shade where the location of the drive mechanism is selected to minimize the gap between the end of the window shade and inside edge of a window opening; locating the drive mechanism in a shell disposed in a housing to rigidify a reduced thickness of the drive so as to minimize the gap; and use a single rod depending from the control module to activate the drive mechanism in a safe and secure manner.
A blind control for a window covering having a narrow profile; and particularly relates to a control module for a window shade where the location of the drive mechanism is selected to minimize the gap between the end of the window shade and inside edge of a window opening; locating the drive mechanism in a shell disposed in a housing to rigidify a reduced thickness of the drive so as to minimize the gap; and use a single rod depending from the control module to activate the drive mechanism in a safe and secure manner.
The invention also includes a housing with an end wall adjacent one end of the shade; a clutch projecting from said end wall and rotatable about a clutch axis, a drive gear engageable at one end of the clutch for rotatably driving said clutch and shade, said drive gear disposed in said housing adjacent said end wall; and a wand for driving said drive gear.
A blind control for a window covering having a narrow profile; and particularly relates to a control module for a window shade where the location of the drive mechanism is selected to minimize the gap between the end of the window shade and inside edge of a window opening; locating the drive mechanism in a shell disposed in a housing to rigidify a reduced thickness of the drive so as to minimize the gap; and use a single rod depending from the control module to activate the drive mechanism in a safe and secure manner.
The invention also includes a housing with an end wall adjacent one end of the shade; a clutch projecting from said end wall and rotatable about a clutch axis, a drive gear engageable at one end of the clutch for rotatably driving said clutch and shade, said drive gear disposed in said housing adjacent said end wall; and a wand for driving said drive gear.
The invention provides for a wand to raise and lower the window shade.
E06B 9/74 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive adapted for selective electrical or manual operation
E06B 9/78 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closuresSpring drumsTape drumsCounterweighting arrangements therefor for direct manual operation, e.g. by tassels, by handles
E06B 9/80 - Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised openingBraking or immobilising devicesDevices for limiting unrolling
F16H 57/039 - Gearboxes for accommodating worm gears
E06B 9/76 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive using crank handles
F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
F16H 57/031 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes
E06B 9/42 - Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
A blind having a blind operating mechanism and an endless loop blind control element for operating the blind mechanism, comprising; an enclosure extending from an upper end to a lower end, with the endless loop blind control element enclosed within the enclosure between the upper end to the lower end of said enclosure, when in a first position; a connector supporting the upper end of the enclosure adjacent to the blind operating mechanism and depending downwardly from it; and the lower end of said enclosure moveable from said first position towards that upper end to a second position so as to permit operation of said endless loop blind control element. The invention also relates to a lower housing displaceble towards the enclosure.
A blind control for a window covering having a narrow profile; and particularly relates to a control module for a window shade where the location of the drive mechanism is selected to minimize the gap between the end of the window shade and inside edge of a window opening; locating the drive mechanism in a shell disposed in a housing to rigidity a reduced thickness of the drive so as to minimize the gap; and use a single rod depending from the control module to activate the drive mechanism in a safe and secure manner. The invention also includes a housing with an end wall adjacent one end of the shade; a clutch projecting from said end wall and rotatable about a clutch axis, a drive gear engageable at one end of the clutch for rotatably driving said clutch and shade, said drive gear disposed in said housing adjacent said end wall; and a wand for driving said drive gear. The invention provides for a wand to raise and lower the window shade.
A blind having a blind operating mechanism and an endless loop blind control element for operating the blind mechanism, comprising: an enclosure extending from an upper end to a lower end, with the endless loop blind control element enclosed within the enclosure between the upper end to the lower end of said enclosure, when in a first position; a connector supporting the upper end of the enclosure adjacent to the blind operating mechanism and depending downwardly from it; and the lower end of said enclosure moveable from said first position towards that upper end to a second position so as to permit operation of said endless loop blind control element. The invention also relates to a lower housing displaceable towards the enclosure.
