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Blind Slats Motorized With Battery Power
 At this week’s International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., doorglass manufacturer ODL (Booth S11801) will introduce the first motorized doorglass product and its collection of designs by architect Michael Graves. The company says it was the first to put a horizontal blind between two panels of sealed safety glass.
Designed as an easy-to-use, low-maintenance solution for controlling light and privacy, ODL Motorized Doorglass Blind slats are sealed between two panels of tempered safety glass. The battery-powered motorized system tilts slats open or closed at the touch of a button integrated into the doorglass frame.
The motor has a unique slip clutch design that prolongs battery life and prevents over-rotation. The blind will operate for two years on two AAA batteries, with no wiring required, according to the manufacturer. Housed in the doorglass frame, the batteries are easy to replace.
The doorglass blinds never need dusting and there are no cords to worry about. They also meet Americans With Disabilities Act requirements for accessible forward reach and operating force, an added measure of convenience in homes with aging adults or disabled individuals.
Michael Graves Collection
 The ODL Michael Graves Collection features clean designs that have been inspired by trends in architecture, fashion and housewares. Three styles of decorative doorglass will be available in February:
- Inspired by the Vienna Secession design movement of the early 20th century, the Acacia style works well with any home interior, from contemporary to traditional.
- The Vienna family of decorative doorglass represents the cultural awareness that was prevalent in early 20th-century art, style and design.
- In craft movements like Art Nouveau and the Weiner Werkstatte, floral motifs were frequently used as decorative accents to complement the craftsmanship of buildings and objects. Timeless and graceful, the Fleur-de-lis motif, a historic symbol of aristocracy and class, brings elegance to the entryway of any style of home.
Headquartered in Zeeland, Mich., ODL is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.
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