For Framed Type Patents (Class 160/369)
  • Patent number: 11889959
    Abstract: A shower curtain rod contains: multiple coupling posts and multiple rotatable connection assemblies. A respective one rotatable connection assembly includes: a first connector, a second connector, a flexible seat, and a fixing bolt. The first connector has a first locating portion and a first rotatable joining portion. The first rotatable joining portion has a through hole and multiple notches. The second connector has a second locating portion and a second rotatable joining portion. The second rotatable joining portion has two opposite tabs and an accommodation groove. The flexible seat is received in the accommodation groove and includes a sole plate and two side plates. A respective one side plate has a passing aperture, a positioning protrusion, and at least one elastic sheet. The fixing bolt is configured to rotatably connect the first rotatable joining portion in the trench between the two side plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Song-Jyi Enterprise Corp.
    Inventor: Wei-Yao Lee
  • Patent number: 11879281
    Abstract: A window sash interlock includes a housing configured to mount to a side rail of a window sash. The housing includes a front face that substantially aligns with a surface of the side rail. A locking member is pivotably coupled to the housing about a pivot axis. The locking member is disposed at least partially within the housing and is movable between at least a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member is biased so as to automatically return to the unlocked position, and in the unlocked position, the locking member at least partially extends from the front face of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler Welbig, Allen Rickenbaugh, Chad Kramer, Gary E. Tagtow, Douglas John Criddle
  • Patent number: 11834898
    Abstract: A keeper apparatus engaged to the lower free end swinging corner portion of a gate, not to either of the upper and lower corner portions having the axis on which the gate swings, and not to the upper free end swinging corner portion where the gate has a main latch. The keeper apparatus joins the shortened ends of a horizontal gate support member and a vertical gate support member where, prior to engaging the keeper apparatus on the shortened ends, such intentionally manufactured shortened ends are free and spaced from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Gary T. Schultze, Nicholas E. Beattie, Michael P. Lane, Matthew A. Willms
  • Patent number: 11603701
    Abstract: A door is assembled from a plurality of straight lengths of extrusion, with the lengths of extrusion mated with corners at the top and bottom. The top corners are curved and interference fit to terminal ends of the top and side extrusions. The top and side extrusions have an opening into a cavity. As assembled, a continuous screen groove extends through the corners from the top, bottom, and side extrusions. The door includes transverse extrusions having an enclosed cross-sectional profile that are affixed to the side extrusions with alignment ends. The bottom corners interference fit to terminal ends of bottom extrusions and side extrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Dexter Axle Company
    Inventors: Randy A. Bickel, Grant J. Mikosz
  • Patent number: 11578517
    Abstract: A system for improved window fall prevention provides removable attachment of a window screen frame to a window frame. Systems according to the disclosure provide removable attachment of a window screen frame to an anchor positioned in the window frame by means of a plurality of cables. The cables attach to the screen frame or rest against an exterior portion of the screen frame at an exterior end, are threaded through the screen frame, and include on an interior end, opposite the exterior end, a releasable attachment to the window frame anchor. The releasable attachment may be between a loop of cable formed at the interior end and the window frame anchor, where the window frame anchor may be a T-screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Lansing Housing Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Martin, Brian Houlihan
  • Patent number: 11534003
    Abstract: A chair ganging assembly can include a chair ganger bracket connecting two chairs together and an interpersonal shield for supporting an interpersonal shield between two chairs that are ganged together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Exemplis LLC
    Inventors: Paul DeVries, Peter Yee, Daniel Chae
  • Patent number: 11371284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for receiving a screen and securing the screen relative to a frame are described. A device embodiment includes, but is not limited to, an adapter body defining a channel configured to receive a rigid screen support supporting a screen, and an extension offset from the channel, the extension configured to be inserted into a groove of a frame for an opening to hold the screen relative to the opening when the channel receives the rigid screen support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Karolevitz
  • Patent number: 11000120
