Abstract: A blind system includes a first blind vane having an edge portion and a second blind vane having an edge portion. The system includes a cover that forms a unshaped fold that extends between the first vane and the second vane. A first reattachable fastener detachably couples the cover to the first vane at the edge portion of the first vane. The first fastener is constructed and arranged to allow the cover to be detached and reattached to the first vane. A second reattachable fastener detachably couples the cover to the second vane at the edge portion of the second vane. The second fastener is constructed and arranged to allow the cover to be detached and reattached to the second vane.

Abstract: There is provided a fabric wrapped vertical blind, of the type having a head rail and trolleys from which blind slats are suspended and having a fabric panel, with folds enfolding the blind slats, and having attachments by which the fabric panel is secured to upper ends of the blind slats and at least partially enfolding said blind slats, without requiring modification of the trolleys. There is also provided a fabric wrap kit for attachment to the blind slats of an existing vertical blind, so that an existing blind can be retrofitted with a fabric wrap panel.

Abstract: A display device includes a frame, a first screen, a second screen, a third screen and a fourth screen. The first and second screens each have a distal end that is movable generally in a first direction between a first limit position and a second limit position. The third and fourth screens each have a first distal end that is movable generally in a second direction between a first limit position and a second limit position. The second direction is at an angle with respect to the first direction. Tension is applied in the first direction to each of the first distal end of each of the first screen and the second screen in a direction away from the respective second proximal end. A first guide channel is fixedly connected to an upper portion of the frame. A second guide channel is fixedly connected to a lower portion the frame. A first and second set of support carriers, each having at least one roller, are rotatably received in the first and second guide channels, respectively.

Abstract: An insulating glazing unit internally provided with a blind which is adapted to be moved from a fully gathered condition to an unfolded condition, and vice versa. The blind, in the gathered configuration, is arranged in the lower part and interacts with an arrangement for pulling a flap in order to unfold it from the bottom upward until the insulating glazing unit is fully blacked out.

Abstract: A curtain-attached blind includes a blind, the blind having a plurality of slats, each slat having a front end, a rear end, and a connecting portion at the front end, a curtain, the curtain having a plurality of connecting members, and fasteners adapted to secure the connecting members of the curtain to the connecting portion of each of the slats.

Abstract: A multi-functional shading device includes a first shading arrangement including a top traverse supporter adapted for affixing to a top beam of a ceiling, a first shading arrangement downwardly extended from the top traverse supporter including a base member and a first operator for selectively lifting up the base member towards the traverse supporter and unlifting the base member to drop downwardly away from the traverse supporter, and a second shading arrangement including a base stabilizer, a translucent fabric, which is folded in a Z-shaped manner, downwardly extended from the base member to the base stabilizer, and a second operator for folding and unfolding the translucent fabric. Therefore, the first and second shading arrangements having different light intensity blocking abilities are adapted for selectively blocking lights passing through from one side to another side of the shading arrangements respectively.

Abstract: A window covering is described wherein at least one translucent or transparent sheet is suspended vertically and has a plurality of parallel vanes projecting rearwardly therefrom. The vanes are formed from fabric material which has either been rigidified with a rigidifying compound or rigidified by the formation of a pocket into which a rigid slat is inserted. Variations are provided for varying the flexibility of a hinge defined along a juncture line between the vanes and the fabric sheet.

Abstract: The Screen Window for Motor Vehicles (18) invention comprises a Screen Window and separate mounting tracks that would adapt to the mounting tracks already installed in the vehicle doors whether power or manual. In the case of a power motor vehicle window the door (10) of the vehicle comprises body (12) a sash (14) a glass window (16) and a Screen Window for Motor Vehicles (18) that slides along two separate guide rails (20) with a thin rubber strip (22) separating the Screen Window for Motor Vehicles (18) and the glass window (16). In an open state, the Screen Window for Motor Vehicles (18) and the glass window (16) will be primarily housed in the body (12). A closed state the Screen Window for Motor Vehicles (18) and the glass window (16) move to a position contacting against the sash (14). The two windows will open and close by a driven motor (24). A passenger will control the action of the windows by using the switch controls labeled Window (1), Screen (3), or Both (5).

