Pleated shade cut-off method and apparatus

Details Pleated shade cut-off method and apparatus Pleated shade cut-off method and apparatus

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Shoap, Allan N. (Department: 3724)

Cutting

Means to drive or to guide tool

With simple rectilinear reciprocating motion only

C083S635000, C083S636000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07000521

ABSTRACT:
The method of cutting a pleated shade to selected length, said shade having pleats retained in pleated condition between longitudinally elongated first and second retainers, that includes the steps providing a blade having a cutting edge, orienting the blade to extend laterally relative to the retainers and/or pleats, with the blade edge presented toward the first retainer at an angle to that retainer, and urging the blade in a first direction toward the first retainer so that the blade edge cuts through the first retainer progressively in a lateral and second direction, and progressively laterally through the pleats and lower retainer, the pleats and/or retainers being adjustably laterally confined, and the first retainer and pleats being clamped in said first direction at the locus of cutting, by force transmission from the blade.

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