Patent ID: 8534342
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A retractable covering for an arched-portion of a window comprising: a first and a second panel formed of pliable material, the first and second panels each including a first and second generally straight and intersecting sides and a curved side joining the first and second sides, the first and second sides join at a corner and form an obtuse angle, a flap of the first panel overlapping a flap of the second panel, the first and second panels together having generally an arch-shaped upper perimeter adapted to be secured to a support structure and a generally straight lower perimeter; and a retracting mechanism for moving the first and second panels between a closed position wherein the arched window is substantially covered, the first and second panels forming a generally semicircular window covering when in the closed position, and an open position wherein the arched portion of the window is substantially uncovered, the retracting mechanism including a first cord having an end secured to the corner of the first panel, and a second cord having an end secured to the corner of the second panel, the retracting mechanism having a first operating state to position the first and second panels in the open position and a second operating state wherein the first and second panels are positioned in the closed position, the end of the first cord crosses over the end of the second cord and the ends of the first and second cords lying on opposite sides of a center point of the generally straight lower perimeter when the first and second panels are in the closed position, the retracting mechanism further including a cord guide through which at least a portion of the first and second cords extend, the cord guide guiding the first and second cords along the arched perimeter of the first and second panels.