Patents Assigned to Lewis Hyman, Inc.
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Publication number: 20230320486Abstract: A floating shelf, comprising: (1) a shelf; and (2) a floating shelf bracket that is configured to support the shelf and that comprises a support connector and two or more shelf supports that are attached to one another by the support connector. The support connector and the two or more shelf supports may be attached to one another so that the floating shelf bracket is a unitary, single-piece bracket. In various embodiments, the top surface of each of the two or more shelf supports is positioned below a top of the support connector so that when a bottom surface of the shelf is positioned on the top surface of each of the two or more shelf supports, the top of the support connector is substantially concealed behind the shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Robert LeBlanc
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Patent number: 11666149Abstract: A floating shelf includes a plank shelf, and a floating shelf bracket, configured to support the plank shelf, including a support connector and two or more shelf supports attached to one another by the support connector. The support connector and the two or more shelf supports may be permanently attached to one another so that the floating shelf bracket is a unitary, single-piece bracket. The support connector and the two or more shelf supports may be removably attached to one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Robert LeBlanc
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Patent number: 11466515Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a lifting type push-pull positioning curtain which can realize the self-locked positioning of the curtain body without the exposed drawstring and can adjust the unfolding length of the curtain body infinitely. A lifting type push-pull positioning curtain, comprises a curtain body, a mounting box and a push-pull positioning device. The push-pull positioning device comprises an active reel, a transmission wheel set and a slave reel. The transmission wheel set comprises a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the driven wheel receive a scroll spring therein, the head end of the scroll spring is connected to the driving wheel; the active reel and the slave reel are wound with a thread rope therein respectively, and one end of the thread rope is fixed to the reel and the other end thereof is fixed to the bottom of the curtain.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignees: Lewis Hyman Inc., Florid Bamboo Ltd. Co.Inventor: Xiaoliang Fang
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Patent number: 11116317Abstract: A floating shelf includes a plank shelf, and a floating shelf bracket, configured to support the plank shelf, including a connecting bar and two or more bracket arms attached to one another by the connecting bar. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be permanently attached to one another so that the floating shelf bracket is a unitary, single-piece bracket. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be removably attached to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Robert LeBlanc
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Patent number: 10577861Abstract: A shade configured to be rolled up or down by a user includes a plurality of slats, a plurality of weaving cords which attach the plurality of slats together, at least one strap including a top end and a bottom end, the top end being attached to one of the plurality of slats at a back side of the shade and the bottom end being a free end including a connector. A method of using the shade includes rolling up the shade to a first rolled up position and securing the rolled up portion of the shade by wrapping the strap around the rolled up portion and securing the strap to a front side of the shade. A fastener may also be used to secure a rolled up portion of the shade.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Robert LeBlanc
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Patent number: 9447632Abstract: A window shade lifting apparatus that includes a tube disposed vertically on the window shade; a lifting cord disposed in the compression tube; a ladder structure including a vertical leg and a plurality of rungs, the ladder structure being connected to the tube; and connection rings, each connection ring connecting the ladder structure to the window shade.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Robert LeBlanc
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Patent number: 8813807Abstract: A window shade lifting apparatus that includes a tube disposed vertically on the window shade; a lifting cord disposed in the compression tube; a ladder structure including a vertical leg and a plurality of rungs, the ladder structure being connected to the tube; and connection rings, each connection ring connecting the ladder structure to the window shade.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Robert LeBlanc
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Patent number: 7654299Abstract: A universal removable liner attaches to a Roman shade to block sunlight and provide privacy. The shade retraction mechanism draws the shade up in tiers with one or more lift cords. The liner links to the shade across the top of the shade and at the lift cords, with the tiers formed in the shade lifting the liner in tiers as well. Links between the lift cords and the liner at the shade tier tops are closable loops. A hook-and-loop tape is preattached to the top edge of the liner, while a separate strip of adhesive-backed, mating hook-and-loop tape is furnished for user attachment to the top edge of substantially any tier-lift shade. Once the user joins the shade and liner at the tier tops, the liner forms tiers mirroring the tiers of the shade as the two are raised together.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Lewis Hyman Inc.Inventors: Robert S. LeBlanc, James J. Hyman
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Patent number: 7318251Abstract: A safety buckle of a curtain comprises a curtain body and an upper beam; an auto slide-stop installed within the upper beam for controlling the curtain body to a predetermined position; and a control rope set having a first end and a second end which are at opposite sides. The first end is a rope and the second end. The safety buckle comprises a male pin having a body portion and a guide end. The body portion is positioned at a bottom of the guide end and is connected to a distal end of the rope. A female pin is firmly secured to the upper beam and has a pin seat. The pin seat is formed with a hollow guide hole. When the ropes are pulled, the male pin is separated from the female pin so that the upper beam and the ropes are in a safe state.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Tzong-Fu Lin
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Patent number: 7017230Abstract: A safety buckle of a curtain comprises a curtain body and an upper beam; an auto slide-stop installed within the upper beam for controlling the curtain body to a predetermined position; and a control rope set having a first end and a second end which are at opposite sides. The first end is a rope and the second end. The safety buckle comprises a male pin having a body portion and a guide end. The body portion is positioned at a bottom of the guide end and is connected to a distal end of the rope. A female pin is firmly secured to the upper beam and has a pin seat. The pin seat is formed with a hollow guide hole. When the ropes are pulled, the male pin is separated from the female pin so that the upper beam and the ropes are in a safe state.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventor: Tzong-Fu Lin
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Patent number: 6431248Abstract: A releasable cord connector apparatus includes a receptive member and a connective member that inserts into the receptive member and releases when a force is applied. The receptive member couples to a headrail and has a recess into which the connective member inserts. The connective member is also attached to a cord which is used to raise or lower a window covering. The connective member releases from the recess of the receptive member when a child or pet becomes entangled in the cord.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Lewis Hyman, Inc.Inventors: James J. Hyman, Robert S. LeBlanc