    Abstract: An example display system is disclosed. The modular accessory system comprises a display unit, and a base attached to the display unit. The base comprises a communication interface to establish a connection between the display unit of the modular accessory system and at least one other display unit of another modular accessory system. The modular accessory system also comprises a stand attached to the base, and the stand holds a power cable to power the modular accessory system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Zheng Cao, Dimitre Mehandjiysky, Kevin L. Massaro
  • Patent number: 10859288
    Abstract: An adjustable assembly for installing and supporting a window unit air conditioner (WUAC) allowing a one-step easy installation and removal. The apparatus has two U-shaped horizontal member and one U-shaped vertical member that utilize the window frame and the weight of the WUAC, to install and keep the WUAC in place. The assembly fits behind and unto the spine of the WUAC as well as across the width of the WUAC. When lifted in place, the assembly fits against the window frame using gravity to securely keep the WUAC in place. The assembly may be used alone or in combination with the horizontal support member and/or the vertical member depending on the weight of the WUAC. The second U-shaped member is placed around both sides and the rear of the installed WUAC with the flange supported against the inner window frame. Using tension force, this provides support for the extruding WUAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Lavern V. Carnegie
  • Patent number: 10641019
    Abstract: A clip for fastening a screen to a frame the has a top and a bottom; an opening extending through the clip. A connector extends through opening to attach the clip to a door or window frame. A projection extends a vertical distance from an end of the clip for holding a screen in place. The clip bottom has a circular recess surrounding the opening. Attachable segments extend from the bottom of the clip having a diameter and a thickness and having an opening for receipt of a connector. The attachable segments bottom has a circular recess surrounding the attachable segments opening. The attachable segment top has a protruding ring that mates with the circular recess on the clip bottom or with a circular recess surrounding an attachable segment opening. The segments raising the vertical distance of the projection so the projection contacts the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventor: Les Burns
  • Patent number: 10358087
    Abstract: There is provided laminated glass including a display suited to windshield glass. The laminated glass 30 according to the present invention is configured by bonding, through substantially rectangular interlayers 16, 18 and 20, a substantially rectangular glass plate 12 and a substantially rectangular glass plate 14, which have the same sizes as each other. The laminated glass 30 has a plurality of rectangular organic EL displays 34, 36 and 38 as displays built at certain positions in the laminated glass 30. In other words, the laminated glass 30 according to the present invention suited to windshield glass is configured by interposing the organic EL displays 34, 36 and 38 between the interlayer 16 and the interlayer 20 disposed between the glass plate 12 and the glass plate 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: AGC Inc.
    Inventor: Kazuyuki Kurihara
  • Patent number: 9919788
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing a motorized window shade assembly on an aircraft window panel having fastener receiving elements and an electrical access port. A receptacle frame includes a front face bounded by side walls defining a volume for receiving the window shade assembly. The frame further includes a rear face having window panel fasteners adapted to engage with the fastener receiving elements of the aircraft window panel and adapted to secure the receptacle frame to the aircraft window panel. The frame further includes window shade assembly fasteners positioned on at least a first pair of the side walls and adapted to secure the window shade assembly within the volume for receiving the window shade assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Aerospace Technologies Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Byron R. Knowles
  • Patent number: 9814219
    Abstract: An apparatus for dividing an aquarium into a plurality of compartments includes retainer assemblies and a divider. The retainer assemblies each have a retainer member and a base member, and the base member is removably attachable to the aquarium. The divider is positionable between retainer assemblies and has at least one opening allowing for fluid communication between compartments. A method for dividing an aquarium into compartments includes affixing retainer assemblies to locations in the aquarium, positioning a divider between the retainer assemblies, and connecting the divider to the retainer assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher M Gronkowski
  • Patent number: 9801446
    Abstract: An assembly for protecting the rain gutter of an automobile having a main assembly body a first securing means, and a second securing means whereby said assembly is constructed and arranged to cover the rain gutter of an automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald Jean
  • Patent number: 9631423