Abstract: A curtain cover attachment for vertical blinds has flexible sheet material portions that fold over opposite sides of each vane of the blinds from a front edge thereof, the panel portions extending also between the vanes. The cover is supported by first tabs that fold over one end (the tops ) of the vanes opposite respective supportive stem portions thereof from the front edges, the tabs being secured by hook-loop fasteners that are hidden between the cover and the vanes. Additional tabs and associated fasteners can also be used between the stem portions and the front edges of the vanes, as well as at opposite ends of the vanes.

Abstract: A multi-functional shading device includes a first shading arrangement including a top traverse supporter adapted for affixing to a top beam of a ceiling, a first shading arrangement downwardly extended from the top traverse supporter including a base member and a first operating means for selectively lifting up the base member towards the traverse supporter and unlifting the base member to drop downwardly away from the traverse supporter, and a second shading arrangement including a base stabilizer, a translucent fabric , which is folded in a Z-shaped manner, downwardly extended from the base member to the base stabilizer, and a second operating means for folding and unfolding the translucent fabric. Therefore, the first and second shading arrangements having different light intensity blocking abilities are adapted for selectively blocking lights passing through from one side to another side of the shading arrangements respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides an opening/closing device, comprising an opening disposed on a partitioning system, driving wheels mounted on each side of lower end of the opening, driven wheels mounted on each side of upper end of the opening, and flexible members to be run between the driving wheels and the driven wheels, wherein one end and the other end of each of the flexible members are engaged with an opening/closing panel respectively, the driving wheels on both sides are driven synchronously and the opening/closing panel is moved up and down.

Abstract: A system for mounting a solar screen to an awning window of an enclosure is provided that allows the awning window to be opened and closed with the solar screen mounted on the exterior of the awning window.

Abstract: Curtain mounting brackets for curtain rods for use with conventional blind bracket mounting devices of a blind assembly for attaching one or more curtain rods thereon in order to hold a curtain and/or valance thereto.

Abstract: The roll-up door assembly enables the garage or shed to be used as an extra room. The assembly comprises the door cover, the opener mechanism and the frame structure. A canvas roll-up door fits over the opening of the elongated entryway of the garage. The door mechanism is similar to the mechanism on a home awing. The canvas includes screens covering window openings to enable ventlization throughout the room. The size of the window openings can be varied by employing roll-up window covers with ties to adjust temperature and airflow within the garage. Velcro® is used to affix the canvas to the side members of the frame structure of the garage. The assembly can either be installed as a unit as an attachment that fits onto the front frame structure of a conventional garage or can be integral with the existing frame structure. The opener mechanism is either manual or automatic.

Abstract: A multi-functional shading device includes a first shading arrangement including a top traverse supporter adapted for affixing to a top beam of a ceiling, a first shading arrangement downwardly extended from the top traverse supporter including a base member and a first operating means for selectively lifting up the base member towards the traverse supporter and unlifting the base member to drop downwardly away from the traverse supporter, and a second shading arrangement including a base stabilizer, a translucent fabric, which is folded in a Z-shaped manner, downwardly extended from the base member to the base stabilizer, and a second operating means for folding and unfolding the translucent fabric. Therefore, the first and second shading arrangements having different light intensity blocking abilities are adapted for selectively blocking lights passing through from one side to another side of the shading arrangements respectively.

Abstract: A garage door screen apparatus for forming a screen barrier about a garage entryway that provides ventilation therein and facilitates ingress and egress therethrough. According to a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises one or more screen panels transitional between a closed configuration wherein the screen or screens substantially covers the garage entryway, and a second open configuration wherein the screen or screens are maintained in a retracted state. According to preferred embodiments, the screen panels maybe arranged in a curtain-like manner, suspended from rolls on either the side or top portions of the garage entryway, or formed as part of the garage door such that the garage door screen apparatus may be deployed about the garage entryway when the garage door assumes an open configuration.

Abstract: An improved structure of a single-piece fitting type retractable protective cover including a retractable body, fitting plates, and fitting vanes. The retractable body is retractable and substantially wavy, and includes a plurality of w-shaped sections. Each fitting plate is nailed to the right side of the right inside angle of each W-shaped section of the retractable body. The fitting plate has a front projecting shaft, and each fitting vane has a head end recess that can be fitted to the front projecting shaft of the fitting plate from either end and that can swing forwardly and rearwardly along the front projecting shaft. The fitting vane further has a tail end, the angle of which can be changed at will. In the invention, individual fitting vanes can be easily replaced when damaged.

