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Suspension means for suspending venetian blind hanger pivot members
Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc
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Filing: 1984-05-17
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Granted: 1985-05-07
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Expires: 2004-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A venetian blind hanger pivot member for a venetian blind assembly having a plurality of slats including an upper end slat and a lower end slat and tape cables forming part of a slat suspension means. The hanger pivot member has a slat engaging surface engaging an end slat and a bearing portion which is pivotally engaged by suspension means in turn connected to a frame opening. The tape cables are connected to the hanger pivot member so as to extend over the edges of an end slat whereby when a hanger pivot member is pivoted about the suspension means, all of said slats are tilted.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:10
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/28; E06B9/30; E06B9/303; E06B9/307; E06B9/38; E06B9/384
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A combination of a venetian blind hanger pivot member connected to an end slat of an assemblage of venetian blind slats where the hanger pivot member includes a pivot bearing portion having a pivot axis and a suspension means in the form of a wire bracket having an arm including an inturned end engaging in the bearing portion and a base extending perpendicularly to said arm adapted to be affixed to a part of a frame opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A combination of a venetian blind hanger pivot member connected to an end slat of an assemblage of venetian blind slats where the hanger pivot member includes a pivot bearing portion having a pivot axis and a suspension means in the form of a wire bracket having an arm including an inturned end engaging in the bearing portion and a base extending perpendicularly to said arm adapted to be affixed to a part of a frame opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein said suspension means comprises two parallel spaced arms each having an inturned end engaging into the bearing portion with the opposite end of the arms being adapted to be held by a clamp to a part of a frame opening.
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) | 1988-05-06 | 1988-11-05 | 1989-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-06 | 1992-11-05 | 1993-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-06 | 1996-11-05 | 1997-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |