A window covering includes a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, a drive shaft, a spring motor operably connected to the drive shaft, and a retractable cord lift assembly operably connected to the drive shaft and including a spool member operably connected to a wand assembly by a cord, a clutch connected to the spool member and configured to selectively engage the drive shaft. The second rail is configured to be repositioned relative to the first rail, and in response the drive shaft is configured to rotate relative to the clutch in a first direction and a second direction. Actuation of the wand assembly is configured to rotate the spool member in the first direction, and in response the clutch is configured to engage the drive shaft to rotate the drive shaft in the first direction, moving the second rail relative to the first rail.
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2.
HYBRID RETRACTABLE LIFT SYSTEM FOR A WINDOW COVERING
A window covering includes a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, a drive shaft, a spring motor operably connected to the drive shaft, and a retractable cord lift assembly operably connected to the drive shaft and including a spool member operably connected to a wand assembly by a cord, a clutch connected to the spool member and configured to selectively engage the drive shaft. The second rail is configured to be repositioned relative to the first rail, and in response the drive shaft is configured to rotate relative to the clutch in a first direction and a second direction. Actuation of the wand assembly is configured to rotate the spool member in the first direction, and in response the clutch is configured to engage the drive shaft to rotate the drive shaft in the first direction, moving the second rail relative to the first rail.
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3.
ADHESIVE JOINT BETWEEN WOVEN AND NONWOVEN FABRIC FOR A CELLULAR SHADE
A cellular shade includes a first, woven fabric material having a first upper surface, a first lower surface, and a first outer edge surface extending between the first upper surface and the first lower surface. The first fabric material has a first thickness as measured between the first upper surface and the first lower surface along a first direction. The cellular shade also includes a second, unwoven fabric material having a second upper surface, a second lower surface, and a second outer edge surface extending between the second upper surface and the second lower surface. The second fabric material has a second thickness as measured between the second upper surface and the second lower surface along the first direction. The first outer edge surface faces the second outer edge surface along a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The cellular shade also includes a layer of adhesive coupled to both the first, woven fabric material and the second, nonwoven fabric material. The layer of adhesive overlaps both the first, woven fabric material and the second, nonwoven fabric material, defining an adhesive joint between the first, woven fabric material and the second, nonwoven fabric material.
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B32B 3/12 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par le fait qu'une des couches comporte des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou bien qu'une des couches est de forme générale non plane; Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par des particularismes de forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c. à d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche d'alvéoles disposées régulièrement, soit formant corps unique dans un tout, soit structurées individuellement ou par assemblage de bandes indépendantes, p.ex. structures en nids d'abeilles
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 7/14 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives appliqués en disposition espacée, p.ex. en bandes
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
E06B 9/266 - Dispositifs ou accessoires pour fabriquer ou monter des stores à lamelles ou des éléments de ceux-ci
4.
ADHESIVE JOINT BETWEEN WOVEN AND NONWOVEN FABRIC FOR A CELLULAR SHADE
A cellular shade includes a first, woven fabric material having a first upper surface, a first lower surface, and a first outer edge surface extending between the first upper surface and the first lower surface. The first fabric material has a first thickness as measured between the first upper surface and the first lower surface along a first direction. The cellular shade also includes a second, unwoven fabric material having a second upper surface, a second lower surface, and a second outer edge surface extending between the second upper surface and the second lower surface. The second fabric material has a second thickness as measured between the second upper surface and the second lower surface along the first direction. The first outer edge surface faces the second outer edge surface along a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The cellular shade also includes a layer of adhesive coupled to both the first, woven fabric material and the second, nonwoven fabric material. The layer of adhesive overlaps both the first, woven fabric material and the second, nonwoven fabric material, defining an adhesive joint between the first, woven fabric material and the second, nonwoven fabric material.
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C09J 5/00 - Procédés de collage en général; Procédés de collage non prévus ailleurs, p.ex. relatifs aux amorces
A roller shade assembly includes a roller tube, a first spring assembly and a second spring assembly received by the roller tube, the first spring assembly including a first shaft received by a first housing, a first spring member connected at one end to the first housing and at an opposite end to the first shaft, the second spring assembly including a second shaft received by a second housing, a second spring member connected at one end to the second housing and at an opposite end to the second shaft, and a connection assembly including a connector defining a shaft and a locking member, the first shaft is configured to engage the shaft defined by the connector, and the second housing is configured to engage the locking member defined by the connector to connect the first spring assembly and the second spring assembly in series.
