COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING NESTED ROLLERS

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , said covering comprising:a rotatable outer roller including a first shell and a second shell;a rotatable inner roller positioned in said outer roller;a first bushing engaged with first ends of said first and second shells; anda second bushing engaged with second ends of said first and second shells;wherein said first and second bushings maintain a spatial relationship between said first and second shells to maintain a width of a slot defined between said first and second shells.2. A covering as in claim 1 , wherein:said first and second shells each have a longitudinally-extending terminal edge; andsaid edges of said first and second shells are spaced apart from each other to define said slot.3. A covering as in claim 1 , wherein said first and second bushings each include a first axial projection that engages said first shell claim 1 , and a second axial projection that engages said second shell.4. A covering as in claim 3 , wherein said first and second axial projections are operably received by said first and second shells claim 3 , respectively claim 3 , to prevent relative movement between said first ...

Covering for an architectural opening having nested rollers

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position.

Roll-up retractable covering for architectural openings

A retractable covering for an architectural opening includes a headrail in which a control system is mounted and a fabric suspended from the headrail. The fabric is mounted to be moved laterally between a rolled up retracted position and an extended position across the architectural opening. At least one roller about which the fabric can be wrapped is mounted at an end of the headrail for rotation about a vertical axis, and the system includes a flexible control element that is substantially horizontally disposed for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions.

ROLL-UP RETRACTABLE COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS

A retractable covering for an architectural opening includes a headrail in which a control system is mounted and a fabric suspended from the headrail. The fabric is mounted to be moved laterally between a rolled up retracted position and an extended position across the architectural opening. At least one roller about which the fabric can be wrapped is mounted at an end of the headrail for rotation about a vertical axis, and the system includes a flexible control element that is substantially horizontally disposed for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions. 1. A retractable covering for an architectural opening , said covering comprising:a roller rotatable about a vertical axis; anda fabric coupled with and wrappable about said roller;wherein beneath said roller said fabric is only wrapped about itself.2. A covering as in claim 1 , wherein each wrap of said fabric around said roller is spaced sufficiently so that said each wrap of fabric hangs substantially vertically downwardly and does not flare outwardly.3. A covering as in claim 1 , wherein said fabric comprises a fabric material including vertically-extending loops.4. A covering as in claim 1 , wherein said fabric comprises a front sheet that defines vertically-extending loops.5. A covering as in claim 4 , wherein:said fabric further comprises a backing sheet; andsaid front sheet is secured to said backing sheet to retain said loops in said front sheet.6. A covering as in claim 1 , wherein said fabric is movable between a retracted position in which said fabric is wrapped about said roller and an extended position in which said fabric is unwrapped from said roller and covers the architectural opening.7. A covering as in claim 6 , further comprising a spring operably coupled with said roller;wherein said fabric is biased toward said retracted position by said spring.8. A covering as in claim 7 , wherein said spring is positioned inside said roller.9. A covering as in claim 8 , wherein said ...

Covering for an architectural opening having nested rollers

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position.

Cord tension control for top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings

Cord tensioning systems are provided for top down/bottom up coverings to prevent entanglement of lift cords about associated wrap spools by correlating rotation of the wrap spools with translating threaded nuts mounted on threaded shafts rotating in unison with the wrap spools whereby abutment of nuts associated with lift spools prevent over movement of rails associated with the spools and thus entanglement of the lift cords associated therewith.

Covering for an architectural opening

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING NESTED ROLLERS

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:a rotatable outer roller defining an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller;a rotatable inner roller received within the outer roller and defining a central longitudinal axis;a first shade secured to the outer roller, the first shade retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller; anda second shade secured to the inner roller, the second shade extending through the elongated slot and retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller, wherein the elongated slot is substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position.2. The covering as defined in claim 1 , wherein the inner and outer rollers are concentric about the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller.3. The covering as defined in claim 1 , wherein the first and second shades have the same width.4. The covering as defined in claim 3 , wherein:the width of the first shade extends along the entire length of the outer roller; andthe width of the second shade extends along the ...

