US3603372A
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Electrically operated venetian blind
Assignee: JUSTIN HUPPE Firma
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Filing: 1969-02-28
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-02-28
Abstract
Abstract An electrically operated slatted or Venetian blind including a headrail in which the motor and other electric components are mounted. The electric components are interconnected by plug and socket connections for easy replacement. Two limit switches in the headrail respectively limit the uppermost and the lowermost positions of the blind.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Dietzsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:59
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/56; E06B9/80; E06B9/82; E06B9/88; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/28; E06B9/30; E06B9/32; E06B9/322; H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/18; E06B9/68; E06B2009/6809; E06B2009/689
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
An electrically driven slatted blind mounting comprising a headrail carrying an electric motor for raising and lowering the lifting members of the slatted blind and having wall surface means parallel to the longitudinal axis of the headrail with cutaway access opening therethrough, a common baseplate mounted to the headrail in said cutaway opening and carrying both a switch adapted to be operated by a lifting member and plug and socket electrical connections for the switch and motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
An electrically driven slatted blind mounting comprising a headrail carrying an electric motor for raising and lowering the lifting members of the slatted blind and having wall surface means parallel to the longitudinal axis of the headrail with cutaway access opening therethrough, a common baseplate mounted to the headrail in said cutaway opening and carrying both a switch adapted to be operated by a lifting member and plug and socket electrical connections for the switch and motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A slatted blind mounting according to claim 1 in which the baseplate is supported by a cover plate which is secured to, and bears externally against, the headrail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A slatted blind mounting according to claim 1 in which there is a second switch carried by the baseplate and adapted to be operated when the blind is fully raised.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A slatted blind mounting according to claim 2 in which there is a second switch carried by the baseplate and adapted to be operated when the blind is fully raised.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A slatted blind mounting according to claim 2 in which the cover plate has apertures for the passage of the lifting member operating the first switch, and for the actuating means of a second switch carried by the baseplate and adapted to be operated when the blind is fully raised.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A slatted blind mounting according to claim 5 in which the actuating means is a segment-shaped member which protrudes through the cover plate and is arranged to be operated by the top slat of the blind, when fully raised.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A slatted blind mounting according to claim 1 in which the baseplate is shaped to form a housing which at least partly surrounds the switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A slatted blind mounting according to claim 1 in which the baseplate additionally carries a switch-actuating lever for operating the switch.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |