Safety device for corded window treatments

An apparatus for avoiding strangulation from a corded window treatment, the apparatus comprising:

• a. a substantially flat base;
• b. spool means, extending from an end portion of the base, for physically wrapping around a dangling looped cord from the window treatment;
• i. wherein the spool means comprises a spool;
• and
• c. connection means, extending from another end portion of the base, for connecting the device to a bracket for the window treatment.

An apparatus for avoiding strangulation by a corded window treatment, the apparatus comprising:

• a. spool means for physically wrapping a set of dangling cords around from the window treatment;
• i. wherein the spool means comprises a spool;
• and
• b. connection means for attaching the device selectively onto an adjacent window frame or an adjacent window;
• i. wherein the connection means comprises a suction cup attached to the spool means.

An apparatus for avoiding strangulation by a corded window treatment, the apparatus comprising:

• a. spool means for physically wrapping a looped dangling cord around from the window treatment;
• i. wherein the spool means comprises a spool;
• and
• b. connection means for attaching the device selectively onto an adjacent window frame or an adjacent widow;
• i. wherein the connection means comprises a suction cup attached to the spool means.

A method for preventing strangulation by a corded window treatment, the method comprising:

• a. physically winding at least one set of dangling cords, from the window treatment, around a spool until the cords are wound adjacent a top of the window treatment;
• b. pulling the wound cords down tightly;
• c. placing unwound portions of the cords into a notch in the spool to keep the wound cord from unraveling;
• and
• d. connecting the safety device to a top bracket for the window treatment.

A method for avoiding strangulation by a corded window treatment, the method comprising:

• a. physically winding at least one dangling cord, from the window treatment, around a spool until the at least one cord is wound adjacent a top of the window treatment;
• b. pulling the at least one cord down tightly, after the winding;
• c. placing an unwound portion of the at least one cord into a notch in the spool to keep the wound cord from unraveling;
• and
• d. connecting the spool with the wound cord, adjacent the top of the window treatment, via a suction cup.