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Cord equalizer for window shade lift cords

US5058650A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 1991
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B9/324
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cord equalizer for gripping a plurality of lift cords in a window covering. The cord equalizer includes a molded first body member having an elongated channel extending from a lower to an upper end, and a second body member overlying the channel and having a rib intermediate its ends extending crosswise of the channel. The first and second body members are slidably interconnected for relative movement in a direction lengthwise of the channel and a notch extends inwardly from the upper end of the second body member in registry with the channel to provide a passage for lift cords that opens laterally of the channel.

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