    Abstract: A component part assembly for a window or door screen is provided. One or more component parts are provided which add functionality to a window or door screen. An attachment mechanism is provided for attaching the one or more component parts to a screen frame subsequent to manufacture of the screen. The one or more component parts may include at least one of a locking component, a guide component, a slide component, a handle component, a pull tab component, a roller component, a wheel component, a hinge component, a pivot cam component, a weather stripping component, a seal component, a frame component, a barcode component, an RFID component, a flexible attachment component, or the like. The screen frame may be a flexible screen frame or a rigid screen frame, and may be for a full or half window screen or a door screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Industrial Sales Corporation
    Inventor: Robert E. Hornung
  • Patent number: 9345357
    Abstract: A privacy screen includes a flexible panel having a hem formed peripherally about the panel. The hem includes a plurality of pockets. Each pocket accommodates a respective magnet. The magnets releasably adhere to a metallic door or frame surrounding a window or wall opening to be covered. This holds the panel over the window or wall opening to prevent viewing therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Gilberto Davila, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9335620
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses an adjustable supporting device and a projection display device. The adjustable supporting device includes a frame and a plurality of strip-shaped connectors, wherein the frame includes a plurality of sub-frames connected in order, and a strip-shaped groove is arranged on the outer wall of each of the sub-frames and extends in the length direction of the sub-frames; each of the strip-shaped connectors has one side installed in corresponding one strip-shaped groove, and the other side located outside the strip-shaped groove to be connected with a side of the soft screen, and a position-limiting protrusion is arranged on the side of the strip-shaped connector located in the strip-shaped groove; and an automatic force adjusting unit is arranged between the strip-shaped groove and the corresponding strip-shaped connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignees: HISENSE CO., LTD., HISENSE USA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Wensheng Lu
  • Patent number: 9122142
    Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying medical information in a medical treatment facility includes an image surface to depict information, such that the image surface is configured so that it can be converted by reshaping from an operating condition into a resting condition and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Omid Abri, Stephan Schrader, Julian Verkin, Thorsten Karge
  • Patent number: 9038698
    Abstract: A quick release clip for securing a screen in position in a frame, the clip comprising a main clip body, a first leg extending outwardly from the main clip body and bent relative to a plane of the main body, the first leg for receipt into a groove of the frame. In addition, the quick release clip includes a contact edge, the main clip body opposite the first leg terminating in the contact edge wherein the contact edge is disposed adjacent an edge of the screen applying a force to maintain the screen in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenton Sy Gibbs, Colin David Campbell
  • Patent number: 9004429
    Abstract: A mounting device for installing a track for a curtain or blind has an engagement portion for cooperation with the track by a snap-type engagement. A resiliently deformable release means has a tongue portion (29) that has a free end that is positioned in a cavity of the track when the engagement portions are fully mutually engaged and a connected end that is connected to the mounting portion and spaced from the free end and that is positioned externally of the cavity of the track when the engagement portions are fully mutually engaged. The tongue portion (29) has an abutment face (33) disposed for assisting with prising apart the mounting device and the track by turning a tool, simultaneous with the operation of the tool against the tongue portion. The abutment face is opposed to and spaced from the track in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: MCP New Zealand Limited
    Inventor: Roger F. Dennison
  • Patent number: 8960621
    Abstract: A slide lock to releasably secure a roller blind fascia to the end plate of a roller blind. The slide lock comprises a lock body slidably received along an interior surface of the fascia. The lock body has an engaged position, where the lock releasably secures the fascia to the roller blind end plate, and has a disengaged position, where the lock releases the fascia from the end plate to permit the fascia to be removed therefrom. The lock body includes a flexibly resilient leg member that releasably engages between the fascia and the roller blind end plate. The leg member includes a deflection zone such that when the leg member engages between the fascia and the roller blind end plate at least a portion of the leg member is compressed or deflected about the deflection zone to releasably secure the lock body between the roller blind end plate and the fascia, thereby releasably securing the fascia to the end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: ZMC Metal Coating Inc.
