Abstract: An apparatus and method for making expandable honeycomb structures suitable for use as window coverings is provided. A continuous strip of material is fed to an adhesive applicator and past a cutter. A transverse region that is substantially free of adhesive is created and moved into alignment with the cutter, which is activated to form a cut strip of material with adhesive. The cut strip of material is stacked with similarly formed strip to form the honeycomb structure.

Abstract: A system for customizing lengths of fabric material for constructing rows of a window covering. The system includes a container box supported by a substrate and a cutter for trimming desired lengths of material from a roll of material.

Abstract: A cellular structure such as a honeycomb window treatment comprises a: plurality of rows of elongated cells secured to one another. Each of the rows is constructed by providing a first longitudinally extending length of material, which includes a first surface and a second surface, as well as, a lesser width portion and a greater width portion. A second length of material is also provided that includes a first surface and a second surface of the first material. The second surface of the second material is secured to the first surface over the greater width portion of the first material along a plurality longitudinally extending locations on the second surface of the second material to form a row. A longitudinally extending crease may also be formed in the first material such that the lesser width portion and the greater width portion of the first material lie on opposite sides of the crease.

Abstract: A window covering including a plurality of panels vertically suspended from a vertical securement member is provided. The plurality of panels is secured with the securement member about an upper longitudinal portion of the panels at spaced intervals along the securement member. The panels are freely suspended or dangle from the securement member such that a lower longitudinal portion of the panels is not connected with the securement member or the opening member. A weighted edge member may be included about the lower longitudinal portion of the panels. The window covering is opened by adjusting the opening member to rearwardly and vertically stack the plurality of panels.

Abstract: A control mechanism for use in a window covering to control the raising and lowering of one or more control cords to open and close light blocking elements is provided. The control mechanism includes a frame which is mountable within a support structure, such as the headrail, and includes as a first abutment stop and a second abutment stop. The position of the frame of the control mechanism is slidingly adjustable relative to the head rail to accommodate different width window spaces.

Abstract: Cellular panels may be suspended from head rails through the use of a rigid strip of material positioned with the cellular panel. In order to securely position the rigid strip and cellular panel with respect to the head rail, a securement insert is provided. The securement insert includes a cap securable with the head rail by an interference fit and a slot member including a restricting member extending from the cap.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making expandable honeycomb structures suitable for use as window coverings is provided. Material is fed to a folder and past a cutter. Adhesive is applied to the material downstream of the cutter and the material is cut to desired lengths. The cut strips of material are stacked with similarly formed strips to form the honeycomb structure.

Abstract: A cellular structure such as a honeycomb window treatment comprises a plurality of rows of elongated cells secured to one another. Each of the rows is constructed by providing a first longitudinally extending length of material, which includes a first surface and a second surface, as well as, a lesser width portion and a greater width portion. A second length of material is also provided that includes a first surface and a second surface. The second surface of the second material is secured to the first surface over the greater width portion of the first material along a plurality longitudinally extending locations on the second surface of the second material to form a row. A longitudinally extending crease is also formed in the first material such that the lesser width portion and the greater width portion of the first material lie on opposite sides of the crease.

Abstract: A customizable width panel and anchor member for a window covering. The panel is customizable in width and preferably comprises a plurality of spaced openings along a longitudinal portion thereof. The anchor member, which is restrainedly positionable with a control member has a selectable width and is restrainedly positioned with the longitudinal portion of the panel.

Abstract: A fastener module and fabric panel suitable for use with a window covering having a plurality of openable rows is provided. More particularly, the fastener module enables engagement and disengagement of control cords from panels of a window covering.

Abstract: A fastener module suitable for use with a window covering having a plurality of openable rows is provided. More particularly, the fastener module enables engagement and disengagement of control cords from panels of a window covering.

Abstract: A window shade comprising a plurality of collapsible shade rows. Each of the shade rows being adjustable from a closed state to an opened state by an operating mechanism, and including a stiff first transverse region and an opposed second transverse region having a stiffened edge portion. When in the closed state, the window covering includes no or minimal gaps between the rows so that light is substantially or completely blocked. Also, the securement and opening members are also concealed from view when observed from the front or face of the window covering. The operating mechanism causes the narrowing of the rows by drawing the first transverse region and the opposed second transverse region closer together. The operating mechanism further causes the rows to be pivotally rotated to further widen opening in the window covering.

Abstract: A cellular structure such as a honeycomb window treatment and method for making the cellular structure is provided by securing a plurality of rows of elongated cells to one another. Each of the plurality of rows is constructed by providing a first longitudinally extending length of material. This first material includes a first surface and a second surface. The first material further includes a lesser width portion and a greater width portion. A second longitudinally extending length of material is also provided. The second material also includes a first surface and a second surface of the first material. The second surface of the second material is secured to the first surface over the greater width portion of the first material along a plurality longitudinally extending locations, preferably defined by glue or adhesive lines, on the second surface of the second material to form a row.

Abstract: A cellular structure such as a honeycomb window treatment is provided by securing a plurality of rows of elongated cells to one another. Each of the plurality of rows is constructed by providing a first longitudinally extending length of material. This first material includes a first surface and a second surface. The first material further includes a lesser width portion and a greater width portion. A second longitudinally extending length of material is also provided. The second material also includes a first surface and a second surface of the first material. The second surface of the second material is secured to the first surface over the greater width portion of the first material along a plurality longitudinally extending locations, preferably defined by glue or adhesive lines, on the second surface of the second material to form a row.

Abstract: An improved Venetian blind type window covering having an open position and a closed position is provided. The window covering includes a plurality of panels suspended between a head rail and a bottom rail that provides a generally billowed appearance. A securement member and an adjustment member, in cooperation, are suitable for adjustably moving or tilting the plurality of blind panels to open and close the window covering. A tilting mechanism causes positional adjustment of the plurality of panels by raising and lowering at least the adjustment member.

Abstract: A window covering having a plurality of panels comprising a head rail and a plurality of panels suspended from the head rail by a securement member and an opening member is provided. Each of the plurality of panels is collapsible and includes a pair of opposed longitudinal regions. A bottom rail may also be provided and suspended from the head rail such that the plurality of panels are located between the head rail and the bottom rail.

Abstract: A cutting machine for a Venetian blind comprising a head rail, a bottom rail, and a plurality of blind slats. The cutting machine comprises a body defining a head rail opening, a bottom rail opening, and at least one blind slat opening, a plate for cutting the head rail, a blade assembly for cutting the bottom rail the blind slats, and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is operatively connected to the plate and the blade assembly causing the plate to cut the head rail while, at the same time, causing the blade assembly to cut the bottom rail and the blind slats.