CA2990179C - Fabric having a backing material for a covering for an architectural opening - Google Patents

Fabric having a backing material for a covering for an architectural opening Download PDF

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CA2990179C
CA2990179C CA2990179A CA2990179A CA2990179C CA 2990179 C CA2990179 C CA 2990179C CA 2990179 A CA2990179 A CA 2990179A CA 2990179 A CA2990179 A CA 2990179A CA 2990179 C CA2990179 C CA 2990179C
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Erick A. PHILLIPS
Paul G. Swiszcz
Stephen T. Wisecup
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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
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    • E06B2009/1516—Means to increase resistance against bending
    • 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
    • E06B2009/2405—Areas of differing opacity for light transmission control

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