Support for an operating element of a venetian blind assembly
CA 1286976 C · Owner: Hunter Douglas Inc. · Inventors: Anderson, Richard N.
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A support for an operating element of a vertical blind assembly when the blind assembly is in an open position. The support is positioned in a stationary manner with respect to a headrail and is adapted to be moved into and out of supporting engagement with the operating element. The supporting means comprises a single arm constructed of flexible material normally disposed in supporting engagement with the operating element and is adapted to be contacted by the travelers of the blind assembly. Such contact will cause the arm to bend out of engagement with the travelers to permit their continued movement along the headrail. The flexibility of the arm permits it to return to its supporting …
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- Granted July 30, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 30, 2008.
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