Abstract: A Venetian blind (1) with at least two vertically expanding ladder members (3). Each ladder member (3) comprises at least one vertical member (4), which by means of a plurality of vertically spaced ladder rungs (5, 11) is connected to at least one other vertical member (4). The Venetian blind further comprises a plurality of horizontally arranged cross slats (6) each being supported on each of the ladder members (3) by at least one of the ladder rungs (5) between the two vertical members (4). Each of the at least two ladder members (3) is carried in at least one of their ladder rungs (5, 1) by at least one carrier member.

Abstract: Screening device for screening opening in building, window, door or the like, said screening device comprising a screening element (11) which in an inactive position is rolled up, folded together, gathered together or the like at a first position. The screening element is connected at a free end to a movable part such as a bottom bar (10). This bottom bar can be moved in relation to said first position by means of one or more endless driving cords or the like which extend in one or more closed circuits and which can be driven by means of least one driving motor. The movable part (10) is mechanically connected to said at least one driving cord by means of friction-producing means which are of such a kind that the friction can be overcome by a manual operation.