Abstract: An adjustable end bracket for a roller blind, the end bracket including a bracket base configured for mounting to a structure, a mounting plate configured to support an end of a roller tube of the roller blind, the mounting plate slidably received on the bracket base and an adjustment mechanism to slidably alter the position of the mounting plate relative to the bracket base. The bracket further includes a first visual indicator on the mounting plate and a second visual indicator on the bracket base, the first and second visual indicators each comprising one or more index markings on the respective bracket base and the mounting plate, wherein the alignment or misalignment of the index markings signifies the position of the mounting plate relative to the bracket base and the degree of alteration of the relative position upon activation of the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: An adjustable roller blind mounting bracket comprising a bracket member adapted for mounting to a surface, an adjustment plate slidably received upon the interior face of the bracket member, an adjuster to alter the position of the adjustment plate relative to the bracket member; and a shield secured to the adjustment plate and moveable therewith. The adjustment plate releasably receives and supports a roller tube shaft of a roller tube of the roller blind. The shield has an interior side surface offset from the adjustment plate that prevents contact between the adjuster and blind fabric received about the roller tube.

Abstract: An alignment bracket for a roller blind, comprising a base and a roller tube support securable to the base. First and second coupling members on the base and roller tube support permit an adjustment of the alignment of the roller tube support, and the end of a roller tube mounted thereon, relative to the base. Also provided is a blind fabric alignment device for a roller tube of a multi-tube roller blind. The alignment device comprises a drive coupling body securable to an end of a roller tube of the blind, a driven member mounted to the drive coupling body, a torque transfer mechanism secured to the driven member, and an adjuster. The torque transfer mechanism transfers rotational torque from the driven member to the drive coupling body through the adjuster. The adjuster permits an alteration of the rotational position of the driven member relative to the drive coupling body.

Abstract: An idle end for a roller blind, the idle end comprising a housing that includes a roller tube engagement portion for securing said housing to an end of a roller tube, and a pin. The pin comprises a body portion slidably receivable within said housing and extending outwardly from an end of said housing and terminating at an end face, said body portion having a notch that is shaped to receive a tool to permit the tool to engage the body portion and force the pin to slide relative to the housing, and a mounting element extending from said end face, said mounting element releasably securable to an idle end bracket of the roller blind to secure the end of the roller tube to the idle end bracket.

Abstract: A clutch having a clutch housing and a drive sprocket coaxially and rotationally mounted about a drive housing that is coaxially mounted about a shaft portion. The clutch housing has one or more drive sprocket engaging members with a locked and an unlocked position. When locked the drive sprocket engaging members lock the drive sprocket to the drive housing. When unlocked the drive sprocket engaging members permit the drive sprocket to rotate independently from the. A return drive mechanism includes a tether, a tether base and a return spring. The tether has a first end secured to the tether base and a second end secured to the clutch housing. The clutch housing, tether base and return spring are axially aligned and coaxially mounted about the shaft portion to present an overall compact clutch structure to facilitate mounting in confined locations.

Abstract: An adjustable roller blind mounting bracket comprising a bracket member adapted for mounting to a surface, an adjustment plate slidably received upon the interior face of the bracket member, an adjuster to alter the position of the adjustment plate relative to the bracket member; and a shield secured to the adjustment plate and moveable therewith. The adjustment plate releasably receives and supports a roller tube shaft of a roller tube of the roller blind. The shield has an interior side surface offset from the adjustment plate that prevents contact between the adjuster and blind fabric received about the roller tube.

Abstract: A bottom bar for a roller blind. The bottom bar has a longitudinal body with an upper surface having a longitudinal channel that is in communication with a generally hollow interior. The channel receives the lower end of the blind fabric to which is secured a stopper to hang the longitudinal body from the fabric. The bottom bar includes one or more spacers receivable within the generally hollow interior and between the stopper and the upper surface of the longitudinal body. The spacers increase the set-off between the stopper and the upper surface of the longitudinal body, thereby lifting the elevation of the longitudinal body relative to the roller tube.

Abstract: A mount for a roller blind. The roller blind has a roller tube securable to a structure between first and second end brackets. In one embodiment the mount comprises at least one yoke and at least one axle member. The yoke is securable to the first end bracket and has a generally horizontally oriented throat. The axle member is releasably securable to a first end of the roller tube with at least a portion retainable within the yoke's throat when the axle member is generally horizontal. The receipt of the said axle member within the throat hangs the first end of the roller tube from the first end bracket while permitting the roller tube to pivot about the first end bracket in a generally vertical plane.

Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the making of a light filtering window shade from shade fabric comprised of a series of longitudinal vane members having their longitudinal edges respectively secured to front and rear fabric panels. The apparatus comprises an assembly table and a roller tube positioning rail. The table has first and second ends with the first end adapted to facilitate the cutting of the shade fabric to a desired length. The roller tube positioning rail is releasably securable to the assembly table and releasably receives a roller tube having one end of the shade fabric secured thereto. The positioning rail permits the roller tube, and the shade fabric secured thereto, to be set-off a predetermined distance from the first end of the assembly table. The positioning rail maintains the roller tube generally parallel to the first end of the assembly table.