20240026736. BATTERY-OPERATED WINDOW TREATMENT simplified abstract (Lutron Technology Company LLC)

BATTERY-OPERATED WINDOW TREATMENT

Organization Name

Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor(s)

Edward J. Blair of Telford PA (US)

Margaret A. Block of Allentown PA (US)

John H. Bull of Slatington PA (US)

David A. Kirby of Zionsville PA (US)

Andrew P. Schmalz of Macungie PA (US)

John M. Steinmetz of Philadelphia PA (US)

Travis G. Wiehe of Sewickley PA (US)

Mailing Ren Wu of Landsdale PA (US)

BATTERY-OPERATED WINDOW TREATMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026736 titled 'BATTERY-OPERATED WINDOW TREATMENT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a motorized window treatment that includes a roller tube, a flexible material attached to the roller tube, a motor drive unit, and mounting brackets. The roller tube can be operated between an operating position and an extended position, where one or more ends of the roller tube are accessible while still attached to the mounting brackets. The mounting brackets have a stationary portion, a sliding portion, and/or a translating portion that can translate the roller tube between the operating position and the extended position. The translating portion has an attachment member and an attachment aperture, allowing access to the end of the roller tube when it is in the extended position.

• A motorized window treatment with a roller tube, flexible material, motor drive unit, and mounting brackets.
• The roller tube can be operated between an operating position and an extended position.
• The extended position allows access to one or more ends of the roller tube while still attached to the mounting brackets.
• The mounting brackets have a stationary portion, sliding portion, and/or translating portion.
• The translating portion and/or sliding portion can move the roller tube between the operating and extended positions.
• The translating portion has an attachment member and attachment aperture for accessing the end of the roller tube in the extended position.

Potential Applications:

• Residential and commercial buildings
• Smart homes and automation systems
• Interior design and window coverings industry

Problems Solved:

• Provides a motorized solution for opening and closing window treatments
• Allows easy access to the ends of the roller tube for maintenance or adjustment
• Offers flexibility in controlling natural light and privacy in a space

Benefits:

• Convenient and effortless operation of window treatments
• Improved accessibility for maintenance and adjustment
• Enhanced control over natural light and privacy in a room

Original Abstract Submitted

a motorized window treatment may include a roller tube, a flexible material attached to the roller tube, a motor drive unit, and mounting brackets configured to rotatably support respective ends of the roller tube. the roller tube may be operable between an operating position and an extended position. the extended position may include one or more ends of the roller tube being accessible while still attached to the mounting brackets. at least one of the mounting brackets may include a stationary portion, a sliding portion, and/or a translating portion. the translating portion and/or the sliding portion may be configured to translate the roller tube between the operating position and the extended position. the translating portion may define an attachment member and include an attachment aperture. the end of the roller tube may be accessible via the attachment aperture when the roller tube is in the extended position.