Abstract: A vane assembly of a vertical window covering includes a vane carrier and a vane hung thereon. The vane carrier has front wall and a rear wall with top ends connected to form a clip slot therebetween, and a hook on the rear wall in the clip slot. The hook has a slot and a slot bottom. The vane has a bore to engage the hook of the vane carrier. The slot bottom of the hook has a curved surface complementary to at least a portion of an edge of the bore to avoid damage of the vane.

Abstract: A vertical blind united by weaving and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed, wherein a plurality of fabric louvers 20 each having a constant width are arranged at a regular interval in one surface of a curtain section 10 having a predetermined area resulting from a mesh structure, the curtain section 10 is united with the fabric louvers 20 by weaving along longitudinal edges of the fabric louvers 20, and upper ends of the fabric louvers 20 are applied to a typical vertical blind structure, so that lighting is adjusted by rotation of the fabric louvers and air ventilation through the curtain section 10 is facilitated.

Abstract: A curtain system includes several flat panels made of curtain fabric or other planar materials. The top of each flat panel is provided with a horizontal metal, wood or plastic horizontal slat on which the curtain fabric or flat panel hangs in a loose manner. Both ends of the horizontal slat include a fastening device for rollers or sliders. The rollers or sliders at one end of each horizontal slat are guided inside a first common track, while the rollers or sliders located on the other end of each horizontal slat are guided inside a second common track, such that the flat panels can be slid on top of each other. The flat panels extend at an acute angle relative to the first and second common tracks and can be slid on top of each other until the flat panels nearly overlap when the first and second common tracks are mounted parallel to each other, because the fastening device therefore is designed so that the fastening device does not laterally protrude from the horizontal slat or the alignment thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a window covering wherein individual shatter and impact resistant optical quality two sided mirrored acrylic vanes are suspended vertically and have a plurality of elongate substantially planar vanes having opposite longitudinal side edges. The two-sided optical quality shatter and impact resistant rigid mirrored acrylic material become the front and rear sides respectively of each vane.

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 hanger assembly for displaying the louvers of vertical window blinds, being used to hang a group of louvers comprising a plurality of overlapping louvers. A hanging hole is formed passing through an end towards a major axis of the group of louvers. The hanger assembly comprises a hanging member and a connection member passing through the hanging hole of the group of louvers, in which one end is formed at a predetermined position of the hanging member and the other end is provided with at least a stopper corresponding to an extreme outside of the group of louvers to make the group of louvers axially wiggle along a predetermined portion of the connection member and to further house the hanging member in the group of louvers, preventing the hanging member from being damaged during shipment or carry and reducing a material of package and cost of stock and shipment.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable holder for interconnecting a carrier in a control system for a vertical vane covering for an architectural opening and a suspended vane includes two component parts which are rotatably adjustable relative to each other to increase or decrease the length of the holder and thus the spacing between the carrier and the suspended vane.

Abstract: A removable clip for suspending a vane in a vertical vane covering for an architectural opening from a carrier in a control system comprises a neck for connection to the carrier and spaced downwardly projecting fixed and movable legs having a system for releasable interconnection. The movable leg is connected to the necks of the clip through a living hinge so as to be pivotal about the hinge between open and closed position. In the open position, a vane having a hole adjacent to the top edge thereof can be inserted into the clip connection thereto. The neck of the clip has an opening therethrough for suspension from a hook or ledge on the carrier.

Abstract: A tensioner for the control element of a covering for an architectural opening includes a base member attachable to a support surface adjacent to the architectural opening with the base member supporting an upstanding plunger about which a surrounding housing is adapted to slide. A coil spring biases the housing downwardly relative to the plunger and a rotatable pulley is mounted in an open top of the housing around which an endless operating element for a covering for an architectural opening extends. Operation of the covering by pulling on the endless element raises the housing relative to the plunger permitting free rotation of the pulley. Upon completion of operation the housing lowers under the bias of the coil spring so that the pulley is seated in engagement with the plunger and restrained from rotation.

Abstract: Indirect lighting system having an elongated housing or reflector which can be mounted on the headrail of a vertical blind or the like, with a light source disposed centrally of the housing or reflector for illuminating the surface of the blind. In some disclosed embodiments, the housing is mounted in a stationary position, and in others the reflector rotates to control the direction in which the light shines. Wiring for the system is concealed, and in some embodiments, the system includes a valance with removable panels overlying the housing.

