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Venetian blind headrail bracket
Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHION DIVISION Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-01
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1996-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A bracket for a venetian blind headrail comprising a side opening box-like structure having means for mounting to a window frame, a swingably openable front cover on the structure, and a forward upstanding retaining lip on the bottom wall for retaining the supported end of a headrail on the bottom wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony F. Marotto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:00
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/28; E06B9/30; E06B9/32; E06B9/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A venetian blind headrail bracket comprising a bottom wall for supporting a headrail, a side wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a rear wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall spaced over said bottom wall extending between said side and rear walls, mounting means on at least one of said walls for mounting to a desired surface, an upstanding forward lip on the forward edge of said bottom wall for retaining a supported headrail on said bottom wall, against forward dislodgement from said bottom wall without deliberate raising over said lip, a front cover upstanding from said bottom wall in covering relation with a supported portion of a headrail, and pivot means mounting said front cover for swinging movement out of said covering relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A venetian blind headrail bracket comprising a bottom wall for supporting a headrail, a side wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a rear wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall spaced over said bottom wall extending between said side and rear walls, mounting means on at least one of said walls for mounting to a desired surface, an upstanding forward lip on the forward edge of said bottom wall for retaining a supported headrail on said bottom wall, against forward dislodgement from said bottom wall without deliberate raising over said lip, a front cover upstanding from said bottom wall in covering relation with a supported portion of a headrail, and pivot means mounting said front cover for swinging movement out of said covering relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
A venetian blind headrail bracket comprising a bottom wall for supporting a headrail, a side wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a rear wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall spaced over said bottom wall extending between said side and rear walls, mounting means on at least one of said walls for mounting to a desired surface, an upstanding forward lip on said bottom wall for retaining a supported headrail on said bottom wall, a front cover upstanding from said bottom wall in covering relation with a supported portion of a headrail, and pivot means mounting said front cover for swinging movement out of said covering relation, said lip upstanding from the forward edge region of said bottom wall to a height spaced from said top wall sufficiently to pass therebetween the end portion of a headrail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
A venetian blind headrail bracket comprising a bottom wall for supporting a headrail, a side wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a rear wall upstanding from said bottom wall, a top wall spaced over said bottom wall extending between said side and rear walls, mounting means on at least one of said walls for mounting to a desired surface, an upstanding forward lip on said bottom wall for retaining a supported headrail on said bottom wall, a front cover upstanding from said bottom wall in covering relation with a supported portion of a headrail, and pivot means mounting said front cover for swinging movement out of said covering relation, said lip upstanding from the forward edge region of said bottom wall to a height spaced from said top wall sufficiently to pass therebetween the end portion of a headrail.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A venetian blind headrail bracket according to claim 2, said mounting means comprising fastener receiving openings in said side, rear, and top walls; said bottom wall being open to afford access to said top wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A venetian blind headrail bracket according to claim 1, said pivot means being generally horizontal and located at an upper region of said cover for upward swinging opening movement of the cover toward the plane of said top wall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |