Window Shade Apparatus

Abstract

An improved window shade apparatus including a headrail including a lift apparatus affixed to the headrail, a window cover affixed at one end to the headrail, a lift cord affixed at one end to the lift apparatus of the headrail and at a second end to a bottom portion of the window cover. The improved window shade apparatus includes a plurality attachment rings coupled to a rear surface of the window cover and a guide member, wherein the plurality of attachment members affix the guide member to the rear surface of the window cover. The lift cord extends from the headrail through the guide member and the window cover may be raised or lowered via the lift cord.

1 . An improved window shade apparatus comprising:
 a headrail including a lift apparatus affixed to the headrail;   a window cover affixed at one end to the headrail;   a lift cord coupled to the lift apparatus of the headrail and affixed at one end to a bottom portion of the window cover;   a plurality of attachment members coupled to a rear surface of the window cover; and   a guide member, wherein the plurality of attachment members affixes the guide member to the rear surface of the window cover;   wherein the lift cord extends from the headrail through the guide member,   wherein the window cover may be raised or lowered via the lift cord.   
     
     
         2 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of attachment members are spaced apart at fixed lengths to prevent objects larger than a predetermined size from passing between the guide member and the rear surface of the window cover. 
     
     
         3 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the guide member is fabric sleeve. 
     
     
         4 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the guide member is plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 1  wherein there are two or more guide members. 
     
     
         6 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of attachment members are rings. 
     
     
         7 . An improved window shade apparatus comprising:
 a headrail including a lift apparatus affixed to the headrail;   a window cover affixed at one end to the headrail;   a lift cord coupled to the lift apparatus of the headrail and affixed at one end to a bottom portion of the window cover;   a plurality of attachment members coupled to a rear surface of the window cover; and   a guide member containing a plurality of apertures, wherein the plurality of attachment members affix the guide member to the rear surface of the window cover at the plurality of apertures;   wherein the lift cord extends from the headrail through the guide member,   wherein the window cover may be raised or lowered via the lift cord.   
     
     
         8 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the plurality of apertures are spaced apart at fixed lengths to prevent objects larger than a predetermined size from passing between the guide member and the rear surface of the window cover. 
     
     
         9 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 8  wherein the plurality of attachment members are rings. 
     
     
         10 . The improved window shade apparatus of  claim 8  wherein there are two or more guide members.