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A member configured to connect a roller tube of a roller shade to a motor, the member includes a body defining a plurality of first outer walls and a plurality of second outer walls, the first outer walls being offset from the second outer walls, and a mounting hub defining an aperture through the body, the mounting hub is configured to engage a drive shaft of the motor. In addition, a crown member configured to engage an end of a roller tube of a roller shade, the crown member includes an internal aperture defined by a crown member body, and a plurality of arms that project away from the internal aperture, each of the plurality of arms being oriented at an oblique angle to the internal aperture.
An actuation assembly for a continuous looped operator includes a slide assembly configured to laterally slide in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction, a first cord engagement member carried by the slide assembly, a second cord engagement member carried by the slide assembly, and a selector switch connected to the slide assembly, the selector switch receives a portion of the first cord engagement member and a portion of the second cord engagement member, the selector switch configured to move relative to the slide assembly between a first position and a second position.
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An actuation assembly for a continuous looped operator includes a slide assembly configured to laterally slide in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction, a first cord engagement member carried by the slide assembly, a second cord engagement member carried by the slide assembly, and a selector switch connected to the slide assembly, the selector switch receives a portion of the first cord engagement member and a portion of the second cord engagement member, the selector switch configured to move relative to the slide assembly between a first position and a second position.
E06B 9/322 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p.ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
A motorized shade assembly includes a motor assembly operably connected to adjust a position of a covering relative to an architectural opening, a bracket assembly for supporting the motor assembly relative to the architectural opening, and a control wand assembly coupled to the motor assembly by a ball and socket connection, wherein one of a ball joint or a socket is coupled to a portion of the motor assembly, and the other of the socket or the ball joint is coupled to the control wand assembly, the socket receives the ball joint to selectively connect the control wand assembly to the motor assembly.
A motorized shade assembly includes a motor assembly operably connected to adjust a position of a covering relative to an architectural opening, a bracket assembly for supporting the motor assembly relative to the architectural opening, and a control wand assembly coupled to the motor assembly by a ball and socket connection, wherein one of a ball joint or a socket is coupled to a portion of the motor assembly, and the other of the socket or the ball joint is coupled to the control wand assembly, the socket receives the ball joint to selectively connect the control wand assembly to the motor assembly.
A motorized shade assembly includes a motor assembly operably connected to adjust a position of a covering relative to an architectural opening, a bracket assembly for supporting the motor assembly relative to the architectural opening, and a control wand assembly coupled to the motor assembly by a ball and socket connection, wherein one of a ball joint or a socket is coupled to a portion of the motor assembly, and the other of the socket or the ball joint is coupled to the control wand assembly, the socket receives the ball joint to selectively connect the control wand assembly to the motor assembly.
A roller shade assembly (100) includes a roller tube (204) including a first end (208) opposite a second end (212), the roller tube defining an opening longitudinally extending between the first and second ends, and an idler assembly (300) partially received by the opening at the first end, the idler assembly including an idler housing (308), a plunger (220) received by the idler housing, and a biasing member (338) configured to apply a biasing force onto the plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to slide relative to the idler housing, and the plunger is configured to selectively engage a bracket member.
E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour stores; Fixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau
E06B 9/60 - Tambours à ressorts actionnés uniquement par des éléments de fermeture
E06B 9/78 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleau; Tambours à ressorts; Tambours à ruban; Leurs dispositions de contrepoids pour la manœuvre manuelle directe, p.ex. au moyen de glands, au moyen de poignées
E06B 9/90 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour immobiliser l'élément de fermeture dans différentes positions choisies
A roller shade assembly includes a roller tube including a first end opposite a second end, the roller tube defining an opening longitudinally extending between the first and second ends, and an idler assembly partially received by the opening at the first end, the idler assembly including an idler housing, a plunger received by the idler housing, and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force onto the plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to slide relative to the idler housing, and the plunger is configured to selectively engage a bracket member.
E06B 9/60 - Tambours à ressorts actionnés uniquement par des éléments de fermeture
E06B 9/174 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux volets à rouleau
E06B 9/88 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour limiter le déroulement
E06B 9/80 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement
A roller shade assembly (100) includes a roller tube (204) including a first end (208) opposite a second end (212), the roller tube defining an opening longitudinally extending between the first and second ends, and an idler assembly (300) partially received by the opening at the first end, the idler assembly including an idler housing (308), a plunger (220) received by the idler housing, and a biasing member (338) configured to apply a biasing force onto the plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to slide relative to the idler housing, and the plunger is configured to selectively engage a bracket member.
