Method and system for fabricating window coverings
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1. A method of fabricating window coverings, comprising the sequential steps of:
- a) receiving orders for custom-colored window coverings;
b) formulating a layout for cutting blank bulk window covering material to accommodate the orders;
c) cutting the bulk window covering material according to the layout; and
d) applying color to the cut material;
wherein the window covering material has a front surface and a back surface.
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Abstract
A method and system for fabricating window coverings by receiving orders for custom-colored window coverings, formulating a layout for cutting bulk window covering material to accommodate the orders, cutting the bulk window covering material according to the layout and then applying the desired color to the cut material is disclosed. The desired color may be applied by converting the color information to a mathematical address, mixing inks to provide ink according to the mathematical address and applying the mixed ink to a blank window covering.
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1. A method of fabricating window coverings, comprising the sequential steps of:
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a) receiving orders for custom-colored window coverings;
b) formulating a layout for cutting blank bulk window covering material to accommodate the orders;
c) cutting the bulk window covering material according to the layout; and
d) applying color to the cut material;
wherein the window covering material has a front surface and a back surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24)
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20. A method of providing custom-colored window coverings, comprising the steps of:
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a) receiving an order for a window covering, wherein the order includes a physical sample for color-matching;
b) mixing different colored inks to provide ink to match the physical sample provided in the order;
c) applying the ink to a window covering to provide a custom-colored window covering.
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21. A method of providing custom-colored window coverings, comprising the steps of:
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a) receiving an order for a window covering, wherein the order includes color information;
b) converting the color information to a mathematical address;
c) mixing different colored inks to provide ink comprising a custom color according to the mathematical address;
d) applying the ink to a neutral-colored, window covering to provide a custom-colored window covering. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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