Barbara A Kirk

US Patent:

8595905, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Jan 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/986154

Inventors:

James Kirk - Keller TX, US
Barbara Kirk - Keller TX, US

International Classification:

F16G 11/00

US Classification:

24128, 24303, 1601781 R

Abstract:

A blind pull for a blind cord, such as is used on window blinds of various types, is disclosed. A weight has a central bore therethrough and is adapted for receiving the blind cord. A pair of mating shells is adapted to enclose the weight and a portion of the blind cord. Each shell has a recessed portion for receiving one-half of the weight therein. Each shell has a groove adapted for receiving one-half of the portion of blind cord. Each shell further includes mechanical fasteners such that the pair of shells may be held onto the weight thereby. In use, with the blind cord captured by the central bore of the weight, the pair of shells may be fitted around the weight and the blind cord and held thereto with the attachment means. The blind pull may then be pulled to actuate the blinds in a normal fashion. The shells may be interchanged with alternate shells, for example, alternate shells that take the form of a holiday theme, or the like.