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Handle and brake arrangement for a covering for architectural openings

US9422766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18References

13Claims

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Assignee

Hunter Douglas Inc. · US

Inventors

Richard N. Anderson · Whitesville, US
Eugene W. Thompson · Maceo, US
Robert E. Fisher · Owensboro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 9, 2014
Grant date	Aug 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE06B2009/3222
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A handle is releasably secured to a rail wall by means of fasteners extending from inside the rail. An actuator shaft pushes against a contact plate to move a movable braking member to stop the rotation of a rod inside the rail.

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