Patents Assigned to Springs Window Fashions, LLC
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Patent number: 11905758Abstract: A roller shade assembly includes a roller tube including a first end opposite a second end, the roller tube defining an opening longitudinally extending between the first and second ends, and an idler assembly partially received by the opening at the first end, the idler assembly including an idler housing, a plunger received by the idler housing, and a biasing member configured to apply a biasing force onto the plunger, wherein the plunger is configured to slide relative to the idler housing, and the plunger is configured to selectively engage a bracket member.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Springs Window Fashions, LLCInventors: Michael Allen Graybar, Eric Nathan Krantz-Lilienthal, Jason Wilhelm Hall, Jake Malesky, Benjamin James Kolbeck, Brian Matthew Albrecht
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Patent number: 11686151Abstract: A motorized shade assembly includes a motor assembly operably connected to adjust a position of a covering relative to an architectural opening, a bracket assembly for supporting the motor assembly relative to the architectural opening, and a control wand assembly coupled to the motor assembly by a ball and socket connection, wherein one of a ball joint or a socket is coupled to a portion of the motor assembly, and the other of the socket or the ball joint is coupled to the control wand assembly, the socket receives the ball joint to selectively connect the control wand assembly to the motor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Springs Window Fashions, LLCInventors: Michael Allen Graybar, Russell Monroe Jungers, Eric Nathan Krantz-Lilienthal
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Patent number: 10415304Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
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Patent number: 10337241Abstract: A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material, the motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords, and the motor being a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: Wes Adreon, Michael Graybar
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Patent number: 10180029Abstract: A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes a movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material. The motorized lift assembly also includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by said motor for adjusting positions of said cords, where the motor is a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: Wes Adreon, Michael Graybar
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Patent number: 10174548Abstract: A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventor: Michael Graybar
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Patent number: 10041290Abstract: An arched window covering comprising a panel (e.g., having a series of elongated cells) positioned in a fan arrangement defining a central space near a center of rotation of the fan arrangement, a base positioned in the central space, and a support member supported by the base and positioned to provide support to the panel. Preferably, the arched window covering further comprises a rail secured to at least one of two ends of the panel. In one embodiment, the base defines an opening adapted to receive the support member. The support member preferably comprises an elongated member extending from the base toward a radially outer portion of the panel, and a spacer member supported by the elongated member and adapted to hold the elongated member spaced from the panel. In one arrangement, a position of the spacer member relative to the elongated member is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: Traci Yocum, Nicole Atkinson, Cletis Swopes
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Patent number: 9797188Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening includes a first rail, a second rail adjustably connected to the first rail, and a magnetic retention assembly configured to removably connect the first and second rails. The magnetic retention assembly includes a magnet coupled to one of the first rail or the second rail, and a receiver coupled to the other of the second rail or the first rail, the receiver configured to form a magnetic connection with the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventor: Dirk Jeremy Rettig
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Patent number: 9765565Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift regulator coupled to the first rail. The lift regulator includes a drag mechanism, and the lift regulator automatically engages the drag mechanism to resist the second rail moving away from the first rail. In addition, the lift regulator automatically disengages the drag mechanism when the second rail moves toward the first rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventor: John Morris
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Patent number: 9732555Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, a third rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift assembly coupled to the first rail. The lift assembly includes a first drum rotatable about a first axis, a second drum rotatable about a second axis; a first lift cord coupled between the first drum and the second rail, and a second lift cord coupled between the second drum and the third rail. The first drum is offset from the second drum, and a portion of the first drum overlaps a portion of the second drum along a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventor: John Morris
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Patent number: 9695633Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening including a first rail, a second rail moveable relative to the first rail, and a lift assembly coupled to the first rail. The lift assembly includes a drum rotatable about an axis, and a brake selectively engageable with the drum. The brake automatically engages the drum to resist the second rail moving away from the first rail; and the brake automatically disengages the drum in response to the second rail moving toward the first rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: John Morris, Dustin Johnson
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Patent number: 9663988Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
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Patent number: 9663985Abstract: An arched window covering comprising a panel (e.g., having a series of elongated cells) positioned in a fan arrangement defining a central space near a center of rotation of the fan arrangement, a base positioned in the central space, and a support member supported by the base and positioned to provide support to the panel. Preferably, the arched window covering further comprises a rail secured to at least one of two ends of the panel. In one embodiment, the base defines an opening adapted to receive the support member. The support member preferably comprises an elongated member extending from the base toward a radially outer portion of the panel, and a spacer member supported by the elongated member and adapted to hold the elongated member spaced from the panel. In one arrangement, a position of the spacer member relative to the elongated member is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: Traci Yocum, Nicole Atkinson, Cletis Swopes
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Patent number: 9657516Abstract: A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventor: Michael Graybar
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Patent number: 9462908Abstract: A window covering fastener useful for securing the edge of window covering material, such as an arched shade. The fastener includes a clip that slides over the edge of the material and is secured by a pin inserted into the clip to pass through the material. A bracket of the fastener is installed on the structure of or surrounding a window. The bracket and clip engage one another.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventor: William George Haen
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Patent number: 8973305Abstract: A shutter panel and an installation including a shutter panel in an architectural opening. The shutter panel has mitered corners without exposed end grain. The shutter panel is connected directly to structures defining the architectural opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Springs Window Fashions, LLCInventor: Jon Zalesak
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Publication number: 20140373311Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: Springs Window Fashions, LLCInventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
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Publication number: 20140345093Abstract: A window covering fastener useful for securing the edge of window covering material, such as an arched shade. The fastener includes a clip that slides over the edge of the material and is secured by a pin inserted into the clip to pass through the material. A bracket of the fastener is installed on the structure of or surrounding a window. The bracket and clip engage one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Springs Window Fashions, LLCInventor: William George Haen
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Patent number: 8480048Abstract: A fascia mounting system for a window covering includes a bracket having a front flange with a removable spring clip at the bottom of the front flange. A fascia member of the system includes structure engaging the upper end of the flange and the spring clip at the bottom of the flange.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Springs Window Fashions, LLCInventor: Eric N. Krantz-Lilienthal
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Publication number: 20130097823Abstract: A fascia mounting system for a window covering includes a bracket having a front flange with a removable spring clip at the bottom of the front flange. A fascia member of the system includes structure engaging the upper end of the flange and the spring clip at the bottom of the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventor: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC