Abrégé

Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/56 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleauTambours à ressortsTambours à rubanLeurs dispositions de contrepoids
• E06B 9/174 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux volets à rouleau
• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
• F16D 3/12 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement adaptés à des fonctions particulières spécialement adaptés à un emmagasinage de l'énergie pour absorber les chocs ou vibrations
• F16D 3/70 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement avec pièces d'accouplement reliées par un ou plusieurs organes intermédiaires comportant des éléments élastiques disposés dans des trous pratiqués dans l'une des pièces d'accouplement et entourant des broches portées par l'autre pièce d'accouplement
• F16F 15/124 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par utilisation d'organes mobiles avec le système lui-même utilisant des organes élastiques ou des organes amortisseurs de friction, p. ex. entre un arbre en rotation et une masse giratoire montée dessus utilisant des ressorts comme organes élastiques, p. ex. des ressorts métalliques des ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchouc

Abrégé

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example architectural covering assembly includes an architectural covering movable between an upper limit position, a lower limit position, and a transition limit position between the upper limit position and the lower limit position. The example architectural covering assembly also includes a motor, a consumer touchpoint, and an architectural covering controller. In response to detecting a first gesture at the consumer touchpoint, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering to the transition limit position and stop, and in response to detecting a second gesture at the consumer touchpoint, different from the first gesture, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering through the transition limit position and to the upper limit position or the lower limit position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• E06B 9/42 - 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

Abrégé

A protective case arranged and configured to constrain, encapsulate, or at least partially encapsulate, a transmission and one or more motors (e.g., spring motors) associated with an operating system of an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In use, the protective case is positioned about (e.g., receives) the transmission and one or more motors to prevent the transmission and motor(s) from excessive movement during, for example, shipping, installation, etc., and thus prevent the transmission and motor(s) from damage associated with the interlocking or intercoupling tabs breaking during, for example, shipping.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural opening including a roller, an end rail, and a panel rotatable onto the roller and spanning between the roller and the end rail. The panel includes a front sheet, a rear sheet, and a cell spanning between the front and rear sheet. When the front sheet is at a first position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is open. When the front sheet is at a second position relative to the rear sheet, the cell is closed.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans 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 soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/386 - Détails des lamelles
• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural opening including: a first fabric material including an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end, and a bottom end; a second fabric material separate from the first fabric material including an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end, and a bottom end; and a first stiffener including an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein said bottom end of said first fabric material overlaps and is adhered to the top end of said second fabric material and said inner surface of said stiffener is directly adhered to one of the bottom end of the first fabric material or the top end of the second fabric material. The bottom end of the first fabric material in a configuration is folded over to define a first folded piece of fabric corresponding to a location where the first stiffener is adhered.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/303 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables levables avec courroie de manœuvre
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/382 - Détails des courroies de manœuvre ou des chaînes de manœuvre, p. ex. boucles pour raccourcir sur place les courroies
• E06B 9/384 - Détails de l'interconnexion ou de l'interaction des courroies et des lamelles
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 17/391 - Modélisation du canal de propagation
• H04B 17/318 - Force du signal reçu
• H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p. ex. gestion de la mobilité

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques

Abrégé

A method implemented in an architectural covering. The method includes transmitting a first drive instruction to drive a motor in a first direction while the motor is in an engaged state, wherein driving the motor in the first direction causes the covering to move. The method further includes determining the motor is to terminate an operation. The method further includes transmitting a termination instruction to the motor to terminate the operation. The method further includes determining a first position of the motor. The method further includes transmitting a second drive instruction to drive the motor in a second direction opposite the first direction from the first position to a second position, causing the motor to enter a disengaged state, wherein driving the motor in the second direction does not cause the covering to move.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/74 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique conçus pour la manœuvre électrique ou manuelle au choix
• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/36 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles verticales
• E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique
• F16D 11/14 - Embrayages dans lesquels les organes ont des parties qui se pénètrent mutuellement avec des organes d'embrayage mobiles selon l'axe uniquement
• F16D 23/12 - Mécanismes actionnant des embrayages mécaniques disposés à l'extérieur de l'embrayage lui-même

Abrégé

A method for configuring a user device to remotely control an architectural structural covering. The method comprises receiving a signal from the architectural structural covering, the signal relays position information for the architectural structural covering. The method further comprises associating the signal with an entry in a list of one or more entries displayed on a user interface of the user device, the entry comprises a representation of the architectural structural covering having a displayed position that matches position information from the signal. The method further comprises receiving user input via a position control for the representation of the architectural structural covering. The method further comprises based on the user input, sending an adjusted position instruction to the architectural structural covering. The method further comprises changing the displayed position of the representation of the architectural structural covering to mirror a change in a physical position of the architectural structural covering.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/42 - 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
• G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
• G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio

Produits et services

Plastic sheets and panels for use in construction and general use.

Abrégé

Techniques including transmitting a first signal to a plurality of architectural structure coverings, wherein a first architectural structure covering of the plurality of architectural structure coverings includes a mechanically movable material. The techniques further including receiving, from the first architectural structure covering, a second signal indicating a proximity of the first architectural structure covering. The techniques further including maintaining an ordered list of the plurality of the architectural structure coverings based on the second signal. The techniques further including displaying at least a portion of the ordered list on a display of the device, the portion indicating the first architectural structure covering in an order that is based on at least one of: architectural structure covering proximities, architectural structure covering types, or architectural structure covering installation areas.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p. ex. gestion de la mobilité
• G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
• H04B 17/318 - Force du signal reçu
• H04W 72/30 - Gestion des ressources des services de diffusion

Produits et services

Acoustical sound absorbing panels for use in construction and general use; plastic sheets and panels for use in construction and general use; acoustic panels for use in construction and general use, namely acoustic panels made of synthetic felt; acoustical tiles, namely, decorative felt tiles, decorative acoustic tiles for attachment to a wall or ceiling Non-metal building materials, namely non-metal sheets and panels for use in construction and general use Architectural design services, namely design for others of interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and lighting fixtures