E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour stores; Fixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau
E06B 9/78 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleau; Tambours à ressorts; Tambours à ruban; Leurs dispositions de contrepoids pour la manœuvre manuelle directe, p.ex. au moyen de glands, au moyen de poignées
E06B 9/60 - Tambours à ressorts actionnés uniquement par des éléments de fermeture
E06B 9/90 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisation; Dispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisation; Dispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour immobiliser l'élément de fermeture dans différentes positions choisies
A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material, the motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords, and the motor being a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.
E06B 9/42 - Stores à rouleau - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p.ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
E06B 9/70 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'extérieur du rouleau
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
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H02K 11/215 - Dispositifs utilisant un effet magnétique, p.ex. des éléments à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistifs
A covering for an architectural opening includes a bracket, a shaft coupled to the bracket, and a roller assembly coupled to the bracket, the roller assembly including, a material roll with a covering material, and a drive roller drivingly coupled to the material roll and operable to rotate with respect to the bracket about a first rotational axis, wherein the covering material includes a first portion that extends between the material roll and the shaft.
E06B 9/42 - Stores à rouleau - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p.ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau
E06B 9/78 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleau; Tambours à ressorts; Tambours à ruban; Leurs dispositions de contrepoids pour la manœuvre manuelle directe, p.ex. au moyen de glands, au moyen de poignées
Brackets; Hardware for window blinds, window shades and window coverings. Window blinds, shades and shutters; window shades; drapery hardware, namely, rods, finials. Valances, draperies, curtains and window shades; fabric for the manufacture of window blinds and window coverings.
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Hold down device for window covering looped operator
A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.
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E06B 9/42 - Stores à rouleau - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p.ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
E06B 9/70 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'extérieur du rouleau
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
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An arched window covering comprising a panel (e.g., having a series of elongated cells) positioned in a fan arrangement defining a central space near a center of rotation of the fan arrangement, a base positioned in the central space, and a support member supported by the base and positioned to provide support to the panel. Preferably, the arched window covering further comprises a rail secured to at least one of two ends of the panel. In one embodiment, the base defines an opening adapted to receive the support member. The support member preferably comprises an elongated member extending from the base toward a radially outer portion of the panel, and a spacer member supported by the elongated member and adapted to hold the elongated member spaced from the panel. In one arrangement, a position of the spacer member relative to the elongated member is adjustable.
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon souple; Stores en accordéon
E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
Non-metal window shutters; non-metal exterior window shades; non-metal curtain walls; non-metallic wall linings; non-metallic room dividers; marquees (not made of textile material); non-metallic blind lines; outdoor blinds, not of metal or of textile. Window blinds, shades and shutters; indoor blinds; curtain and drapery hardware, namely, rods, rails, rollers, rings, holders, supports, and hooks; room dividers; lamella curtains; goods made of wood, bamboo and plastic, namely shutters, shades, blinds, and parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods; drapery rods; window shades of vinyl and textile material; window blinds. Non-metal window coverings and treatments, valances, draperies, curtains, and curtain holders; non-metallic draperies.
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Cordless shade lift system and headrail arrangement
A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, a third rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift assembly coupled to the first rail. The lift assembly includes a first drum rotatable about a first axis, a second drum rotatable about a second axis; a first lift cord coupled between the first drum and the second rail, and a second lift cord coupled between the second drum and the third rail. The first drum is offset from the second drum, and a portion of the first drum overlaps a portion of the second drum along a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis.
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E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift assembly coupled to the first rail. The lift assembly includes a drum rotatable about an axis, and a brake selectively engageable with the drum. The brake automatically engages the drum to resist the second rail moving away from the first rail; and the brake automatically disengages the drum in response to the second rail moving toward the first rail.
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A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift regulator coupled to the first rail. The lift regulator includes a drag mechanism, and the lift regulator automatically engages the drag mechanism to resist the second rail moving away from the first rail. In addition, the lift regulator automatically disengages the drag mechanism when the second rail moves toward the first rail.
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E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon souple; Stores en accordéon
E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
A covering for an architectural opening includes a first rail, a second rail adjustably connected to the first rail, and a magnetic retention assembly configured to removably connect the first and second rails. The magnetic retention assembly includes a magnet coupled to one of the first rail or the second rail, and a receiver coupled to the other of the second rail or the first rail, the receiver configured to form a magnetic connection with the magnet.
