Patent · US Expired

Self-opening shades and methods of using the same

US6595227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 19, 2001
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H15/40
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shade including a frame member being formed from a flexible twistable material and a membrane is disclosed. The shade includes an adjustable tension strap coupled to two ends of the membrane.

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