Universal coupling system, method and apparatus for window coverings

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9375110
APP PUB NO 20140169714A1
SERIAL NO

14235459

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The invention relates to coupling at least two window coverings and, provides apparatus for coupling a first and second window covering in substantially coaxial alignment comprising the combination of a bracket and a bearing insert, where: the bracket comprises at least one first portion adapted for fixing the bracket to a structure and a second portion comprising a combination of one or more generally C-shaped apertures; the bearing insert comprises a generally annular assembly with first and second side portions secured together by a hub portion, the hub portion having an outer surface configured as a truncated circle, wherein the truncated circle configuration of the hub portion is adapted to allow passage of the bearing insert into the C-shaped aperture and prevent passage out of the C-shaped aperture upon rotation of the bearing insert in the C-shaped aperture.

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HUNTER DOUGLAS LIMITED338 VICTORIA ROAD RYDALMERE NSW SYDNEY 2116

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Norton, Grant Raymond Warranwood, AU 2 6
Wellington, David Scott Mt Waverley, AU 1 0

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