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING NESTED ROLLERS

A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include an outer roller, an inner roller received within the outer roller, a first shade secured to and adapted to be wrapped around the outer roller, and a second shade secured to and adapted to be wrapped around the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot through which the second shade extends and retracts. Opposite ends of the inner roller may be aligned with corresponding ends of the outer roller. A mounting system may support the inner and outer rollers for rotative movement about a central longitudinal axis of the inner roller. A bottom rail of the second shade may engage the outer roller when the second shade is in the fully retracted position. Rotation of the inner roller when the second shade is in a retracted position may cause rotation of the outer roller. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:an outer roller having a central longitudinal axis and an elongated slot formed through a sidewall, the elongated slot extending between ends of the outer roller;an inner roller having a central longitudinal axis and received within the outer roller, the inner roller having ends that are aligned with the ends of the outer roller;a first shade secured to and adapted to be wrapped around the outer roller;a second shade defining a bottom rail and secured to and adapted to be wrapped around the inner roller;a mounting system supporting the inner and outer rollers for rotative movement about the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller;the second shade extending through the elongated slot and being retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller there through, the bottom rail engaging the outer roller when the second shade is in the fully retracted position;an operating mechanism for selectively rotating the inner roller; andthe rotation of the inner roller when in the retracted position causing the rotation of the outer roller.2. The covering as defined ...

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING NESTED ROLLERS

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:an outer roller having a first end, a second end, a circumferential outer surface extending between said first and second ends, a central longitudinal axis, and an elongated slot formed through said circumferential outer surface, said elongated slot extending from said first end to said second end of said outer roller;an inner roller having a central longitudinal axis and received within said outer roller;a first shade adapted to be wrapped around, said outer roller, said first shade being retractable onto and extendable from said outer roller between a retracted position and an extended position; anda second shade adapted to be wrapped around, said inner roller, said second shade extending through said elongated slot and being retractable onto and extendable from said inner roller between a retracted position and an extended position;wherein, with said first shade in said extended position, said first shade extends substantially along a plane passing through said central longitudinal axes of said inner and outer rollers.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein said second shade is offset rearwardly ...

ROLL-UP RETRACTABLE COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS

A retractable covering for an architectural opening includes a headrail in which a control system is mounted and a fabric suspended from the headrail. The fabric is mounted to be moved laterally between a rolled up retracted position and an extended position across the architectural opening. At least one roller about which the fabric can be wrapped is mounted at an end of the headrail for rotation about a vertical axis, and the system includes a flexible control element that is substantially horizontally disposed for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions. 1. A retractable covering for an architectural opening , comprising:a headrail;a roller attached to the headrail and rotatable about a vertical axis;a support strap attached at one end to the roller, the support strap wrappable about the roller;a plurality of hangers spaced along the length of and attached to the support strap; anda fabric panel having an upper edge portion attached to the plurality of hangers so that the support strap is unwrapped from or wrapped about the roller as the fabric panel is extended or retracted across the architectural opening.2. The covering of claim 1 , wherein each hanger of the plurality of hangers includes a connector releasably attached to the support strap.3. The covering of claim 2 , wherein the connector of each hanger is positioned at the top end of the hanger.4. The covering of claim 2 , wherein the connector includes a male element positioned on one side of the support strap and a female element positioned on an opposite side of the support strap.5. The covering of claim 4 , wherein the male element is releasably mated with the female element.6. The covering of claim 4 , wherein a portion of the male element protrudes outwardly from the one side of the support strap.7. The covering of claim 4 , wherein the male element of each connector defines a forwardly-opening claim 4 , horizontal channel.8. The covering of claim 4 , wherein a portion of the ...