Abstract: A covering for window or doors includes a plurality of vanes mounted horizontally or vertically, the vanes being light in weight and longitudinally rigid. The vanes may be foam filled or may include a vane shell made from a polymer matrix, and in either case may optionally include a decorative fabric covering. In the hollow vane embodiment, the vane shell preferably includes a polymer matrix at least partially enveloping fibers, and in the most preferred embodiment is prepared from a fibrous batt including two different thermoplastic resin fibers, one having a lower melting point than the other. The vane shell is formed by thermally treating the batt to at least partially melt the lower melt fibers to at least partially envelope the higher melt fibers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a curtain and blind carrying system which permits curtains and blinds to be hung from conventional vertical blind systems both simultaneously and separately. Provided is a track, a plurality of carriers slidably mounted for movement along the track, a plurality of glides, namely one per carrier, detachably securable to each carrier so as to extend downwardly therefrom, each glide including at least one curtain accepter, such as a female portion to receive a males portion of a male-female snap fastener assembly, and further including a vertical vane accepter, such as a clip portion extending downwardly therefrom for accepting the upper portion of a vertical vane. A curtain having a plurality of male portions of male-female snap fastener assemblies evenly spaced longitudinally, and adjacent an upper edge of the curtain is attached by inserting its male portions into the female portions on the glide. The upper edge of vertical vanes may be inserted into the clip.

Abstract: A window screen system is described in which the screen or mesh periphery has secured to it a strip of hook and loop fastener material and the corresponding window frame has secured to it a mating strip of similar fastener material. The strip of fastener material on the outer edge of the mesh is aligned with and placed against the mating fastener strip which has been previously secured to the appropriate location on the window frame. Each side edge of the mesh can be stretched and then applied against the window frame, whereupon the mesh is held tightly in place on the window frame. No separate frame for the mesh is required. The mesh can be easily removed for cleaning, transport or storage.

Abstract: A dual closure system for overhead doors in a structure having a floor, a vertical wall, a ceiling structure, and a rectangular door opening in the wall which extends from the floor upwardly in a direction towards the ceiling has a pair of spaced tracks with a vertical segment extending upwardly from the floor adjacent vertical sides of the door opening, and terminating through curved track segments into a pair of vertically horizontal upper and lower track portions. The curved track segments both have lower ends arcuately merging into alignment with an upper end of the vertical segments of tracks. The upper ends of the curved track segments terminate in vertically spaced horizontal track portions. First and second foldable doors which have sets of rollers on their side edges are movably mounted one each in the horizontal portions of the track so that each door can be individually moved into a vertical position in the vertical segment of the tracks.

Abstract: A multi-layer protective shield for a stroller with an inflatable frame supporting a series of layers providing protection against sun, rain, wind, and insects. The protective shield includes at least two protective layers. At least one layer is resistant to UV radiation. The layers include a film layer adapted to protect a child seated in the stroller from rain. The film layer is resistant to UV radiation. At least one layer is a netting layer adapted to protect the child from flying insects. The protective layers may include an opaque layer composed of a flexible metalized plastic material. The inflatable frame and the layers each pivot with respect to the stroller. The protective layers are supported by the frame. One or more fans may be included to encourage air circulation.

Abstract: A removable slipcover for a window blind having an upper member, a bottom member, and a plurality of louvers, is provided. The slipcover includes a tubular body section having an interior and an exterior surface defined by a front and a back panel. The panels are along the top and sides such that the tubular body section has a length and width sufficient to cover the plurality of louvers on the window blind. The slipcover also includes a means a means for securing the tubular body section to the bottom member of the window blind and a means for permitting access to the mounting hardware of the upper member of the blind.

Abstract: A vertical blind system includes a conventional vertical blind vane mechanism, a plurality of vertical blind vanes coupled to the vane mechanism, and a continuous blind vane cover, such as a white sheer fabric drapery material, removably mounted to several of the blind vanes with pairs of snap connectors connecting through holes near the top of each vane. This allows ready removal of the vane cover for washing, with ready replacement in the proper position after cleaning.

Abstract: A window covering is described wherein at least one translucent or transparent sheet is suspended vertically and has a plurality of parallel vertically extending vanes projecting rearwardly therefrom. The vanes are formed from fabric material which has either been rigidified with a rigidifying compound or rigidified by the formation of a pocket into which a rigid slat is inserted. Variations are provided for varying the flexibility of a hinge defined along a juncture line between the vanes and the fabric sheet.

