Patents by Inventor Tyrone John Anthony Pereira

Tyrone John Anthony Pereira 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).

  • Publication number: 20220178203
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a self-contained, self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment with increased energy efficiency. In at least one embodiment, the window treatment consists of: (1) a headrail; (2) a tube located within the headrail; (3) a motor located within the headrail, preferably within the tube; (4) window treatment fabric with one terminus of the fabric affixed to the tube within the headrail, and with the fabric extending from the tube and out from the headrail; (5) a smart bottom rail attached to the terminus of the shade fabric furthest from the tube with the bottom rail containing, at least one sensor, at least one control button, and a battery that provides power to the sensor(s) and control button(s), and wherein the smart bottom rail communicates with the motor in the headrail. Types of sensors used may include environmental sensors, motion sensors, and inertial sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventor: Tyrone John Anthony Pereira
  • Patent number: 11293224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-contained, self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment with increased energy efficiency consisting of: (1) a headrail; (2) a tube located within the headrail; (3) a motor located within the headrail, preferably within the tube; (4) window treatment fabric with one terminus of the fabric affixed to the tube within the headrail, and with the fabric extending from the tube and out from the headrail; (5) a smart bottom rail attached to the terminus of the shade fabric furthest from the tube with the bottom rail containing, at least one sensor, at least one control button, and a battery that provides power to the sensor(s) and control button(s), and wherein the smart bottom rail communicates with the motor in the headrail. Types of sensors used may include environmental sensors, motion sensors, and inertial sensors. In another embodiment of the invention, the battery in the bottom rail may be a rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Roll-A-Shade, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyrone John Anthony Pereira
  • Publication number: 20220034160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-contained, self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment with increased energy efficiency consisting of: (1) a headrail; (2) a tube located within the headrail; (3) a motor located within the headrail, preferably within the tube; (4) window treatment fabric with one terminus of the fabric affixed to the tube within the headrail, and with the fabric extending from the tube and out from the headrail; (5) a smart bottom rail attached to the terminus of the shade fabric furthest from the tube with the bottom rail containing, at least one sensor, at least one control button, and a battery that provides power to the sensor(s) and control button(s), and wherein the smart bottom rail communicates with the motor in the headrail. Types of sensors used may include environmental sensors, motion sensors, and inertial sensors. In another embodiment of the invention, the battery in the bottom rail may be a rechargeable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: ROLL-A-SHADE, INC.
    Inventor: TYRONE JOHN ANTHONY PEREIRA
  • Patent number: 11203899
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a self-contained, solar-powered, self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment with increased energy efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: ROLL-A-SHADE INC.
    Inventor: Tyrone John Anthony Pereira
  • Publication number: 20190277087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-contained, self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment with increased energy efficiency consisting of: (1) a headrail; (2) a tube located within the headrail; (3) a motor located within the headrail, preferably within the tube; (4) window treatment fabric with one terminus of the fabric affixed to the tube within the headrail, and with the fabric extending from the tube and out from the headrail; (5) a smart bottom rail attached to the terminus of the shade fabric furthest from the tube with the bottom rail containing, at least one sensor, at least one control button, and a battery that provides power to the sensor(s) and control button(s), and wherein the smart bottom rail communicates with the motor in the headrail. Types of sensors used may include environmental sensors, motion sensors, and inertial sensors. In another embodiment of the invention, the battery in the bottom rail may be a rechargeable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: ROLL-A-SHADE, INC.
    Inventor: TYRONE JOHN ANTHONY PEREIRA
  • Publication number: 20190277086
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a self-contained, solar-powered, self-regulating intelligent automated window treatment with increased energy efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Roll-A-Shade, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyrone John Anthony Pereira
  • Publication number: 20120291257
    Abstract: A method of using a fascia valance system as signage, wherein the aluminum fascia valance is designed to accommodate a fabric insert. The fabric insert may be printed upon with wording or an image, such as a company trademark, logo, or tagline, or an advertisement. The user of the fascia valance system may remove and replace the inserts to accommodate the user's signage needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: NUTMEG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: TYRONE JOHN ANTHONY PEREIRA
  • Publication number: 20120295127
    Abstract: A sculpted aluminum fascia valance system and method of making it according to certain embodiments of the invention may include an aluminum fascia valance that has been sculpted by a water jet cutter. The sculpted design may be an ornamental design, or it may be a company name, logo, or tagline. Lights or colored sheets of plastic or fabric may be used behind the sculpted aluminum fascia to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the sculpted design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: NUTMEG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Tyrone John Anthony Pereira
  • Publication number: 20110180219
    Abstract: A replaceable shade system and method of using it according to certain embodiments of the invention may include at least one at least one replaceable shade, a permanent shade, and a means for attaching the at least one replaceable shade to the permanent shade. The replaceable shade system may further include an image applied to the at least one replaceable shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Tyrone John Anthony Pereira, James Evan McCoy