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CA1173345A
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Decor end cap for headrails
Assignee: Hunter Douglas Canada Inc
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Filing: 1982-03-12
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2002-03-12
Abstract
Abstract ABSTRACT A decor end cap adapted to be inserted into the longitudinal open end of a U-shaped venetian blind headrail. The cap has mounting means on an outer end thereof adapted to mound a decor piece of the same color as the headrail.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
CA
Data Source
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2026-10-29 20:24
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A decor end cap for a venetian blind headrail adapted to support a plurality of slat members, said cap comprising an insert an inner end of which is adapted to be inserted into an open longitudinal end of a U-shaped headrail and an outer end of which opposite said inner end is adapted to be substantially flush with the open end of the headrail when the insert is inserted into the headrail, characterized in that said outer end of said insert has integral mounting means thereon for mounting and retaining a decor piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A decor end cap for a venetian blind headrail adapted to support a plurality of slat members, said cap comprising an insert an inner end of which is adapted to be inserted into an open longitudinal end of a U-shaped headrail and an outer end of which opposite said inner end is adapted to be substantially flush with the open end of the headrail when the insert is inserted into the headrail, characterized in that said outer end of said insert has integral mounting means thereon for mounting and retaining a decor piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A decor end cap according to claim 1 characterized in that said mounting means comprises raised narrow shoulders along at least two edges of the insert with the shoulders formed and arranged so as to cooperate with the decor piece to hold it in position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A decor end cap according to claim 2 characterized in having in addition a panel portion on said outer end on which said shoulders and raised stop are positioned with the panel adapted to extend slightly beyond the periphery of the open end of the headrail whereby the panel serves as a limit means for limiting insertion of said insert into the headrail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A decor end cap according to claim 1 characterized in that said insert has headrail leg engaging portions adapted to engage interior surfaces of the legs of a U-shaped headrail.
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