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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2006
Clifford Birch, Summerfield, NC (US);
Sherry Soden, Greensboro, NC (US);
Thomas Caputo, Greensboro, NC (US);
Clifford Birch, Summerfield, NC (US);
Sherry Soden, Greensboro, NC (US);
Thomas Caputo, Greensboro, NC (US);
Newell Window Furnishings, Inc., High Point, NC (US);
Abstract
The apparatus comprises a vehicle in which a blind cutting machine is installed. A supply of blinds in different sizes, styles, fabrics and finishes is also maintained in the vehicle. The vehicle travels to the customer premise. Once the blind is selected by the customer, the installer measures the architectural feature to be covered to determine the final dimensions of the blind. The installer then cuts the selected blind to the desired size using the cutting machine. After the blind is cut to the proper size, it is mounted on the architectural feature. The selection, measurement, sizing and installation of the blind are accomplished during a single visit to the customer premise.