Mini blind

In one design, this rotation is achieved by pushing up or pulling down on a long handle called a tilt wand connected to the drive rod by a lever.

In the 1840s, these blinds were held together by flat strips of cloth instead of by cords perhaps to shade the lift holes and like today they came in various colors.

[3] Over time, narrower slats became more common, as they were easier to clean and they reduced glare at certain settings and their appearance was pleasing to many.

Many mom-and-pop retailers that sold window coverings from a storefront began to be replaced by the large home improvement warehouses.

[citation needed] Pull and tilt cords are dangerous to young children and pets, as they may cause strangulation.

Cordless blinds are the safest alternative, and recommend by the CPSC for homes where small children live or visit.

[5] With cordless blinds, the dangling group of pull cords is replaced by a spring motor system.

[citation needed] With the agreement of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (in the United States and Canada), a CPSC rule took effect in the United States on December 15, 2018, requiring all stocked (pre-made) blinds manufactured on this date or later must be cordless or have inaccessible cords.

Continuous casting might involve a series of molds on a wheel or a conveyor belt or the pushing of semi-solid material through a hole in a certain shape, as in the making of noodles.