Patent ID: 9445684
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: A47H,E06B

Claim Text:
1. A covering for an architectural opening comprising: a rail comprising a longitudinally extending front portion, a longitudinally extending rear portion, and a longitudinally extending central portion disposed between the front portion and the rear portion, the rail defining a plurality of chambers including a first chamber and a second chamber; a covering material attached to the rail, wherein the covering material is disposed on a first side of the central portion of the rail, and the first and second chambers are disposed on a second side of the central portion opposite the first side; at least two cords for performing at least one of guiding, supporting, or lifting the covering material, the at least two cords extending through the central portion of the rail and into the first chamber; and at least one weight disposed within the second chamber of the rail; wherein the at least one weight is positioned at a location remote from the central portion of the rail so that the at least one weight is prevented from interfering with the at least two cords.