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Remote control operating system and support structure for a retractable covering for an architectural opening

US7401634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2006
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S160/902
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved retractable covering for an architectural opening includes an improved mounting bracket, an improved limit stop to prevent over-retraction and over-extension of the retractable covering, an improved battery pack mounting bracket for attaching a power supply to a head rail of the retractable covering, an improved battery pack mounting apparatus for attaching a battery pack to a head rail, an improved control system for the retractable covering, and an improved method of using a wireless remote control or a manually operated switch to activate a motor to control the configuration of the covering, including the extension or retraction of the covering, and the transmissivity of the covering. The disclosed improvements are field retrofittable.

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