E06B 9/266 - Dispositifs ou accessoires pour fabriquer ou monter des stores à lamelles ou des éléments de ceux-ci
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon souple; Stores en accordéon
E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage
E06B 9/322 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p.ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift regulator coupled to the first rail. The lift regulator includes a drag mechanism, and the lift regulator automatically engages the drag mechanism to resist the second rail moving away from the first rail. In addition, the lift regulator automatically disengages the drag mechanism when the second rail moves toward the first rail.
E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage
E06B 9/26 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon souple; Stores en accordéon
33.
CORDLESS SHADE LIFT SYSTEM AND HEADRAIL ARRANGEMENT
A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, a third rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift assembly coupled to the first rail. The lift assembly includes a first drum rotatable about a first axis, a second drum rotatable about a second axis; a first lift cord coupled between the first drum and the second rail, and a second lift cord coupled between the second drum and the third rail. The first drum is offset from the second drum, and a portion of the first drum overlaps a portion of the second drum along a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis.
A covering for an architectural opening includes a first rail, a second rail adjustably connected to the first rail, and a magnetic retention assembly configured to removably connect the first and second rails. The magnetic retention assembly includes a magnet coupled to one of the first rail or the second rail, and a receiver coupled to the other of the second rail or the first rail, the receiver configured to form a magnetic connection with the magnet.
A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift assembly coupled to the first rail. The lift assembly includes a drum rotatable about an axis, and a brake selectively engageable with the drum. The brake automatically engages the drum to resist the second rail moving away from the first rail; and the brake automatically disengages the drum in response to the second rail moving toward the first rail.
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E06B 9/26 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens
E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage
36.
Window covering motorized lift and control system motor and operation
A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes a movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material. The motorized lift assembly also includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by said motor for adjusting positions of said cords, where the motor is a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.
E06B 9/42 - Stores à rouleau - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p.ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
E06B 9/322 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p.ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
E06B 9/70 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'extérieur du rouleau
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G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
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F16H 57/08 - TRANSMISSIONS - Parties constitutives générales des transmissions des transmissions à organes à mouvement orbital
H02K 11/215 - Dispositifs utilisant un effet magnétique, p.ex. des éléments à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistifs
37.
Window covering motorized lift and control system gear train
A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.
F16H 48/06 - Transmissions différentielles avec des engrenages à mouvement orbital
E06B 9/70 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'extérieur du rouleau
E06B 9/322 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p.ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
E06B 9/42 - Stores à rouleau - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p.ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
F16H 1/46 - Systèmes consistant en plusieurs trains d'engrenages, chacun comportant des engrenages orbitaux
G05B 15/02 - Systèmes commandés par un calculateur électriques
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
F16H 57/08 - TRANSMISSIONS - Parties constitutives générales des transmissions des transmissions à organes à mouvement orbital
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
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Hold down device for window covering looped operator
A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
A window covering fastener useful for securing the edge of window covering material, such as an arched shade. The fastener includes a clip that slides over the edge of the material and is secured by a pin inserted into the clip to pass through the material. A bracket of the fastener is installed on the structure of or surrounding a window. The bracket and clip engage one another.
A47H 3/00 - Dispositifs d'attache, de fixation ou de guidage des rubans ou cordons de rideaux ou similaires
A47H 1/18 - Autres dispositifs de suspension des rideaux, p.ex. fils métalliques, cordons
E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon souple; Stores en accordéon
F16B 2/20 - Clips, c. à d. dispositifs de fixation à serrage effectué uniquement par la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif
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WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM GEAR TRAIN
A motorized lift assembly for a window covering is provided with a gear train including a plurality of planetary gear stages with plastic helical gears. At least some planet gear carriers of the planetary gear stages are axially connected to each other, and the planet gears are restrained both axially and radially on the planet gear carriers.
A motorized lift assembly for a window covering is provided with a gear train including a plurality of planetary gear stages with plastic helical gears. At least some planet gear carriers of the planetary gear stages are axially connected to each other, and the planet gears are restrained both axially and radially on the planet gear carriers.
A motorized lift assembly for a window covering is provided with a low voltage, high speed motor driving a speed reducing gear train. The motor operates at in excess of 12,000 rpm. A magnetic encoder senses the operation of the motor and provides breaking resistance to unintended rotation of the motor when not operating.
A motorized lift assembly for a window covering is provided in a compact arrangement by positioning a motor and gear train in end to end relationship and a driveshaft driven by the gear train in side-by-side relationship to the motor assembly and gear train. The assembly of the motor and gear train with the driveshaft is contained within a housing disposed in a headrail of the window covering, and the motor and gear train are fastened together.