Produits et services

Acoustical sound absorbing panels for use in construction and general use; plastic sheets and panels for use in construction and general use; acoustical tiles, namely, decorative felt tiles, decorative acoustic tiles for attachment to a wall or ceiling; acoustic panels for use in construction and general use, namely acoustic panels made of synthetic felt Non-metal building materials, namely non-metal sheets and panels for use in construction and general use Architectural design services, namely design for others of interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and lighting fixtures

Abrégé

Examples of the present disclosure relate to various aspects of architectural structure coverings. A particular aspect relates to using controlling a motorized architectural covering that includes a motor and a magnetic brake. In an example, a shaft of the motor is controlled to enter a rest position, in which south and north poles of the magnetic brake are aligned.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02K 7/106 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des freins dynamo-électriques
• E06B 9/322 - 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 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• H02K 7/00 - Dispositions pour la mise en œuvre d'énergie mécanique associées structurellement aux machines dynamo-électriques, p. ex. association structurelle avec des moteurs mécaniques d'entraînement ou des machines dynamo-électriques auxiliaires

Produits et services

(1) Plastic sheets and panels for use in construction and general use.

Abrégé

An architectural-structure covering including a covering moveable between extended and retracted positions, a rotatable member operatively associated with the covering, an operating system operatively associated with the rotatable member, an operating element (e.g., retractable pull cord), and a wand assembly configured to receive the operating element therein. The wand assembly includes an outer tube and an inner rod. In use, the outer tube is coupled to, or associated with, the operating system. The inner rod is coupled to, or associated with, the retractable pull cord. A portion of the inner rod is positioned within the outer tube. The inner rod is moveable relative to the outer tube so that movement of the inner rod relative to the outer tube moves the retractable pull cord to move the covering. Meanwhile, simultaneously, the retractable pull cord remains concealed by, contained within, etc. the wand assembly (e.g., outer tube).

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/326 - Parties constitutives des cordons, p. ex. boucles, boutons de tirage
• E06B 9/78 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleauTambours à ressortsTambours à rubanLeurs dispositions de contrepoids pour la manœuvre manuelle directe, p. ex. au moyen de glands, au moyen de poignées
• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes

Abrégé

A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.

Classes IPC  ?

• F21V 7/00 - Réflecteurs pour sources lumineuses
• F21K 9/275 - Détails des socles ou des enceintes, c.-à-d. les parties entre l’élément générateur de lumière et les calottes d’extrémitéAgencement des composants à l’intérieur des socles ou des enceintes
• F21K 9/68 - Détails des réflecteurs faisant partie de la source lumineuse
• F21V 3/06 - GlobesVasquesVerres de protection caractérisés par les matériaux, traitements de surface ou revêtements caractérisés par le matériau
• F21V 19/00 - Montage des sources lumineuses ou des supports de sources lumineuses sur ou dans les dispositifs d'éclairage
• F21Y 115/10 - Diodes électroluminescentes [LED]

Abrégé

A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• F21S 4/28 - Dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage utilisant une guirlande ou une bande de sources lumineuses avec les sources lumineuses maintenues par ou à l'intérieur de supports allongés rigides, p. ex. barres à LED
• F21V 7/04 - Structure de l'optique
• F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs

Abrégé

An architectural-structure covering including a covering moveable between extended and retracted positions, a rotatable member coupled to the covering, an operating system coupled to the rotatable member, an operating element, and a handle system configured to receive the operating element therein to render the operating element inaccessible. The handle system including a handle portion manipulatable by a user for manipulating the operating element to move the covering between the extended and retracted positions. The handle system further includes first and second gears configured to selectively engage, depending on the position of a selector, the downwardly or upwardly extending run or segment of the operating element. In use, the handle system is configured so that the end user can grip and move the handle portion, which causes one the first and second gears to fixedly engage the operating element, which causes the covering to move between the extended and retracted positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/36 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles verticales
• E06B 9/326 - Parties constitutives des cordons, p. ex. boucles, boutons de tirage
• E06B 9/58 - Dispositifs de guidage
• E06B 9/78 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleauTambours à ressortsTambours à rubanLeurs dispositions de contrepoids pour la manœuvre manuelle directe, p. ex. au moyen de glands, au moyen de poignées
• E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique
• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/08 - Fermetures du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
• E06B 9/26 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural structure includes a covering element and an operating system configured to move the covering element between extended and retracted positions. The operating system comprising includes a drive assembly configured to rotationally drive the operating system in a first direction to move the covering element towards the retracted position, and a wand assembly including a first wand member and a second wand member. The second wand member is movable relative to the first wand member to rotationally drive the operating system in a second direction to move the covering element towards the extended position. The operating system also includes a cord having a first end coupled to a drive component of the operating system and a second end coupled to a portion of the second wand member.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/326 - Parties constitutives des cordons, p. ex. boucles, boutons de tirage
• E06B 9/78 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleauTambours à ressortsTambours à rubanLeurs dispositions de contrepoids pour la manœuvre manuelle directe, p. ex. au moyen de glands, au moyen de poignées

Abrégé

An architectural-structure covering including a covering moveable between extended and retracted positions, a rotatable member coupled to the covering, an operating system coupled to the rotatable member, an operating element manipulatable by a user for rotating the rotatable member, and a track coupled to the operating element to restrain the operating element from being moved away from the track. In some embodiments, the operating element is a bead chain including a plurality of beads and a plurality of dog-bone shaped beads including first and second beads wherein the first bead is positioned within, and forms part of, the bead chain and the second bead is positioned within a channel formed in the track.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores

Abrégé

The present disclosure is generally directed to a fabric laminate for architectural coverings. The laminate generally includes a nonwoven layer laminated to oriented filaments. The nonwoven layer can be a wet laid nonwoven layer. The filaments can comprise continuous spunbond filaments. Optionally, the laminate can include a third layer of oriented yarns. In one aspect, the yarns can be oriented in the length direction while the polymer filaments can be oriented in the width direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B32B 5/12 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments caractérisés par la disposition relative des fibres ou filaments des couches adjacentes
• B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments

Abrégé

A coupling system for mounting a tile to an outer surface of a building is disclosed. In one embodiment, the coupling system includes support tracks arranged and configured to couple the tile to the building. The support tracks may include integrally formed clips for coupling with the tiles. The clips may be arranged and configured to couple to a top portion of a lower tile and a bottom portion of an upper tile. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the coupling system may include a gasket coupled to the support tracks. The gasket may include first and second arms. The support tracks may include integrally formed, first and second inwardly extending legs for receiving the first and second arms, respectively, of the gasket. In use, the coupling system facilitates faster and easier manufacturability and assembly as compared to other known systems thus providing a more cost-effective solution, particularly when used with smaller tiles.

