Patent ID: 7048027
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for positioning an arcuate shade along an arcuate path of a window, the arcuate shade having at least one inner and outer arcuate edge and at least one upper and lower linear edge, the apparatus comprising: a member engageable with the shade; actuation means for moving the member along the arcuate path; and alignment means for expanding and retracting at least certain edges of the shade for eliminating uneven gapping between the shade and the arcuate path of the window wherein the alignment means includes an arcuate rail for guiding the at least one inner arcuate edge of the shade as the shade is retracted and extended and eliminating a gap at an upper arcuate portion of the window and the alignment means further includes a slidable linear guide for moving at least one of the lower linear edges of the shade toward an outer arcuate edge of the window.