Patent ID: 8113262

Claim:
An improvement used in combination with a conventional blind control mechanism using a solid one-piece generally cylindrical control wand with a predetermined diameter, mounted for rotational movement, where a user rotates said control wand to adjust orientation of slats on blinds, said improvement comprising: (a) an elongated piece of a predetermined size with a bore beginning at a first end of said piece, said bore's first diameter at such first end greater than said control wand's predetermined diameter, said control wand being disposed within said bore so as to define a space therebetween; and (b) said bore extending longitudinally into said cylindrical piece and tapering to a second diameter, said second diameter smaller than said control wand's predetermined diameter; and (c) means for fixedly attaching said elongated piece to said generally cylindrical control wand by a functional fit thereby giving an improved control wand mounted for rotational movement with an improved gripping surface larger than said generally cylindrical control wand; (d) and at least one decorative item disposed within said space; whereby a user will grip and rotate said elongated piece attached to said control wand to adjust slats on a blind.