Abstract: Window cover systems include window cover material in the form of pleated panels or slats. The window cover material is suspended from a traverse track and is traversed along the track for opening and closing the window system. Arrangements for maintaining spacing and alignment of pleats or slats are provided. The alignment maintaining arrangements include traverse tapes which are substantially rigid in longitudinal and lateral directions in the plane of the tape, and are flexible in a direction perpendicular to the tape. The arrangements also include attaching the window cover material to vertical edge members and providing foldable spacer-members between adjacent edge-members. In one arrangement, a box-pleated panel of window cover fabric is suspended from a traverse track on slide-members. The slide-members are each attached to a spacer-tape at regular intervals along the spacer-tape.

Abstract: A convertible panel door-screen door closure for residential garage doors or commercial doors having a torsion spring mechanism for balancing the panel door and a roll-up mechanism for the screen door. The roll-up mechanism is mounted beneath the torsion spring mechanism on header plates. Roller tracks for the panel door are mounted in spaced relation to the standard door jams by brackets and the tracks for the screen are mounted between the jams and the panel tracks on the same brackets. The screen door and panel door have the same position with respect to the jams, immediately to the rear of the jams, when in their down positions, and hence only one door may be in the down or closed position at any time.

Abstract: A system to be utilized on a horizontal surface for providing visual privacy is disclosed. A plurality of base units each having a retractable panel are positioned at desired locations on the surface to define a plurality of intervals. Selected retractable panels can be drawn across selected intervals to form a desired grid system. The base units can be utilized in conjunction with an existing open plan furniture arrangement to provide additional visual privacy or workstations. In specific embodiments of the invention, the location at which the retractable panel is secured to a vertical panel is vertically adjustable, a uniform attachment between differing thicknesses of the flexible material of a retractable panel is maintained and the tension of spring loaded roller upon which the material is coiled is adjustable. The housing containing a retractable panel as well as the corresponding jamb member can be magnetically attached to vertical surfaces defined in an open plan furniture arrangement.

Abstract: An adjustable screen apparatus for a window air conditioner. A framework is attached to and extends from an air conditioning unit to fill the space between the air conditioner and the window frame. The framework has three channels in the top frame member and the bottom frame member. Rods affixed to the top and bottom of the air conditioner ride in the center channel and pilot the apparatus as the apparatus is extended and retracted over and under the top and bottom of the air conditioner unit. An extensible louver fits in the inner channels while an adjustable screen fits in the outer channels. The louver can be moved from an open to a closed position. In the position that the louver is open, air can flow through the screen past the air conditioner unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drapery fabric for enhancing vertical blinds. The drapery fabric is pre-formed with reception pockets for installation over the upper ends of vertical blinds. The pockets may have gaps for easy installation over preexisting vertical blinds. In one method of installation, the vertical blinds are removed from their traverse rod track, instead into the pockets with the swivel mounts passing through the gaps, and then installed upon the track. This results in the effect of "full" draperies, with the ability to optionally partially install over the length of the vertical blinds, either vertically or horizontally, and seal the gaps at the edges of standard vertical blinds.

Abstract: Various systems for attaching flexible fabric material to rigid vanes in the construction of window coverings are disclosed. The various systems for attaching the fabric material to the vanes create varying aesthetic patterns while providing long-term durability. The systems described can be used to connect single or double sheets of fabric material to the faces of rigid vanes while enabling the vanes to be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: An opaque or semitransparent rear sheet hangs from a head rail and is weighted at the bottom by a ballast ber. A number of front sheets are hung from the rear sheet, each front sheet extending laterally across the full lateral width of the rear sheet. The rear sheet is raised by a raising cord to raise the entire shade. The front sheets are raised by an opening cord to open the front sheets with respect to the rear sheet, creating openings and exposing the rear sheet through the openings. The front sheets form folds when raised, and may have lateral members attached thereto for defining the shape of the opening.

Abstract: A system for drawably hanging curtains from a venetian blind headbox mounted on a vertical surface. A tubular attachment is mountable on the headbox and has a tail section having an inner wall of substantially the same height as the height of the headbox, and a projecting lip at the lower edge of the inner wall for retaining the headbox in the attachment without requiring other mounting elements. The attachment has a hanger section having a longitudinal T-shaped slot for receiving a plurality of curtain sliders for movably hanging a first curtain therefrom. Each of a pair of removable end pieces has flanges which are matable within either end of the attachment to retain the curtain sliders in the attachment. Each of the end pieces has at least one saddle for supporting a first curtain rod for movably hanging a second curtain therefrom and a bayonet mount for receiving a second curtain rod for movably hanging a third curtain therefrom.

