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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2022
Levolor, Inc., Atlanta, GA (US);
Michael Jay Schulman, Atlanta, GA (US);
Levolor, Inc., Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
In one aspect, a covering for an architectural structure includes a headrail, a bottom rail, and first and second lift straps extending between the headrail and the bottom rail. The covering also includes first and second lift spools rotatable to spool up the first and second lift straps, respectively, as the bottom rail is being moved relative to the headrail. The first lift strap winds on top of itself as the first lift strap is spooled onto the first lift spool, and the second lift strap winds on top of itself as the second lift strap is spooled onto the second lift spool. In addition, the covering includes a leveling shim provided in association with the first lift strap to provide a localized increase in an effective thickness of the first lift strap.