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Single cord drive for coverings for architectural openings

US7836937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2008
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S160/903
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shade for architectural opening incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.

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