CA1240257A - Vertical blind - Google Patents
Vertical blindInfo
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- CA1240257A CA1240257A CA000464852A CA464852A CA1240257A CA 1240257 A CA1240257 A CA 1240257A CA 000464852 A CA000464852 A CA 000464852A CA 464852 A CA464852 A CA 464852A CA 1240257 A CA1240257 A CA 1240257A
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
- E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
- E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
- E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
- E06B9/38—Other details
- E06B9/386—Details of lamellae
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
The present invention relates to a vertical blind in-cluding a plurality of inserts. Each of the inserts is pro-vided with a portion of a design which is visible when the vertical blind is closed to provide a continuous undistorted design across the blind. The insert is further provided with an obstructed portion which is not seen when the blind is closed but provides a continuous design component appearance across each vertical louver when the blind is open.
The present invention relates to a vertical blind in-cluding a plurality of inserts. Each of the inserts is pro-vided with a portion of a design which is visible when the vertical blind is closed to provide a continuous undistorted design across the blind. The insert is further provided with an obstructed portion which is not seen when the blind is closed but provides a continuous design component appearance across each vertical louver when the blind is open.
Description
124~ So The present invention relates to a decorative insert suitable for use with vertical blinds.
Vertical blinds commonly comprise a series of vertical louvers suspended from a track. The louvers are usually no-taxable relative to the track from a closed position where the louvers partially overlap one adjacent louver to an open post-lion where the louvers are spaced apart from each other. The louvers are usually curved slightly.
It is known to provide each of the louvers with a transparent channel which runs axons the vertical side edges of the louvers. A decorative insert can be inserted between the channels to cover the louvers. Presently, these inserts are of wallpaper or fabric. The problem associated with the state of the art insert is that it does not provide a continue out undistorted pattern across the blind when the blind is in the closed position. In the closed position, the pattern of the wallpaper overlaps so that it is practically impossible to have the wallpaper pattern match across the blind.
United States Patent 2,074,482 issued March 23, 1937 to Martens discloses a horizontal blind that provides a con-tenuous design over the blind when in its closed position.
This patent, however, teaches that the portion of the horizon-tat blind slat which is overlapped, is not provided with a de-sign but remains naked. This may not pose a problem for horn-zontal blinds, since the curvature of horizontal blinds causes the naked portion to be at the rear part of each blind slat hidden from view when the horizontal blind is open.
It should be understood that the teaching ox this patent is not believed to be in use in the horizontal blind art and may never have been used in practice. Further, it is :`
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not believed that the teaching of this patent would be used in the vertical blind art. The problem associated with the teachings of this patent in the vertical blind art is that the naked portion would be readily visible on each blind louver when the blind was open. The visual effect of this feature would not be pleasing to the eye thereby defeating the decor-live purpose of the blind.
Accordingly, the present state of the art in vertical blinds does not provide for the use ox a continuous undistort-Ed pattern across the blind slats when in the closed position Further it should be remembered that these inserts are only of wallpaper or fabric type patterns such that the distortion of the unmatched patterns in the blind when in the closed posy it ion is not a major flaw that defeats the purpose of the decorative blind.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a vertical blind with a design such that the blind ox-habits the design continuously there across when in the closed position and yet remains anesthetically appealing when in its open position.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided a vertical blind comprising a plurality of vertically elongate louvers suspended from a track. The lout-ens are rotatable from an open position where the louvers are spaced apart from each other to a closed position where the louvers are positioned in an overlapping side by side arrange-mint. Each of the louvers is adapted to carry a design sex-mint including a visual design component portion and an ox-strutted portion which together are not readily visually disk tinguishable from each other and provide a continuous appear-1~6~'~57 ante across each louver width when the louvers are viewed in the open position. The obstructed portion and the visual design component portion are vertically divisible from one an-other when the louvers are in the closed position. The visual design component portions of the louvers collectively provide a continuous, undistorted design and the obstructed portions are hidden from view by adjacent louvers overlapping same when that louvers are in the closed position.
