Patents by Inventor Brian Ruggles

Brian Ruggles 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).

  • Cordless balanced window covering
    Patent number: 6601635
    Abstract: Disclosed is a spring motor and control for use especially with window blinds. The motor comprises a storage drum having a first axis, an output drum mounted for rotation about a second axis parallel to and spaced from the first axis. A spring member is connected to and between the storage drum and the output drum to form a spring motor. The spring motor has laterally extending, spaced apart drum supports on opposite sides of the drums to support them for rotation. A coupled drive is connected to the storage and output drum whereby rotation of one of the drums in a first direction about its axis effects rotation of the other of the drums about its axis and in an opposite direction to cause winding and unwinding of the spring member between the drums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Zazu Ciuca, Patrick Woods, Roger Palmer, Brian Ruggles, Otto Kuhar
  • Cordless balanced window covering
    Patent number: 6330899
    Abstract: Disclosed is a spring motor and control for use especially with window blinds. The motor comprises a storage drum having a first axis, an output drum mounted for rotation about a second axis parallel to and spaced from the first axis. A spring member is connected to and between the storage drum and the output drum to form a spring motor. The spring motor has laterally extending, spaced apart drum supports on opposite sides of the drums to support them for rotation. A coupled drive is connected to the storage and output drum whereby rotation of one of the drums in a first direction about its axis effects rotation of the other of the drums about its axis and in an opposite direction to cause winding and unwinding of the spring member between the drums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings. Inc.
    Inventors: Zazu Ciuca, Patrick Woods, Roger Palmer, Brian Ruggles, Otto Kuhar