William R Guthrie

US Patent:

6736185, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Jul 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/200579

Inventors:

Paul E. Smith - Pella IA
Patrick W. Brame - Pella IA
Steven D. Lauritsen - Otley IA
William R. Guthrie - Pella IA
Gabriel P. Gromotka - Pella IA

Assignee:

Pella Corporation - Pella IA

International Classification:

E06B 332

US Classification:

160107, 1601681 R

Abstract:

A fenestration product having a covering, such as a blind or shade, mounted between panes of viewing material or glass. The fenestration product including a sliding operator coupled to the covering for adjustment of the extension and contraction of the covering across a viewing area of the fenestration product. The sliding operator configured adjust tilt of tiltable components of the covering, such as blind slats, in a single operation with the extension or contraction of the covering. The fenestration product may include a removable viewing panel, such as a double glazing panel, with the sliding operator built into or mounted on the panel. The fenestration product also including an actuation system coupled to the sliding operator for controlling adjustment of extension and contraction and/or tilt of the covering. An insect screen having a sliding operator engageable with the sliding operator of the panel may also be provided.