Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.

Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland Gmbh

Ryan B Bishop

Brian Bellamy Johnson

Jason E Begin

Thomas A Caputo

Martin Richard Van Buren

Neil John Varlamoff

Paul Christopher Brown

Kristi Jane Georgi

Clifford Birch

Mark A Fox

Neil L Casstevens

William Norris Scott

Timothy D Cluett

Patrick Eugene Foley

Grant Rorie Phillips

Larry Todd Windham

Brandon Seth Cross

Brande Seth Cross

Ashley M Fortenberry

Neil John Valarmoff

An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.

Window covering sizing method and apparatus

A method and apparatus for cutting a vertical window covering are disclosed. One method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises retaining a window covering in a package such that a first end of the window covering is located at a known first position relative to the package. An engagement element is provided on the package that is located at a known second position on the package. The engagement element is moved a distance from a saw to obtain a final dimension of the window covering where the distance is calculated using the first position and the second position.

An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a lateral support surface and a saw for cutting the window covering positioned at an end of the lateral support surface. An engagement member locates the center of the window covering that is retractably mounted on the lateral support surface. A clamp assembly comprises a clamping jaw that is movable to a first position where the clamping jaw presses the window covering against the lateral support surface. The clamp assembly is movable relative to the first saw and the second saw. A controller for moves the clamp assembly to automatically position a first end of the window covering relative to the first saw and a second end of the window covering relative to the second saw. Methods of cutting a window covering are also provided.

The window hardware system of the invention comprises a variety of different types of poles in different finishes, colors and styles. A variety of different types of finials are also provided in different colors, materials, styles and shapes. A variety of different types of separate collars are also provided where certain types of collars may match the color, style and finish of the poles. A connection mechanism is provided to connect the finial, collar and pole to one another such that any combination of finial, collar and pole can be assembled. The body of the finial can have a modular construction such that the finial can be assembled from a variety of components to create a custom look.

Modular, customizable window covering hardware system

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Jamestown, NC, United States of America

Ryan B Bishop