Patents by Inventor Joel Berman
Joel Berman 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).
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Publication number: 20230205160Abstract: To allow more daylighting and protect against direct solar radiation, the system may include a window shading system that impacts an area (or area of interest). The system may adjust different window shades in different ways and for different periods of time to protect against a direct solar radiation onto an area of interest. The system may provide targeted shadows onto the area of interest. The system may also analyze or predict angles of solar rays that comprise the direct solar radiation and determine an impact of the solar rays on the area of interest, wherein the adjusting of window shades is based on the determining.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Alex Greenspan, Xi Ming Liarno
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Patent number: 11634946Abstract: A desired range of lift force to raise a window shade is used to select the window shade hardware such as, for example, the optimal LAM. A desired lift force may be 5 pounds for ADA compliance. However, if the user wants to exert less effort to lift the window shade, the user may request an increased lift force of 6 or 7 pounds. Therefore, if a lift force range between 3-8.5 pounds is desired, the system selects the optimal LAM to maintain and guarantee that the lift force required to operate the shades will not exceed the desired range of between 3-8.5 pounds.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Xi Ming Liarno, Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko
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Patent number: 11614724Abstract: To allow more daylighting and protect against direct solar radiation, the system may include a window shading system that impacts an area (or area of interest). The system may adjust different window shades in different ways and for different periods of time to protect against a direct solar radiation onto an area of interest. The system may provide targeted shadows onto the area of interest. The system may also analyze or predict angles of solar rays that comprise the direct solar radiation and determine an impact of the solar rays on the area of interest, wherein the adjusting of window shades is based on the determining.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Alex Greenspan, Xi Ming Liarno
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Patent number: 11505992Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
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Publication number: 20220357714Abstract: To allow more daylighting and protect against direct solar radiation, the system may include a window shading system that impacts an area (or area of interest). The system may adjust different window shades in different ways and for different periods of time to protect against a direct solar radiation onto an area of interest. The system may provide targeted shadows onto the area of interest. The system may also analyze or predict angles of solar rays that comprise the direct solar radiation and determine an impact of the solar rays on the area of interest, wherein the adjusting of window shades is based on the determining.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Alex Greenspan, Xi Ming Liarno
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Patent number: 11473371Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
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Patent number: 11429073Abstract: To allow more daylighting and protect against direct solar radiation, the system may include a window shading system that impacts an area (or area of interest). The system may adjust different window shades in different ways and for different periods of time to protect against a direct solar radiation onto an area of interest. The system may provide targeted shadows onto the area of interest. The system may also analyze or predict angles of solar rays that comprise the direct solar radiation and determine an impact of the solar rays on the area of interest, wherein the adjusting of window shades is based on the determining.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Alex Greenspan, Xi Ming Liarno
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Publication number: 20220220804Abstract: A desired range of lift force to raise a window shade is used to select the window shade hardware such as, for example, the optimal LAM. A desired lift force may be 5 pounds for ADA compliance. However, if the user wants to exert less effort to lift the window shade, the user may request an increased lift force of 6 or 7 pounds. Therefore, if a lift force range between 3-8.5 pounds is desired, the system selects the optimal LAM to maintain and guarantee that the lift force required to operate the shades will not exceed the desired range of between 3-8.5 pounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLCInventors: Xi Ming Liarno, Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko
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Patent number: 11326396Abstract: A desired range of lift force to raise a window shade is used to select the window shade hardware such as, for example, the optimal LAM. A desired lift force may be 5 pounds for ADA compliance. However, if the user wants to exert less effort to lift the window shade, the user may request an increased lift force of 6 or 7 pounds. Therefore, if a lift force range between 3-8.5 pounds is desired, the system selects the optimal LAM to maintain and guarantee that the lift force required to operate the shades will not exceed the desired range of between 3-8.5 pounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Xi Ming Liarno, Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko
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Patent number: 11230885Abstract: The geared window shade bracket comprises a sprocket having a ring gear on an inside circumference of the sprocket; a chain configured to be engaged with the sprocket such that, in response to pulling on the chain, the sprocket rotates; a sun gear that is configured to be restricted from rotation; one or more planet gears configured to rotate around the sun gear, wherein the one or more planet gears interface with the ring gear; and a planetary carrier configured to mate with the one or more planet gears. In response to the chain being pulled, the sprocket rotates, causing the planet gears to rotate, causing the planetary carrier to rotate, causing the hub to rotate, and causing a shade tube to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
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Publication number: 20210277713Abstract: A shade channel system and method provide interchangeability of use with a zippered shade and a regular or blackout shade, together with improved efficiency of installation. A guide channel accepts a shade and is configured with a tensioning mechanism to allow the guide channel to be retained at varying depths within a base channel. The system is suitable for providing polished, uniform looks throughout a room and allowing for use of standard-sized shades by allowing the guide channel to be placed at an adjustable depth within a base channel. Existing channels may be utilized, or new base channels may be coupled to existing mullions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
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Publication number: 20210277714Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
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Publication number: 20210277715Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
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Patent number: 11060351Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
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Patent number: 11060352Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
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Patent number: 11053734Abstract: A shade channel system and method provide interchangeability of use with a zippered shade and a regular or blackout shade, together with improved efficiency of installation. A guide channel accepts a shade and is configured with a tensioning mechanism to allow the guide channel to be retained at varying depths within a base channel. The system is suitable for providing polished, uniform looks throughout a room and allowing for use of standard-sized shades by allowing the guide channel to be placed at an adjustable depth within a base channel. Existing channels may be utilized, or new base channels may be coupled to existing mullions.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
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Patent number: 10988984Abstract: Intelligent building control systems utilize sky information from a camera or cameras to facilitate control of building systems such as lighting, motorized window coverings, electrochromic glazings, HVAC systems, and so forth. Based on the sky information, interior lighting intensity and/or color temperature may be modified, for example in order to achieve a desired circadian effect for building occupants. In this manner, energy efficiency and occupant comfort and convenience are improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
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Patent number: 10961776Abstract: A safety device for a window shade system comprising a shade tube having a first end mounted to a first bracket 100 and a second end mounted to a second bracket. The system also includes a first plurality of catchpins 110 mounted to the first bracket, wherein the first plurality of catchpins 110 are mounted below the first end of the shade tube. In response to the first end of the shade tube disengaging from the first bracket, the first plurality of catchpins 110 catch the first end of the shade tube and prevent the first end of the shade tube from further falling.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko, Xi Ming Liarno
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Publication number: 20200408039Abstract: The geared window shade bracket comprises a sprocket having a ring gear on an inside circumference of the sprocket; a chain configured to be engaged with the sprocket such that, in response to pulling on the chain, the sprocket rotates; a sun gear that is configured to be restricted from rotation; one or more planet gears configured to rotate around the sun gear, wherein the one or more planet gears interface with the ring gear; and a planetary carrier configured to mate with the one or more planet gears. In response to the chain being pulled, the sprocket rotates, causing the planet gears to rotate, causing the planetary carrier to rotate, causing the hub to rotate, and causing a shade tube to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
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Publication number: 20200347673Abstract: A safety device for a window shade system comprising a shade tube having a first end mounted to a first bracket and a second end mounted to a second bracket. The system also includes a first plurality of catchpins mounted to the first bracket, wherein the first plurality of catchpins are mounted below the first end of the shade tube. In response to the first end of the shade tube disengaging from the first bracket, the first plurality of catchpins catch the first end of the shade tube and prevent the first end of the shade tube from further falling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko, Xi Ming Liarno