Patents by Inventor Barbara A. Randle

Barbara A. Randle 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).

  • Coupler for the tilt wand and pull cord of a covering on architectural opening
    Patent number: 5853039
    Abstract: A coupler for use with the tilt wand and pull cord of a window treatment system includes a cylindrical body having a longitudinal passageway adapted to receive the tilt wand and a pair of parallel longitudinal channels adapted to receive the pull cord. The longitudinal passageway communicates with an enlarged pocket adapted to receive a collar fixedly mounted to the tilt wand. The coupler encircles the tilt wand and is fixed to the tilt wand at a position along the length of the tilt wand to maintain a taut condition in the pull cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Fraser, Barbara A. Randle, Brad H. Oberg, Jason T. Throne