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First Claim
1. A frame for a window blind comprising at least two angle joints connecting at least three extruded portions to form a substantially rigid structure;
- wherein said window blind may be attached to the frame and wherein the frame is configured to interact with a frame-securing clip comprising a flange for releasable insertion between a window casing and a glass pane within the window casing and a support extending from the flange having at least one engaging member, the engaging member being configured to releasably engage a frame.
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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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60 Claims
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1. A frame for a window blind comprising at least two angle joints connecting at least three extruded portions to form a substantially rigid structure;
- wherein said window blind may be attached to the frame and wherein the frame is configured to interact with a frame-securing clip comprising a flange for releasable insertion between a window casing and a glass pane within the window casing and a support extending from the flange having at least one engaging member, the engaging member being configured to releasably engage a frame.
- View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 56, 57, 58)
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2. A frame for a window blind comprising at least two angle joints connecting at least three extruded portions to form a substantially rigid structure;
- wherein said window blind may be attached to the frame and wherein the frame is configured to interact with a frame-securing clip comprising a flange for releasable insertion between a window casing and a glass pane within the window casing and a support extending from the flange having at least one engaging member, the engaging member being configured to retain the clip in position relative to a frame and including at least one portion which facilitates the positioning of the frame at a plurality of distances from the window casing.
- 15. A window blind frame system comprising a window blind secured to a frame and at least one frame-securing clip for releasably retaining the frame in position relative to the window casing.
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20. 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; at least one extruded portion which may be cut to size according to the dimensions of a window for use in a frame; and at least one angle joint configured to be received by a reciprocating channel in an extruded portion. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A frame-securing clip for releasably securing a window blind frame to a window casing, comprising:
- a flange for releasably inserting between a gasket and a glass pane in the window casing; and
a support having a support plane, one or more retaining means which extend out of one side of the support plane for resisting insertion of the clip between a pair of projections extending from the blind frame and resisting twisting of the support relative to the projections, and an engaging member which extends out of the other side of the support plane for releasable engagement with the blind frame. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
- a flange for releasably inserting between a gasket and a glass pane in the window casing; and
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32. A frame-securing clip for releasably securing a window blind frame to a window casing, comprising:
- a flange for releasably inserting between a gasket and a glass pane in the window casing; and
a support having a support plane, one or more retaining means which extend out of the support plane for resisting twisting of the support relative to the projections and aiding retention of the clip relative to an extruded portion of the frame, and an engaging member which extends out of the support plane to retain the clip in position relative to the blind frame and which includes at least one portion which facilitates the positioning of the frame at a plurality of distances from the window casing. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55)
- a flange for releasably inserting between a gasket and a glass pane in the window casing; and
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60-64. -64. (canceled)
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