Patents by Inventor Dean A. Coddens

Dean A. Coddens 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).

  • Patent number: 5226466
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing a window covering to a window by attachment to the frame of a window pane in a manner which retains the window covering in spaced apart relation relative to the window pane. This apparatus can be snap-fit onto the window pane without use of penetrating fasteners. This apparatus also permits utilization in retrofit double pane arrangements and facilitates removal of individual window panes with the window covering as a single unit to avoid disconnection of through-window adjustment controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Inventor: Dean A. Coddens
  • Patent number: 5000242
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for securing a window covering to a window by attachment to the frame of a window pane in a manner which retains the window covering in spaced apart relation relative to the window pane. This apparatus can be snap-fit onto the window pane without use of penetrating fasteners. This apparatus also permits utilization in retrofit double pane arrangements and facilitates removal of individual window panes with the window covering as a single unit to avoid disconnection of through-window adjustment controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Inventor: Dean A. Coddens