Classes IPC  ?

• E04F 13/08 - Revêtements ou enduits, p. ex. pour murs ou plafonds constitués d'éléments d'habillage ou de garnissageLeurs bâtisLeurs moyens de fixation constitués de plusieurs éléments d'habillage ou de garnissage semblables
• E04F 13/14 - Revêtements ou enduits, p. ex. pour murs ou plafonds constitués d'éléments d'habillage ou de garnissageLeurs bâtisLeurs moyens de fixation constitués de plusieurs éléments d'habillage ou de garnissage semblables en pierre ou en matériau similaire, p. ex. en céramique en verre

Abrégé

A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau
• F21V 14/00 - Commande de la distribution de la lumière émise par réglage d’éléments constitutifs
• F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs

Abrégé

A kickback mechanism for altering a release point of a covering from a rotatable member in an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. By altering the release point of the covering from the rotatable member, the covering may be positioned closer to the window when in a fully extended position. In one embodiment, the architectural-structure covering includes a rotatable member, a covering including a top portion coupled to the rotatable member, and a kickback mechanism configured to couple to a rear surface of the covering to alter the release point of the covering from the rotatable member to decrease a horizontal distance between the covering and an underlying architectural structure when the covering is in a fully extended position. In one embodiment, the top portion of the covering wraps about the rotatable member so that a portion of the top portion couples to a rear surface of the covering.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour storesFixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux

Abrégé

Various embodiments of operating systems and rail assemblies configured for use with coverings for architectural structures are described herein. Additionally, the present subject matter is also directed to coverings that incorporate one or more embodiments of the operating systems and/or rail assemblies described herein.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/307 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables levables avec courroie de manœuvre détails des tiges d'inclinaison ou leur manœuvre
• E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage

Abrégé

Various embodiments of operating systems and rail assemblies configured for use with coverings for architectural structures are described herein. Additionally, the present subject matter is also directed to coverings that incorporate one or more embodiments of the operating systems and/or rail assemblies described herein.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/307 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables levables avec courroie de manœuvre détails des tiges d'inclinaison ou leur manœuvre
• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/323 - Structure ou support du carter supérieur

Abrégé

In one aspect, a cellular slat for a covering for an architectural structure includes a slat core forming a cellular structure having opposed first and second sides extending between opposed first and second edges of the slat core. Additionally, the cellular slat includes a blackout layer provided in association with only one of the first side or the second side of the cellular structure of the slat core.

Classes IPC  ?

• E04F 10/10 - Pare-soleilVélums faits de plusieurs parties rigides identiques, p. ex. des plaques, des lamelles repliables
• E06B 7/082 - Fenêtres, portes à persiennes ou grillages à lamelles rigides ou coulissantes
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/386 - Détails des lamelles

Produits et services

plastic sheets and panels for use in construction, namely for use in decorative wall and ceiling coverings, standalone partitions, and light fixtures in commercial and residential speaces

Abrégé

A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.

Classes IPC  ?

• F21V 7/00 - Réflecteurs pour sources lumineuses
• F21K 9/275 - Détails des socles ou des enceintes, c.-à-d. les parties entre l’élément générateur de lumière et les calottes d’extrémitéAgencement des composants à l’intérieur des socles ou des enceintes
• F21K 9/68 - Détails des réflecteurs faisant partie de la source lumineuse
• F21V 3/06 - GlobesVasquesVerres de protection caractérisés par les matériaux, traitements de surface ou revêtements caractérisés par le matériau
• F21V 19/00 - Montage des sources lumineuses ou des supports de sources lumineuses sur ou dans les dispositifs d'éclairage
• F21Y 115/10 - Diodes électroluminescentes [LED]

Abrégé

In one aspect, a cellular panel includes a plurality of cells, with each cell being coupled to an adjacent first cell at a first cell junction and to an adjacent second cell at a second cell junction. Each cell extends between a first junction end and a second junction end. The cellular panel also includes a plurality of cell liners, with each cell liner being positioned within a respective cell. Each cell liner includes an inner side and an opposite outer side, with the outer side of each cell liner being coupled to the respective cell at the first or second junction end. The inner side of each cell liner faces towards the other of the first or second junction end. In addition, a release agent is provided along the inner side of each cell liner, and an adherence agent is provided along the outer side of each cell liner.

Classes IPC  ?

• E04F 10/10 - Pare-soleilVélums faits de plusieurs parties rigides identiques, p. ex. des plaques, des lamelles repliables

Abrégé

A brake assembly for use in an architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering includes a rotatable member and a covering movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The brake assembly is operatively coupled to the rotatable member. The brake assembly is arranged and configured to permit rotation of the rotatable member in a first direction and to inhibit rotation of the rotatable member in a second or opposite direction to maintain a desired position of the covering. For example, the brake assembly is arranged and configured to prevent, or at least inhibit, unwanted extension of the covering due to the force of gravity. In some embodiments, the brake assembly includes a hub, a wrap spring, a drum, a one-way gear (e.g., a running gear such as, for example, a pinion or spur gear), and a housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/90 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisationDispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisationDispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour immobiliser l'élément de fermeture dans différentes positions choisies

Abrégé

A spring motor assembly for use in an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The spring motor assembly including an output spool, one or more take-up spools, one or more springs coupling the take-up spool(s) to the output spool, cord storage spools for wrapping and unwrapping lift cords thereabout, and capstans (e.g., one-way wheels). In some embodiments, the spring motor assembly includes one or more features to facilitate improved operation. For example, in some embodiments, the capstans include a central longitudinal axis that is angled relative to a central longitudinal axis of the cord storage spools. In addition, in some embodiment, the central longitudinal axis of the cord storage spools, the output spools, and the take-up spool(s) are parallel to a front surface of the covering. In addition, in some embodiments, the spring motor assembly is contained within a unitary housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/90 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisationDispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisationDispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour immobiliser l'élément de fermeture dans différentes positions choisies