Abstract: A blind assembly includes a plurality of elongated main louvers and a pair of end louvers. Each louver has a front leading edge with an internal annular socket attached proximate the leading edge. Each end louver includes a rear socket having a rear semi-cylindrical interior. A plurality of adjacent fabric strips form a curtain. Each fabric strip includes a pair of marginal edges, each edge having a semi-cylindrical bead attached thereto. Adjacent beads form a cylindrical member which is received within the annular front sockets. The semi-cylindrical bead attached to each end of the curtain is received within the semi-cylindrical interior of the rear socket of each end vane. A clip supported by the top surface of each socket extends within the channel and supports the fabric strips. A weight located in a channel of each louver distal the leading edge acts as a counter balance to the weight of the front sockets and curtain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drapery fabric for enhancing vertical blinds. The drapery fabric is pre-formed with reception pockets for installation over the upper ends of vertical blinds. The pockets have gaps for easy installation over pre-existing vertical blinds. In the method of installation, the vertical blinds are removed from their traverse rod track, inserted into the pockets with the swivel mounts passing through the gaps, and then installed upon the track. This results in the effect of "full" draperies, with the ability to optionally partially install over the length of the vertical blinds, either vertically or horizontally, and seal the gaps at the edges of standard vertical blinds.

Abstract: A light controllable drapery system has a first track from which a drapery is hung and a parallel, second track from which vertical vanes are hung. Both the drapery and the vertical vanes are suspended from carriers which are sliceable along their respective tracks. At least one connector connects a carrier on the first track to a carrier on the second track to enable carriers on the first track to move concurrently with carriers on the second track. A pusher is provided on each vane which pushes the drapery along the drapery track when the vanes are moved from an open position to a closed position so that the drapery does not become entangled between the vanes during that movement.

Abstract: Various systems for attaching flexible fabric material to rigid vanes in the construction of window coverings are disclosed. The various systems for attaching the fabric material to the vanes create varying aesthetic patterns while providing long-term durability. The systems described can be used to connect single or double sheets of fabric material to the faces of rigid vanes while enabling the vanes to be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A blind assembly (10, 110) is disclosed including a plurality of elongated louvers (11, 111) and a curtain (30, 130). Each louver (11,111) has an edge (14,114) with an integral annular socket (20,120). The socket (20,120) receives a longitudinal cylindrical member (40,140) comprised of a pair of abutting semi-cylindrical beads (41,141). Each bead (41,141) is formed upon the marginal edges of a substrate (31,131), a plurality thereof forming the curtain (30,130).

Abstract: A child saver safety screen apparatus for use with an associated window casing. The apparatus includes a first generally rectangular frame having a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side and a second generally rectangular frame having a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side. The apparatus also includes a plurality of fiber strands and a generally rectangular conventional window screen. The apparatus also includes apparatus for interlocking the second frame to the first frame. The apparatus also includes apparatus for mounting the plurality of fiber strands in substantially parallel relationship in the second frame and apparatus for connecting the conventional window screen to the second frame. The apparatus for interlocking the second frame to the first frame may include a first channel that connects to the inside edges of said first, second, and third sides of the first frame.

Abstract: A window covering is described wherein at least one translucent or transparent sheet is suspended vertically and has a plurality of parallel vertically extending vanes projecting rearwardly therefrom. The vanes are formed from fabric material which has either been rigidified with a rigidifying compound or rigidified by the formation of a pocket into which a rigid slat is inserted. Variations are provided for varying the flexibility of a hinge defined along a juncture line between the vanes and the fabric sheet.

Abstract: A sun shield for a motor vehicle comprising three flexible panels sized in the shape of a windshield and two side window assemblies of the motor vehicle. The flexible panel of the windshield has a vertical central top slit to accommodate a rearview mirror holder. A plurality of VELCRO fasteners are for securing the three flexible panels at their perimeters about an interior frame of the windshield and the two side window assemblies, so as to cover the windshield and the two side window assemblies, to block out sunlight and reflected heat from entering the motor vehicle through the windshield and the two side window assemblies.

