US Patent No: 7,082,982

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Retrofit doorlight blind assembly

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Abstract

A retrofit blind assembly for a doorlight. The assembly includes a frame, a transparent panel, and a blind snap-fitted to the frame. The blind actuator includes gears and a toothed belt for positive, non-slip actuation. A pair of blind guides are mounted on the opposite sides of the frame to receive and guide the opposite ends of the blind. The mounting system includes a pair of brackets that can be secured between the doorlight and the door and upon which the assembly can be hung. The mounting system also includes a pair of movable catches on the lower portion of the frame snap that can be locked behind the doorlight to secure the lower end of the assembly.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ODL, INCORPORATEDZEELAND, MI80

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dorcic-Lechenet, Michele M Hamilton, MI 2 18
Eveland, Mike S Fennville, MI 2 18
Krochmal, Andrew R Grand Haven, MI 10 37

Cited Art

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ODL, INCORPORATED (2)
5,996,668 Adjustable blind assembly 20 1998
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COMFORTEX CORPORATION (1)
5,141,041 Stepped multi-cellular window shade 26 1991
 
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4,979,552 Multiple glazed window unit 22 1989
 
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2003/0015,301 Motorized window shade system 12 2002
 
RCA CORPORATION (1)
4,664,169 Venetian blind construction 39 1981
 
SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS LP (1)
5,662,154 Blind tilt actuator and ladder support therefor 14 1995
 
THERM-O-LITE, INC. (1)
5,226,466 Window assembly including adjustable blind 25 1990
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (6)
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Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
LOUVER-LITE LIMITED (1)
D587100 Window blind frame clip 5 2006
 
PELLA CORPORATION (1)
8,376,019 Window assembly with movable interior sash 0 2006

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