Patent ID: 6571854
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: E06B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of preventing the further extension of a pull cord from a blind assembly positioned in an extended position with a bottom rail of the blind assembly resting on a support, the method comprising the steps of:obtaining a member sized larger than a pull cord passageway of a head rail of the blind assembly; positioning one of opposing first and second ends of the member adjacent to a mid-section of the pull cord; pinching the mid-section of the pull cord; inserting the pinched portion of the mid-section through an opening defined in the member, the opening extending along an axis from the first end to the second end of the member; forming a loop with the pinched portion of the mid-section and the member; inserting a free end of the pull cord through the loop; pulling on the free end to form an adjustable knot in the pull cord with the member; and adjusting the knot to a desired position along the pull cord.