Rechargeable Powered Covering for a Architectural Opening
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a powered covering for an architectural opening comprising at least one charging device at a lower periphery of the powered covering and at least one bendable insulated electrical conductor that extends vertically and concealably along the powered covering; and
a housing atop the powered covering, the housing comprising a motor and a battery that powers the motor,wherein the at least one bendable insulated electrical conductor connects the battery to the at least one charging device.
5 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The invention is an automated covering for an architectural opening—such as a window blind, a roller shade, a cellular shade, or roller wall—that can be easily recharged through a charging device that is integrated into the lower edge. The automated covering includes a housing that holds a motor and a battery. An electrical conductor extends from the battery, down the automated covering, to the charging device at the bottom of the covering. The charging device may be a charging port, an electrical plug, or a magnetic charging device that engages with a magnetic charging dock. The invention allows automated coverings to be easily recharged without the inconvenience of removing batteries or of extending lengthy extension cords to out-of-reach places.
32 Citations
20 Claims
-
1. An apparatus comprising:
-
a powered covering for an architectural opening comprising at least one charging device at a lower periphery of the powered covering and at least one bendable insulated electrical conductor that extends vertically and concealably along the powered covering; and a housing atop the powered covering, the housing comprising a motor and a battery that powers the motor, wherein the at least one bendable insulated electrical conductor connects the battery to the at least one charging device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
Specification