Produits et services

acoustic insulation materials, namely acoustical insulation barriers and insulating tiles all made of felt, felt-based acoustical insulation partitions, acoustical insulating felt barriers and felt tiles for use as interior finishes in buildings Non-metal wall claddings for building namely acoustic wall cladding made of PET felt

Abrégé

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• E06B 9/78 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleauTambours à ressortsTambours à rubanLeurs dispositions de contrepoids pour la manœuvre manuelle directe, p. ex. au moyen de glands, au moyen de poignées
• H01H 5/00 - Dispositions à action brusque, c.-à-d. dans lesquelles pendant une seule opération d'ouverture ou une seule opération de fermeture, une énergie est d'abord accumulée et ensuite libérée afin de produire ou d'aider le mouvement des contacts
• E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• H02P 1/18 - Dispositions de démarrage de moteurs électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour faire démarrer des machines dynamo- électriques ou des convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour faire démarrer individuellement un moteur à courant continu
• H02P 1/22 - Dispositions de démarrage de moteurs électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour faire démarrer des machines dynamo- électriques ou des convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour faire démarrer individuellement un moteur à courant continu dans l'un ou l'autre sens de rotation
• H02P 3/08 - Dispositions pour l'arrêt ou le ralentissement de moteurs, génératrices électriques ou de convertisseurs dynamo-électriques pour arrêter ou ralentir individuellement un moteur dynamo-électrique ou un convertisseur dynamo-électrique pour arrêter ou ralentir un moteur à courant continu
• H02P 7/03 - Dispositions pour réguler ou commander la vitesse ou le couple de moteurs électriques à courant continu pour commander le sens de rotation des moteurs à courant continu

Abrégé

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an architectural structure covering includes a covering material, a headrail, a motor, and a housing. The motor can be positioned in the headrail. The housing can be positioned in the headrail and can include (i) a first opening for an input shaft, (ii) a second opening for an output shaft, and (iii) a diverter shaft. The diverter shaft can be offset from at least one of the input shaft or the output shaft, the diverter shaft can be mechanically coupled with the input shaft and the output shaft, the input shaft can be mechanically coupled with the motor, and at least one of the input shaft or the output shaft can be configured to move the covering material based on an operation of the motor.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 50/244 - Boîtiers secondairesBâtisDispositifs de suspensionDispositifs de manutentionSupports caractérisés par leur procédé de montage
• H01M 50/213 - Bâtis, modules ou blocs de multiples batteries ou de multiples cellules caractérisés par leur forme adaptés aux cellules ayant une section transversale courbée, p. ex. ronde ou elliptique
• H01M 50/284 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports comprenant l’insertion de cartes de circuits, p. ex. de cartes de circuits imprimés
• H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs

Abrégé

A coupling or bracket system arranged and configured to couple a headrail or cassette of an architectural-structure covering one or more brackets mounted to a wall is disclosed. In use, the brackets are arranged and configured to receive the headrail in a purely horizontal motion with little to no vertical or rotational motion. Thus arranged, the coupling or bracket system eliminates the need for the headrail to be rotated into position during installation. Thus arranged, the coupling or bracket system eliminates, or at least minimizes, the concerns about the distance or spacing between the brackets and the ceiling.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/323 - Structure ou support du carter supérieur

Abrégé

In one aspect, a cellular slat for a covering for an architectural structure includes an outer sock forming an outer cellular structure and an inner core configured to be positioned within the outer cellular structure. The inner core includes first and second ends and first and second fold edges formed between the first and second ends. With the inner core positioned within the outer sock, the inner core forms an inner cellular structure having a first curved profile extending along the first side of the cellular structure between the first and second fold edges and a second curved profile extending along the second side of the cellular structure between the first and second fold edges. Additionally, the inner core is in an at least partially detached state relative to the outer sock along at least a portion of an interface defined between the inner core and the outer sock.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/386 - Détails des lamelles
• E06B 9/28 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables
• E06B 9/266 - Dispositifs ou accessoires pour fabriquer ou monter des stores à lamelles ou des éléments de ceux-ci
• B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
• B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
• B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
• B32B 1/08 - Produits tubulaires

Abrégé

A motorized window covering and charger are described. The motorized window covering can include a motor and a power supply positioned in a housing and a charging port. The charging port can include a magnetic connector that can magnetically connect with a magnetic connector positioned in the charger. The charger can be connected to a power source to transmit power to the power supply.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• E06B 9/323 - Structure ou support du carter supérieur
• E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau
• E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour storesFixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
• A47H 1/13 - Consoles ou montures réglables à la fois pour les stores à rouleaux et les rideaux coulissants

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural opening that includes a plurality of flexible slat materials overlapped and joined along longitudinal edges resulting in a continuous roll-up covering material. The covering includes a first fabric material including an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end, and a bottom end, the bottom end of the first fabric material being folded over to define a first folded piece of fabric; a second fabric material including an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end and a bottom end; and a stiffener positioned between the first folded piece of fabric and the second fabric material along the top end of the second fabric material, an inner surface of the stiffener being adhered to the outer surface of the second fabric and an outer surface of the stiffener being adhered to the first folded piece of fabric.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/303 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables levables avec courroie de manœuvre
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/382 - Détails des courroies de manœuvre ou des chaînes de manœuvre, p. ex. boucles pour raccourcir sur place les courroies
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau
• E06B 9/384 - Détails de l'interconnexion ou de l'interaction des courroies et des lamelles

Abrégé

Examples of the present disclosure relate to various aspects of architectural structure coverings. A particular aspect relates executing a reset mode for one or more of architectural structure coverings. In said aspect, reset data is sent by an architectural structure covering indicating that this covering is in the reset mode. A user device receives the reset data, presents a user interface that identifies selectable reset actions. Upon a user selection of one of the reset actions, a reset instruction about the reset action is sent from the user device to the architectural structure covering that then performs the reset action.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 12/08 - Sécurité d'accès
• H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
• H04W 12/043 - Gestion des clés, p. ex. par architecture d’amorçage générique [GBA] utilisant un nœud de réseau fiable comme ancre de confiance
• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes

Abrégé

Systems and methods for determining proximity of architectural structure coverings. A user device receives a broadcast signal from each of a plurality of architectural structure coverings. An ordered list of the plurality of the architectural structure coverings is then maintained based on the broadcast signal. At least a portion of the ordered list is displayed on a display of the user device.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p. ex. gestion de la mobilité
• G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
• H04B 17/318 - Force du signal reçu
• H04W 72/30 - Gestion des ressources des services de diffusion

Abrégé

In one aspect, a valance assembly includes first and second valance mounts and a valance body extending in a lateral direction between the first and second valance mounts, with the valance body being configured to at least partially conceal a headrail of an associated covering. Each valance mount is generally configured to form mounting structure for supporting both the valance body and the headrail relative to an adjacent architectural structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/323 - Structure ou support du carter supérieur

Abrégé

In one aspect, a valance assembly includes first and second valance mounts and a valance body extending in a lateral direction between the first and second valance mounts, with the valance body being configured to at least partially conceal a headrail of an associated covering. Each valance mount is generally configured to form mounting structure for supporting both the valance body and the headrail relative to an adjacent architectural structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/38 - Autres détails
• E06B 9/26 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens
• E06B 9/266 - Dispositifs ou accessoires pour fabriquer ou monter des stores à lamelles ou des éléments de ceux-ci

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled strips of fabric material joined together. Each assembled strip of fabric material may include a fabric material including inner and outer surfaces, and top and bottom ends. A first slat may be coupled to the inner surface of the fabric material adjacent the top end thereof, the first slat having a first contact surface. A second slat may be coupled to the outer surface of the fabric material adjacent the bottom end thereof, the second slat having a second contact surface. The first contact surface of the first slat of a first assembled strip is preferably nested with the second contact surface of the second slat of an adjoining second assembled strip. The second contact surface of the second slat may be partially covered by the piece of fabric material.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/388 - Détails des planchettes inférieures ou supérieures ou de leur fixation
• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores
• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques

Abrégé

A static mitigation end cap, for an architectural covering is provided the covering may include a head rail having an end cap. The end cap may include housing extending along a longitudinal length of the head rail and defining a chamber, The end cap may include a printed circuit board received within the chamber arid configured to control a motor assembly operatively connected to the at least one end cap. The end cap may include an actuation member slidably coupled with the end cap for selective engagement with the printed circuit board.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• E06B 9/174 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux volets à rouleau
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau
• E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique
• H01H 15/00 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour actions en directions opposées, p. ex. interrupteur à curseur

Produits et services

Blinds; indoor blinds; slatted indoor blinds; Venetian blinds; Austrian blinds; vertical and horizontal blinds; roller blinds; louvre blinds; rollers made of wood or plastic for roller blinds; window shades; plastic hardware for blinds; parts and fittings for all the aforegoing. Textiles and fabrics for use in the manufacture of blinds.

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau

Abrégé

In one aspect, a slatted blind includes a headrail, a bottom rail, and a plurality of horizontally oriented slats configured to be supported between the headrail and the bottom rail via one or more ladder tape assemblies. Each ladder tape assembly includes a first ladder rail, a second ladder rail, and a plurality of ladder steps extending between the first and second ladder rails, with each ladder step being configured to support a respective slat of the plurality of slats of the slatted blind. Additionally, each ladder tape assembly incorporates or includes shroud-like features and/or structure for retaining or limiting access to one or more lift cords of the blind.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/303 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables levables avec courroie de manœuvre
• E06B 9/382 - Détails des courroies de manœuvre ou des chaînes de manœuvre, p. ex. boucles pour raccourcir sur place les courroies
• E06B 9/384 - Détails de l'interconnexion ou de l'interaction des courroies et des lamelles

Abrégé

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method to adjust the angle of a double fabric shading by restraint of a facing in the double fabric shading. The apparatus may include a friction surface configured to selectively restrain movement of a first facing of a window shading. The first facing is coupled to a fabric supply roller of the window shading at a first position on an outer surface of the fabric supply roller and coupled to a second facing of the window shading through a plurality of vanes extending between the first facing and the second facing. Rotating the fabric supply roller of the window shading to extend or retract the second facing, while restraining movement of the first facing with the friction surface, adjusts an angular position of the plurality of vanes.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores

Abrégé

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method to adjust the angle of a double fabric shading by restraint of a facing in the double fabric shading. The apparatus may include a friction surface configured to selectively restrain movement of a first facing of a window shading. The first facing is coupled to a fabric supply roller of the window shading at a first position on an outer surface of the fabric supply roller and coupled to a second facing of the window shading through a plurality of vanes extending between the first facing and the second facing. Rotating the fabric supply roller of the window shading to extend or retract the second facing, while restraining movement of the first facing with the friction surface, adjusts an angular position of the plurality of vanes.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include a roller rotatable about a longitudinal axis, a shade associated with the roller, and an operating system operably associated with the roller. The operating system may include a base, a drive mechanism, a transmission, an actuator arm, and an engagement arm. The drive mechanism may be associated with the base to provide an input torque. The transmission may be associated with the drive mechanism to selectively transmit the input torque to the roller. The actuator arm may be associated with the base to indirectly set a rotation direction of the roller. The engagement arm may be associated with the base and engageable with the transmission.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• E06B 9/26 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens
• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau
• E06B 9/62 - Dispositions de contrepoids
• E06B 9/74 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique conçus pour la manœuvre électrique ou manuelle au choix
• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques

Abrégé

In one aspect, a covering for an architectural structure includes an upper rail, a bottom rail configured to be spaced apart from the upper rail, and an intermediate rail positioned between the upper rail and the bottom rail. The covering also includes a first shade panel supported between the upper rail and the intermediate rail that has a first shade configuration, and a second shade panel supported between the intermediate rail and the bottom rail that has a second shade configuration, with the second shade configuration differing from the first shade configuration.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/42 - Parties constitutives ou détails des stores à rouleau, p. ex. dispositifs de suspension, carters de stores

Abrégé

An architectural covering and a method of manufacturing the covering is provided. The panel may include multiple strips of material extending lengthwise across a width dimension of the panel. The strips of material may be overlapped and coupled to one another to define cells between adjacent strips of material. The panel may be retracted and extended across an architectural opening, and the strips of material may include a resilient support member to expand the cells as the panel is extended across the architectural opening. The panel may be manufactured by helically winding a continuous, elongate strip of material about a drum in an overlapped manner.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• B65H 18/28 - Paquets de bande enroulée
• E06B 9/266 - Dispositifs ou accessoires pour fabriquer ou monter des stores à lamelles ou des éléments de ceux-ci
• B65H 18/00 - Enroulage des bandes
• B65H 35/00 - Délivrance d'articles à partir de machines à découper ou à perforer linéairementAppareils délivrant des articles ou des bandes, comportant des dispositifs pour couper ou perforer linéairement, p. ex. distributeurs de bande adhésive
• B65H 37/04 - Appareils délivrant des articles ou des bandes, comportant des dispositifs pour exécuter des opérations auxiliaires particulières pour fixer ensemble des articles ou des bandes, p. ex. par adhésifs, piqûre ou brochage
• B65H 37/06 - Appareils délivrant des articles ou des bandes, comportant des dispositifs pour exécuter des opérations auxiliaires particulières pour plier
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/386 - Détails des lamelles

Abrégé

An architectural covering including a motor assembly is provided. The covering may include a head rail, an end cap enclosing an end of the head rail, a roller tube rotatably supported within the head rail at least partially by the end cap, and a motor assembly including a housing in splined engagement with the end cap to non-rotatably secure the motor assembly to the end cap. The motor assembly may be received at least partially within the roller tube and may be in driving engagement with the roller tube. A covering material may be attached to the roller tube such that rotation of the roller tube extends or retracts the covering material.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour storesFixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
• H02K 7/00 - Dispositions pour la mise en œuvre d'énergie mécanique associées structurellement aux machines dynamo-électriques, p. ex. association structurelle avec des moteurs mécaniques d'entraînement ou des machines dynamo-électriques auxiliaires
• E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique

Abrégé

Systems and methods for configuring a user device to remotely control a plurality of architectural structural coverings are described. A user device receives a plurality of broadcast signals from a plurality of architectural structural coverings. Each individual broadcast signal is associated with an individual architectural structural covering and relays position information for the individual architectural structural covering. Each broadcast signal is also associated with an individual entry in a list of entries displayed on a user interface of the user device. Each entry comprises a representation of an architectural structural covering having a displayed position that matches position information from the broadcast signal and a position control for controlling a physical position of the associated architectural structural covering. When a user adjusts the position via the position control, an adjusted position instruction is sent to the associated architectural structural covering. The displayed position of the representation on the UI is changed to mirror a change in the physical position of the architectural structural covering as the user device observes broadcast position data from the architectural structural covering.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/42 - 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
• G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
• G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio

Abrégé

An architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The architectural-structure covering may include a covering moveable between retracted and extended positions, and between closed and open configurations. The covering may include front and rear sheets and a plurality of vanes extending therebetween. In the deployed position, the covering may be configured so that the vanes are positioned substantially perpendicular to the incoming light. The architectural-structure covering may also include a rotatable member including a scoop configured to create a pocket to secure a bottom rail of a rear covering so that the bottom rail does not prematurely deploy. Moreover, the architectural-structure covering may also include an external booster movable between a first state of operation wherein the external booster stores potential energy and a second state of operation wherein the external booster releases the stored potential energy to rotate the rotatable member in a predetermined direction to effect additional rotation of a covering.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau

Abrégé

A cordless retractable shade including an operating system for the shade that varies a biasing force of a spring to counterbalance the shade. The bottom rail of a retractable shade can be raised or lowered, and due to the operating system remains in any selected position of the covering between fully extended and fully retracted, without the use of operating cords. The system includes a method of negating and reversing the spring bias effect at a strategic position whereby the flexible vanes of the shade can be adjusted between open and closed.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau
• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/90 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisationDispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisationDispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour immobiliser l'élément de fermeture dans différentes positions choisies
• E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour storesFixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
• E06B 9/38 - Autres détails
• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/56 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleauTambours à ressortsTambours à rubanLeurs dispositions de contrepoids
• E06B 9/80 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisationDispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisationDispositifs pour limiter le déroulement

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 17/318 - Force du signal reçu
• H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
• H04W 16/18 - Outils de planification de réseau
• H04W 24/02 - Dispositions pour optimiser l'état de fonctionnement
• H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p. ex. gestion de la mobilité
• H04W 88/16 - Dispositions de passerelles
• H04L 41/0803 - Réglages de configuration
• H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 64/00 - Localisation d'utilisateurs ou de terminaux pour la gestion du réseau, p. ex. gestion de la mobilité
• H04W 24/02 - Dispositions pour optimiser l'état de fonctionnement
• H04W 16/18 - Outils de planification de réseau
• H04W 88/16 - Dispositions de passerelles
• H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
• H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
• H04L 41/0803 - Réglages de configuration
• H04B 17/318 - Force du signal reçu

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 16/20 - Outils de planification de réseau pour déploiement de réseaux de couverture domestique ou de courte portée
• H04W 24/02 - Dispositions pour optimiser l'état de fonctionnement
• H04W 76/14 - Établissement de la connexion en mode direct
• H04W 88/16 - Dispositions de passerelles
• H04L 41/0803 - Réglages de configuration

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
• H04L 67/50 - Services réseau
• H04L 12/66 - Dispositions pour la connexion entre des réseaux ayant différents types de systèmes de commutation, p. ex. passerelles

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04W 16/20 - Outils de planification de réseau pour déploiement de réseaux de couverture domestique ou de courte portée
• H04W 24/02 - Dispositions pour optimiser l'état de fonctionnement
• H04W 88/16 - Dispositions de passerelles
• H04W 76/14 - Établissement de la connexion en mode direct
• H04L 41/0803 - Réglages de configuration

Abrégé

Techniques for configuring an architectural structural covering system are described. The system can include a number of coverings and a number of gateways. A gateway can be communicatively coupled with a covering, whereby remote controls of the covering can be effectuated via the gateway. To set-up such system, proximity metrics between coverings and the gateway can be processed and presented at a user interface to indicate the quality of the placement of the gateway in relation to a connectivity range to a space that includes the coverings and in relation to the strength of the connectivity to each covering. After the placement of the gateway is complete, the gateway can be connected to a data network and can receive from a computer system a configuration of the coverings and an assignment indicating which covering the gateway is to control.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p. ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
• H04L 12/66 - Dispositions pour la connexion entre des réseaux ayant différents types de systèmes de commutation, p. ex. passerelles
• H04L 67/50 - Services réseau

Abrégé

In one aspect, a mounting assembly for mounting an architectural covering to a support structure may include a bracket configured to be coupled to the support structure and a bracket adapter configured to be coupled to the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly may include an end mount configured to be coupled to both an adjacent end of the covering and the bracket adapter. In accordance with aspects of the present subject matter, the various components of the mounting assembly may be configured or adapted to provide one or more advantages over known mounting assemblies.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/56 - Dispositions ou dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage pour fermetures à rouleauTambours à ressortsTambours à rubanLeurs dispositions de contrepoids
• E06B 9/323 - Structure ou support du carter supérieur
• E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage
• E06B 9/50 - Paliers spécialement adaptés aux stores à rouleau

Produits et services

(1) Interior window blinds; interior window shades

Produits et services

(1) Installation of window shutters

Abrégé

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example architectural covering assembly includes an architectural covering movable between an upper limit position, a lower limit position, and a transition limit position between the upper limit position and the lower limit position. The example architectural covering assembly also includes a motor, a consumer touchpoint, and an architectural covering controller. In response to detecting a first gesture at the consumer touchpoint, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering to the transition limit position and stop, and in response to detecting a second gesture at the consumer touchpoint, different from the first gesture, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering through the transition limit position and to the upper limit position or the lower limit position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/72 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique comportant un moteur électrique disposé à l'intérieur du rouleau
• E06B 9/42 - 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

Abrégé

In one aspect, an adjustable mount assembly for mounting a covering rod relative to an adjacent architectural structure comprises a rod mount including a base plate having an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side. In addition, the rod mount further includes a rod cradle extending outwardly from the outer side of the base plate, with the rod mount being rotatable about a mount axis to adjust a circumferential position of the rod cradle. The mount assembly also includes an engagement member supported relative to the rod mount such that the engagement member is configured to engage at least a portion of the rod mount as the mount is rotated relative to the engagement member about the mount axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 1/14 - Consoles pour soutenir les tringles ou rails
• A47H 1/142 - Consoles pour soutenir les tringles ou rails pour soutenir les tringles
• F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objetsMoyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p. ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette

Abrégé

In one aspect, a covering for an architectural structure includes a multi-panel shade formed form a plurality of panel sections arranged relative to one another to form a continuous sheet, with at least one of the panel sections having different shade properties from the other panel section(s) forming the multi-panel shade. By adjusting the extent to which the panel sections are exposed along the drop length of the covering, the covering may be configured to provide various different shade configurations.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour storesFixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
• E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique

Abrégé

In one aspect, an operating system for a covering for an architectural structure includes an operating cord having a cord loop section, with the cord loop section includes first and second cord runs extending from a looped end of the cord loop section. The operating system also includes a cord shroud wand configured to provide selective access to the cord loop section. The cord shroud wand includes a cord sleeve through which the first and second cord runs pass, with the cord sleeve including first and second sleeve sections. The second sleeve section is movable relative to the first sleeve section between an extended position and a retracted position to selectively encase/ expose portions of the cord runs of the operating cord.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/322 - Détails des dispositifs de manœuvre, p. ex. poulies, freins, tambours à ressorts, commandes
• E06B 9/326 - Parties constitutives des cordons, p. ex. boucles, boutons de tirage
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/36 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles verticales

Abrégé

Examples of the present disclosure relate to various aspects of architectural structure coverings. A particular aspect relates to using controlling a motorized architectural covering that includes a motor and a magnetic brake. In an example, a shaft of the motor is controlled to enter a rest position, in which south and north poles of the magnetic brake are aligned.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau
• H02K 7/102 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des freins à friction
• H02K 49/10 - Embrayages dynamo-électriquesFreins dynamo-électriques du type à aimant permanent
• H02P 3/04 - Moyens d'arrêt ou de ralentissement par un frein séparé, p. ex. frein à friction ou frein à courants de Foucault

Abrégé

Examples of the present disclosure relate to various aspects of architectural structure coverings. A particular aspect relates to using controlling a motorized architectural covering that includes a motor and a magnetic brake. In an example, a shaft of the motor is controlled to enter a rest position, in which south and north poles of the magnetic brake are aligned.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/32 - Dispositifs de manœuvre, de guidage ou de verrouillage
• E06B 9/68 - Dispositifs ou mécanismes de manœuvre, p. ex. à entraînement électrique
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• H02K 49/10 - Embrayages dynamo-électriquesFreins dynamo-électriques du type à aimant permanent
• H02K 7/102 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des freins à friction
• H02P 3/04 - Moyens d'arrêt ou de ralentissement par un frein séparé, p. ex. frein à friction ou frein à courants de Foucault

Produits et services

(1) Fabrics for manufacture of window blinds and window shades

Produits et services

(1) Window blinds and window shades

Produits et services

Interior window blinds; interior window shades

Abrégé

The present disclosure is generally directed to a fabric laminate for architectural coverings. The laminate generally includes a nonwoven layer laminated to oriented filaments. The nonwoven layer can be a wet laid nonwoven layer. The filaments can comprise continuous spunbond filaments. Optionally, the laminate can include a third layer of oriented yarns. In one aspect, the yarns can be oriented in the length direction while the polymer filaments can be oriented in the width direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
• B32B 5/12 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments caractérisés par la disposition relative des fibres ou filaments des couches adjacentes
• B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse

Abrégé

A limit stop assembly for setting a travel limit position of a covering of an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The limit stop assembly including a first state of operation and a second state of operation. The limit stop assembly being transitioned from the first state of operation to the second state of operation by moving the covering from a first position towards a second position. Transitioning the limit stop assembly from the first state of operation to the second state of operation automatically sets the travel limit of the covering for the second position. In one example of an embodiment, the limit stop assembly includes a screw shaft, a limit nut threadably received on the screw shaft, a hub, and a collar selectively movable between first and second collar positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/88 - Mesures de sécurité contre le déroulement intempestif ou l'ouverture sans autorisationDispositifs de freinage ou d'immobilisationDispositifs pour limiter le déroulement automatiques pour limiter le déroulement

