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Adjustable ruffle window shade
Assignee: CHF Industries Inc
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Filing: 1992-03-19
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Granted: 1993-04-20
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Expires: 2012-03-19
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable width window shade having an adjustable roller assembly and a shade panel which includes top and bottom edge portions and a pair of side portions. One of the side portions includes a plurality of lines of weakness which may be selectively torn away to provide an adjustable width portion. A decorative member is disposed along the bottom portion of the shade panel and is removably attached to the adjustable width portion of the shade panel. The decorative member can be readily adjusted as the width of the shade panel is adjusted.
Inventors
- 👤 Barbara J. Koller
- 👤 Jerome Ohnstad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:58
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B9/40; E06B9/42; E06B9/44; A; A47; A47H; A47H23/00; A47H23/02; A47H2201/00; A47H2201/02; E06B2009/402; E06B2009/407; E06B2009/445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An adjustable width window shade comprising an adjustable roller assembly, a shade panel having top and bottom portions and a pair of side portions, at least one of said side portions having a plurality of lines of weakness therein defining strips of the shade panel side portion which may be selectively torn away to provide a width adjustable portion, means for affixing the top portion of said shade panel exclusive of said width adjustable portion to a portion of said roller assembly, a decorative member having a top edge portion, means for affixing a first length of said decorative member top edge portion to said shade panel bottom portion exclusive of said width adjustable portion, and means for removably attaching the remaining length of said decorative member top edge portion to said width adjustable portion of said shade panel bottom portion, whereby the remaining length of said decorative member can be detached and adjusted to match the adjusted width of the shade panel and then reattached to said shade panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An adjustable width window shade comprising an adjustable roller assembly, a shade panel having top and bottom portions and a pair of side portions, at least one of said side portions having a plurality of lines of weakness therein defining strips of the shade panel side portion which may be selectively torn away to provide a width adjustable portion, means for affixing the top portion of said shade panel exclusive of said width adjustable portion to a portion of said roller assembly, a decorative member having a top edge portion, means for affixing a first length of said decorative member top edge portion to said shade panel bottom portion exclusive of said width adjustable portion, and means for removably attaching the remaining length of said decorative member top edge portion to said width adjustable portion of said shade panel bottom portion, whereby the remaining length of said decorative member can be detached and adjusted to match the adjusted width of the shade panel and then reattached to said shade panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said adjustable roller assembly includes a pair of elongated, axially telescoping members, whereby the axial dimension of the assembly may be adjusted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said means for affixing the top portion of said shade panel includes a strip of adhesive disposed along a portion of said roller assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said decorative member is a ruffle having a gathered top edge portion and a free bottom edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said means for affixing said first length of said decorative member is adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said means for affixing said first length of said decorative member is by stitching said decorative member top edge portion to said shade panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said means for removably attaching said remaining length of said decorative member top edge portion is a strip of pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said means for removably attaching said remaining length of said decorative member top edge portion is snaps.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said means for removably attaching remaining length of said decorative member top edge portion is a hook and loop fastener.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 1 wherein said means for removably attaching said remaining length of said decorative member top edge portion is hooks and eyes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim further comprising means for attaching a doubled under side edge of said decorative member to an underlying portion thereof, whereby a finished side edge is formed for said decorative member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
An adjustable width shade as in claim 11 wherein said means for attaching a doubled under side edge of said decorative member includes a length of double sided adhesive material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
162 words
An adjustable width window shade assembly including a shade panel having a decorative member, extending along the bottom thereof and a length adjustable roller having a first length portion and an adjustable length portion, said shade panel having a fixed width main portion and a width adjustable side portion, said side portion having a plurality of spaced lines of weakness therein defining strips which may be selectively torn away to narrow said width adjustable side portion to a predetermined width, said main portion of said shade panel being affixed at its top to said fixed length portion of said roller, a portion of said decorative member being affixed to the bottom of said main portion of said shade panel, means for removably attaching a second portion of said decorative member to said width adjustable side portion of said shade panel, whereby said second portion can be detached and shortened to match said predetermined width of said side portion and thereafter reattached thereto.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
162 words
An adjustable width window shade assembly including a shade panel having a decorative member, extending along the bottom thereof and a length adjustable roller having a first length portion and an adjustable length portion, said shade panel having a fixed width main portion and a width adjustable side portion, said side portion having a plurality of spaced lines of weakness therein defining strips which may be selectively torn away to narrow said width adjustable side portion to a predetermined width, said main portion of said shade panel being affixed at its top to said fixed length portion of said roller, a portion of said decorative member being affixed to the bottom of said main portion of said shade panel, means for removably attaching a second portion of said decorative member to said width adjustable side portion of said shade panel, whereby said second portion can be detached and shortened to match said predetermined width of said side portion and thereafter reattached thereto.
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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) | 1996-04-19 | 1996-10-19 | 1997-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-19 | 2000-10-19 | 2001-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-19 | 2004-10-19 | 2005-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |