Abstract: A connecting assembly for connecting a vertical louvre to a support and including a first component disposed within the support and a second component having a connection formation from which a louvre may be suspended. Each of the first and second components are releasably interconnected, such that the second component is retained in connection with the first component for use, and such that the second component is separable from the first component, and replaceable with a substitute component while the first component is mounted in the support member.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved pleated blind in which the distance between alternate folds is constrained so as to present a more pleasing appearance when the blind is unfolded. In one embodiment of the invention there is provided a connecting member 50 which is flexibly connected to alternate fold lines of a blind of sheet element 16. The flexible securement is provided by a plurality of I-section tags 52, each having a center section 54 and cross pieces 56, 58 at each end thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved pleated blind in which the distance between alternate folds is constrained so as to present a more pleasing appearance when the blind is unfolded. In one embodiment of the invention there is provided a connecting member 50 which is flexibly connected to alternate fold lines of a blind of sheet element 16. The flexible securement is provided by a plurality of I-section tags 52, each having a centre section 54 and cross pieces 56, 58 at each end thereof.