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Single control system for operating top-down-bottom-up shades

US5791390A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 1997
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/2627
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lift system for top-down, bottom-up window shades operated by a single control is provided. The preferred embodiment of the invention is compatible with, but not limited to, clutch operated shades whose cords are wound onto a shaft within the headrail. It will work with any shade that presently has top-down-bottom-up capability, using any method of lift.

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