US3156295A
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Tilting mechanism for venetian blinds, or the like
Assignee: Millennium Petrochemicals Inc
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Filing: 1963-01-30
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Granted: 1964-11-10
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Expires: 1983-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vecchiarelli Francis
- 👤 James A Englund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:18
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/28; E06B9/30; E06B9/303; E06B9/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN A VENETIAN BLIND INCLUDING A HEAD BAR HAVING A TILT ROD MOUNTED LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF FOR ROTATIVE MOVEMENT, TAPE ROLLS MOUNTED UPON SAID TILT ROD, LADDER TAPES DEPENDING FROM SAID TAPE ROLLS, AND ANGULARLY ADJUSTABLE SLATS SUPPORTED BY SAID LADDER TAPES, TILTING MECHANISM FOR NORMALLY RETAINING SAID SLATS IN CLOSED POSITION AND OPERABLE FOR SELECTIVELY ADJUSTING THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID SLATS TO ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, SAID TILTING MECHANISM INCLUDING A TILT DISK SECURED TO SAID TILT ROD, RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID TILT DISK AND TILT ROD TO A NORMAL POSITION WHERE SAID SLATS ARE CLOSED, A PULL TAB PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID TILT DISK FOR PARTIALLY ROTATING SAID TILT DISK AND TILT ROD TO A POSITION WHERE SAID SLATS ARE OPENED, AND STOP MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY LOCKING SAID TILT DISK WHEN THE ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF SAID SLATS WILL HAVE REACHED ONE OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN A VENETIAN BLIND INCLUDING A HEAD BAR HAVING A TILT ROD MOUNTED LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF FOR ROTATIVE MOVEMENT, TAPE ROLLS MOUNTED UPON SAID TILT ROD, LADDER TAPES DEPENDING FROM SAID TAPE ROLLS, AND ANGULARLY ADJUSTABLE SLATS SUPPORTED BY SAID LADDER TAPES, TILTING MECHANISM FOR NORMALLY RETAINING SAID SLATS IN CLOSED POSITION AND OPERABLE FOR SELECTIVELY ADJUSTING THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID SLATS TO ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, SAID TILTING MECHANISM INCLUDING A TILT DISK SECURED TO SAID TILT ROD, RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID TILT DISK AND TILT ROD TO A NORMAL POSITION WHERE SAID SLATS ARE CLOSED, A PULL TAB PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID TILT DISK FOR PARTIALLY ROTATING SAID TILT DISK AND TILT ROD TO A POSITION WHERE SAID SLATS ARE OPENED, AND STOP MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY LOCKING SAID TILT DISK WHEN THE ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF SAID SLATS WILL HAVE REACHED ONE OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-10 | 1968-05-11 | 1968-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-10 | 1972-05-11 | 1972-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-10 | 1976-05-11 | 1976-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |