Patents Assigned to Mechoshade Systems, LLC
  • Publication number: 20210277713
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Berman, Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Patent number: 11060351
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
  • Patent number: 11060352
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
  • Patent number: 11053734
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Berman, Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Publication number: 20210189794
    Abstract: The system includes information and data from analysis systems about optimal window covering positions that is communicated to building occupants. The analysis system communicates information to the occupant via the occupant's client computer to allow the occupant to fully or partially adjust the position of a manual shade or motorized shade, without the need for the analysis system to fully or partially electronically control the shades. The system may also adjust window covering systems and other systems to ensure desired or optimal daylight exposure in order promote optimal circadian functionality in the occupants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko, Xi Ming Liarno
  • Patent number: 10988984
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
  • Patent number: 10961772
    Abstract: The system includes information and data from analysis systems about optimal window covering positions that is communicated to building occupants. The analysis system communicates information to the occupant via the occupant's client computer to allow the occupant to fully or partially adjust the position of a manual shade or motorized shade, without the need for the analysis system to fully or partially electronically control the shades. The system may also adjust window covering systems and other systems to ensure desired or optimal daylight exposure in order promote optimal circadian functionality in the occupants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Rachel Berman, Stephen P. Hebeisen, David Robinson, Alex Greenspan
  • Patent number: 10961776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko, Xi Ming Liarno
  • Publication number: 20200408036
    Abstract: The window shade pocket system may comprise a pocket having an inside surface, a first wall and a second wall, wherein a roller shade is mounted within the pocket; and a first bracket removably affixed to the inside surface of the first wall of the pocket, wherein the first bracket retains a light source. The light source may include at least one of a light bulb, light bar, light strip, LED lighting or reflective device. The light source may be LED lighting that is modular or provides different colors over the window shade fabric. The light source may include a lens. The light source may be at least one of removeable from the first bracket or rotatable within the first bracket. The light source may be at least one of between the window shade and the window, or between the room and the window shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Publication number: 20200408039
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Publication number: 20200347673
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko, Xi Ming Liarno
  • Patent number: 10808457
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Patent number: 10808455
    Abstract: The window shade pocket system may comprise a pocket having an inside surface, a first wall and a second wall, wherein a roller shade is mounted within the pocket; and a first bracket removably affixed to the inside surface of the first wall of the pocket, wherein the first bracket retains a light source. The light source may include at least one of a light bulb, light bar, light strip, LED lighting or reflective device. The light source may be LED lighting that is modular or provides different colors over the window shade fabric. The light source may include a lens. The light source may be at least one of removeable from the first bracket or rotatable within the first bracket. The light source may be at least one of between the window shade and the window, or between the room and the window shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: MECHOSHADE SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Publication number: 20200270943
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Xi Ming Liarno, Joel Berman, Stephen Hebeisen, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Publication number: 20200263494
    Abstract: A motorized window shade system may comprise a shade tube in a pocket; a window shade attached to the shade tube; a motor configured to rotate the shade tube; an internal temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of the motor; an external temperature sensor configured to measure a second temperature of the pocket; and a controller configured to adjust a mode of the system from an override mode to an automated mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Publication number: 20200240206
    Abstract: The method comprises determining that the clear day exists in response to the apparent diameter of the solar disc being similar to the expected diameter of the solar disc on the clear day and determining that an overcast condition exists in the camera image in response to the apparent diameter of the solar disc being distorted. The method may further include receiving a camera image of a sky section from a camera at a first location; segmenting the camera image into a first portion around a known position of a solar disc and a second portion of the remainder of the sky section containing an horizon; determining that the solar disc is obstructed by the horizon; and establishing that the first location is experiencing shadow conditions based on the determining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan
  • Publication number: 20200224490
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
  • Publication number: 20200208469
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Alex Greenspan, Joel Berman
  • Publication number: 20200190903
    Abstract: Wheel carriage assemblies and related fabric deployment systems and methods are disclosed. A wheel carriage assembly comprising at least one wheel with ball bearings on the interior of each wheel, and a pivot point that allows for position independence, is configured with a hembar coupled to a piece of fabric to allow a surface of varying shape to be covered. The system provides the ability to cover both traditional window shapes as well as surfaces of irregular shape or inclined orientation, and reduces and evens the amount of wear on certain components to extend system life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Miroshnichenko
  • Publication number: 20200131846
    Abstract: The window shade pocket system may comprise a pocket having an inside surface, a first wall and a second wall, wherein a roller shade is mounted within the pocket; and a first bracket removably affixed to the inside surface of the first wall of the pocket, wherein the first bracket retains a light source. The light source may include at least one of a light bulb, light bar, light strip, LED lighting or reflective device. The light source may be LED lighting that is modular or provides different colors over the window shade fabric. The light source may include a lens. The light source may be at least one of removeable from the first bracket or rotatable within the first bracket. The light source may be at least one of between the window shade and the window, or between the room and the window shade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen P. Hebeisen, Xi Ming Liarno, Eugene Miroshnichenko