A vertical curtain blind includes a panel assembly having a plurality of individual panels coupled together in a side-by-side arrangement. Each panel extends in a vertical direction between a top end and a bottom end. Additionally, each panel includes first and second pockets positioned along first and second sides of the panel, respectively, adjacent to the top end of the panel. The blind associated includes a plurality of clip assemblies, with each clip assembly being configured to couple a respective pair of adjacent panels of the plurality of panels together. Each clip assembly includes a first connector clip positioned within the first pocket of a first panel of the respective pair of adjacent panels and a second connector clip positioned within the second pocket of an adjacent second panel of the respective pair of adjacent panels, with the first connector clip configured to be coupled to the second connector clip.

A power generating blind assembly for harnessing solar energy passing through a window includes a set of window blinds for mounting in a window. The set of window blinds includes an upper housing, a lower member and a plurality of slats. A plurality of solar cells is each positioned on a respective one of the slats to be exposed to sunlight passing through the window. An adjustment unit is integrated into the set of window blinds and the adjustment unit adjusts an angle of the plurality of slats. In this way the adjustment unit facilitates the plurality of solar cells to capture the maximum amount of solar energy.

A power generating blind assembly for harnessing solar energy passing through a window includes a set of window blinds for mounting in a window. The set of window blinds includes an upper housing, a lower member and a plurality of slats. A plurality of solar cells is each positioned on a respective one of the slats to be exposed to sunlight passing through the window. An adjustment unit is integrated into the set of window blinds and the adjustment unit adjusts an angle of the plurality of slats. In this way the adjustment unit facilitates the plurality of solar cells to capture the maximum amount of solar energy.

An architectural covering with an operable vane having a fabric backing is provided. The vane may include a vane fabric and a backing material connected to the vane fabric by a layer of adhesive. The backing material may increase a machine-direction stiffness of the vane while slightly affecting a cross-direction stiffness of the vane. As such, the vane may have increased stiffness in its machine direction while simultaneously remaining flexible in its cross direction.

An architectural covering with an operable vane having a fabric backing is provided. The vane may include a vane fabric and a backing material connected to the vane fabric by a layer of adhesive. The backing material may increase a machine-direction stiffness of the vane while slightly affecting a cross-direction stiffness of the vane. As such, the vane may have increased stiffness in its machine direction while simultaneously remaining flexible in its cross direction.

A daylight redirecting window film having a layered structure with a total thickness of less than one millimeter and having a first optically transmissive film, a second optically transmissive film approximately coextensive with the first optically transmissive film, an intermediate layer of a relatively soft optically transmissive material disposed between the first and second optically transmissive films, a parallel array of linear three-dimensional structures formed in a space between the first and second optically transmissive films, a layer of an optically transmissive adhesive coating a surface of the first optically transmissive film, and a two-dimensional pattern of light scattering surface microstructures formed in an outer surface of the second optically transmissive film. The parallel array of linear three-dimensional structures defines a parallel array of linear channels, and each of the linear three-dimensional structures has a total internal reflection wall extending transversely through a portion of the layered structure.

A curtain assembly includes a first curtain unit, a second curtain unit and a third curtain unit which includes multiple curtain pieces and each curtain piece includes an inside and an outside. Multiple first magnets are connected to the lower portion of the inside of each curtain piece, and multiple second magnets are connected to the top portion of the outside of each curtain piece. The second curtain unit is connected to the third curtain unit, and third curtain unit is connected to the first curtain unit. The multiple curtain pieces are able to be individually folded to introduce outside light into the room via the folded curtain pieces.

A curtain assembly includes a first curtain unit, a second curtain unit and a third curtain unit which includes multiple curtain pieces and each curtain piece includes an inside and an outside. Multiple first magnets are connected to the lower portion of the inside of each curtain piece, and multiple second magnets are connected to the top portion of the outside of each curtain piece. The second curtain unit is connected to the third curtain unit, and third curtain unit is connected to the first curtain unit. The multiple curtain pieces are able to be individually folded to introduce outside light into the room via the folded curtain pieces.

A window covering comprises a head rail, first and second panels, and first and second bottom rails secured to the first and second panels. A position of the first bottom rail relative to the second bottom rail is adjustable. A third panel can be provided, and a third bottom rail can be secured to a lower portion of the third panel. A position of the third bottom rail relative to the second bottom rail is adjustable. A first rod can be coupled to both the first panel and the third panel to span a gap therebetween. A second rod can be coupled to the second panel. A double rod clip can connect the first rod to the second rod. Single rod clips can secure the first and third panels to the first rod. Each of the rod clips preferably includes a cord guide for guiding and retaining a corresponding lift cord.

A window covering comprises a head rail, first and second panels, and first and second bottom rails secured to the first and second panels. A position of the first bottom rail relative to the second bottom rail is adjustable. A third panel can be provided, and a third bottom rail can be secured to a lower portion of the third panel. A position of the third bottom rail relative to the second bottom rail is adjustable. A first rod can be coupled to both the first panel and the third panel to span a gap therebetween. A second rod can be coupled to the second panel. A double rod clip can connect the first rod to the second rod. Single rod clips can secure the first and third panels to the first rod. Each of the rod clips preferably includes a cord guide for guiding and retaining a corresponding lift cord.