Abstract: A Venetian blind and a control mechanism therefore, comprising a plurality of slats suspended from a headrail by lift cords, the control mechanism comprising a hollow rod articulated to the headrail and accommodating the lift cords extending to a elevation assembly manipulable by an actuator slidingly received over the rod. Upward displacing of the actuator entails lowering of the slats and downwards displacing of the actuator entails raising of the slats, and a friction mechanism for arresting the slats at any respective elevation.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a spacing arrangement for a vertical blind system comprising a plurality of vertical slats. The spacing arrangement comprises a first strand and a second strand arranged in a bellows type configuration. Each strand is composed of a plurality of elongate spacers, each spacer having a lead end, a tail end, and a mid-point. The strands are arranged such that a lead end of one spacer is pivotally articulated to the tail end of an adjacent spacer. The first strand and the second strand are pivotally articulated to one another at a mid-point of each two intersecting spacers. At least one of the spacers is formed at its mid-point with an attachment port for receiving a vertical slat or a blind accessory formed with an attachment port for receiving the vertical slat.

Abstract: A Venetian blind and a control mechanism therefore, comprising a plurality of slats suspended from a headrail by lift cords, the control mechanism comprising a hollow rod articulated to the headrail and accommodating the lift cords extending to a elevation assembly manipulable by an actuator slidingly received over the rod. Upward displacing of the actuator entails lowering of the slats and downwards displacing of the actuator entails raising of the slats, and a friction mechanism for arresting the slats at any respective elevation.

Abstract: A blind and tilt mechanism therefore, adapted to be secured within a cut-out in a headrail, the tilt mechanism comprising a casing, adapted to accommodate a cog-wheel rotatable about a first axis. The casing comprising two counter-positioned tilter hook-receiving channels, each leading to the cog-wheel sized and shaped for receiving at least a portion of a rotatable tilter hook adapted to engage and rotate the cog-wheel. The tilter hook is designed for insertion into either one of the channels, thus being able to gain a left or right orientation.

Abstract: A venetian blind comprising: a top rail; a bottom rail; a first group of slats; at least two first ladders extending between the top and bottom rails and supporting the first group of slats; a second group of slats; at least two second ladders extending between the top rail and the bottom rail and supporting the second group of slats; and a tilt assembly comprising: a tilting rod received within the top rail; a manipulating member for operating the tilting rod; and a reversing mechanism associated with each of the at least one first and second ladders, each reversing mechanism being articulated to the tilting rod and including a first plate and a second plate; each one of said at least two first ladders is connected to a corresponding first plate and each one of said at least two second ladders is connected to a corresponding second plate, said first and second plate being normally biased into rotational engagement with one another, whereby rotation of the tilting rod entails rotation of the first plate and t

Abstract: A cutter for shortening blinds of the type consisting of a top rail, a bottom rail and a plurality of suspended slats therebetween, the cutter comprising a framework, a stationary matrix fixed with respect to the framework and comprising a first opening for receiving the top rail of the blinds, at least one second opening for receiving the slats in a compacted position, and a third opening for receiving the bottom rail. The first and third openings have shapes corresponding with the cross-sectional shape of the respective top and bottom rails. A support member is slidable with respect to the matrix and comprises a first blade for cutting the top rail, at least one second blades for cutting the slats and a third blade for cutting the bottom rail, at least the first and third blades being flush with a surface of the matrix. The cutter further comprises a displacement mechanism for displacing the support member with respect to the matrix in a direction perpendicular to longitudinal axes of the openings.