Patent ID: 9267324
Filing Date: 2016-02-23
CPC Classification: E06B

Claim Text:
1. A roman shade assembly comprising: a shade having a vertical length including a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a lift band having a first end and a second end, the second end of the lift band being attached to the shade; and a series of attachment devices attached to the shade such that the series of attachment devices are spaced apart along the vertical length of the shade, each attachment device of the series of attachment devices being adjustable between an opened position and a closed position, and including a pin member that passes through a material of the shade; wherein: in the closed position, end portions of each attachment device engage one another so as to form a closed shape configured to fully encircle the lift band, the closed shape defining an opening through which the lift band passes and can freely slide; and the pin member at least partially defines the opening through the lift band passes.