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Window covering sizing method and apparatus

US7987754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. · US

Inventors

Thomas A. Caputo · Greensboro, US
Neil L. Casstevens · Colfax, US
Mark A. Fox · San Francisco, US
Clifford Birch · Monroe, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2008
Grant date	Aug 2, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 28, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T83/889
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.

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