Abstract: The system is applicable to any system having need for a positive stop at the end of a period of travel. In a vertical blind track system, a lead carrier which is typically manipulated by a control wand with universal linkage can include an installable and removable end stop engagement structure. This structure fits onto conventional lead carriers within a slot which is upwardly directed and at one side of the lead carrier. The installable and removable end stop engagement structure has a wide lateral slot, and including a first engagement member for engaging an edge of one end of the slot on the lead carrier, and a second engagement member which is angled and placed next to an extension to facilitate manual engagement and removal of the installable and removable end stop engagement structure. Once mounted in place, it aligns with, and is force or momentum inserted into and through a stop engagement aperture.

Abstract: A hanger pin for a vertical vane covering for an architectural opening includes a new and improved symmetric headrail having uniquely designed carriers for suspending individual vanes wherein the carriers are designed to minimize skewing relative to a tilt rod as they are moved along the headrail. A pantograph system is utilized to interconnect the carriers, and is connected to the carriers in alignment with the tilt rod so as to minimize skewing. The carriers have pockets formed therein through which the traverse cord extends so that the traverse cord, which moves the carriers along the tilt rod, is secured to a lead carrier closely adjacent to the tilt rod to, again, minimize skewing. Light blocking rails are also attachable to the headrail to substantially bridge the gap between the headrail and the top of the suspended vanes to prevent light from passing therebetween. The tilt rod is keyed to gears in the carriers to facilitate assembly of the control system with all vanes properly aligned.

Abstract: A holder for suspending a vertical vane or the like in an architectural covering includes a male component connectible to the control system for the architectural covering and a female component connected to a vane of the architectural covering. The male and female components are releasably connected.

Abstract: A holder for suspending a vertical section of an architectural covering from a carrier of a horizontally-extending head rail, the holder comprising a downwardly-extending first leg, a generally downwardly-extending second leg that is pivotally connected to the first leg for movement between a first position, in which it extends substantially parallel to the first leg, and a second position, in which it is at an acute angle to the first leg, the first leg having a first longitudinal side facing the second leg and the second leg having a second longitudinal side facing the first leg, one of the first and second longitudinal sides having a longitudinally-extending first notch and the other of the first and second longitudinal sides having a first shoulder projecting generally perpendicularly therefrom so as to be received in the first notch when the second leg is in the first position, the pivotal connection of the first and second legs extending laterally and being located above the first notch and the first sh

Abstract: A traveler (slat carriage) for a vertical blind is provided with the carriage being movable within a support rail. The traveler includes a main body defining an interior space. The main body has an outer surface defining a gripping pocket. A toothed wheel is disposed in the interior space. A pivot pin is supported in the toothed wheel. The pivot pin and the toothed wheel are together pivotable about a vertical axis. The main body is held form an outside of the main body via the gripping pocket for assembly of the toothed wheel in the space and the pivot pin in the toothed wheel. The invention also provides a traveler (slat carriage) and rail assembly with a support rail, a group of travelers and a drive member. Each of the travelers includes a main body inserted into the rail. A drive member for moving the travelers within the support rail is provided for opening and closing the vertical blind. The drive member is inserted into an orifice of the main body, after assembly of the group of travelers.

Abstract: A mounting system for a covering for an architectural opening includes a mounting bracket that has a main body with a rear edge, and a rear wall extends from the rear edge. The rear wall has a key cut-out therethrough. A locking key is removably and rotatably supported in the key cut-out, whereby the locking key may be selectively rotated between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking key includes a handle that permits it to be selectively rotated between its locked and unlocked positions, and the locking key also includes a lock finger that keeps the headrail in position.

Abstract: A differentiated beaded chain is provided as an aid for rotating blind slats in a desired rotational direction. The differentiation is realized utilizing beads of differing sizes or textures along a first and second length of the beaded chain. An operator consistently achieves a desired rotational response by pulling one of the first and second lengths. The differentiated beads are identifiable by either touch or sight. Similarly, a differentiated cord is provided for opening and closing blinds or curtains along a vertical or horizontal plane. The cord consists mainly of a first texture and utilizes a second texture along a portion of a length of the cord to provide an operator with a means for identifying an expected result of tugging on either of the first or second textured lengths.