Window blind system
First Claim
1. A frame system for securing a window blind to a window, said frame system comprising a frame having at least two angle joints connecting at least three extruded portions to form a substantially rigid structure;
- and a frame-securing clip comprising a flange and a support extending substantially orthogonally from the flange generally along a support plane, wherein the flange is arranged for releasable retention between a beading and/or gasket and a glass pane of the window, and the support includes at least one engaging member extending out of the support plane, the engaging member being configured to releasably engage a cooperating receptacle in the frame, wherein the frame-securing clip is capable of releasably securing the frame to the window.
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Abstract
A window blind frame system is provided comprising a window blind secured to a frame and optionally at least one frame-securing clip for releasably retaining the frame in position relative to the window casing. The frame may comprise at least two angle joints connecting at least three extruded portions to form a substantially rigid structure, wherein a window blind may be attached to the frame and wherein the frame is configured to interact with a frame-securing clip which releasably retains the frame in position relative to a window casing. The components of the window blind frame system may be provided in kit form. Methods of assembly and fitting of the window blind frame system are also provided.
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28 Claims
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1. A frame system for securing a window blind to a window, said frame system comprising a frame having at least two angle joints connecting at least three extruded portions to form a substantially rigid structure;
- and a frame-securing clip comprising a flange and a support extending substantially orthogonally from the flange generally along a support plane, wherein the flange is arranged for releasable retention between a beading and/or gasket and a glass pane of the window, and the support includes at least one engaging member extending out of the support plane, the engaging member being configured to releasably engage a cooperating receptacle in the frame, wherein the frame-securing clip is capable of releasably securing the frame to the window.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A kit for making a window blind frame system comprising:
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a frame-securing clip for securing a window blind frame to a window casing, the window blind frame having first and second projections, said frame-securing clip having a flange and a support extending substantially orthogonally from the flange generally along a support frame for retaining interaction between the first and second projections of the frame, wherein the flange is arranged for releasable retention between the window casing and a pane of a window, and wherein the support includes at least one engaging member configured to releasably engage a cooperating receptacle in the window blind frame; at least three extruded portions; and at least two angle joints configured to be received by a respective channel in an extruded portion. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of securing a window blind frame to a window casing using at least one window blind frame securing clip, the clip comprising a flange adapted to be located between the window casing and a glass pane located within the window casing, and a support extending substantially orthogonally from the flange, the support including at least one engaging member adapted to releasably engage the window blind frame;
characterised in that the method comprises inserting the flange of the clip between a beading and/or gasket of the window casing and the glass pane and engaging the window blind frame with at least one engaging member. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
- 26. A window casing including a window blind frame secured thereto, wherein the window blind frame is secured to the window casing by one or more window blind frame securing clips, characterised in that the clip comprising a flange releasably inserted between a beading and/or gasket of the window casing and a glass pane located within the window casing, and a support extending from the flange, the support including at least one engaging member releasably engaged with the window blind frame.
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