US4979550A
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Window blind control apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-25
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2009-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A window blind control apparatus is set forth wherein the apparatus enables selective control in the opening and closing of an associated window blind arrangement utilizing selectively a photo-electric cell, a radio frequency controller, or a manually displaceable slide switch for the opening and closing of the window blind unit that comprises a series of parallel slats.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G. Long
- 👤 Merle T. Shelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:19
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/56; E06B9/68; E06B9/70; E06B9/24; E06B9/26; E06B9/28; E06B9/30; E06B9/32; E06B9/74; E06B2009/6809; E06B2009/6818; E06B2009/6827; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A30/00; Y02A30/24; Y02B; Y02B80/00; Y10; Y10S; Y10S160/00; Y10S160/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A window blind control apparatus in combination with a window blind unit wherein the window blind unit includes a series of parallel slats pivotally mounted from an opened horizontal position to a closed horizontal position, the window blind control apparatus comprising, a housing including a reversing electric motor, said housing fixedly mounted relative to said window blind unit laterally displaced from the slats, and a photo-cell means responsive to available light mounted between the window blind unit and a window housing to a vertical support surface adjacent the window blind unit, and wherein the photo-electric cell means is remotely mounted relative to the housing for actuation of the motor, and the motor including an upper drive member for operative association with a window blind unit and a lower drive operatively associated with a window blind control rod, wherein the upper drive & the lower drive are axially aligned through the motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A window blind control apparatus in combination with a window blind unit wherein the window blind unit includes a series of parallel slats pivotally mounted from an opened horizontal position to a closed horizontal position, the window blind control apparatus comprising, a housing including a reversing electric motor, said housing fixedly mounted relative to said window blind unit laterally displaced from the slats, and a photo-cell means responsive to available light mounted between the window blind unit and a window housing to a vertical support surface adjacent the window blind unit, and wherein the photo-electric cell means is remotely mounted relative to the housing for actuation of the motor, and the motor including an upper drive member for operative association with a window blind unit and a lower drive operatively associated with a window blind control rod, wherein the upper drive & the lower drive are axially aligned through the motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A window blind control apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the photo-cell means comprises a photo-cell including a shade member pivotally mounted relative to the photo-cell, the shade member including a handle extending outwardly of the shade to enable rotation of the shade to overlie the photo-cell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A window blind control apparatus as set forth in claim 2 further including a manually displaceable slide switch mounted through the forward wall of the housing to selectively pivot the slats to an open or closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A window blind control apparatus as set forth in claim 3 further including a plurality of mounting apertures formed through a rear wall of the housing for securement of the housing to a vertical support surface adjacent the window blind unit or to window blind itself.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A window blind control apparatus as set forth in claim 4 further including an electric motor adjustment stop means operatively associated with an electric motor for controlling the number of revolutions of the motor during actuation of the motor.
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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) | 1993-12-24 | 1994-06-25 | 1994-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-12-24 | 1998-06-25 | 1998-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-12-24 | 2002-06-25 | 2002-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |