Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Plural strip – slat – or panel type – Venetian blind type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Johnson, Blair M. (Department: 3634)
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Plural strip, slat, or panel type
Venetian blind type
C160S107000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07021360
ABSTRACT:
An actuation system for use with an adjustable covering for a fenestration product. The actuation system coupled to an operator for controlling adjustment of extension and contraction of the covering. The actuation system including a drive system configured to decouple the actuation system from the operator during a potentially damaging event, such as slack in a lift cord during extension of the covering. The drive system later recoupling the actuation system and operator while maintaining rotational registration between multiple components of the actuation system.
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Gromotka Gabriel P.
Schroder Paul D.
Faegre & Benson LLP
Johnson Blair M.
Pella Corporation
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