    Inventor: Norman Wills
  • Publication number: 20140345808
    Abstract: A fabric rolling system includes a driven roller attached to a fabric. The roller is sufficiently strong and supported so as to bear increasing loads as the fabric is rolled. A fabric deployment device can also be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: HARKEN, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Syd Millman, Dane Blackburn, Matthew Luedtke, Jeremy McMahon, John K. Harvey, JR.
  • Patent number: 8887793
    Abstract: A window screen assembly comprising a screen frame including a screen lineal and a lip portion, the screen lineal including an aperture and a screen channel, a screen member secured in the screen channel. The assembly also has a slide assembly comprising a shield attached to the screen lineal, mounted into the aperture, a top slide attached to the shield, movable relative to the screen frame from an engaged position to a disengaged position along a given linear axis. The slide comprises a cap, a post attached to the cap, a ramp attached to the post. The shield has at least one shield springs embedded in the shield. The window screen assembly is configured to be removably secured to an architectural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventor: Victor Massey
  • Publication number: 20140307310
    Abstract: The system provides a removable sun screen that can provide shade and/or UV protection for strollers, car seats, and other carriers for infants and toddlers. The device has adjustable fastening means that allow it to be used with a plurality of carriers. The device comprises at least four deformable and semi-rigid fastening mechanisms that are pivotally mounted to a screen member. The pivotal mounting allows the fastening mechanisms to be repositioned as desired, allowing the device to have more universal application to a multiple of carriers. The device includes two top straps that are also bendable and can be pivoted to aid in affixing the screen member to a carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: STEINER INNOVATIONS
    Inventors: Richard Francis STEINER, Donald William STEINER, Scott JEWETT
  • Publication number: 20140290880
    Abstract: Screens are disclosed which are adapted to be retained within two parallel receiving grooves of a door or window opening. The screens have a frame which forms an aperture and a mesh material, the mesh material being fixedly attached to the frame so as cover the aperture. The frame has a pair of side members each of which is adapted to be received within a respective one of the receiving grooves. At least one of the side members is made of an elastic material and has a transverse width-to-thickness ratio of no more than about 1.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph A. Altieri, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140116632
    Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of visual and/or acoustic privacy features. For example, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include visual and/or acoustic privacy features for furniture (e.g., office chair, desk, table, cubicle, etc.). The visual and/or acoustic privacy features are movable relative to the user and/or furniture between at least a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured such that they do not inhibit the user from interacting with others. In the second configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured to provide the user with at least some visual and/or acoustic privacy and isolation from others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Domash Design Source LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Niles Domash
  • Publication number: 20130340957
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing a motorized window shade assembly on an aircraft window panel having fastener receiving elements and an electrical access port. A receptacle frame includes a front face bounded by side walls defining a volume for receiving the window shade assembly. The frame further includes a rear face having window panel fasteners adapted to engage with the fastener receiving elements of the aircraft window panel and adapted to secure the receptacle frame to the aircraft window panel. The frame further includes window shade assembly fasteners positioned on at least a first pair of the side walls and adapted to secure the window shade assembly within the volume for receiving the window shade assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Byron R. Knowles
  • Patent number: 8613407
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for dividing a space into a plurality of areas, said arrangement comprising at least one frame with at least one fixing means for holding the frame in corresponding frame receiving elements, and at least one foldable defining means. The frame is formed in such a way that the arrangement essentially fits onto at least one wall of the space when it is fixed, the foldable defining means being able to be held on the frame and preventing an air flow between adjacent areas of the space separated by the arrangement. The arrangement according to the invention enables a thermal separation of two adjacent areas of a space, that can each be air-conditioned differently, without forming an area containing air which is a mixture from two regions at different temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Sven Hartel, Volkhard Wendt
  • Publication number: 20130213588
