A modular shade includes at least one module that consists of a head rail unit, a foot rail unit, at least one intermediate rail unit, and a plurality of slat components. A top slat may be coupled to the head rail unit and the intermediate rail unit, and a bottom slat component may be coupled to the intermediate rail unit and the foot rail unit. Further, additional intermediate rail units and intermediate slat components may be added to the module to alter the shape and size of the module, and the module may be coupled to one or more additional modules to change the overall shape and size of the modular shade.

A modular shade includes at least one module that consists of a head rail unit, a foot rail unit, at least one intermediate rail unit, and a plurality of slat components. A top slat may be coupled to the head rail unit and the intermediate rail unit, and a bottom slat component may be coupled to the intermediate rail unit and the foot rail unit. Further, additional intermediate rail units and intermediate slat components may be added to the module to alter the shape and size of the module, and the module may be coupled to one or more additional modules to change the overall shape and size of the modular shade.

The present disclosure relates to sculptural slats, wherein varying orientations of sculptural slats within a sculptural slat structure may provide a range of one or both decorative or ambient variable impact. For example, sculptural slats may provide transitional states for a window covering, wherein if the covering is in an open position, the sculptural slat structure may provide an ambient variable impact, and wherein the ambient variable impact may change as the orientation of the sculptural slats is adjusted. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides variations on potential designs, smart technology integration, and applications to other types of slattable objects, including, for example, exterior and interior window coverings, architectural panels, dividers, screens; furniture; and automobiles components. Aftermarket solutions to upgrade traditional slatted structures and slattable objects are described, along with manufacturing methods to create customized sculptural slats and sculptural slat structures based on preferences, installation requirements, and slattable object.

The present disclosure relates to sculptural slats, wherein varying orientations of sculptural slats within a sculptural slat structure may provide a range of one or both decorative or ambient variable impact. For example, sculptural slats may provide transitional states for a window covering, wherein if the covering is in an open position, the sculptural slat structure may provide an ambient variable impact, and wherein the ambient variable impact may change as the orientation of the sculptural slats is adjusted. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides variations on potential designs, smart technology integration, and applications to other types of slattable objects, including, for example, exterior and interior window coverings, architectural panels, dividers, screens; furniture; and automobiles components. Aftermarket solutions to upgrade traditional slatted structures and slattable objects are described, along with manufacturing methods to create customized sculptural slats and sculptural slat structures based on preferences, installation requirements, and slattable object.

In one aspect, a slat configured for use with a covering for an architectural structure includes a route slot defined at least partially by a route wall that is recessed relative to one or more outer faces of the slat. Additionally, the recessed route wall further defines a through-hole for passing a cord through the route slot between the opposed outer faces of the slat. By configuring the disclosed route slot in this manner, the dimensions of the through-hole can be significantly reduced while still allowing full tilting of the slat to the closed position, thereby increasing light control and privacy for the associated covering.

In one aspect, a slat configured for use with a covering for an architectural structure includes a route slot defined at least partially by a route wall that is recessed relative to one or more outer faces of the slat. Additionally, the recessed route wall further defines a through-hole for passing a cord through the route slot between the opposed outer faces of the slat. By configuring the disclosed route slot in this manner, the dimensions of the through-hole can be significantly reduced while still allowing full tilting of the slat to the closed position, thereby increasing light control and privacy for the associated covering.

A daylight redirecting window film formed by a flexible multi-layer film laminate with a total thickness of less than one millimeter and configured to be applied to an indoor-facing window surface of a building facade. The window film includes a pair of outer film substrates flanking a light redirecting core layer. The core layer includes a parallel array of channels defining total internal reflection (TIR) surfaces and linear optically transmissive structures protruding transversely thought the core layer and bonded to the outer film substrates. A light output surface of the outer film substrate which is disposed on an indoor-facing side of the laminate includes a two-dimensional pattern of light scattering microstructures which are configured to spread light at least in a plane that is perpendicular to the channels. The TIR surfaces intercept and reflect a portion of sunlight propagating through the core layer such that the window film redirects that portion of incident sunlight towards a plurality of divergent directions, forming relatively high bend angles.

A slat includes two through holes each provided at its periphery wall with a first wall surface and a second wall surface. First and second teeth protrude from the front and rear ends of the first wall surface towards the second wall surface. The distances between the first and second teeth and the second wall surface are smaller than the diameter of a lifting cord. A third tooth staggered with the first tooth and a fourth tooth staggered with the second tooth protrude from the front and rear ends of the second wall surface towards the first wall surface. The distances between the third and fourth teeth and the first wall surface are smaller than the diameter of the lifting cord. As such, the slat prevents a rope loop from being enlarged for enhancing the safety of use.

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.