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Blind and shade cutting center with movable cutting station

US7040205B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2003
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/95
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for sizing a window covering in a retail outlet includes a housing having a first end and a second end, and a top operating surface adapted to support a window covering to be sized. Movably disposed at the first end of the housing is a first cutting station that includes a stationary die and a movable die. The stationary die and the movable die are adapted to receive and size a window covering. The first cutting station further has a top portion and is movable from a first operating position to size a window covering to a retracted position in which the top portion is substantially flush with or lower than the top operating surface.

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