Patent ID: 6433498
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: E06B,Y02A,Y02B

Abstract:
A device for moving an operator of a window covering, the window covering being selected from the group of window coverings including vertical blinds, horizontal blinds, cellular shades, pleated shades, and lift and tilt shades, the device comprising:an actuator including at least one electric motor in a head rail of the window covering and coupled to the operator in the head rail, a rotor of the motor being provided for rotating the operator in either direction, the head rail defining a length; and at least one direct current battery supported by the head rail, the battery energizing the motor to move the operator, the window covering extending substantially the length of the head rail such that, when the window covering is in a closed configuration, the window covering covers the entire surface area of a window with which the head rail is engaged.