Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 24, 2013
Assignee:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E Bhasker, Alex C Panzano, John P Mitchell
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2013
Assignee:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E Bhasker, Alex C Panzano, John P Mitchell
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 3, 2013
Assignee:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E Bhasker, Alex C Panzano, John P Mitchell
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 3, 2013
Assignee:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E Bhasker, Alex C Panzano, John P Mitchell
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2013
Assignee:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E Bhasker, Alex C Panzano, John P Mitchell
Abstract: A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable (e.g., while the cable is generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cable tray). The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 22, 2011
Publication date:
February 21, 2013
Applicant:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Jean Tuck McGregor, James Michael Broughman, Allen R. Nelson, Darren Michael Mark, Laura Winfield Alexander, Donald Collins Meves
Abstract: Various embodiments of air treatment devices (and housings therefor) are provided. The housings are generally configured to provide air treatment devices that lessen the perceived size of the air treatment devices. Further, embodiments provide housings that are typically easier to clean and maintain and to provide ease in access to internal components of the air treatment devices. Embodiments may also position a control display associated with an air treatment device, such that the control display is visible from a position in front and above the air treatment device. Embodiments may also be configured to minimize and/or inhibit air exiting from the air outlet of the air treatment device from immediately reentering the air inlet and thus being recirculated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 12, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 25, 2012
Assignee:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Angela Nixon Shore, Annie Pierce Haynes, Carolyn Morgan Stafford, Jay Kinsley Fording, Paul Richard Manley, Michael Anthony Lorenz, Ludwin Miguel Mora, Hun Jung Choi, Young Jo Kim
Abstract: In general terms, embodiments of the present invention relate to fan assemblies and methods for installing the same. For example, some embodiments of the present invention include a fan assembly that includes: (a) a rotational member; (b) a connection member structured for connection to the rotational member and including a body portion and a head portion; and (c) a blade arm defining an opening therein, such that the opening includes an open end portion and a closed end portion. In some embodiments, the connection member and the blade arm are configured such that, (a) when the blade arm is positioned in a support state, the head portion of the connection member rests against the blade arm to support the blade arm relative to the rotational member, and (b) when the blade arm is positioned in a secure state, the head portion of the connection member at least partially bears against the blade arm adjacent to the opening defined in the blade arm.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 21, 2011
Publication date:
February 9, 2012
Applicant:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Curtis Nolan Lagman, Jean Tuck McGregor, James Michael Broughman, John Caleb Dawson, Dominic Louis Sasso
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Publication date:
July 14, 2011
Applicant:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E. Bhasker, Alex C. Panzano, John P. Mitchell
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Publication date:
July 7, 2011
Applicant:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E. Bhasker, Alex C. Panzano, John P. Mitchell
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 24, 2010
Publication date:
July 7, 2011
Applicant:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Inventors:
Steven M. Stone, Santosh E. Bhasker, Alex C. Panzano, John P. Mitchell
Inventors:
Angela Nixon Shore, Annie Pierce Haynes, Carolyn Morgan Stafford, Jay Kinsley Fording, Paul Richard Manley, Michael Anthony Lorenz, Ludwin Miguel Mora, Hun Jung Choi, Young Jo Kim