EP0226669A1 - Vertikaljalousie - Google Patents

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EP0226669A1
EP0226669A1 EP85308766A EP85308766A EP0226669A1 EP 0226669 A1 EP0226669 A1 EP 0226669A1 EP 85308766 A EP85308766 A EP 85308766A EP 85308766 A EP85308766 A EP 85308766A EP 0226669 A1 EP0226669 A1 EP 0226669A1
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louvers
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Caroline K. Britton
Onofrio Virdo
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VERTICAL INSPIRATIONS Inc
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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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  • the present invention relates to a decorative in­sert suitable for use with vertical blinds.
  • louvers commonly comprise a series of ver­tical louvers suspended from a track.
  • the louvers are usu­ally rotatable relative to the track from a closed position where the louvers partially overlap one adjacent louver to an open position where the louvers are spaced apart from each other.
  • the louvers are usually curved slightly.
  • each of the louvers with a transparent channel which runs along the vertical side edges of the louvers.
  • a decorative insert can be inserted between the channels to cover the louvers.
  • these inserts are of wallpaper or fabric.
  • the problem as­sociated with the state of the art insert is that it does not provide a continuous 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.
  • the present state of the art in verti­cal blinds does not provide for the use of a continuous un­distorted pattern across the blind slats when in the closed position.
  • 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 position is not a major flaw that de­feats the purpose of the decorative blind.
  • a vertical blind comprising a plur­ality of vertically elongate louvers suspended from a track.
  • the louvers 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 arrangement.
  • Each of the louvers is adapted to carry a design segment including a visual design component portion and an obstructed portion which together are not readily visually distinguishable from each other and provide a continuous appearance across each louver width when the louvers are viewed in the open posi­tion.
  • the obstructed portion and the visual design compo­nent portion are vertically divisable from one another 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.
  • each design segment comprise a visual design 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 position and permits for the louvers to have a continuous appealing appearance when viewed in the open position.
  • the obstructed por­tions may comprise a continuation of colours or design scheme of the visual design component portion to provide the continuous effect.
  • 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.
  • the blind may include transparent side channels into which inserts bear­ing the design segments can be inserted.
  • 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 together are not readily visually distinguishable from each other and provide a continuous appearance across the width of the insert.
  • the obstructed portion and visual design component portion are vertically divisable from one another when said inserts are arranged to overlap one another when said louvers are in the closed position.
  • the visual design component portions of each of the inserts collectively provide a continuous, undistorted design.
  • the obstructed portion is hidden from view by the visual design component portion of the insert adjacent thereto.
  • louvers of the blind may necessarily have to include an insert or a design segment.
  • the louvers may, when in the closed position, provide a poster effect of ficticious and/­or living characters so as to aesthetically 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 undistorted pat­tern at the writing of this application.
  • a ver­tically blind generally at 10 including a track 12 having suspended therefrom a plurality of vertically elongate louvers 14.
  • 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 design across the blind when the blind is in its closed position ( Figures 1 and 2).
  • each insert 18 is pro­vided with a design component which comprises a visible design component portion 20, and an obstructed portion 22 ( 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 distinction 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.
  • the obstructed portion provides a uniform appearance across the open louver 14 but is not part of the overall design. While a simple design has been shown, it should be understood that if the design was a poster of an individual, for example, the obstructed portion might well be a colour match or fade of the same colours in the visual portion.
  • the obstructed portion 22 is a design similar to that de­sign portion of the insert immediately to its right. Ac­cordingly, the obstructed portion in this instance could be said to be redundant.

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Cited By (8)

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GB2224062A (en) * 1988-09-30 1990-04-25 Polygard Ltd Roller shutter
GB2235006A (en) * 1989-08-12 1991-02-20 Thomsen Jan Birger A louvre blind for a window
EP0495342A1 (de) * 1991-01-14 1992-07-22 Wei-Jai Nien Storelamelle
FR2673233A3 (fr) * 1991-02-26 1992-08-28 Luxdeco Procede pour decorer un store a lames verticales paralleles et store ainsi obtenu.
US5303760A (en) * 1993-02-22 1994-04-19 Perez Joe A Blind covering apparatus and method for changing decor on vertical window blinds
FR2779992A1 (fr) * 1998-06-19 1999-12-24 Christiane Chereau Procede de fabrication de panneaux de decor en bandes, notamment pour stores
FR2810364A3 (fr) * 2000-06-19 2001-12-21 Jec Lame destinee a etre reliee a d'autres lames identiques pour constituer un rideau ou un volet roulant
WO2002033208A1 (en) * 2000-10-16 2002-04-25 Art Andersen A/S Flexible wall covering system with vanes and drive mechanisms for such systems

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US2074482A (en) * 1935-01-15 1937-03-23 Ernest J Martens Venetian blind
US2142629A (en) * 1936-01-29 1939-01-03 Jr William D Clark Venetian blind
DE2313981A1 (de) * 1973-03-21 1974-09-26 Klaus Ulrich Reutlinger Aus untereinander verbundenen einzellamellen zusammengesetzte jalousette
US4049038A (en) * 1976-04-23 1977-09-20 Louverdrape, Inc. Louvered covering system
US4195680A (en) * 1976-10-18 1980-04-01 Louverdrape, Inc. Color variable window covering
GB2049769A (en) * 1979-02-02 1980-12-31 Brumham A E Patterned Louvre Blind

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2074482A (en) * 1935-01-15 1937-03-23 Ernest J Martens Venetian blind
US2142629A (en) * 1936-01-29 1939-01-03 Jr William D Clark Venetian blind
DE2313981A1 (de) * 1973-03-21 1974-09-26 Klaus Ulrich Reutlinger Aus untereinander verbundenen einzellamellen zusammengesetzte jalousette
US4049038A (en) * 1976-04-23 1977-09-20 Louverdrape, Inc. Louvered covering system
US4049038B1 (de) * 1976-04-23 1989-09-12
US4195680A (en) * 1976-10-18 1980-04-01 Louverdrape, Inc. Color variable window covering
GB2049769A (en) * 1979-02-02 1980-12-31 Brumham A E Patterned Louvre Blind

Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2224062A (en) * 1988-09-30 1990-04-25 Polygard Ltd Roller shutter
GB2224062B (en) * 1988-09-30 1992-04-22 Polygard Ltd Improvements in roller shutters
GB2235006A (en) * 1989-08-12 1991-02-20 Thomsen Jan Birger A louvre blind for a window
EP0495342A1 (de) * 1991-01-14 1992-07-22 Wei-Jai Nien Storelamelle
FR2673233A3 (fr) * 1991-02-26 1992-08-28 Luxdeco Procede pour decorer un store a lames verticales paralleles et store ainsi obtenu.
US5303760A (en) * 1993-02-22 1994-04-19 Perez Joe A Blind covering apparatus and method for changing decor on vertical window blinds
FR2779992A1 (fr) * 1998-06-19 1999-12-24 Christiane Chereau Procede de fabrication de panneaux de decor en bandes, notamment pour stores
FR2810364A3 (fr) * 2000-06-19 2001-12-21 Jec Lame destinee a etre reliee a d'autres lames identiques pour constituer un rideau ou un volet roulant
GB2366588B (en) * 2000-06-19 2004-08-11 Jec Slat intended to be connected to other identical slats in order to form a roll screen or shutter
WO2002033208A1 (en) * 2000-10-16 2002-04-25 Art Andersen A/S Flexible wall covering system with vanes and drive mechanisms for such systems

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