COVERING FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING HAVING NESTED ROLLERS

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position. 1. A covering for an architectural opening , comprising:an outer roller including a first end, a second end, a circumferential outer surface extending between said first and second ends, a rotational axis, and an elongated slot formed through said circumferential outer surface, said elongated slot extending from said first end to said second end of said outer roller;an inner roller having a rotational axis and received within said outer roller;a first shade adapted to be wrapped around, said outer roller, said first shade being retractable onto and extendable from said outer roller between a retracted position and an extended position; anda second shade adapted to be wrapped around, said inner roller, said second shade extending through said elongated slot and being retractable onto and extendable from said inner roller between a retracted position and an extended position;wherein said outer roller comprises:a first outer shell;a second outer shell;a first bushing engaged with first ends of said first and second shells; anda second bushing engaged with second ends of said first and second shells;wherein said first and second bushings maintain a ...

Bottom-up/top-down retractable cellular shade

A covering for an architectural opening includes a head rail, a bottom rail with a take-up roller therein and an intermediate rail with both the intermediate rail and bottom rail suspended from the head rail, a fabric material interconnecting the intermediate rail with the bottom rail and being adapted to be wrapped around the roller in the bottom rail, said fabric including a pair of vertically oriented sheets that are horizontally spaced by a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal vanes with the vanes being movable between open and closed positions by opposite vertical movement of the sheets of material. In a first embodiment a first control system is provided for raising and lowering the bottom rail and a second control system for raising and lowering the intermediate rail as well as tilting the intermediate rail to effect an opening or closing of the vanes. In alternative embodiment, the bottom rail is controlled with a spring balanced system so that it remains in any position in which it is normally set.

Roll-up retractable covering for architectural openings

A retractable covering for an architectural opening includes a headrail in which a control system is mounted and a fabric suspended from the headrail. The fabric is mounted to be moved laterally between a rolled up retracted position and an extended position across the architectural opening. At least one roller about which the fabric can be wrapped is mounted at an end of the headrail for rotation about a vertical axis, and the system includes a flexible control element that is substantially horizontally disposed for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions.

Cord tension control for top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings

Cord tensioning systems are provided for top down/bottom up coverings to prevent entanglement of lift cords about associated wrap spools by correlating rotation of the wrap spools with translating threaded nuts mounted on threaded shafts rotating in unison with the wrap spools whereby abutment of nuts associated with lift spoolsprevent over movement of rails associated with the spools and thus entanglement of the lift cords associated therewith.

System for suspending a free-hanging covering for an architectural opening

A system for suspending a free-hanging shade material in an architectural opening includes a panel of shade material and brackets that can be mounted to the top edge of the framework around the architectural opening even when the top edge is not straight or horizontally disposed. The top edge of the panel has reinforcement strips operatively connected thereto which are releasably connected to the brackets. The system is useful in conventional rectangular architectural openings or openings of unusual shapes and sizes such as semi-circular or having an inclined top edge.

Roll-up retractable covering for architectural openings

A retractable covering for an architectural opening includes a headrail in which a control system is mounted and a fabric suspended from the headrail. The fabric is mounted to be moved laterally between a rolled up retracted position and an extended position across the architectural opening. At least one roller about which the fabric can be wrapped is mounted at an end of the headrail for rotation about a vertical axis, and the system includes a flexible control element that is substantially horizontally disposed for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions.

Covering for an architectural opening having nested rollers

A covering for an architectural opening is provided. The covering may include an outer roller, an inner roller received within the outer roller, a first shade secured to and adapted to be wrapped around the outer roller, and a second shade secured to and adapted to be wrapped around the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot through which the second shade extends and retracts. Opposite ends of the inner roller may be aligned with corresponding ends of the outer roller. A mounting system may support the inner and outer rollers for rotative movement about a central longitudinal axis of the inner roller. A bottom rail of the second shade may engage the outer roller when the second shade is in the fully retracted position. Rotation of the inner roller when the second shade is in a retracted position may cause rotation of the outer roller.