Abrégé

A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau

Abrégé

A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/40 - Stores à rouleau
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/24 - Écrans ou autres dispositifs protecteurs contre la lumière, notamment contre la lumière solaireÉcrans similaires pour protection de l'intimité ou pour des raisons esthétiques

Abrégé

A kickback mechanism for altering a release point of a covering from a rotatable member in an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. By altering the release point of the covering from the rotatable member, the covering may be positioned closer to the window when in a fully extended position. In one embodiment, the architectural-structure covering includes a rotatable member, a covering including a top portion coupled to the rotatable member, and a kickback mechanism configured to couple to a rear surface of the covering to alter the release point of the covering from the rotatable member to decrease a horizontal distance between the covering and an underlying architectural structure when the covering is in a fully extended position. In one embodiment, the top portion of the covering wraps about the rotatable member so that a portion of the top portion couples to a rear surface of the covering.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour storesFixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau

Abrégé

A kickback mechanism for altering a release point of a covering from a rotatable member in an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. By altering the release point of the covering from the rotatable member, the covering may be positioned closer to the window when in a fully extended position. In one embodiment, the architectural-structure covering includes a rotatable member, a covering including a top portion coupled to the rotatable member, and a kickback mechanism configured to couple to a rear surface of the covering to alter the release point of the covering from the rotatable member to decrease a horizontal distance between the covering and an underlying architectural structure when the covering is in a fully extended position. In one embodiment, the top portion of the covering wraps about the rotatable member so that a portion of the top portion couples to a rear surface of the covering.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/44 - Rouleaux pour storesFixation des stores à rouleau aux rouleaux
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau

Produits et services

Indoor blinds; interior window blinds; interior window shades; motorized indoor blinds; motorized interior window blinds; motorized interior window shades

Produits et services

Acoustical insulation barriers and insulating tiles all made of felt; felt-based acoustical insulation partitions; acoustical insulating felt barriers and felt tiles for use as interior finishes in buildings

Abrégé

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an indicator system, and related methods for a photovoltaic cell. A system may include a circuit for electrical coupling between the photovoltaic cell and a battery for an electrically operated window shading. The system includes a voltage sensor for detecting a cell voltage generated in the photovoltaic cell. Control logic of the circuit detects whether the cell voltage exceeds a first voltage threshold corresponding to the photovoltaic cell being in an open circuit configuration, and whether the cell voltage exceeds a second voltage threshold corresponding to the photovoltaic cell is coupled to a battery having a predetermined charge loss. A set of indicators are coupled to the control logic of the circuit, and the control logic selectively enables the set of indicators in response to the cell voltage exceeding the first voltage threshold and/or the second voltage threshold.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
• H02J 7/35 - Fonctionnement en parallèle, dans des réseaux, de batteries avec d'autres sources à courant continu, p. ex. batterie tampon avec des cellules sensibles à la lumière

Produits et services

Shutters, not of metal

Abrégé

A covering for an architectural feature includes a woven material. The woven material is made at least partially from binder yarns to form a woven fabric. The binder yarns are heated after the fabric is woven to a temperature sufficient to cause the binder yarns to bond and fuse to adjacent yarns at crossover points. The woven material is inherently resistant to fraying and/or unraveling.

Classes IPC  ?

• D03D 15/587 - Propriétés adhésivesTissus caractérisés par la matière, la structure ou les propriétés des fibres, des filaments, des filés, des fils ou des autres éléments utilisés en chaîne ou en trame caractérisés par les propriétés des filés ou des fils fusibles
• D03D 15/47 - Tissus caractérisés par la matière, la structure ou les propriétés des fibres, des filaments, des filés, des fils ou des autres éléments utilisés en chaîne ou en trame caractérisés par la structure des filés ou des fils à plusieurs composants, p. ex. avec des filés ou des fils mixtes
• D03D 1/00 - Tissus conçus pour faire des articles particuliers
• D03D 15/283 - Tissus caractérisés par la matière, la structure ou les propriétés des fibres, des filaments, des filés, des fils ou des autres éléments utilisés en chaîne ou en trame caractérisés par la matière des fibres ou des filaments formant les filés ou les fils à base de polymères synthétiques, p. ex. fibres polyamides ou fibres polyesters
• D03D 15/54 - Tissus caractérisés par la matière, la structure ou les propriétés des fibres, des filaments, des filés, des fils ou des autres éléments utilisés en chaîne ou en trame caractérisés par les propriétés des filés ou des fils colorés
• E06B 9/264 - Combinaisons de stores à lamelles avec des volets à rouleau, des fenêtres à écran, des fenêtres ou des doubles vitragesStores à lamelles avec dispositifs particuliers
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau

Abrégé

A coupling system for mounting a tile to an outer surface of a building is disclosed. In one embodiment, the coupling system includes support tracks arranged and configured to couple the tile to the building. The support tracks may include integrally formed clips for coupling with the tiles. The clips may be arranged and configured to couple to a top portion of a lower tile and a bottom portion of an upper tile. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the coupling system may include a gasket coupled to the support tracks. The gasket may include first and second arms. The support tracks may include integrally formed, first and second inwardly extending legs for receiving the first and second arms, respectively, of the gasket. In use, the coupling system facilitates faster and easier manufacturability and assembly as compared to other known systems thus providing a more cost-effective solution, particularly when used with smaller tiles.

Classes IPC  ?

• E04F 13/08 - Revêtements ou enduits, p. ex. pour murs ou plafonds constitués d'éléments d'habillage ou de garnissageLeurs bâtisLeurs moyens de fixation constitués de plusieurs éléments d'habillage ou de garnissage semblables
• E04F 13/14 - Revêtements ou enduits, p. ex. pour murs ou plafonds constitués d'éléments d'habillage ou de garnissageLeurs bâtisLeurs moyens de fixation constitués de plusieurs éléments d'habillage ou de garnissage semblables en pierre ou en matériau similaire, p. ex. en céramique en verre