David G Bryant

US Patent:

6648049, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

Dec 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/024951

Inventors:

David C. Bryant - Chicago IL 60630

International Classification:

E06B 9324

US Classification:

1601681R, 1601782, 24132 R

Abstract:

A cord lock desirably for a window blind assembly adapted to be releasably locked to a cord, such as a vertical cord of the window blind assembly, at alternate locations along the length of the cord. The cord lock desirably includes a first member and a second member that are hingedly connected together in any suitable manner for opening and closing the cord lock. The cord lock defines a channel for receiving the cord and includes structure for engaging the cord within the channel to releasably lock the cord lock to the cord when the cord lock is in a closed position. The channel may be elongated and defined by the second member, and the cord engaging structure may be integral or otherwise associated with the first member. The cord may be received within the channel when the cord lock is in a closed position to lock the cord lock to the cord and desirably also to substantially enclose the channel so as to define a passage with two open ends. At least a portion of the channel may be enclosed to retain the cord within the channel and permit sliding of the cord lock along the cord even when the cord lock is in the open position.

US Patent:

59273666, Jul 27, 1999

Filed:

Nov 24, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/198962

Inventors:

David C. Bryant - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E06B 930

US Classification:

1601681R

Abstract:

A window blind assembly having a bottom rail that defines a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind assembly to enable the ready customization of the blind assembly to fit windows of different heights. End caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail may be provided for retaining the slats within the channel. Slots may be formed on each of the leading edges of the end caps, extending inwardly, for engaging a cover slat to enclose the storage rail and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the storage rail. Means are also provided for readily securing the storage rail to the cords of the blind assembly.

US Patent:

6062292, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Jan 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/240188

Inventors:

David C. Bryant - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E06B 930

US Classification:

1601781R

Abstract:

A window blind assembly having a storage rail assembly that includes a storage rail defining a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind assembly to enable the ready customization of the blind assembly to fit windows of different heights. The storage rail assembly also includes a pair of end caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail for retaining the slats within the channel. Each end cap includes a breakaway member and an end piece removably joined together by a coupling portion desirably in the form of an area of reduced thickness of the end cap so that the breakaway member can be separated from the end piece and positioned to prevent buckling of the slats within the blind.

US Patent:

56555903, Aug 12, 1997

Filed:

May 18, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/444270

Inventors:

David C. Bryant - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E06B 930

US Classification:

1601681

Abstract:

A window blind having a bottom rail that defines a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind to enable the ready customization of the blind to fit windows of different heights. End caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail are provided for maintaining the slats within the channel. U-shaped slots may be formed on each of the leading edges of the end caps, extending inwardly for receiving and retaining a cover slat to enclose the storage rail and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the storage rail. Means may also be provided for readily securing the storage rail to the cords of the blind. The securing means comprises a slot formed on the bottom of the storage rail that slidingly engages twist-and-lock eyelets joined to the ends of the cords.

US Patent:

57656215, Jun 16, 1998

Filed:

May 17, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/649461

Inventors:

David C. Bryant - Chicago IL

International Classification:

E06B 930

US Classification:

1601681R

Abstract:

A window blind assembly having a bottom rail that defines a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind assembly to enable the ready customization of the blind assembly to fit windows of different heights. End caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail may be provided for retaining the slats within the channel. Slots may be formed on each of the leading edges of the end caps, extending inwardly, for engaging a cover slat to enclose the storage rail and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the storage rail. Means are also provided for readily securing the storage rail to the cords of the blind assembly.