Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Plural strip – slat – or panel type – Venetian blind type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-07
2009-10-06
Mitchell, Katherine W (Department: 3634)
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Plural strip, slat, or panel type
Venetian blind type
C160S17810R, C160S16810R, C160S17300V, C160S084040, C160S084050, C024S1340KA, C024S13400L, C024S1340KB, C024S13400L
Reexamination Certificate
active
07597131
ABSTRACT:
A cord lock apparatus of a window shade is provided, which includes a base, a panel structure, and a cord gripping device. The base includes an adjustable portion allowing cords to pass through and a first-direction ascending opening is formed allowing the cords to be alternatively positioned. The panel structure having an insert plate and a second-direction ascending opening is provided allowing cords to pass through, when the cords are selectively positioned along the inclined surface, the panel structure is moved in a vertically upward or downward motion. The cord gripping device has an engaging block and a knurled roller, the engaging block is removably attached within the accommodation recess. The knurled roller is positioned near the top of the engaging block and a gap is formed therebetween, such that the knurled roller is frictionally locked with or released from the cords when the panel structure moves vertically downward or upward.
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Chang Chih-Yao
Nien Ming
Pon David
Ren Judkins
Wen Yu-Che
Kwon Philip S
Mitchell Katherine W
Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Rabin & Berdo P.C.
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