F16H 1/46 - Systèmes consistant en plusieurs trains d'engrenages, chacun comportant des engrenages orbitaux
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
E06B 9/322 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p.ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
E06B 9/42 - Stores à rouleau - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p.ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
E06B 9/70 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'extérieur du rouleau
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WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM MOTOR AND OPERATION
A motorized lift assembly for a window covering is provided with a low voltage, high speed motor driving a speed reducing gear train. The motor operates at in excess of 12,000 rpm. A magnetic encoder senses the operation of the motor and provides breaking resistance to unintended rotation of the motor when not operating.
A motorized lift assembly (120) for a window covering (100) is provided with an operating and control device (150) that can be mounted on or in proximity to the window covering for operating the motor (202) of the window covering (100) in response to user input. The operating and control device can include various features, including gesture recognition, obj ect detection including sill detection, a capacitive touch sensor (706), and/or an accelerometer (606). The operating and control device can be included in the bottom rail (502, 602, 702, 802) of the window covering and is in two-way communication with control circuitry (162) for the motor.
E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
E06B 9/322 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p.ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
E06B 9/42 - Stores à rouleau - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p.ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique
E06B 9/70 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p.ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'extérieur du rouleau
F16H 1/46 - Systèmes consistant en plusieurs trains d'engrenages, chacun comportant des engrenages orbitaux
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HOLD DOWN DEVICE FOR WINDOW COVERING LOOPED OPERATOR
A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
A window covering fastener useful for securing the edge of window covering material, such as an arched shade. The fastener includes a clip that slides over the edge of the material and is secured by a pin inserted into the clip to pass through the material. A bracket of the fastener is installed on the structure of or surrounding a window. The bracket and clip engage one another
E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
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WINDOW COVERING FASTENER PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR ARCHED COVERINGS
A window covering fastener useful for securing the edge of window covering material, such as an arched shade. The fastener includes a clip that slides over the edge of the material and is secured by a pin inserted into the clip to pass through the material. A bracket of the fastener is installed on the structure of or surrounding a window. The bracket and clip engage one another
E06B 9/24 - Ecrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaire; Ecrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
Drapery hardware, namely, rods, finials and brackets; hardware for window blinds, window shades and window coverings. Window blinds, shades and shutters. Valances, draperies, curtains and window shades; fabric for the manufacture of window shades, window blinds and window coverings.
A modular cutdown machine for window coverings includes a center control module and first and second cutting modules at opposite ends of the center control module. Control, power and cleanup functions are contained within the center control module and are distributed to each of the cutting modules. One cutting module can be operated without the other cutting module in place, and repair or service can be performed by the interchange of modules.
B26D 1/46 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupant; Appareils ou machines à cet effet; Eléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un ruban sans fin ou un élément coupant de ce genre
B26D 3/00 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature de la coupe; Appareillage à cet effet
B26F 1/40 - Découpage; Découpage à l'emporte-pièce utilisant une presse, p.ex. du type à pilon
B26F 1/44 - Outils de coupe à cet effet; Matrices à cet effet
B26D 7/01 - Moyens pour maintenir ou mettre en position la pièce
B26D 7/06 - Dispositions pour faire avancer ou évacuer les pièces autres que les feuilles, les bandes ou les filaments
A fascia mounting system for a window covering includes a bracket having a front flange with a removable spring clip at the bottom of the front flange. A fascia member of the system includes structure engaging the upper end of the flange and the spring clip at the bottom of the flange.
A cutdown machine for window coverings includes a central work surface and cutting stations at each end, above and behind and below and in front of the work surface. The machine fits in a standard display bay of a home improvement store, and includes a cutting station that extends in front thereof to cut a vertical blind headrail that is longer than the width of the bay.
B23D 23/00 - Machines ou dispositifs pour le cisaillage ou le tronçonnage de profilés
B23D 23/04 - Machines ou dispositifs pour le cisaillage ou le tronçonnage de profilés au moyen de mâchoires de fixation, disposées côte à côte, et soumettant les pièces à un effort de torsion
B23D 15/08 - Cisailles à tôles comportant une lame se déplaçant dans un seul plan, p.ex. perpendiculairement à la surface de la tôle
B23D 15/14 - Machines à cisailler ou dispositifs de cisaillage taillant au moyen de lames se déplaçant parallèlement les unes par rapport aux autres caractérisés par leur entraînement ou transmission commandés hydrauliquement ou pneumatiquement
A quick connection device for removably connecting a headrail and a covering portion of a window covering assembly is disclosed. The quick connection device may include a male portion connected to the headrail and a female portion connected to the covering portion. Preferably, operation of the quick connection device by a user should allow of for the easy removal of the covering portion from the headrail.
