Patents by Inventor Donald E. Fraser

Donald E. Fraser has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • TILT MECHANISM FOR A WINDOW BLIND
    Publication number: 20160123075
    Abstract: A blind is arranged such that minimal force is required to rotate the tilt drum to tilt the slats from the fully open to the fully closed position and back, with each of the front and rear tilt cables sharing the load nearly equally throughout the entire path from the fully open to the fully closed position and back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.
    Inventors: Donald E. Fraser, Richard N. Anderson
  • COVER FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20150211293
    Abstract: A cord wrapping mechanism converts linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. The cord is guided onto a spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • Covering for architectural openings with brakes in series
    Patent number: 8997827
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • Covering for architectural openings including a rotation limiter
    Patent number: 8752607
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20130340949
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS WITH BRAKES IN SERIES
    Publication number: 20130292068
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • Spring motor for drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 8511364
    Abstract: A spring motor and drag brake for use in coverings for architectural openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Selective tilting for blinds including driven drums
    Patent number: 8485242
    Abstract: A tilter system for a window blind permits the slats of the blind to be tilted open or closed in a number of different configurations, including a double pitch configuration, depending on the routing of tilt cables or actuator cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Fraser, Richard Anderson
  • Covering for architectural openings with brakes in series
    Patent number: 8459328
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Single cord drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 8418742
    Abstract: A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • SPRING MOTOR FOR DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20120267060
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Blind with selective tilting arrangement including drums
    Patent number: 8267145
    Abstract: A tilter system for a window blind permits the slats of the blind to be tilted open or closed in a number of different configurations, including a double pitch configuration, depending on the routing of tilt cables or actuator cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Fraser, Richard Anderson, Nicolaas Dekker
  • Shutter for covering non-rectangular architectural openings
    Patent number: 8205384
    Abstract: A shutter for covering for architectural openings having non-conventional geometries. The shutter may be used for covering a wide variety of shapes of openings, including arched, curved, circular, oval, triangular, hexagonal, square and rectangular geometries, as well as any combination of these geometries. A plurality of frame blocks form a frame of the shutter, each frame block having front and rear faces; a top surface; an outer surface; a vertical inner surface, and a horizontal bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface of a first block of the plurality of frame blocks rests on the top surface of a next lower second block of the plurality of frame blocks and extends inwardly beyond the vertical inner surface of the second block to define a cantilevered portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Fraser
  • COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS WITH BRAKES IN SERIES
    Publication number: 20110126994
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • SELECTIVE TILTING FOR BLINDS INCLUDING DRIVEN DRUMS
    Publication number: 20110094687
    Abstract: A tilter system for a window blind permits the slats of the blind to be tilted open or closed in a number of different configurations, including a double pitch configuration, depending on the routing of tilt cables or actuator cords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Fraser, Richard Anderson
  • Selective tilting for blinds—variable radius wrap double pitch
    Patent number: 7913738
    Abstract: A tilter system for a window blind permits the slats of the blind to be tilted open or closed in a number of different configurations, including a double pitch configuration, depending on the routing of tilt cables or actuator cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Fraser, Richard Anderson
  • Drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 7886803
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • SINGLE CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20110031343
    Abstract: A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • Single cord drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 7836937
    Abstract: A shade for architectural opening incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • Spring motor and drag brake for drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 7740045
    Abstract: A spring motor and drag brake for use in coverings for architectural openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II