Abstract: A venetian blind includes replaceable ladder cord covers. The ladder cord covers may be constructed in a variety of widths to achieve an appropriate ornamental appearance, as well as being provided with decorative surfaces having a variety of motifs. The ladder cord covers may be color coordinated with the venetian blind to enhance its aesthetic appeal. The ladder cord covers are formed as elongated strips which are removably attachable by the user to the ladder cords when and as desired.
Abstract: A venetian blind includes replaceable ladder cord covers. The ladder cord covers may be constructed in a variety of widths to achieve an appropriate ornamental appearance, as well as being provided with decorative surfaces having a variety of motifs. The ladder cord covers may be color coordinated with the venetian blind to enhance its aesthetic appeal. The ladder cord covers are formed as elongated strips which are removably attachable by the user to the blind slats when and as desired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 1, 1995
Date of Patent:
January 28, 1997
Assignee:
Jencraft Corporation
Inventors:
Terry Simon, Merrill Gitkin, Frank Sowa
Abstract: A universal mounting bracket is provided for one or both ends of the head rail of a venetian blind or other such article, for example, a curtain rod, fireplace screen, drapery rod, or the like. The mounting bracket is operative for securing the aforementioned articles either within or across the opening of a window frame by compression fit without the necessity of nails and screws or other such items which would permanently injure the window casing. The mounting bracket may be easily installed or removed in order to accommodate simple installation of an article, its realignment or removal for repair or replacement and the like.