A shutter panel and an installation including a shutter panel in an architectural opening. The shutter panel has mitered corners without exposed end grain. The shutter panel is connected directly to structures defining the architectural opening.
E06B 7/08 - Fenêtres, portes à persiennes ou grillages
E06B 7/09 - Fenêtres, portes à persiennes ou grillages à lamelles rotatives reliées entre elles pour mouvement simultané montées dans un battant mobile, p.ex. porte
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CUTDOWN MACHINE FOR COVERINGS TO FIT ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
A cutdown machine for cutting various types of window blinds includes a band saw, and may be incorporated with cutters of other types to provide a cutdown center that is easy to use.
B26F 1/08 - Perforation par poinçonnage, p.ex. avec un mouvement de va-et-vient du poinçon et du banc l'un par rapport à l'autre avec des outils de poinçonnage se déplaçant avec la pièce dans laquelle les outils sont portés par un tambour rotatif ou un support similaire, et se déplacent, pendant le fonctionnement, par rapport à ces tambours ou supports
B26F 1/22 - Perforation par fentes, c. à d. en formant des entailles fermées à leurs extrémités sans enlèvement de matière pour former des coupes non rectilignes, p.ex. pour faire des onglets de repérage dans les dictionnaires
A vertical cellular blind includes a headrail having first and second tracks; a fabric carriage including a trolley translatable along one of the tracks and a fabric stem releasable connected to the trolley; a cellular fabric panel connected to the fabric stem; a vertical rail bracket translatable along the other of the tracks in the headrail and including a component angularly adjustable relative to the headrail; a vertical rail attached to the panel and connected to the vertical rail bracket; a cord having ends secured in the headrail and extending through the panel and the vertical rail; and a locking handle in the vertical rail having the cord extended therethrough and releasable pinching means in the handle for engaging the cord.
A vertical cellular blind includes a headrail having first and second tracks; a fabric carriage including a trolley translatable along one of the tracks and a fabric stem releasable connected to the trolley; a cellular fabric panel connected to the fabric stem; a vertical rail bracket translatable along the other of the tracks in the headrail and including a component angularly adjustable relative to the headrail; a vertical rail attached to the panel and connected to the vertical rail bracket; a cord having ends secured in the headrail and extending through the panel and the vertical rail; and a locking handle in the vertical rail having the cord extended therethrough and releasable pinching means in the handle for engaging the cord.
A vertical cellular blind includes a headrail having first and second tracks; a fabric carriage including a trolley translatable along one of the tracks and a fabric stem releasable connected to the trolley; a cellular fabric panel connected to the fabric stem; a vertical rail bracket translatable along the other of the tracks in the headrail and including a component angularly adjustable relative to the headrail; a vertical rail attached to the panel and connected to the vertical rail bracket; a cord having ends secured in the headrail and extending through the panel and the vertical rail; and a locking handle in the vertical rail having the cord extended therethrough and releasable pinching means in the handle for engaging the cord.
A cordless bottom up top down window covering (10) is disclosed. The window covering (10) includes a headrail (12) , an intermediate rail (14), a bottom rail (16), at least one lift cord (20, 22) extending through each of the headrail (12) , intermediate rail (14) and bottom rail (16) , at least one post (26, 28) or unidirectional wheel (40) located in the intermediate rail (14), and a single lifting mechanism (24) operatively connected to the at least one lift cord (20, 22) . The lift cords (20, 22) are engaged with either the post (26, 28) or unidirectional wheel (40) .
A window covering, a lifting system for a window covering and a release mechanism for a lifting mechanism are disclosed. The window covering includes a head rail, a bottom rail, a window covering, a drive shaft and a lift cord attached to the bottom rail. The release mechanism includes a spring coupled to the drive shaft for preventing or allowing rotation. Methods of assembling and raising and lowering window coverings are also disclosed.
Drapery hardware, namely, rods, finials and brackets; hardware for window blinds, window shades and window coverings. Window blinds, shades and shutters. Valances, draperies, curtains and window shades; fabric for the manufacture of window shades, window blinds and window coverings.
Drapery hardware, namely, rods, finials and brackets; hardware for window blinds, window shades and window coverings. Window blinds, shades and shutters. Valances, draperies, curtains and window shades; fabric for the manufacture of window shades, windows blinds and window coverings.
