# US 12,007,111 B2 · Lighted architectural-structure covering > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,007,111 B2 - Document ID: US12007111B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/768,027 - Filed: 2020-10-08 - Published: 2024-03-21 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2019-10-18 - Assignees: Hunter Douglas Inc. - Applicants: Hunter Douglas Inc. - Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller; Coty Church; Kevin M. Dann; Christopher M. White - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12007111B2 ## CPC - E06B 9/40: Roller blinds (usable only as awnings E04F10/06) - F21V 7/0025: {Combination of two or more reflectors for a single light source (array of reflectors for a cluster of light sources F21V7/0083)} - F21K 9/275: Details of bases or housings, i.e. the parts between the light-generating element and the end caps; Arrangement of components within bases or housings (F21K9/278 takes precedence) - F21K 9/68: Details of reflectors forming part of the light source - F21V 3/06: characterised by the material - F21V 19/005: {by permanent fixing means, e.g. gluing, riveting or embedding in a potting compound} - E06B 2009/2452: {moving independently} - E06B 2009/247: {Electrically powered illumination} - E06B 2009/2622: {Gathered vertically; Roman, Austrian or festoon blinds} - F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED] - E06B: FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D25/10; skylights E04B7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F10/00) - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F21K: NON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED ## Abstract A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An architectural-structure covering comprising: a headrail; a first rotatable member positioned in the headrail; a second rotatable member positioned in the headrail; a first covering operatively coupled to the first rotatable member, the first covering being movable between an extended position and a retracted position; a second, reflective covering operatively coupled to the second rotatable member, the second, reflective covering being movable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a light source positioned in the headrail, the light source selectively directing light towards the second, reflective covering to illuminate an exposed portion of the second, reflective covering. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said first covering and said second, reflective covering are separately and independently movable between their respective extended and retracted positions so that a position of said first covering and said second, reflective covering are separately and independently positionable. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said first covering and said second, reflective covering are arranged and configured to move in unison. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said first covering and said second, reflective covering are arranged and configured to extend and retract simultaneously. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said first covering and said second, reflective covering are arranged and configured to extend to an identical position. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said light source includes an array of light-emitting diodes. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said light source extends across a length of said second, reflective covering. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said second, reflective covering is arranged and configured to distribute the emitted light toward an interior space of a room. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein said architectural-structure covering is arranged and configured to distribute light across a cross-sectional area of an exposed portion of said second, reflective covering. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, wherein, when said second, reflective covering is partially extended, said light source is arranged and configured to illuminate only said partially extended portion of said second, reflective covering. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The architectural-structure covering of claim 1, further comprising a reflector for receiving light from said light source and for directing said light towards said second, reflective covering. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The architectural-structure covering of claim 11, wherein said reflector is positioned within a headrail. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The architectural-structure covering of claim 11, wherein said light source is coupled to said reflector. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The architectural-structure covering of claim 11, wherein said reflector includes a reflective surface positioned adjacent to said light source for directing the received light towards said second, reflective covering. ### Claim 15 A method for operating a lighted architectural-structure covering, the method comprising: providing a headrail including a first rotatable member positioned in the headrail, a second rotatable member positioned in the headrail, a first covering operatively coupled to the first rotatable member, a second, reflective covering operatively coupled to the second rotatable member, and a light source positioned in the headrail; selectively moving said first covering to an extended position; selectively moving said second, reflective covering to an extended position; and selectively illuminating said light source, said light source illuminating an extended portion of said second, reflective covering. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein said first covering and said second, reflective covering are separately and independently movable so that a desired position of said first covering and said second, reflective covering are separately and independently positionable. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein said first covering and said second, reflective covering are selectively moved in unison. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein said first covering and said second, reflective covering are arranged and configured to extend and retract simultaneously. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein said first covering and second, reflective covering are moved to same extent. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein selectively illuminating a light source comprises only illuminating said exposed portion of said second, reflective covering. ### Claim 21 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein illuminating an exposed portion of said second, reflective covering comprises said light source emitting light onto a reflector, said reflector receiving light from said light source and directing said light towards said second, reflective covering.