Hold down device for window covering looped operator
AssigneeSprings Window Fashions LP
InventorsThomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
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Abstract
A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
Claims23
A hold down device for a continuous loop operator in a window covering installation, said hold down device comprising:
- a first arm and a second arm connected to one another by a connecting web forming a spring-like connection between the arms, said connecting web enabling resisted movement of said first and second arms toward one another;
- a first head and a second head provided at distal ends of said first and second arms, respectively, said first and second heads defining first and second apertures, respectively, said first and second apertures extending transverse to the direction of movement of said first and second arms toward one another;
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- engaging means in said apertures for engaging a continuous loop operator extending through said first and second apertures.
A hold down device for a continuous loop operator in a window covering installation, said hold down device comprising:
- a monolithic body including a first arm and a second arm connected to one another by a connecting web forming a spring-like resilient connection between said arms, said connecting web yieldably resisting movement of said arms toward one another;
- a first head and a second head provided at distal ends of said first and second arms, respectively, said first and second heads defining first and second apertures, respectively, said first and second apertures extending transverse to the direction of movement of said first and second arms toward one another;
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- a first engaging means in said first aperture and a second engaging means in said second aperture for engaging a continuous loop operator extending through said first and second apertures;
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- said connecting web urging said first and second arms toward a relaxed state in which said first and second apertures are misaligned and said first and second engaging means exposed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.