Inventors:
Hunter Douglas Inc. - Pearl River NY, US
Wendell B. Colson - Weston MA, US
Kevin M. Dann - Englewood CO, US
Daniel M. Fogarty - Framingham MA, US
Marjorie G. Harper - Littleton CO, US
David P. Hartman - Framingham MA, US
Joseph E. Kovach - Brighton CO, US
Gary A. Marino - Lakewood CO, US
Kelly Q. Rahn - Thomton CO, US
Stephen T. Wisecup - Niwot CO, US
Assignee:
Hunter Douglas Inc. - Pearl River NY
International Classification:
E06B 9/42
Abstract:
An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window covering for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly, an operating element handling assembly, and a vane handling assembly. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to an assembly station to attach one portion of a vane to the operating elements, and another portion of the vane to the support structure, allowing movement of one portion of the vane relative to other portion of the vane.