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A modular window shade assembly has two embodiments. One includes a frame with a generally arcuate opening containing a blind system with horizontal slats that may be pivoted to control transmission of light through the opening. In the other embodiment, an arcuate portion contains a fixed fan shade

A modular window shade assembly has two embodiments. One includes a frame with a generally arcuate opening containing a blind system with horizontal slats that may be pivoted to control transmission of light through the opening. In the other embodiment, an arcuate portion contains a fixed fan shade within the arcuate opening. In each of the embodiments, the frame is sized and configured to fit within an existing window opening juxtaposed to the window for easy assembly. A decorative molding is provided to be installed within the inner walls of the existing window frame to provide an aesthetic appearance in front of the shade assembly as installed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A modular window shade assembly mounted juxtaposed to an interior surface of a window in a window access opening in a wall, comprising:(a) a frame having an arcuate frame component connecting to a flat bottom frame member, the flat bottom frame member having a generally

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A modular window shade assembly mounted juxtaposed to an interior surface of a window in a window access opening in a wall, comprising:(a) a frame having an arcuate frame component connecting to a flat bottom frame member, the flat bottom frame member having a generally rectangular shape conforming in shape to a corresponding window sill;(b) a channel formed by an arcuate inner wall surface of said arcuate frame component and a rear wall of said front molding and a front wall of said rear molding, said front and rear moldings being attached to the arcuate frame component, said rear molding being attached to said inner wall surface of said arcuate frame component at a location such that a rear wall of said rear molding is forward of a rear edge of said arcuate frame component, said arcuate inner wall being defined by at least one radius of curvature, said channel being laterally closed and inwardly open solely in a radial direction;(c) a sun shade element having an arcuate outer periphery and being fixedly mounted within the frame and the outer periphery being radially received within and guided by the channel;(d) the modular window shade assembly being mounted as an integral unit in the window access opening in the wall, but removable for cleaning of the modular window shade assembly and the interior surface of the window.