Patent ID: 6796360
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A tension shade comprising:a headrail supporting a window covering; a bottom rail operatively connected to the window covering; at least one tension cord extending from the headrail and operatively connected to the bottom rail; at least one tensioner connected to the tension cord and configured to be releasably secured to a structure; the tensioner including a first component having an engagement surface and a second component having a second engagement surface; a portion of the first component interfering with a portion of the second component inhibiting the first and second components from separating, the first and second components having a first position wherein the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface are spaced apart a predetermined distance sufficient to frictionally engage a portion of the tension cord, the first component being movable within the second component from the first position to a second fully engaged position clamping the tension cord between the first and second engagement surfaces.