Abstract: A new and improved mini-blind slide-on attachment with a tail section having an open lower portion. The open lower portion receives a head box of the mini-blind therein. An inner support section is integral with a front wall of the tail section. The inner section serves to receive end caps of curtain rods therein for hanging a curtain therefrom. A hanger section is integral with a bottom portion of the inner support. The bottom portion has a receiving slot formed therethrough. The receiving slot serves to receive drape hangers therein. Two parallel raised ridges are integral with an outer surface of the hanger section. The two parallel raised ridges serve to receive snap-in hooks that hold curtains with rods in pockets.

Abstract: A combination venetian blind and roller shade support comprising a pair of mirror-image combination brackets. Each bracket has a pair of discrete compartments, one compartment to receive one end of a venetial blind and the other compartment containing support mechanism for a roller shade bracket. The support mechanism is adjustable to vary the location of the roller shade bracket relative to the combination bracket to accommodate roller shades of different widths.

Abstract: A window covering is described wherein at least one translucent or transparent sheet is suspended vertically and has a plurality of parallel vanes projecting rearwardly therefrom. The vanes are formed from fabric material which has either been rigidified with a rigidifying compound or rigidified by the formation of a pocket into which a rigid slat is inserted. Variations are provided for varying the flexibility of a hinge defined along a juncture line between the vanes and the fabric sheet.

Abstract: A curtain is mounted directly to a vertical blind assembly for providing enhanced functionality. Mounting brackets are provided which connect a rear portion of the curtain to individual slat carriers slidably mounted within the housing of the vertical blind assembly. In this manner, lateral movement of the carriers, which causes opening and closing of the vertical blinds, likewise causes an opening and closing of the curtain. The bracket extends a sufficient distance from the housing such that the curtain does not hinder pivoting of the vertical blinds. A number of alternative embodiments are provided in which the curtain is mounted to a second housing, such that the curtain can be opened or closed independently of movement of the vertical slats. The secondary housing is either separate from the housing of the vertical blinds, or is integrally formed as a single Siamese housing.

Abstract: A curtain is mounted directly to a vertical blind assembly for providing enhanced functionality. Mounting brackets are provided which connect a rear portion of the curtain to individual slat carriers slidably mounted within the housing of the vertical blind assembly. In this manner, lateral movement of the carriers, which causes opening and closing of the vertical blinds, likewise causes an opening and closing of the curtain. The bracket extends a sufficient distance from the housing such that the curtain does not hinder pivoting of the vertical blinds. A number of alternative embodiments are provided in which the curtain is mounted to a second housing, such that the curtain can be opened or closed independently of movement of the vertical slats. The secondary housing is either separate from the housing of the vertical blinds, or is integrally formed as a single Siamese housing.

Abstract: A screen is provided for a garage door and has the same dimensions as the garage door. A Velcro.RTM. fastening system is utilized to secure the top and opposite side edges of the flexible screen means to the interior door casing so that the screen will be positively maintained in place to prevent the passage of insects, leaves, etc. into the garage. A vertically disposed double zipper is provided in the screen to permit access into the interior of the garage or exit therefrom.

Abstract: A cover system suitable for windows includes a tape support for maintaining the orientation of the cover and for opening and closing the cover.

Abstract: A screen for use with a vehicle window. The screen has a screen portion and a surrounding frame. The frame is secured by securing means along the edge of a vehicle window frame interiorly of the vehicle window. The window is hingedly attached along one edge to a side of the vehicle. An engaging arm mechanism is provided and is pivotal to actuate the window from a closed to an open position. An aperture is provided in the screen to permit passage therethrough by the arm mechanism. A flexible material is attached over the screen aperture and is secured between the pivoting arm and the window. The arm mechanism pivots open the window from within the flexible material so that the opening created by the aperture is covered.

Abstract: A new and improved mini-blind slide-on attachment with a tail section having an open lower portion. The open lower portion receives a head box of the mini-blind therein. An inner support section is integral with a front wall of the tail section. The inner section serves to receive end caps of curtain rods therein for hanging a curtain therefrom. A hanger section is integral with a bottom portion of the inner support. The bottom portion has a receiving slot formed therethrough. The receiving slot serves to receive drape hangers therein. Two parallel raised ridges are integral with an outer surface of the hanger section. The two parallel raised ridges serve to receive snap-in hooks that hold curtains with rods in pockets.