Cord tension control for top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings

Cord tensioning systems are provided for top down/bottom up coverings to prevent entanglement of lift cords about associated wrap spools by correlating rotation of the wrap spools with translating threaded nuts mounted on threaded shafts rotating in unison with the wrap spools whereby abutment of nuts associated with lift spools prevent over movement of rails associated with the spools and thus entanglement of the lift cords associated therewith.

Covering for an architectural opening having nested rollers

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position.

Framed covering for architectural opening

Multi-roller covering for an architectural opening

A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a rotatable outer roller, a rotatable inner roller, a first shade secured to the outer roller, and a second shade secured to the inner roller. The outer roller may define an elongated slot extending along a length of the outer roller and opening to an interior of the outer roller. The inner roller may be received within the outer roller and may define a central longitudinal axis. The first shade may be retractable onto and extendable from the outer roller. The second shade may extend through the elongated slot and may be retractable onto and extendable from the inner roller. The elongated slot may be substantially horizontally aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the inner roller when the first shade is in a fully extended position. FIG. 5 4 /31 26b 1 110 11 26a 22 FIG. 5 3032 30 20

retractable cover for doors, arches, and the like

COBERTURA RETRÁTIL PARA PORTAS, ARCADAS, E SIMILARES. Uma cobertura horizontalmente retrátil para uma abertura de arquitetura inclui um trilho superior suportando um painel desmontável de material, um trilho fixo preso em um lado da abertura de arquitetura e em uma borda lateral do painel, e um trilho móvel preso nolado oposto de painel enquantos é móvel ao longo do comprimento do trilho superior. Um carrinho aperfeiçoado conectando a extremidade de topo do trilho móvel no trilho suerior é fornecido de modo a permitir o franzido uniforme do material de painel ao longo da extensão horizontal do carrinho para estética aperfeiçoada quando o painel é completamente estendido através da abertura de arquitetura. Um sistema de cordas de estabilização mantém uma ralação paralela do trilho móvel no trilho fixo para assegurar o movimento desejado do trilho móvel enquanto permite o franzido uniforme acima mencionado do material de painel. RETRACTABLE COVERAGE FOR DOORS, ARCHES, AND SIMILAR. A horizontally retractable cover for an architectural opening includes an upper rail supporting a detachable panel of material, a fixed rail attached to one side of the architectural opening and a side edge of the panel, and a movable rail attached to the opposite panel while it is moving along the length of the upper rail. An improved cart connecting the top end of the movable rail to the top rail is provided to allow uniform puckering of the panel material along the horizontal extension of the cart for improved aesthetics when the panel is fully extended through the architectural opening. A stabilizing rope system maintains a parallel relationship of the movable rail on the fixed rail to ensure the desired movement of the movable rail while allowing the aforementioned uniform ruffling of the panel material.

Flowable, pressure-compensating material and process for producing same

Composition coulable de compensation de pression comprenant un liquide, une matière destinée à augmenter la viscosité du liquide et, de préférence, des particules sphériques. Un procédé de fabrication de ladite composition est également décrit. La composition est particulièrement adaptée à un emploi dans des dispositifs de rembourrage. Pourable pressure compensation composition comprising a liquid, a material for increasing the viscosity of the liquid and, preferably, spherical particles. A method of manufacturing said composition is also described. The composition is particularly suitable for use in padding devices.

Threaded lift cord spool for coverings for architectural openings

A system for assuring removal of a cord from its wrapping in an external thread of a spool utilizes a follower having an internal thread that moves along the spool upon rotation of the spool with the follower having a slot through which the cord is passed and a catch on the internal surface of the follower adjacent to the slot in the follower that projects into the external thread of the spool to force a removal of the cord from the thread. Preferably, the catch comprises one end of the internal thread in the follower which by its very nature projects into the external thread of the spool for engagement with a cord received in the external thread.

System for suspending a free-hanging covering for an architectural opening

A system for suspending a free-hanging shade material in an architectural opening includes a panel of shade material and brackets that can be mounted to the top edge of the framework around the architectural opening even when the top edge is not straight or horizontally disposed. The top edge of the panel has reinforcement strips operatively connected thereto which are releasably connected to the brackets. The system is useful in conventional rectangular architectural openings or openings of unusual shapes and sizes such as semi-circular or having an inclined top edge.

Cover for an architectural opening, said cover with movable rails and flexible lifting cables attached to the rails

controle de tensão de cabo para cobertura direcionada para abertura arquitetônicas. sistemas de tensionamento de cabo são fornecidos coberturas direcionadas para evitar o emaranhamento de cabos de içamento em bobinas envoltórias associadas, correlacionando a rotação das bobinas envoltórias com a translação de porcas roscadas montadas em eixos roscados que giram em harmonia com as bobinas envoltórias pelo qual o ponto de contato das porcas associado com as bobinas de içamento impede o movimento dos trilhos associados com as bobinas e, assim, o emaranhamento dos cabos de içamento associados. cable tension control for roofing directed towards architectural opening. cable tensioning systems are provided with targeted coverings to prevent the tangle of hoisting cables in associated wrapping coils, correlating the rotation of the wrapping coils with the translation of threaded nuts mounted on threaded shafts that rotate in harmony with the wrapping coils through which the point contact of the nuts associated with the lifting coils prevents the movement of the rails associated with the coils and thus the entanglement of the associated lifting cables.

Covering for an architectural opening

Bottom-up/top-down retractable cellular shade

A covering for an architectural opening includes a head rail, a bottom rail with a take-up roller therein and an intermediate rail with both the intermediate rail and bottom rail suspended from the head rail, a fabric material interconnecting the intermediate rail with the bottom rail and being adapted to be wrapped around the roller in the bottom rail, said fabric including a pair of vertically oriented sheets that are horizontally spaced by a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal vanes with the vanes being movable between open and closed positions by opposite vertical movement of the sheets of material. In a first embodiment a first control system is provided for raising and lowering the bottom rail and a second control system for raising and lowering the intermediate rail as well as tilting the intermediate rail to effect an opening or closing of the vanes. In alternative embodiment, the bottom rail is controlled with a spring balanced system so that it remains in any position in which it is normally set.

System for operating top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings

A control system for a top down/bottom up covering for an architectural opening includes a common drive shaft for raising and lowering a middle rail and a bottom rail between which a flexible shade material extends. A control element operates a spool lift system and a roller lift system, with the spool lift system being associated with the middle rail and the roller lift system being associated with the bottom rail. The lift systems are sequentially operated when the drive shaft is driven in either direction by the control element.

Cord tension control for top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings.

Se proporciona sistema de tensión de cuerda para cubierta descendiente / ascendentes para prevenir enredos de cuerdas elevadas en bobinas envuelta asociadas mediante la correlación de rotación de bobinas envueltas con traslado de tuercas roscadas montadas en ejes roscados que giran unísonos con las bobinas envueltas en donde el soporte de las tuercas asociadas con la prevención de bobinas elevadas en el movimiento de rieles asociados con las bobinas y por consiguiente el enredo de cuerdas elevadas asociadas con el mismo.

Cord tension control for top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings

Cord tensioning systems are provided for top down/bottom up coverings to prevent entanglement of lift cords about associated wrap spools by correlating rotation of the wrap spools with translating threaded nuts mounted on threaded shafts rotating in unison with the wrap spools whereby abutment of nuts associated with lift spools prevent over movement of rails associated with the spools and thus entanglement of the lift cords associated therewith.

Lock lever mounting bracket for headrails on coverings for architectural openings

A mounting bracket for a covering for architectural openings such as windows, doors, archways, and the like, includes complementary components on the headrail and the mounting bracket to permit the head rail to be inserted into and automatically locked to the mounting bracket. A lock lever is provided with access forwardly of the head rail that automatically locks the head rail in position on the mounting bracket and conditions the mounting bracket for manual release of the headrail.