    Abstract: A partitioning device includes at least two mounting units, a transparent and air impermeable main curtain, and a positioning unit. Each mounting unit includes a hanger and a connection member connected to the hanger. The connection member includes a connection body and at least one magnet mounted on one end of the connection body. The main curtain has a first face facing the mounting units and a second face opposite to the first face. The positioning unit is detachably disposed on the second face of the main curtain and includes at least one positioning member that contains metal attractable by the magnet and that cooperates with the magnet to clamp the main curtain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Tieh-Han WU
  • Patent number: 8484896
    Abstract: A pet access door assembly mounts on the screen member of an outer screen door in a residential dwelling structure. The pet access door assembly includes a pair of frame members positionable on opposing sides of the screen member to trap the screening material between the frame members. The frame members are provided with both snap pins and removable fasteners that interengage the opposing frame members to place a high clamping load on the screening material between the frame members. A solid pliable door flap is clamped between the frame members by both the snap pins and the fasteners to allow a hinged movement for ingress and egress of the pet. A security panel is selectively mounted in a grooved receptacle on the inner frame member to prevent passage through the pet door assembly. A magnet secures the bottom of the door flap against the security panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Stefan Skubiak, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8479462
    Abstract: A window insulation having a frame with a track fixedly attached thereto and flexible impermeable sheeting having a rail member peripherally positioned and releasably mountable to said track member therein forming a window thermally insulative device that can be mounted to the wall over the window opening or mounted to the window jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Lakeram Sahadeo, George F. Mesiha
  • Patent number: 8365805
    Abstract: A spline apparatus is provided which includes a spline section and a spline channel cover section. The spline apparatus includes an intermediate section that is intermediate and joined to the spline section and a spline channel cover section. A frame member is also provided that can be used with the aforesaid spline apparatus. A center divider is also provided which can be used with the aforesaid frame member and spline apparatus to form a complete main frame assembly that can retain a screen insert and/or glazed insert. An “R” channel member is also provided for use with the aforesaid frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Caruso
  • Publication number: 20120285637
    Abstract: A screen extending frame in which a screen attached thereto is not distorted even when a screen extending jig is removed therefrom for storage or transportation is provided. Cut grooves are formed from the inner side to the outer side of, or from the outer side to the inner side of the direction, or in both directions of couplings of the screen extending frame constituted by connecting four frame members in a rectangle shape by means of welding, or the like, and the cut grooves enable the couplings to deform. The four frame members constituting the screen extending frame, which are individual bodies, join by corner members, and connecting portions are inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction of the frame members, thereby gaps are created in the connections. Alternatively, elastic elements are placed at the connections of the four frame members constituting the screen extending frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Furetsu Kasuya
  • Publication number: 20120234509
    Abstract: A window covering is configured for attachment to a window frame of a vehicle to cover an opening defined in the window frame. The window covering includes a casing, a panel, a first magnet, and a second magnet. The casing includes a first member and a second member. The casing includes a ferromagnetic material. The panel is attached to first and second members and covers the hole. The first magnet and second magnet are magnetically attached to the respective first member and second member. The first and second magnets are configured to be magnetically attached to the window frame. The magnets are permanent magnets. Each magnet is configured to exert a pull force sufficient to retain the window covering to the window frame of the vehicle such that the casing of the window covering does not move relative to the window frame during motion of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: NSV LLC
    Inventor: Victor Harris
  • Patent number: 8261736
    Abstract: A fireplace cover comprising a generally flat and flexible panel; a first slot disposed in the panel along the first side edge, wherein the first slot is adapted for receiving a removable first magnetic bar; a second slot disposed in the panel along the second side edge, wherein the second slot is adapted for receiving a removable second magnetic bar; a third slot disposed in the panel along the top edge, wherein the third slot is adapted for receiving a third magnetic bar; and a fourth slot disposed in the panel along the bottom edge, wherein the fourth slot is adapted for receiving a fourth magnetic bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Bobbie D. Olivarri
  • Publication number: 20120167500
    Abstract: Brackets for an office partition system permit the off-modular attachment of articles of furniture, such as cabinets, above the upper edges of panels in the partition system. The width of the furniture article may be either equal to, less than, or greater than the width of an underlying panel. Also, the location of the furniture article may be adjusted relative to the underlying panels such that the location of the furniture article is not determined by the size or position of an underlying panel to which the furniture article is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jay M. Henriott