An enclosure for an endless loop blind control element for operating a blind operating mechanism, wherein the enclosure extends from a first end to a second end and said endless loop blind control element is enclosed within said enclosure from said first end to said second end and connected to said blind operating mechanism.
E06B 9/326 - Details of cords, e.g. buckles, drawing knobs
E06B 9/322 - Details of operating devices, e.g. pulleys, brakes, spring drums, drives
E06B 9/78 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closuresSpring drumsTape drumsCounterweighting arrangements therefor for direct manual operation, e.g. by tassels, by handles
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Blind control having a narrow profile drive with gears between the blind roll and window
A blind control for a window covering having a narrow profile; and particularly relates to a control module for a window shade where the location of the drive mechanism is selected to minimize the gap between the end of the window shade and inside edge of a window opening; locating the drive mechanism in a shell disposed in a housing to rigidify a reduced thickness of the drive so as to minimize the gap; and use a single rod depending from the control module to activate the drive mechanism in a safe and secure manner.
The invention also includes a housing with an end wall adjacent one end of the shade; a clutch projecting from said end wall and rotatable about a clutch axis, a drive gear engageable at one end of the clutch for rotatably driving said clutch and shade, said drive gear disposed in said housing adjacent said end wall; and a wand for driving said drive gear.
The invention provides for a wand to raise and lower the window shade.
E06B 9/74 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive adapted for selective electrical or manual operation
E06B 9/78 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closuresSpring drumsTape drumsCounterweighting arrangements therefor for direct manual operation, e.g. by tassels, by handles
E06B 9/80 - Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised openingBraking or immobilising devicesDevices for limiting unrolling
F16H 57/039 - Gearboxes for accommodating worm gears
E06B 9/76 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive using crank handles
F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
F16H 57/031 - GearboxesMounting gearing therein characterised by covers or lids for gearboxes
E06B 9/42 - Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
A blind control for a window covering having a narrow profile; and particularly relates to a control module for a window shade where the location of the drive mechanism is selected to minimize the gap between the end of the window shade and inside edge of a window opening; locating the drive mechanism in a shell disposed in a housing to rigidity a reduced thickness of the drive so as to minimize the gap; and use a single rod depending from the control module to activate the drive mechanism in a safe and secure manner.
The invention also includes a housing with an end wall adjacent one end of the shade; a clutch projecting from said end wall and rotatable about a clutch axis, a drive gear engageable at one end of the clutch for rotatably driving said clutch and shade, said drive gear disposed in said housing adjacent said end wall; and a wand for driving said drive gear.
E06B 9/76 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive using crank handles
E06B 9/78 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closuresSpring drumsTape drumsCounterweighting arrangements therefor for direct manual operation, e.g. by tassels, by handles
E06B 9/42 - Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
E06B 9/322 - Details of operating devices, e.g. pulleys, brakes, spring drums, drives
E06B 9/90 - Safety measures against dropping or unauthorised openingBraking or immobilising devicesDevices for limiting unrolling automatic for immobilising the closure member in various chosen positions
A blind having a blind operating mechanism and a blind control element and having an enclosure for the blind control element, with the element completely enclosed, a connector supporting the enclosure on the blind, and depending downwardly, and a drive device at the lower end of the enclosure for operating the element.
E06B 9/322 - Details of operating devices, e.g. pulleys, brakes, spring drums, drives
E06B 9/326 - Details of cords, e.g. buckles, drawing knobs
E06B 9/78 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closuresSpring drumsTape drumsCounterweighting arrangements therefor for direct manual operation, e.g. by tassels, by handles
A blind having a blind operating mechanism and a blind control element and having an enclosure for the blind control element, with the element completely enclosed, a connector supporting the enclosure on the blind, and depending downwardly, and a drive device at the lower end of the enclosure for operating the element.