Lock lever mounting bracket for headrails on coverings for architectural openings

Lock lever mounting bracket for headrails on coverings for architectural openings

A mounting bracket for a covering for architectural openings such as windows, doors, archways, and the like, includes complementary components on the headrail and the mounting bracket to permit the head rail to be inserted into and automatically locked to the mounting bracket. A lock lever is provided with access forwardly of the head rail that automatically locks the head rail in position on the mounting bracket and conditions the mounting bracket for manual release of the headrail.

Lock lever mounting bracket for headrails on coverings for architectural openings

Fixation for a headrail of a shading device

Lock lever mounting bracket for headrails on coverings for architectural openings

A mounting bracket for a covering for architectural openings such as windows, doors, archways, and the like, includes complementary components on the headrail and the mounting bracket to permit the head rail to be inserted into and automatically locked to the mounting bracket. A lock lever is provided with access forwardly of the head rail that automatically locks the head rail in position on the mounting bracket and conditions the mounting bracket for manual release of the headrail.

Auxiliary control system for manipulating retractable cellular coverings for architectural openings

An auxiliary control system is provided for a retractable covering for architectural openings which includes a pair of confronting flexible sheets of material interconnected at vertically spaced locations by horizontally extending flexible vanes which are movable between open and closed positions by relative vertical movement of said sheets. The auxiliary control system adapted to grip said flexible sheets of material to move said sheets in relative vertically directions regardless of the degree of extension of the retractable covering across an architectural opening.

用於操作適用於建築物開口的由上而下／由下而上覆蓋物的系統

一種適用於建築物開口的由上而下/由下而上覆蓋物的控制系統，其包括一共用驅動軸，該共用驅動軸用於抬起並放下一中間橫檔及一底部橫檔，在該中間橫檔與該底部橫檔之間延伸有一撓性遮罩材料。一控制元件操作一捲筒升降系統及一滾筒升降系統，其中該捲筒升降系統與該中間橫檔相關聯而該滾筒升降系統與該底部橫檔相關聯。當該控制元件在該兩個方向中之任一方向上驅動該驅動軸時，依序操作該等升降系統。

System for operating top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings

A control system for a top down/bottom up covering for an architectural opening includes a common drive shaft for raising and lowering a middle rail and a bottom rail between which a flexible shade material extends. A control element operates a spool lift system and a roller lift system, with the spool lift system being associated with the middle rail and the roller lift system being associated with the bottom rail. The lift systems are sequentially operated when the drive shaft is driven in either direction by the control element.

System for operating top down / bottom up covering for architectural openings

System for operating top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings

A control system for a top down/bottom up covering for an architectural opening includes a common drive shaft for raising and lowering a middle rail and a bottom rail between which a flexible shade material extends. A control element operates a spool lift system and a roller lift system, with the spool lift system being associated with the middle rail and the roller lift system being associated with the bottom rail. The lift systems are sequentially operated when the drive shaft is driven in either direction by the control element.

Auxiliary control system for manipulating retractable cellular coverings for architectural openings

An auxiliary control system is provided for a retractable covering for architectural openings which includes a pair of confronting flexible sheets of material interconnected at vertically spaced locations by horizontally extending flexible vanes which are movable between open and closed positions by relative vertical movement of said sheets. The auxiliary control system adapted to grip said flexible sheets of material to move said sheets in relative vertically directions regardless of the degree of extension of the retractable covering across an architectural opening.

Flowable, pressure-compensating material and process for producing same

Flowable, pressure-compensating material and process for producing same

A flame-resistant, flowable, pressure-compensating composition is provided. The composition can include a flame retardant such as boric oxide, boric acid, borax, bicarbonate of soda, epsom salt or mixtures thereof. The remainder of the composition can include silicone oil, glycerin or a wax/oil material.