Patents by Inventor James A. Ortisi

James A. Ortisi 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).

  • Fan shade
    Patent number: 6820674
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for selectively positioning a shade along an arcuate path to cover at least a portion of an arched window. The apparatus includes first member immovably associated and spaced from the arched window. The apparatus also includes a second member rotatingly associated with respect to the first member. The second member is rotatable between at least first and second angular positions to move the shade between an extended position and a retracted position. The apparatus also includes members for selectively positioning the shade along the arcuate path including a biasing member and a compressible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventors: Charles J. Abita, James A. Ortisi
  • FAN SHADE
    Publication number: 20040188035
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for selectively positioning a shade along an arcuate path to cover at least a portion of an arched window. The apparatus includes first member immovably associated and spaced from the arched window. The apparatus also includes a second member rotatingly associated with respect to the first member. The second member is rotatable between at least first and second angular positions to move the shade between an extended position and a retracted position. The invention also includes means for selectively positioning the shade along the arcuate path including biasing means and a compressible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Charles J. Abita, James A. Ortisi