  • Patent number: 8177275
    Abstract: A partition for separating the cabin compartment from the cargo area in HHR-style vehicles where the cabin compartment is characterized by a deck having a front wall and recesses. The partition comprises a frame including a panel. The frame is securable to a front wall of the vehicle deck, and includes at least one support, each of the at least one supports receivable in one of the recesses of the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Adrian Steel Company
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Willis, Robert H. Sautter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120061041
    Abstract: There is described a portable and foldable window blind comprising an sheet (1) of light-attenuating material having a resilient flexible frame (2) attached around its edge, the blind having fixing means (5) for attaching to a window, and the fixing means being attached to the sheet material of the blind by an elongate element (4). The elongate element (4) is preferably a flexible tension element such as a cord or strap, and may be elastic. The effective length of the elongate element (4) between the sheet (1) and the fixing device (5) may be adjusted by a clamping device (7) positioned on the side of the sheet material (1) remote from the fixing device (5) and selectively engagable at a variety of points along the length of the elongate element (4). There is also described an extension piece (26,27,28) for mounting the blind to a bay window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Anne Clay
  • Patent number: 8123275
    Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible top for a convertible vehicle, comprising a convertible top material having a cutout, a profile part, and a window element, the profile part comprising a first connecting region and a second connecting region, wherein the first connecting region is assigned to the window element and wherein the second connecting region is assigned to the convertible top material, wherein a first adhesive layer is substantially encompassed by the first connecting region and the window element, said first adhesive layer defining a first adhesive connection between the window element and the profile part. A convertible top for a convertible vehicle which has an improved connection to a window element is provided in that the profile part is connected to the second connecting region of the convertible top material using a stitched connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Edscha Cabrio-Dachsysteme GmbH
    Inventors: Walter Pecho, Karl-Heinz Kaiser
  • Patent number: 8074698
    Abstract: A window blind frame system is provided comprising a window blind secured to a frame and optionally at least one frame-securing clip for releasably retaining the frame in position relative to the window casing. The frame may comprise at least two angle joints connecting at least three extruded portions to form a substantially rigid structure, wherein a window blind may be attached to the frame and wherein the frame is configured to interact with a frame-securing clip which releasably retains the frame in position relative to a window casing. The components of the window blind frame system may be provided in kit form. Methods of assembly and fitting of the window blind frame system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Louver-Lite Limited
    Inventor: Reginald Charles Allsopp
  • Publication number: 20110284173
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insect protection device for protecting openings such as windows or doors against the entry of insects, comprising a holder (10) that can be installed in front of the opening and an insect protection fabric (12), which is held on the holder and which comprises warp and weft threads (16, 18), which are connected to each other in a grid-like manner, wherein the warp threads (16) and the weft threads (18) lie one upon the other and are connected to each other by binding threads (20). For an exceptionally regular and stable grid structure, it is proposed that the warp threads (16) and weft threads (18) lie one over the other in a separate thread plane in each case and extend in straight lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Norbert Neher, Frauke Susanne Hänsch
  • Patent number: 8037923
    Abstract: A magnetically attachable window screen system comprising, a rectangular casement window comprising a casement window frame for removably attaching a rectangular window screen, the casement window frame comprising four window frame sides, the four window frame sides comprising a lower horizontal frame side, an upper horizontal frame side and two opposing vertical frame sides, each window frame side comprising a front perimeter wall and a side perimeter wall, at least one frame magnet attached to the casement window frame at least partly behind the plane defining the front perimeter wall or the plane defining the side perimeter wall, at least one support on the casement window frame for supporting the window screen, the window screen comprising a screen frame comprising four screen bars, the four screen bars comprising a lower horizontal screen bar, an upper horizontal screen bar, and two vertical screen bars, the window screen further comprising at least one screen magnet attached to the window screen frame a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventors: Boulos Paul Alkhoury, Pasqualino D'uva
  • Publication number: 20110192554
