Inpro Corporation

Calvin T Rupnow

Matthew G Bennett

Megan N Wylie

Curtain carrier

Embodiments are provided of a curtain carrier forming a part of a curtain carrier assembly configured to support a curtain. The curtain carrier assembly includes an elongate track with a slot. The slot extends lengthwise along an underside of the track. A curtain carrier is slidably coupled to the track. The curtain carrier includes a spool that is slidable lengthwise along the slot. The curtain carrier also includes a stem that is pivotably coupled to the spool. In specific embodiments, at least a portion of the stem protrudes below the spool. In specific embodiments, the stem defines a hook opening sized to receive a curtain hook at a location spaced apart from the spool. The curtain carrier assembly further includes a curtain hook configured to support a portion of a sliding curtain. The curtain hook is coupled to the stem such that the curtain hook passes through the hook opening.

Curtain carrier assembly with curtain carrier

Embodiments of an end tip configured to travel in a track of a shade system are disclosed. The end tip includes a body portion having a diameter and including a first section and a second section. The first section has a head portion and is made of a first material having a first hardness, and the second section is made of a second material having a second hardness. The head portion has a width that is wider than the diameter of the body portion, and the first hardness is higher than the second hardness. Also disclosed is a shade system including first and second tracks, a shade, and end tips. The first and second sections of the end tips are configured to separate when a threshold load is applied to the end tips.

Shade system with breakable end tips

End tip for shade system

End tip for a shade system

Embodiments of a shade system are provided. The shade system includes a first track assembly, a second track assembly, a shade, and a bottom rail. The track assemblies include tracks having an interior surface defined by a front wall, a rear wall, a sidewall, and two partitions. One of the partitions extends from the front wall, and the other of the partitions extends from the rear wall. A gap is provided between the two partitions. The track assemblies also include rods disposed within the tracks that do not contact the interior surfaces. The shade has outer loops wrapped around each rod and a bottom loop wrapped around the bottom rail. The bottom rail is connected to idler ends having loop portions around each respective rod. The bottom rail is disposed between the partitions. The idler ends are disposed within the tracks.

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Cedarburg, WI, United States of America

Calvin T Rupnow