公开(公告)号：US09850702B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14590031

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Eugene M. Ballard, Jr. ,  Wendell B. Colson ,  Kevin M. Dann ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  David P. Hartman ,  Joseph E. Kovach ,  Gary A. Marino ,  Kelly Q. Rahn ,  Stephen T. Wisecup

IPC: E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/42

CPC classification number: E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/42 ,  Y10T29/39 ,  Y10T29/49627 ,  Y10T29/49629 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a window covering for an architectural opening is disclosed. The covering including a support, at least one vane, and at least one operating element. The method for manufacturing the covering includes extending the vane across the support; extending the operating element along a length of the support, and coupling the covering to a roller for selective rotative movement for extending and retracting the covering during use. The operating element being movable with respect to the support. In use, an upper portion of the vane is fixed with respect to the support while a lower portion of the vane is fixed with respect to the operating element so that the lower portion of the vane is movable relative to the upper portion by moving the at least one operating element.

公开(公告)号：US09328553B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14590020

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  David P. Hartman ,  Ralph G. Jelic ,  Kristi K. Kopecky

IPC: E06B9/08 ,  E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/58 ,  E06B9/60 ,  E06B9/24

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/384 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B2009/2429 ,  E06B2009/2441 ,  E06B2009/2622 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/2627

Abstract: A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability.

公开(公告)号：US20150176328A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14590031

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Eugene M. Ballard, JR. ,  Wendell B. Colson ,  Kevin M. Dann ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  David P. Hartman ,  Joseph E. Kovach ,  Gary A. Marino ,  Kelly Q. Rahn ,  Stephen T. Wisecup

IPC: E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/40

CPC classification number: E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/42 ,  Y10T29/39 ,  Y10T29/49627 ,  Y10T29/49629 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window covering for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly, an operating element handling assembly, and a vane handling assembly. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to an assembly station to attach one portion of a vane to the operating elements, and another portion of the vane to the support structure, allowing movement of one portion of the vane relative to other portion of the vane.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造建筑开口的窗帘的装置和相关方法。 该装置包括支撑结构处理组件，操作元件处理组件和叶片处理组件。 处理组件将相应的材料加工到组装工位，以将叶片的一部分附接到操作元件，并将叶片的另一部分附接到支撑结构，允许叶片的一部分相对于叶片的其它部分移动。

公开(公告)号：US08944133B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US14103207

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  David P. Hartman ,  Ralph G. Jelic ,  Kristi K. Kopecky

IPC: E06B9/08 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/24

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/384 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B2009/2429 ,  E06B2009/2441 ,  E06B2009/2622 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/2627

Abstract: A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability.

公开(公告)号：US20170037680A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15296652

申请日：2016-10-18

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  David P. Hartman ,  Ralph G. Jelic ,  Kristi K. Kopecky

IPC: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/384 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/384 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B2009/2429 ,  E06B2009/2441 ,  E06B2009/2622 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/2627

Abstract: A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability.

Abstract translation: 用于具有可折叠叶片的建筑开口的可伸缩盖包括呈片状材料，单丝，带，带，帘线等形式的支撑结构，支撑多个垂直间隔开的水平延伸叶片的上边缘，其中 叶片的下边缘在本发明的大多数实施例中连接到操作元件，该操作元件适于将每个叶片的下边缘朝向上边缘升高，以限定叶片之间的开口或间隙，视觉和光可以通过该开口或间隙在开启状态下通过 覆盖。 覆盖物的变化不需要叶片的下边缘相对于上边缘的移动，而仅仅是一些叶片相对于其它叶片的移动。 叶片可以由具有不同灵活性的材料制成，并且在使用更刚性的材料的情况下，可以建立折皱折线以达到期望的可操作性。

公开(公告)号：US20140096915A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14103207

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.

Inventor： Wendell B. Colson ,  Marjorie G. Harper ,  Daniel M. Fogarty ,  David P. Hartman ,  Ralph G. Jelic ,  Kristi K. Kopecky

IPC: E06B9/42

CPC classification number: E06B9/264 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/384 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B2009/2429 ,  E06B2009/2441 ,  E06B2009/2622 ,  E06B2009/2625 ,  E06B2009/2627

Abstract: A retractable cover for architectural openings having collapsible vanes includes a support structure in the form of a sheet of material, monofilaments, tapes, ribbons, cords, or the like, supporting an upper edge of a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending vanes with the lower edges of the vanes in most embodiments of the invention being connected to operating elements adapted to raise the lower edges of each vane toward the upper edges to define openings or gaps between the vanes through which vision and light can pass in an open condition of the covering. Variations of the covering do not require movement of a lower edge of a vane relative to an upper edge but simply movement of some vanes relative to other vanes. The vanes can be made of materials having different flexibilities and where more rigid materials are used, creased fold lines can be established for desired operability.

Abstract translation: 用于具有可折叠叶片的建筑开口的可伸缩盖包括呈片状材料，单丝，带，带，帘线等形式的支撑结构，支撑多个垂直间隔开的水平延伸叶片的上边缘，其中 叶片的下边缘在本发明的大多数实施例中连接到操作元件，该操作元件适于将每个叶片的下边缘朝向上边缘升高，以限定叶片之间的开口或间隙，视觉和光可以通过该开口或间隙在开启状态下通过 覆盖。 覆盖物的变化不需要叶片的下边缘相对于上边缘的移动，而仅仅是一些叶片相对于其它叶片的移动。 叶片可以由具有不同灵活性的材料制成，并且在使用更刚性的材料的情况下，可以建立折皱折线以达到期望的可操作性。