EP0892144A3 - Window blind or shade - Google Patents

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EP0892144A3
EP0892144A3 EP98305413A EP98305413A EP0892144A3 EP 0892144 A3 EP0892144 A3 EP 0892144A3 EP 98305413 A EP98305413 A EP 98305413A EP 98305413 A EP98305413 A EP 98305413A EP 0892144 A3 EP0892144 A3 EP 0892144A3
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rail
shade
bottom rail
window blind
head
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EP0892144B1 (en
EP0892144A2 (en
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Herman Oskam
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Hunter Douglas Industries BV
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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
    • E06B9/28—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable
    • E06B9/30—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable liftable
    • E06B9/32—Operating, guiding, or securing devices therefor
    • E06B9/326—Details of cords, e.g. buckles, drawing knobs
    • 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
    • E06B9/262—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with flexibly-interconnected horizontal or vertical strips; Concertina blinds, i.e. upwardly folding flexible screens
    • 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
    • E06B9/262—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with flexibly-interconnected horizontal or vertical strips; Concertina blinds, i.e. upwardly folding flexible screens
    • E06B2009/2625—Pleated screens, e.g. concertina- or accordion-like

Abstract

An architectural covering which has a head rail (10), a bottom rail (12), a covering element (13) extending between the head rail (10) and the bottom rail (12), at least two lift cords (14) extending from the head rail (10) and supporting the bottom rail (12) and means to limit the downward movement of the bottom rail and which also comprises an adjuster (27) connected to at least one of the lift cords (14); the adjuster (27) having: a first part (26), to which an end of the cord is secured; a second part (28) engaging the bottom rail (12) or the head rail (10); and means (30) to adjust the relative position of the first (26) and second parts (28).
EP19980305413 1997-07-14 1998-07-08 Window blind or shade Expired - Lifetime EP0892144B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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EP19980305413 EP0892144B1 (en) 1997-07-14 1998-07-08 Window blind or shade

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EP97305186 1997-07-14
EP97305186 1997-07-14
EP19980305413 EP0892144B1 (en) 1997-07-14 1998-07-08 Window blind or shade

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EP0892144A2 EP0892144A2 (en) 1999-01-20
EP0892144A3 true EP0892144A3 (en) 2000-12-20
EP0892144B1 EP0892144B1 (en) 2008-02-20

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CN101268244B (en) * 2005-09-21 2011-03-30 Vkr控股公司 Shielding device with adjusting mechanism
NL2008371C2 (en) 2012-02-28 2013-09-02 Hunter Douglas Ind Bv A covering for an architectural opening.
NL2008370C2 (en) * 2012-02-28 2013-09-02 Hunter Douglas Ind Bv A retractable covering.
US11891855B2 (en) 2020-01-28 2024-02-06 Levolor, Inc. Leveling assembly for adjusting the levelness of a bottom rail of a covering for an architectural structure

Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH415004A (en) * 1964-02-17 1966-06-15 Strahm Andre Slatted blind
US4557309A (en) * 1983-08-24 1985-12-10 Verosol Usa Inc. Sun blind
EP0192867A1 (en) * 1985-02-27 1986-09-03 Hunter Douglas Industries B.V. Venetian blind
US4739815A (en) * 1985-08-26 1988-04-26 Beacon Looms Balloon curtain
US5082043A (en) * 1989-09-29 1992-01-21 Msa Aircraft Interior Products, Inc. Window shade mechanism for a modular aircraft window
US5473797A (en) * 1994-11-18 1995-12-12 Wu; Te-Tsun Safety device for fixing cords of venetian blind

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH415004A (en) * 1964-02-17 1966-06-15 Strahm Andre Slatted blind
US4557309A (en) * 1983-08-24 1985-12-10 Verosol Usa Inc. Sun blind
EP0192867A1 (en) * 1985-02-27 1986-09-03 Hunter Douglas Industries B.V. Venetian blind
US4739815A (en) * 1985-08-26 1988-04-26 Beacon Looms Balloon curtain
US5082043A (en) * 1989-09-29 1992-01-21 Msa Aircraft Interior Products, Inc. Window shade mechanism for a modular aircraft window
US5473797A (en) * 1994-11-18 1995-12-12 Wu; Te-Tsun Safety device for fixing cords of venetian blind

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