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Valence construction for vertical venetian blinds
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-11
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1997-04-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved valance construction for use with a horizontally disposed track element supporting a vertical louver venetian blind. The same material used for the fabrication of the fabric louvers may be bonded to a rigid planar backing, the backing in turn being supported by a plurality of clips secured to the track element at convenient intervals.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan S. Woodle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47H; A47H2/00; A47H2/02; E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/36; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
In an improved valance construction for vertical venetian blinds and the like, including a horizontally disposed track element having a pair of parallel oppositely disposed recesses therein, a plurality of vertically oriented louvers supported at the upper ends thereof from said track element, and an elongated generally planar valance element overlying an exposed side of said track element, the improvement comprising: a plurality of valance element supporting brackets, each bracket having a track element engaging member including means engaging said longitudinal recesses therein, a horizontally disposed laterally extending member having a laterally oriented slot therein slidably adjustably mounted by said track engaging member, and a vertically disposed valance engaging member having a vertically oriented slot therein; first screw means penetrating said first mentioned slot and said track element engaging member, and second screw means penetrating said second mentioned slot and said valance engaging member; whereby said valance engaging member may be separately longitudinally, laterally and vertically adjusted relative to said track element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
In an improved valance construction for vertical venetian blinds and the like, including a horizontally disposed track element having a pair of parallel oppositely disposed recesses therein, a plurality of vertically oriented louvers supported at the upper ends thereof from said track element, and an elongated generally planar valance element overlying an exposed side of said track element, the improvement comprising: a plurality of valance element supporting brackets, each bracket having a track element engaging member including means engaging said longitudinal recesses therein, a horizontally disposed laterally extending member having a laterally oriented slot therein slidably adjustably mounted by said track engaging member, and a vertically disposed valance engaging member having a vertically oriented slot therein; first screw means penetrating said first mentioned slot and said track element engaging member, and second screw means penetrating said second mentioned slot and said valance engaging member; whereby said valance engaging member may be separately longitudinally, laterally and vertically adjusted relative to said track element.
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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |