EP2221443A3 - A window covering - Google Patents

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EP2221443A3
EP2221443A3 EP09180750A EP09180750A EP2221443A3 EP 2221443 A3 EP2221443 A3 EP 2221443A3 EP 09180750 A EP09180750 A EP 09180750A EP 09180750 A EP09180750 A EP 09180750A EP 2221443 A3 EP2221443 A3 EP 2221443A3
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window covering
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Tzong Fu Lin
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Whole Space Industries Ltd
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Priority claimed from US12/486,209 external-priority patent/US20100126673A1/en
Priority claimed from US12/503,333 external-priority patent/US20100126677A1/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/262—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with flexibly-interconnected horizontal or vertical strips; Concertina blinds, i.e. upwardly folding flexible screens
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/28—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable
    • E06B9/30—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable liftable
    • E06B9/32—Operating, guiding, or securing devices therefor
    • E06B9/326—Details of cords, e.g. buckles, drawing knobs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/38—Other details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/262—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with flexibly-interconnected horizontal or vertical strips; Concertina blinds, i.e. upwardly folding flexible screens
    • E06B2009/2622—Gathered vertically; Roman, Austrian or festoon blinds
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E06B9/26—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds
    • E06B9/28—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable
    • E06B9/30—Lamellar or like blinds, e.g. venetian blinds with horizontal lamellae, e.g. non-liftable liftable
    • E06B9/32—Operating, guiding, or securing devices therefor
    • E06B9/326—Details of cords, e.g. buckles, drawing knobs
    • E06B2009/3265—Emergency release to prevent strangulation or excessive load

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Window Of Vehicle (AREA)
  • Curtains And Furnishings For Windows Or Doors (AREA)
  • Blinds (AREA)

Abstract

A window covering includes a plurality of lift cords extending from an upper rail and window covering material connected to the upper rail or the lift cords. A plurality of safety devices are attached to the window covering. Each safety device includes a male member and a female member. One of the members is attached to a respective lift cord and the other of the members is attached to an upper rail, a portion of the window covering material or a lower rail. The male and female members are configured to be attached together such that the male and female members separate from each other when a release force acts on at least one of the male member and female member.
EP20090180750 2009-02-23 2009-12-24 A window covering Active EP2221443B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US12/390,952 US20100126674A1 (en) 2008-11-26 2009-02-23 Roman Shade Having Child Safety Cord Release
US12/486,209 US20100126673A1 (en) 2008-11-26 2009-06-17 Window Covering Having at Least One Cord Release Device
US12/503,333 US20100126677A1 (en) 2008-11-26 2009-07-15 Window Covering

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EP2221443A2 EP2221443A2 (en) 2010-08-25
EP2221443A8 EP2221443A8 (en) 2011-01-19
EP2221443A3 true EP2221443A3 (en) 2012-12-12
EP2221443B1 EP2221443B1 (en) 2014-07-30

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US8316911B2 (en) 2011-01-06 2012-11-27 Lafayette Venetian Blind, Inc. Child safety lift cord system for window coverings
WO2015055253A1 (en) 2013-10-18 2015-04-23 Silent Gliss International Ag Fastening arrangement for a screen pull cord

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US20050022948A1 (en) * 2003-07-30 2005-02-03 Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd. Cord member safety connector for window blind
US20070023149A1 (en) * 2005-07-26 2007-02-01 Hunter Douglas Industries Bv Cord anchor

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EP0520955A1 (en) * 1991-06-28 1992-12-30 Silent Gliss Italia S.R.L. Collapsible shade assembly
WO2005005761A1 (en) * 2003-07-09 2005-01-20 Caprice Window Accessories Pty Ltd Window cover
US20050022948A1 (en) * 2003-07-30 2005-02-03 Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd. Cord member safety connector for window blind
US20070023149A1 (en) * 2005-07-26 2007-02-01 Hunter Douglas Industries Bv Cord anchor

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