Arched window blind
Patent 6145569 Issued on November 14, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 30, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 30, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 602967 1609877 1808652 Collapsible blind for semi-circular arched window Decorative fan assembly Suspension and actuation systems for specialty window shades Blind for arched windows Window treatment Blind for rounded window section Shade for non-rectangular opening InventorsApplicationNo. 343555 filed on 06/30/1999US Classes:160/84.07, Fan type (e.g., for arched windows)160/134Fan typeExaminersPrimary: Johnson, Brian L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassE06B 003/48AbstractAn arcuately deployable blind for arched frame windows includes a base, a pivot mounted to the base and positionable over a center of curvature of a window frame of the arched frame window, and a slide arm, rotatably mounted at first end to the pivot. An arcuate guide secured to the base. An arcuately deployable pleated blind has first and second parallel longitudinal sides and first and second parallel transverse edges. The edges extend generally at right angles to, and contiguous with the sides. A follower on the pleated blind is in sliding cooperation with the guide. The first edge of the blind is fastened to the base. The second edge of the blind is slidably fastened to the slide arm. An actuator deploys and retracts the blind. | |
