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Safety mechanism for a window covering

US9493981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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61References

10Claims

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Assignee

Levolor, Inc. · US

Inventors

Ryan Bishop · Ocala, US
Juan Carlos Nava Campillo · Agua Prieta, MX
Patrick E. Foley · Winston-Salem, US
Brian D. Furlong · Davidson, US
JoAnn Whitney Hebner · Atlanta, US
Russell Matoy · Atlanta, US
Alejandro Martin Rossato · Greensboro, US
Martin Richard Van Buren · Atlanta, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 12, 2012
Grant date	Nov 15, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 30, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE06B2009/2627
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A safety device for a window covering comprises a head rail and a shade panel extending from the head rail. A lift cord extends along one side of the shade panel between the head rail and the bottom of the shade panel. A safety device engages the lift cord to control the movement of the lift cord away from the shade panel. The safety device may also shroud the lift cord to limit access to the lift cord portion.

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