A folding support stand assembly for cleaning window blinds includes a plate. A pair of first legs is coupled to and extends substantially coplanarly from a first edge of the plate. A pair of second legs is pivotally coupled to and extends from proximate to a second edge of the plate. The second legs are configured to selectively position in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration, the second legs are substantially parallel to the plate. In the deployed configuration, the second legs extend transversely from the plate. The first legs and the second legs position the plate in a leaning configuration relative to a surface. A plurality of couplers is coupled to a front face of the plate. The couplers are configured to reversibly couple to a window blind to couple the window blind to the plate. The window blind is positioned to be cleaned.

A folding support stand assembly for cleaning window blinds includes a plate. A pair of first legs is coupled to and extends substantially coplanarly from a first edge of the plate. A pair of second legs is pivotally coupled to and extends from proximate to a second edge of the plate. The second legs are configured to selectively position in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration, the second legs are substantially parallel to the plate. In the deployed configuration, the second legs extend transversely from the plate. The first legs and the second legs position the plate in a leaning configuration relative to a surface. A plurality of couplers is coupled to a front face of the plate. The couplers are configured to reversibly couple to a window blind to couple the window blind to the plate. The window blind is positioned to be cleaned.

We disclose a window blind that includes a capacitor within each slat. Each plate of the capacitor may be connected to one of two batteries. At least one switch may be placed between each capacitor plate and its adjoining battery. When one switch is open, another switch may be closed thereby sending current to only one plate at a time. The plate that receives the current is negatively charged and the remaining plate is positively charged. The switch that is open may be changed to reverse the charges of the plates. This charge reversal may be actuated through a series of pull cord gestures from a user. By creating an electrical charge on the plates, dust is pulled from the air according to the net charge of the dust particles. The window blind therefore functions as an air purifier as well as a traditional window blind.

We disclose a self-cleaning window blind which includes a thin layer of photocatalytic material on at least one surface of the slats. The window blind includes an ultraviolet light source which directs ultraviolet light onto the photocatalytic material. Consequently, the window blind is not dependent on available sunlight. The ultraviolet light source may be located in either the headrail or the bottom rail of the window blinds. Upon exposure to ultraviolet light, organic material on the slats which may include dust, grease, or microorganisms, may be converted to carbon dioxide and water. One or both of the horizontal edges of the slats may include a lip which may collect water formed by the photocatalytic reaction. In some embodiments, the slats are slightly convex. This shape may inhibit water from collecting in droplets on the slat and help direct the water towards the lip. Consequently, water spots are not created on the slats.

The mini-blind cleaner is an open framework from which a mini-blind to be cleaned may be suspended. Suspending the mini-blind from the mini-bland cleaner allows both sides of the mini-blind to be accessed and allows operation of the mini-blind mechanisms that raise and lower the blind and tilt the slats of the mini-blind. The mini-blind cleaner comprises telescopic upright sides that may be reduced in length. The upright sides are also hinged to the top frame so that the mini-blind cleaner may be folded flat for storage or transportation. Movable blind brackets on the top frame lock into position at spacings corresponding to standard blind lengths.

The mini-blind cleaner is an open framework from which a mini-blind to be cleaned may be suspended. Suspending the mini-blind from the mini-bland cleaner allows both sides of the mini-blind to be accessed and allows operation of the mini-blind mechanisms that raise and lower the blind and tilt the slats of the mini-blind. The mini-blind cleaner comprises telescopic upright sides that may be reduced in length. The upright sides are also hinged to the top frame so that the mini-blind cleaner may be folded flat for storage or transportation. Movable blind brackets on the top frame lock into position at spacings corresponding to standard blind lengths.

An end stripper that strips a polymer coating from flexible screen frame material, the end stripper including a table having a tabletop and ground engaging legs, an induction coil coupled to an induction power supply, a clamping assembly located proximate the tabletop and sized to receive a first end portion of flexible screen frame material therein. The induction coil positioned and shiftable to receive the first end portion of the flexible screen frame material therein and operable to heat the first end portion by induction thus softening a polymer coating of the flexible screen frame material. A first stripping jaw strips the polymer coating from the first end portion.

An end stripper that strips a polymer coating from flexible screen frame material, the end stripper including a table having a tabletop and ground engaging legs, an induction coil coupled to an induction power supply, a clamping assembly located proximate the tabletop and sized to receive a first end portion of flexible screen frame material therein. The induction coil positioned and shiftable to receive the first end portion of the flexible screen frame material therein and operable to heat the first end portion by induction thus softening a polymer coating of the flexible screen frame material. A first stripping jaw strips the polymer coating from the first end portion.

An end stripper that strips a polymer coating from flexible screen frame material, the end stripper including a table having a tabletop and ground engaging legs, an induction coil coupled to an induction power supply, a clamping assembly located proximate the tabletop and sized to receive a first end portion of flexible screen frame material therein. The induction coil positioned and shiftable to receive the first end portion of the flexible screen frame material therein and operable to heat the first end portion by induction thus softening a polymer coating of the flexible screen frame material. A first stripping jaw strips the polymer coating from the first end portion.

An end stripper that strips a polymer coating from flexible screen frame material, the end stripper including a table having a tabletop and ground engaging legs, an induction coil coupled to an induction power supply, a clamping assembly located proximate the tabletop and sized to receive a first end portion of flexible screen frame material therein. The induction coil positioned and shiftable to receive the first end portion of the flexible screen frame material therein and operable to heat the first end portion by induction thus softening a polymer coating of the flexible screen frame material. A first stripping jaw strips the polymer coating from the first end portion.