E06B 9/322 - Details of operating devices, e.g. pulleys, brakes, spring drums, drives
E06B 9/326 - Details of cords, e.g. buckles, drawing knobs
E06B 9/78 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closuresSpring drumsTape drumsCounterweighting arrangements therefor for direct manual operation, e.g. by tassels, by handles
Fabric window blinds; Non-metal child safety products, namely, string and cord winders for use on blinds, curtains, drapes, window coverings, and door coverings
A blind for a building opening having a first blind roller located in an upper region of a head rail, a second blind roller located in a lower region of the head rail, a first blind stored on the first blind roller, a second blind stored on the second blind roller, a first blind control guided forwardly and operable to lower and raise said first blind, and a second blind control guided forwardly and operable to lower and raise said second blind.
E06B 9/44 - Rollers thereforFastening roller blinds to rollers
E06B 9/78 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closuresSpring drumsTape drumsCounterweighting arrangements therefor for direct manual operation, e.g. by tassels, by handles
A blind having a head rail (12),with upper and lower regions, and having an upper blind roller (30), a lower blind attachment (32) an upper blind (18) on the upper blind roller (30), a lower blind (16) on the lower blind attachment (32), upper and lower blind control mechanism (62, 64) and in which the upper blind (18) is operable to depend down beside a predetermined side of said lower blind attachment (32), and the lower blind (16) is operable to depend down alongside but spaced from said upper blind (18), so as to provide a head rail having a slim, aesthetically pleasing profile.
A blind for a building opening, and having; an upper blind roller, located in an upper region of the head rail, a lower blind attachment located in a lower region of the head rail, an upper blind stored on the upper blind roller, a lower blind stored on the lower blind attachment, upper and lower blind control mechanism to operate the blinds and the upper blind roller being located with an upper axis along an upper plane in the head rail and the lower blind attachment is located on a lower axis along a lower plane within the head rail, the axes being displaced vertically from one another, and in which the upper blind depends down beside a predetermined side of the lower blind attachment, and in which the lower blind depends down alongside said upper blind, so as to provide a head rail having a slim, aesthetically pleasing profile.
A blind for a building opening, and having a head rail attachable adjacent to the building opening; a blind panel stored in the head rail, and adapted to be lowered, over the building opening; and, blind panel control mechanism in the head rail and control guides leading the control so as to hang free of the blind panel, and permitting the blind panel to fill the building opening.
A blind for a building opening, having; an upper blind roller, located in an upper region of the head rail, a lower blind attachment located in a lower region of the head rail, an upper blind stored on the upper blind roller, a lower blind stored on the lower blind attachment, upper and lower blind control mechanism operable to operate the blinds and in which the upper blind roller is located in an upper plane in the head rail and the lower blind attachment is located in a lower plane, the axes being displaced vertically from one another, and in which the upper blind depends down beside the lower blind attachment, and in which the lower blind depends down alongside said upper blind, so as to provide a head rail having a slim, aesthetically pleasing profile.
A shutter of the type having a frame, and louvres extending from side to side within the frame, the louvres being rotatable about parallel axes, the side frames having a hollow interior, and defining longitudinal slots, and having a louvre control member within the frame for operating all louvres, drive connector members connected to the louvre control member for engaging respective louvres, and each drive connector member in turn having a first gear operated by the louvre control member, a second gear supporting and driving an end of a louvre, a drive housing supporting the first and second gears in meshing engagement, and, drive surfaces on the first gear for interengaging with the louvre control member.
An arch shutter having a frame with an arch frame portion, and often with a linear lower frame portion, and louvres extending from side to side of the arch portion, parallel to the linear lower frame portion, and having a frame section of predetermined width, and bevel portions formed at each end of each louvre, the bevel portions removing a portion at each end of each louvre for providing clearance for rotation of each louvre without interfering with arch frame portion, and pivot pins inserted through drillings in the frame from the exterior.
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Goods & Services
(1) Hard window coverings, namely shutters, and parts for shutters.
(2) Hard window coverings, namely shutters, and parts for shutters.
(3) Soft window coverings, namely blinds.
(4) Soft window coverings, namely drapes.