Actuator device for view through window covering

An actuator device for a window covering having a plurality of cells, comprising:

• at least one cooperating pair of control members including a first control member that engages an upper portion of each cell and a second control member that engages a lower portion of each cell, the cooperating pair of control members being engaged with the cells along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the window covering, whereby relative movement of the control members modifies the size of the space between the cells;
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• wherein the first and second control members each comprise a cord having a plurality of cell-engaging elements spaced along its length, one of the cell-engaging elements being positioned below a lower portion of each cell to selectively lift the lower portion of the cell to a collapsed position, and wherein the cell-engaging element positioned below the lower portion of each cell engages and lifts a mating element connected to the lower portion of the cell.

An actuator device for a window covering having a plurality of cells, comprising:

• at least one cooperating pair of control members including a first control member that engages an upper portion of each cell and a second control member that engages a lower portion of each cell, the cooperating pair of control members being engaged with the cells along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the window covering, whereby relative movement of the control members modifies the size of the space between the cells;
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• wherein the first and second control members each comprise a cord having a plurality of cell-engaging elements spaced along its length, at least one of the cell-engaging elements comprising a bead having opposing conical surfaces and a slot for receiving a portion of the cell.

An actuator device for a window covering having a plurality of cells, comprising:

• at least one cooperating pair of control members including a first control member that engages an upper portion of each cell and a second control member that engages a lower portion of each cell, the cooperating pair of control members being engaged with the cells along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the window covering, whereby relative movement of the control members modifies the size of the space between the cells;
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• a guide member positioned to transition the first and second control members from being aligned substantially perpendicular to the window covering plane to being aligned substantially parallel with the window covering plane.

An actuator device for a window covering having a plurality of cells, comprising:

• at least one cooperating pair of control members including a first control member that engages an upper portion of each cell and a second control member that engages a lower portion of each cell, the first and second control members each including a cord having a plurality of cell-engaging elements spaced along its length, wherein one of the cell-engaging elements is connected to the upper portion of each cell to selectively lift the upper portion to an expanded position, the cell-engaging element being removably inserted into an opening in the upper portion of each cell, the cooperating pair of control members being engaged with the cells along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the window covering, whereby relative movement of the control members modifies the size of the space between the cells.