Rotatable drive element for moving a window covering

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9615687
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14719438

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A curtain assembly comprises a rotatable drive element wherein at least one helical guide structure is formed on, or into, the outer surface of the drive element. A drive attachment element having a structure that communicates with the helical guide structure to move the drive attachment element axially along the drive element when the drive element is rotated. Specific embodiments incorporate either a manual or motor-driven rotation assembly for rotating the drive element. Further specific embodiments involve a helical guide structure that comprises a helical groove and a structure that comprises a tooth that engages with the helical groove.

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  • CURRENT PRODUCTS CORP.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fox, Michael D Pensacola, US 35 391
Matthews, Daniel T Pensacola, US 16 155
Mullet, Willis Jay Gulf Breeze, US 88 2134

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