By having each design segment comprise a visual design I component portion and an obstructed portion as described the present invention permits for a design to be seen across the vertical blinds without distortion while in the closed post-lion and permits for the louvers to have a continuous appeal-in appearance when viewed in the open position.
It should be understood that the obstructed portions may comprise a continuation of colors or design scheme of the visual design component portion to provide the continuous of-foot. Alternatively it is contemplated that the obstructed portion may comprise a portion of the visual design component of the adjacent louver that overlaps the obstructed portion whereby the obstructed portion is redundant. In each of these instances, the blind may include transparent side channels into which inserts bearing the design segments can be in-sorted.
In accordance with another aspect of the present in mention there is provided a plurality of inserts for use with a vertical blind comprising a plurality of vertically elongate louvers capable of rotating from an open position where the louvers are spaced apart from each other to a closed position where the louvers are positioned in an overlapping side by side arrangement. Each of said inserts includes a visual design component portion and an obstructed portion which to-getter are jot readily visually distinguishable from each other and provide a continuous appearance across the width of the insert. The obstructed portion and visual design combo-next portion are vertically divisible from one another when said inserts are arranged to overlap one another when said louvers are in the closed position. The visual design combo-next portions of each of the inserts collectively provide a continuous, undistorted design. The obstructed portion is hidden from vie by the visual design component portion of the insert adjacent thereto.
It should be understood that reference throughout the specification and claims is made to a continuous, undistorted design. This refers to the design that will be displayed across the louvers of the blind while in the closed position.
It should be understood that not all louvers of the blind, particularly the ones at the sides of the blind, may necessary fly have to include an insert or a design segment. Reference 20 it made herein to the term design segment. It should be understood that this is that portion of the design plus the obstructed portion which is reproduced on each louver. The louvers may, when in the closed position, provide a poster of-foot of fictitious and/or living characters so as to aesthetic
Vertical blinds commonly comprise a series of vertical louvers suspended from a track. The louvers are usually no-taxable relative to the track from a closed position where the louvers partially overlap one adjacent louver to an open post-lion where the louvers are spaced apart from each other. The louvers are usually curved slightly.
It is known to provide each of the louvers with a transparent channel which runs axons the vertical side edges of the louvers. A decorative insert can be inserted between the channels to cover the louvers. Presently, these inserts are of wallpaper or fabric. The problem associated with the state of the art insert is that it does not provide a continue out undistorted pattern across the blind when the blind is in the closed position. In the closed position, the pattern of the wallpaper overlaps so that it is practically impossible to have the wallpaper pattern match across the blind.
United States Patent 2,074,482 issued March 23, 1937 to Martens discloses a horizontal blind that provides a con-tenuous design over the blind when in its closed position.
This patent, however, teaches that the portion of the horizon-tat blind slat which is overlapped, is not provided with a de-sign but remains naked. This may not pose a problem for horn-zontal blinds, since the curvature of horizontal blinds causes the naked portion to be at the rear part of each blind slat hidden from view when the horizontal blind is open.
It should be understood that the teaching ox this patent is not believed to be in use in the horizontal blind art and may never have been used in practice. Further, it is :`
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not believed that the teaching of this patent would be used in the vertical blind art. The problem associated with the teachings of this patent in the vertical blind art is that the naked portion would be readily visible on each blind louver when the blind was open. The visual effect of this feature would not be pleasing to the eye thereby defeating the decor-live purpose of the blind.
Accordingly, the present state of the art in vertical blinds does not provide for the use ox a continuous undistort-Ed pattern across the blind slats when in the closed position Further it should be remembered that these inserts are only of wallpaper or fabric type patterns such that the distortion of the unmatched patterns in the blind when in the closed posy it ion is not a major flaw that defeats the purpose of the decorative blind.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a vertical blind with a design such that the blind ox-habits the design continuously there across when in the closed position and yet remains anesthetically appealing when in its open position.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided a vertical blind comprising a plurality of vertically elongate louvers suspended from a track. The lout-ens are rotatable from an open position where the louvers are spaced apart from each other to a closed position where the louvers are positioned in an overlapping side by side arrange-mint. Each of the louvers is adapted to carry a design sex-mint including a visual design component portion and an ox-strutted portion which together are not readily visually disk tinguishable from each other and provide a continuous appear-1~6~'~57 ante across each louver width when the louvers are viewed in the open position. The obstructed portion and the visual design component portion are vertically divisible from one an-other when the louvers are in the closed position. The visual design component portions of the louvers collectively provide a continuous, undistorted design and the obstructed portions are hidden from view by adjacent louvers overlapping same when that louvers are in the closed position.
By having each design segment comprise a visual design I component portion and an obstructed portion as described the present invention permits for a design to be seen across the vertical blinds without distortion while in the closed post-lion and permits for the louvers to have a continuous appeal-in appearance when viewed in the open position.
It should be understood that the obstructed portions may comprise a continuation of colors or design scheme of the visual design component portion to provide the continuous of-foot. Alternatively it is contemplated that the obstructed portion may comprise a portion of the visual design component of the adjacent louver that overlaps the obstructed portion whereby the obstructed portion is redundant. In each of these instances, the blind may include transparent side channels into which inserts bearing the design segments can be in-sorted.
In accordance with another aspect of the present in mention there is provided a plurality of inserts for use with a vertical blind comprising a plurality of vertically elongate louvers capable of rotating from an open position where the louvers are spaced apart from each other to a closed position where the louvers are positioned in an overlapping side by side arrangement. Each of said inserts includes a visual design component portion and an obstructed portion which to-getter are jot readily visually distinguishable from each other and provide a continuous appearance across the width of the insert. The obstructed portion and visual design combo-next portion are vertically divisible from one another when said inserts are arranged to overlap one another when said louvers are in the closed position. The visual design combo-next portions of each of the inserts collectively provide a continuous, undistorted design. The obstructed portion is hidden from vie by the visual design component portion of the insert adjacent thereto.
It should be understood that reference throughout the specification and claims is made to a continuous, undistorted design. This refers to the design that will be displayed across the louvers of the blind while in the closed position.
It should be understood that not all louvers of the blind, particularly the ones at the sides of the blind, may necessary fly have to include an insert or a design segment. Reference 20 it made herein to the term design segment. It should be understood that this is that portion of the design plus the obstructed portion which is reproduced on each louver. The louvers may, when in the closed position, provide a poster of-foot of fictitious and/or living characters so as to aesthetic
2 5 gaily decorate a room. It has not been possible to do this with a vertical blind of the past and no blind is believed to be presently available in the market with a continuous undies-lofted pattern at the writing of this application.
For a better understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference may be had by way of ' 'I`
, Swiss example to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a vertical blind shown in its closed position;
Figure 2 is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the vertical blind of Figure l; and Figures 3 and 4 are detailed perspective views of two blind slats shown in the open position.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, there is shown a Verdi-gaily blind generally at 10 including a tract 12 having sup-penned therefrom a plurality ox vertically elongate lovers. Each of the louvers 14 is provided with transparent side edge channels 16 into which inserts 18 may be inserted. The inserts 18 collectively provide a continuous undistorted de-sign across the blind when the blind is in its close position (Figures 1 and 2).
Referring to Figures 1 to 4, each insert 18 is provide Ed with a design component which comprises a visible design component portion 20, and an obstructed portion 22 (Figures 3 and 43. As is apparent from figures 3 and 4, these portions 20, 22 are not readily distinguishable from each other when the inserts are not overlapping one another when the blind is open. Ghost line 25 is provided to show the vertical distinct lion between portions 20 and 22.
The inserts may be inserted in through the bottom end of the louvers along the channels. It should be understood that any suitable means for carrying the inserts may fall within the scope of the invention.
Figures 3 and 4 differ from each other in respect of the obstructed portions 22. In Figure 3 the obstructed port lion provides a uniform appearance across the open louver 14 Z5'^~
but is not part of the overall design. While a simple design has been shown, i-t should be understood that if the design was a poster of an individual, for example, the obstructed portion might well be a color match or fade of the same colors in the visual portion. In Figure 4, the obstructed portion 22 is a design similar to that design portion of the insert immedi-lately to its right. Accordingly, the obstructed portion in this instance could be said to be redundant.
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For a better understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference may be had by way of ' 'I`
, Swiss example to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a vertical blind shown in its closed position;
Figure 2 is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the vertical blind of Figure l; and Figures 3 and 4 are detailed perspective views of two blind slats shown in the open position.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, there is shown a Verdi-gaily blind generally at 10 including a tract 12 having sup-penned therefrom a plurality ox vertically elongate lovers. Each of the louvers 14 is provided with transparent side edge channels 16 into which inserts 18 may be inserted. The inserts 18 collectively provide a continuous undistorted de-sign across the blind when the blind is in its close position (Figures 1 and 2).
Referring to Figures 1 to 4, each insert 18 is provide Ed with a design component which comprises a visible design component portion 20, and an obstructed portion 22 (Figures 3 and 43. As is apparent from figures 3 and 4, these portions 20, 22 are not readily distinguishable from each other when the inserts are not overlapping one another when the blind is open. Ghost line 25 is provided to show the vertical distinct lion between portions 20 and 22.
The inserts may be inserted in through the bottom end of the louvers along the channels. It should be understood that any suitable means for carrying the inserts may fall within the scope of the invention.
Figures 3 and 4 differ from each other in respect of the obstructed portions 22. In Figure 3 the obstructed port lion provides a uniform appearance across the open louver 14 Z5'^~
but is not part of the overall design. While a simple design has been shown, i-t should be understood that if the design was a poster of an individual, for example, the obstructed portion might well be a color match or fade of the same colors in the visual portion. In Figure 4, the obstructed portion 22 is a design similar to that design portion of the insert immedi-lately to its right. Accordingly, the obstructed portion in this instance could be said to be redundant.
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Claims (5)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A vertical blind comprising a plurality of vertically elongate louvers suspended from a track, said louvers being rotatable from a first open position where the louvers are spaced apart from each other to a second, closed position where the louvers are positioned in an overlapping side by side arrangement; each of the louvers being adapted to carry a design segment including an always-visible planar visual design component portion which is visible in said first and said second positions, and an obstructed design component which is covered by an adjacent overlapping louver in said second position, and is visible only in said first position, the design segments of adjacent ones of said visible design components providing continuous areas of subject matter from segment to segment, to present a coherent design when in said second position; the design component on each obstructed por-tion of a segment being a continuum of the respective visible design component of said segment, to provide a continuous ap-pearance across each louver when in said first position.
2. The blind of claim 1 wherein said obstructed portion of each said louver comprises a continuation of the colors of said always-visible design component portion.
3. The blind of claim 1 wherein said obstructed portion comprises a copy of a portion of the visual design component on the portion of the adjacent louver that overlaps the ob-structed portion, whereby in said second position said obx-structed portion is redundant.
4. The blind of claim 2 wherein said louvers each include transparent side channels into which inserts bearing the respective design segments can be inserted.
5. The blind of claim 3 wherein said louvers each include transparent side channels into which inserts bearing the rest pective design segments can be inserted.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA000464852A CA1240257A (en) | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Vertical blind |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA000464852A CA1240257A (en) | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Vertical blind |
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| CA1240257A true CA1240257A (en) | 1988-08-09 |
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| CA000464852A Expired CA1240257A (en) | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Vertical blind |
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