Patent References 2489879 2557978 3022549 3129471 3153819 3253644 3292309 3719221 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/404468 filed on 08/02/1982US Classes:160/107Plural strip, slat, or panel typeExaminersPrimary: Caun, Peter M.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesE06B 9/26 (20060101)E06B 9/264 (20060101) AbstractA magnetic actuating mechanism for a pivotal venetian blind assembly. The mechanism includes a linear movable operating element in the form of a split housing operatively connected by connection means to a hanger pivot member supporting a plurality of slats. The split housing forms two housing sections each having a magnet therein. The hanger pivot member has a body portion the length of which is equal to a slat width and a bearing section spaced from an end slat. | |