Window covering sizing method and apparatus
US9440368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/889
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of ordering a window covering comprises providing a measuring block that is mounted adjacent an architectural feature to be measured. A digital photograph is taken of the architectural feature with the measuring block. A display resolution of the photograph is determined. A scale of the photograph is determined using the measuring block. A dimension of the architectural feature is calculated based on the scale of the photograph. The window covering is cut to the calculated dimension.
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