EP2315902A4 - System for confining lift cords in coverings for architectural openings - Google Patents

System for confining lift cords in coverings for architectural openings

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Publication number
EP2315902A4
EP2315902A4 EP09808591.3A EP09808591A EP2315902A4 EP 2315902 A4 EP2315902 A4 EP 2315902A4 EP 09808591 A EP09808591 A EP 09808591A EP 2315902 A4 EP2315902 A4 EP 2315902A4
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
coverings
lift cords
architectural openings
confining
confining lift
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP09808591.3A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2315902A1 (en
Inventor
James M Anthony
Ralph G Jelic
Joseph E Kovach
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Hunter Douglas Inc
Original Assignee
Hunter Douglas NV
Hunter Douglas Inc
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Publication date
Application filed by Hunter Douglas NV, Hunter Douglas Inc filed Critical Hunter Douglas NV
Publication of EP2315902A1 publication Critical patent/EP2315902A1/en
Publication of EP2315902A4 publication Critical patent/EP2315902A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • 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
    • E06B2009/2622—Gathered vertically; Roman, Austrian or festoon blinds

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Blinds (AREA)
  • Curtains And Furnishings For Windows Or Doors (AREA)
EP09808591.3A 2008-08-22 2009-08-05 System for confining lift cords in coverings for architectural openings Withdrawn EP2315902A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US9104908P 2008-08-22 2008-08-22
US16577709P 2009-04-01 2009-04-01
PCT/US2009/052802 WO2010021841A1 (en) 2008-08-22 2009-08-05 System for confining lift cords in coverings for architectural openings

Publications (2)

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EP2315902A1 EP2315902A1 (en) 2011-05-04
EP2315902A4 true EP2315902A4 (en) 2014-04-09

Family

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Family Applications (1)

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EP09808591.3A Withdrawn EP2315902A4 (en) 2008-08-22 2009-08-05 System for confining lift cords in coverings for architectural openings

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP2315902A4 (en)
CN (1) CN102197188B (en)
AU (1) AU2009283062B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2733708C (en)
WO (1) WO2010021841A1 (en)

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US8474507B2 (en) 2008-08-22 2013-07-02 Hunter Douglas Inc. System for confining lift cords in coverings for architectural openings
US8365795B2 (en) 2009-11-02 2013-02-05 Horizons Window Fashions, Inc. Window shade and method of use thereof
US8381792B2 (en) 2009-11-02 2013-02-26 Horizons Window Fashions, Inc. Window shade and method of use thereof
US9759009B2 (en) 2010-03-09 2017-09-12 Whole Space Industries Ltd Window covering
GB2483451A (en) * 2010-09-07 2012-03-14 Hunter Douglas Ind Switzerland Hooks for supporting Roman blind pleats
CN102462361A (en) * 2010-10-29 2012-05-23 勒布朗·桑诺斯·罗伯特 Window shade apparatus
CA2822234C (en) 2010-12-22 2018-01-16 Hunter Douglas Inc. System for confining lift cords in coverings for architectural openings
US20120168094A1 (en) * 2010-12-30 2012-07-05 Whole Space Industries Ltd Window Covering with Cord Shrouds
US8316911B2 (en) 2011-01-06 2012-11-27 Lafayette Venetian Blind, Inc. Child safety lift cord system for window coverings
US9382753B2 (en) * 2011-03-08 2016-07-05 Whole Space Industries Ltd Window covering
EP2520753A1 (en) * 2011-04-15 2012-11-07 döfix-DÖHLEMANN GmbH Cord device for window coverings
EP2514910B1 (en) * 2011-04-18 2014-02-26 Whole Space Industries Ltd. Window covering
US8851140B2 (en) 2011-07-19 2014-10-07 Horizons Holdings, Llc Window shade
US8505607B2 (en) 2011-07-19 2013-08-13 Horizons Window Fashions, Inc. Window shade
US9010399B2 (en) 2012-05-01 2015-04-21 Horizons Holdings, Llc Window shade
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CN103349521A (en) * 2013-07-11 2013-10-16 宁波埃美柯铜阀门有限公司 Automatic lifting contracting type shower room

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US5743319A (en) * 1997-01-07 1998-04-28 Christopherson; Herman P. Window blind with safety pull cord
US20040089428A1 (en) * 2002-11-07 2004-05-13 Ren Judkins Cord shroud for lift cords and cord loops
US20040231804A1 (en) * 2003-05-21 2004-11-25 Springs Window Fashions Lp Double shade with modular end caps and method of assembling same
US20050092448A1 (en) * 2003-10-31 2005-05-05 Henry Lin Roll-up blind with safety cord cover
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US5613540A (en) * 1994-08-05 1997-03-25 Verosol Usa Inc. Window shade cord safety shroud
US5743319A (en) * 1997-01-07 1998-04-28 Christopherson; Herman P. Window blind with safety pull cord
US20040089428A1 (en) * 2002-11-07 2004-05-13 Ren Judkins Cord shroud for lift cords and cord loops
US20040231804A1 (en) * 2003-05-21 2004-11-25 Springs Window Fashions Lp Double shade with modular end caps and method of assembling same
US20050092448A1 (en) * 2003-10-31 2005-05-05 Henry Lin Roll-up blind with safety cord cover
US20060060308A1 (en) * 2004-08-20 2006-03-23 Leblanc Robert S Window shade liner method and apparatus

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CN102197188A (en) 2011-09-21
CA2733708C (en) 2016-12-06
EP2315902A1 (en) 2011-05-04
AU2009283062B2 (en) 2015-12-17
CA2733708A1 (en) 2010-02-25
CN102197188B (en) 2013-06-12
AU2009283062A1 (en) 2010-02-25
WO2010021841A1 (en) 2010-02-25

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