Patent ID: 7210587
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: A47F,G09F

Abstract:
1. A method of selling window coverings of the type in which a window covering material is hung from a headrail and can be moved between an open position and a closed position, the window coverings each having a size determined by a length and a width of the window covering when in the closed position, the window coverings being available in a plurality of styles, each style based upon at least one of type and color of window covering material, manner in which the window covering material is opened and closed, location of any tilt control, location of any lift control, available options, and whether the shape of the window covering in the closed position is rectangular, arch, circular or angled, wherein the method comprises: establishing for each style of window covering a pricing table in which prices are assigned according to the length and width of the window covering when in the closed position; providing a display having a first portion and a second portion in which the first portion contains at least one sample window covering representative of a style of window covering being offered for sale, and a second portion containing a plurality of swatch cards, each swatch card corresponding to one of the styles of windows coverings being offered for sale; and providing on each swatch card, a sample of window covering material, the pricing table for the style of window covering to which the sample of window covering material applies and further applicable information selected from the group consisting of product name, product identification number, vendor name, vendor address, vendor telephone number, manufacturer information, window covering material name, window covering material color, window covering material identification number, text indicating any available choices of manner in which the window covering material is opened and closed, location of tilt control, location of lift control, shipping options, available discounts, available options, and whether the shape of the window covering in the closed position is rectangular, arch, circular or angled, and illustrations indicating any available choices of manner in which the window covering material is opened and closed, location of any tilt control, location of any lift control, shipping options, available discounts, available options, and whether the shape of the window covering in the closed position is rectangular, arch, circular or angled.