Patent ID: 7252132

Claim:
A window covering comprising a headrail; a plurality of lift cords extending from the headrail; a plurality of shade elements positioned sequentially below the headrail, each shade element having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal lower edge which edges are substantially parallel to one another; a first cord attached to the first longitudinal edge of each shade element and extending from the headrail; a second cord attached to the second longitudinal edge of each shade element extending from the headrail; a plurality of flaps, each flap made of a mesh fabric, a non-woven fabric through which light may pass, or a film through which light may pass, each flap having a first longitudinal edge attached to the first longitudinal edge of each shade element and a second longitudinal edge, the second longitudinal edge being a free edge; and a control mechanism within the headrail and connected to at least one of the first cord and the second cord.