Patent ID: 8118077
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A retractable window covering for covering an arched window, the window covering comprising: an arched track having a front groove, a rear groove, an inner wall with a face groove, a first end and a second end; a slide base slidably mounted to the track with first and second legs engaging the front and rear grooves, the slide base movable along the track between the first end and the second end; a pleated blind having an upper rail and a shade extending therefrom, the upper rail having an outer end of the upper rail attached to the slide base, the upper rail including a stiffener incorporated adjacent an end opposite a pleat; the upper rail of the blind further including a connector mounted to a front edge of the blind adjacent the upper rail, the connector including an outer ball head configured to engage an arm mounted to the slide base and to move with the slide base; the front edge of the blind further including at least one connector with a outer ball head configured to engage and be slidably received within the face groove of the track.