FIG. 1 is an isometric front view of a first embodiment of the covering utilizing three ladder cords including a one sided center ladder cord that is not visible in this Figure.

FIG. 2 is an isometric front view of a second embodiment of the covering utilizing two ladder cords.

FIG. 3 is an isometric front view of a third embodiment of the covering utilizing four ladder cords including two one sided later cords that are not visible in this Figure.

FIG. 4 is an isometric front view of a fourth embodiment of the covering utilizing three ladder cords.

FIG. 5 is an isometric front view of a fifth embodiment of the covering utilizing four ladder cords.

FIG. 6 is an isometric rear view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a top view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a right side view of the first embodiment with the vanes in their open and extended positions, and is similar to the right side view of the second through fifth embodiments. The outline of a window frame is illustrated in dashed lines.

FIG. 12 is a left side view of the first embodiment with the vanes in their open and extended positions, and is similar to the left side view of the second through fifth embodiments. The outline of a window frame is illustrated in dashed lines.

FIG. 13 is a right side view of the first embodiment with the vanes in their open position and partially retracted, and is similar to the right side view of the second through fifth embodiments with the vanes in similar positions. The outline of a window frame is illustrated in dashed lines.

FIG. 14 is a left side view of the first embodiment with the vanes in their open and retracted positions, and is similar to the left side view of the second through fifth embodiments with the vanes in the open and retracted positions. The outline of a window frame is illustrated in dashed lines.

FIG. 15 is a right side view of the first embodiment with the vanes in their closed and extended positions, and is similar to the right side view of the second through fifth embodiments with the vanes in similar positions. The outline of a window frame is illustrated in dashed lines.

FIG. 16 is a left side view of the first embodiment with the vanes in their closed and extended positions, and is similar to the left side view of the second through fifth embodiments with the vanes in similar positions. The outline of a window frame is illustrated in dashed lines.

FIG. 17 is an isometric front view of the first embodiment with the vanes fully retracted.

FIG. 18 is an isometric front view of a sixth embodiment that utilizes flat salts.

FIG. 19 is a isometric rear view of the sixth embodiment; and,

FIG. 20 is a left side view of the sixth embodiment further illustrating the outline of a window frame in dashed lines.

The broken line showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a covering for architectural openings, as shown and described.

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