    Abstract: A shading device for a carriage windshield of a rail vehicle has a frame structure which is provided for attaching to the underside of the carriage roof. The frame structure supports a generally plate-shaped sunscreen, and the sun screen can be attached to the frame structure in a movable manner by a guide device. The guide device has a middle guideway and two outer radial guideways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Michael Bartha, Elisabeta-Mihaela Comsa
  • Publication number: 20110154704
    Abstract: A collapsible object is provided having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a material covering portions of the frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, with the material assuming the unfolded orientation of its associated frame member. A pole coupled to the panel to support the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Publication number: 20110132558
    Abstract: In a screen device, a pair of vertical rails 24 arranged on the front and back sides of a screen 8 so as to oppose to each other are connected by connecting members 30 and are fixed between a pair of sliding guide frames 10a and 10b with the intermediary of the screen. The connected vertical rails are integrally slidable in the direction parallel to the direction of sliding movement of a screen mounting frame, so that the screen is restrained from being deflected even when it receives a wind pressure in the closed state when the width in the opening and closing direction is large.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: Yasubumi Okachi
  • Publication number: 20110132552
    Abstract: A retractable awning that transforms automatically into a gable or arch is disclosed. The awning sheet extends using articulated hinged arms. A first end of each articulated arm is hingedly affixed to a stationary surface. The two articulated arms provide vertical support while extending the awning sheet. A swiveling hinge interface connects the ends of the articulated arms and the front support member. The front support member is a flexible spring member and resiliently arches the awning when extending. In another embodiment, the front support member is a left member and right member connected by a hinge and a spring. The spring resiliently urges the left and right member into a gabled configuration, thereby gabling the awning. When retracting the awning, the ends of the front support member and awning sheet are pulled outwards, thereby counteracting the naturally gabled or arched configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth C. Prine, SR.
  • Patent number: 7938163
    Abstract: A spline apparatus is provided which includes a spline section and a spline channel cover section. The spline apparatus includes an intermediate section that is intermediate and joined to the spline section and a spline channel cover section. A frame member is also provided that can be used with the aforesaid spline apparatus. A center divider is also provided which can be used with the aforesaid frame member and spline apparatus to form a complete main frame assembly that can retain a screen insert and/or glazed insert. An “R” channel member is also provided for use with the aforesaid frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Caruso
  • Publication number: 20110067827
    Abstract: A window treatment system and method of installing the system are provided. The system includes a first and a second u-track positioned on opposite sides of a window frame. A first support rod and a second support rod each have a first end positioned in the first u-track and a second end positioned in the second u-track. A shade is coupled to the first and the second support rods and the rods frictionally support the shade and rods within the window frame. The method includes attaching a first u-track to a first side of a window frame and attaching a second u-track to a second, opposing side of a window frame. A shade is installed on the first and second support rods. A first end of a first and second support rod is inserted into the first u-shaped track and a second end of the first and second support rods are inserted in the second u-shaped track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew S. Douglas, Benjamin L. Douglas
  • Patent number: 7866118
    Abstract: A storm door assembly for a doorway to a building comprises a frame configured for hinged mounting at a doorway of a building. The frame comprises an opening through the frame, the opening comprising a depth and at least two channels disposed in parallel around an inner surface of the depth. At least two removable frame inserts are provided, each comprising a front surface, a rear surface, and an insert perimeter comprising a plurality of recesses positioned about the perimeter. A plurality of twisting cams are each disposed within one of the plurality of recesses and not extending beyond the front and rear surfaces, and the at least two frame inserts are each held in a fixed position with respect to the frame via placement of the twisting cams within the at least two channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Unique Home Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Hamblin, William E. Earl, Michael A. Mueller
  • Publication number: 20100252210
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to barriers for architectural openings, in particular to a screen apparatus and method for screening off an architectural opening. The screen apparatus includes an elongated overhead frame member, a transverse fixed side frame member, a displaceable side frame member, and an elongated articulated bottom frame member. A screen member extends between the frame members, the screen member being interchangeable between a collapsed condition when the screen is open and an extended condition when the screen is closed by movement of the displaceable side frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony Gerard ROBERTS, Kevin Burnside, Chris Bonython