Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel inventions

20080169067 - Fixing device for a decorative plate of the top rail of a blind: A fixing device for a decorative plate of the top rail of a blind includes a hanging block and a fixing member. The hanging block has at least a clamp base which has a hanging member extending upwardly and then downwardly from the upper margin of the rear side of... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20080169068 - Covering bracket for blinds: A covering bracket for blinds comprises a sealing cover and multiple positioning seats wherein each positioning seat is equipped with a set of elastic hooked legs, each defined by a sliding surface at the inner side, symmetrically extending at both lateral edges of one side thereon for the engagement of... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC

20080169069 - Lateral restraint for a moveable partition, moveable partitions incorporating same and related methods: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for laterally restraining a movable partition. In one embodiment, a movable partition includes two laterally spaced structures wherein each structure includes a plurality of hingedly coupled panels. A lateral restraint mechanism is located and configured to prevent lateral displacement of one or both of the... Agent: Trask Britt

20080169070 - System for attaching a fabric storm cover over an opening in a building: A system for protecting an opening, such as a window (11) in a structure (12) includes a fabric cover (13) having spaced openings (14) around the periphery thereof. In one embodiment, a frame (21) includes a track (27) and a stem (24) which is received in a slot (20) formed... Agent: Andrew B. Morton Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak,

20080163984 - Blind or awning photo-generator: The invention relates to a blind or awning photo-generator comprising first and second elements (1, 2) which are embodied in the form of a flexible cloth or an arrangement of bars (28) and movable between the folded and unfolded positions. The first element (1) is superimposed in a parallel position... Agent: Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

20080163985 - Wall-mounted light-transmissive structure: This architectural assembly includes a wall, and a structure supported on the wall over a top portion of the opening. The structure has a light transmission portion permitting light from the opening to pass therethrough. The structure comprises a lower and an upper frame structures. A transparent or translucent, preferably... Agent: Tiajoloff & Kelly

20080163986 - Window shade detention member: A window shade detention member universally installable on a sliding flute of a upper beam to provide positioning and chained movement for window shades includes a first action side and a second action side. The first action side is located on a transverse side of a detention member and has... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20080163987 - Folding end cap: An end cap for use in a shade assembly in a vehicle. The end cap is capable of folding and includes a base and a linkage pivotally connected to the base. The end cap also includes an extension pivotally connected to the linkage. The folding end cap will allow for... Agent: Raggio & Dinnin, P.C.

20080163988 - Pull across roll up screen assembly: A pull across screen assembly has a flexible screen member (e.g. flymesh) wound about a vertical rod positioned at one side of the opening. A line member arrangement is attached to the front of the screen member and part of the line member winds about a tapered drum which is... Agent: Wells St. John P.s.

20080163989 - Drive unit for raising and/or lowering a roller shutter: A drive unit (10) for a roller shutter assembly is disclosed. The drive unit (10) includes at least two electrical motors (14) and a reduction gear train (12). Each electric motor (14) includes an output shaft that is mechanically coupled to an axle engaging means (20) via the reduction gear... Agent: F. Chau & Associates, LLC

20080163990 - Rotating end cap: An end cap for use in a shade assembly for use in a vehicle wherein the end cap is a rotating end cap. The end cap is capable of rotating and twisting and includes a base and a rotating connector partially arranged within an end of the base. The rotating... Agent: Raggio & Dinnin, P.C.

20080163991 - Portable screen system: The present invention relates generally to a portable screen system (PSS) for use with projecting equipment or for advertising. The PSS includes a collapsible frame that may be opened to an expanded position to support a screen. The PSS includes locking straps and support lines allowing the PSS to be... Agent: Franklin & Associates International LLC

20080149279 - Apparatus for displaying window covering samples: A window covering sampling device has a plurality of different segments of at least one window covering material connected in series to form a sample panel. In one embodiment, indicia are located on at least one segment to identify at least one of the several different segments. In another embodiment,... Agent: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Pc

20080149280 - System for operating top down/bottom up covering for architectural openings: A control system for a top down/bottom up covering for an architectural opening includes a common drive shaft for raising and lowering a middle rail and a bottom rail between which a flexible shade material extends. A control element operates a spool lift system and a roller lift system, with... Agent: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Intellectual Property Department

20080149281 - Method and means for creating an unobtrusive and portable environmental barrier for windows: The invention provides a simple, unobtrusive method of essentially sealing a window to control environmental elements. The method is easily installed, adjusted or removed and can be used behind existing window coverings. The method consists of at least two adjustable tension rods of equal length and a supple application specific... Agent: Chris A. Krowchenko

20080149283 - Reduced visibility insect screen: A reduced visibility insect screening is described having a transmittance of at least about 0.75 and a reflectance of about 0.04 or less. In an alternative embodiment, an insect screening material includes screen elements having a diameter of about 0.005 inch (0.13 mm), having a bond strength greater than 5500... Agent: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, Pllc

20080149282 - Window screen frame member: A screen framing member which comprises a body portion, a generally U-shaped portion designed to receive a retaining spline, and a gripping portion extending inwardly, the gripping portion being formed on its side opposite the U-shaped portion and extending substantially the entire length of the screen framing member.... Agent: Eric Fincham

20080149284 - Blind device: A blind device includes a flexible screen body with interconnected shielding sections, and a counterweight unit provided on a lowermost one of the shielding sections. The counterweight unit includes vertically extending left and right side bars provided respectively at left and right edges of the lowermost shielding section, and a... Agent: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP