A battery-powered motorized window treatment for covering at least a portion of a window may be adjusted into a service position to allow for access to at least one battery that is powering the motorized window treatment. A headrail of the motorized window treatment may be adjusted to the service position to allow for easy replacement of the batteries without unmounting the headrail and without requiring tools. The motorized window treatment may comprise brackets having buttons that may be actuated to release the headrail from a locked position, such that the head rail may be rotated into the service position. The headrail easily rotates through a controlled movement into the service position, such that a user only needs one free hand available to move the motorized window treatment into the service position and change the batteries.

A battery-powered motorized window treatment for covering at least a portion of a window may be adjusted into a service position to allow for access to at least one battery that is powering the motorized window treatment. A headrail of the motorized window treatment may be adjusted to the service position to allow for easy replacement of the batteries without unmounting the headrail and without requiring tools. The motorized window treatment may comprise brackets having buttons that may be actuated to release the headrail from a locked position, such that the head rail may be rotated into the service position. The headrail easily rotates through a controlled movement into the service position, such that a user only needs one free hand available to move the motorized window treatment into the service position and change the batteries.

A light blocking element is movably coupled to and recessed into one of a first rail and a movable rail, and, when the movable rail moves to a position closest to the first rail, the light-blocking element enters into a recess in the other of said first rail and said movable rail and thereby is recessed into both said first rail and said movable rail.

A light blocking element is movably coupled to and recessed into one of a first rail and a movable rail, and, when the movable rail moves to a position closest to the first rail, the light-blocking element enters into a recess in the other of said first rail and said movable rail and thereby is recessed into both said first rail and said movable rail.

The sunshade comprises a first edge strip and a second edge strip, at least two conductor wires extending from the first edge strip to the second edge strip and a movable protective curtain suspended from the conductor wires. The first edge strip and/or the second edge strip have a substantially rigid gripping projection for attachment to the edge profile of the glazing. The method comprises attaching the sunshade to a glazing element having a first edge profile and a second edge profile, wherein the edge profiles have a fastening groove in the longitudinal direction of the edge profile. The method comprises providing a substantially rigid gripping projection with a tip portion on the first edge strip, placing the first edge strip in a first position alongside the first edge profile, fitting the tip portion of the gripping projection of the first edge strip into the fastening groove of the first edge profile, and rotating the first edge strip about its longitudinal axis to a second position so that at least the tip portion of the gripping projection moves into the locking groove.

A system and method for laser sealing an edge portion of a covering of an architecture-structure covering is disclosed. In one embodiment, after cutting a covering of an architectural-structure covering to an appropriate size, lasering the cut edge portions or surfaces of the covering to seal the cut edge portions or surfaces of the covering to prevent fraying. The beam of the laser may be positioned to contact the cut edge portions or surfaces of the covering in a plane of the fabric. Subsequently, the beam of the laser scans or moves across the surface of the cut edge portion of the covering. In use, the beam of the laser is arranged and configured to apply heat to the surface of the fabric material at discrete points or spots to vaporize any loose fibers located along the cut edge portion of the covering.

A window covering is disclosed including a headrail spanning a window casing, and an end cap assembly in an end of the headrail. The end cap assembly includes a carriage, a movable portion extensible from a retracted position in the carriage to an extended position protruding at least partially from the carriage, and a mounting bracket coupled to the movable portion and being configured to forcibly contact the window casing and secure the headrail in the window casing. The assembly also includes a cam contacting the movable portion and being configured to move the movable portion from the retracted position to the extended position. The assembly further includes a flange extending from the cam and contacting the movable portion, the flange being configured to maintain the movable portion in position relative to the carriage. The assembly also includes a lever coupled to the cam. Rotation of the lever causes the cam to move the movable portion.

A window covering is disclosed including a headrail spanning a window casing, and an end cap assembly in an end of the headrail. The end cap assembly includes a carriage, a movable portion extensible from a retracted position in the carriage to an extended position protruding at least partially from the carriage, and a mounting bracket coupled to the movable portion and being configured to forcibly contact the window casing and secure the headrail in the window casing. The assembly also includes a cam contacting the movable portion and being configured to move the movable portion from the retracted position to the extended position. The assembly further includes a flange extending from the cam and contacting the movable portion, the flange being configured to maintain the movable portion in position relative to the carriage. The assembly also includes a lever coupled to the cam. Rotation of the lever causes the cam to move the movable portion.

A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.

A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.