Hunter Douglas,inc.

Tim Daviau

Stephen P Smith

Kent A Smith

Galen B Rhodes

Michael True

Paula Cerna

Richard D Watkins

Kenneth W Witherell

A pivotable handle for an architectural covering is provided. The handle () includes first and second members () pivotably connected together at a hinge assembly (). The first member () may be operable to connect the handle () to a movable rail (). The second member () pivots between stored and use positions. In a stored position, the second member () may extend adjacent the first member (). In a use position, the second member () may be pivoted away from the first member () to extend the movable rail () across an architectural structure. The handle includes a biasing member () operable to bias the second member () towards the first member ().

Handle structure and assembly for bottom rail of window shading

A pivotable handle for an architectural covering is provided. The handle may include first and second members pivotably connected together at a hinge assembly. The first member may be operable to connect the handle to a movable rail. The second member may pivot between stored and use positions. In a stored position, the second member may extend adjacent the first member. In a use position, the second member may be pivoted away from the first member to extend the movable rail across an architectural structure. The handle may include a biasing member operable to bias the second member towards the first member.

Pivotable handle for an architectural covering

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Broomfield, CO, United States of America

Tim Daviau