Flexible or portable closure – partition – or panel – Plural strip – slat – or panel type – Venetian blind type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-14
2001-05-22
Stodola, Daniel P. (Department: 3634)
Flexible or portable closure, partition, or panel
Plural strip, slat, or panel type
Venetian blind type
C160S166100, C160S374000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06234234
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a Venetian blind, and more particularly to a Venetian blind which is provided with a means for repelling insects.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The conventional Venetian blind is made of a number of thin, horizontal wooden, metal, or plastic slats that can be set together at any angle to regulate the light and the air passing through or be drawn up together to the top of the window by means of cords. Even though there are a variety of improved Venetian blinds available in the market place today, none of these are is provided with an insect-repelling means for preventing the insects from intruding into a room through the window of the room.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a Venetian blind capable of repelling insects.
In keeping with the principle of the present invention, the foregoing objective of the present invention is attained by a Venetian blind comprising a plurality of slats which can be set together at any angle to regulate the light and the air passing through or be drawn up together to the top of the window by means of a plurality of cords. The slats are provided along the longitudinal side edges thereof with an insulation strip for preventing the electrical shock. The slats are connected with a power source by a conductive wire. When the slats are drawn down, the power switch is turned on to make power available to the slats via the conductive wires. Any intruding insect is electrocuted when it comes in contact with the electrically-charged slats. When the slats are drawn up together, the power switch is turned off so as to interrupt the power supply to the slats.
The foregoing objective, features, and functions of the present invention will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the following detailed description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Lev Bruce A.
Rabin & Champagne, P.C.
Stodola Daniel P.
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