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Horizontal window blind apparatus

US6557615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 2001
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06B2009/285
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A horizontal window blind apparatus having at least a first and a second slat disposed parallel and spaced relative to each other is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first tab which is secured to the first slat, the first tab defining a first opening and a second opening disposed between the first opening and the first slat. A second tab is secured to the second slat, the second tab being aligned relative to the first tab. The second tab defines a third opening and a fourth opening disposed between the third opening and the second slat. A first elongate control extends through the first and the third openings and a first locking device is provided for selectively locking the first control relative to the first tab. A second locking device is provided for selectively locking the first control relative to the second tab. A second elongate control extends through the second and the fourth openings. A third locking device selectively locks the second control relative to the first tab. Also, a fourth locking device selectively locks the second control relative to the second tab. The arrangement is such that relative movement between the first and second control tilts the slats relati…

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