Patents by Inventor Erwin Gaudyn

Erwin Gaudyn 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: 11459765
    Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Carefree/Soott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Scott Patrick Thompson, Mark Goth, Erwin Gaudyn
  • Publication number: 20210164231
    Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Patrick Thompson, Mark Goth, Erwin Gaudyn
  • Patent number: 10947736
    Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Carefree/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Scott Patrick Thompson, Mark Goth, Erwin Gaudyn
  • Publication number: 20190301166
    Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: SCOTT PATRICK THOMPSON, Mark Goth, Erwin Gaudyn
  • Patent number: 10316522
    Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Carefree/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Scott Patrick Thompson, Mark Goth, Erwin Gaudyn
  • Publication number: 20190010707
    Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Patrick Thompson, Mark Goth, Erwin Gaudyn
  • Publication number: 20170275884
    Abstract: An awning is disclosed. The awning comprises a case assembly comprising a housing, configured to be mounted to a dwelling, and a lead rail, a roller assembly mounted in the case assembly and including a roll tube rotatable relative to the case assembly, a lead rail assembly coupled to the lead rail, the lead rail assembly movable relative to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position, a canopy having a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge being connected to the lead rail assembly and the trailing edge being connected to the roll tube, and a spring arm assembly connecting the housing of the case assembly to the lead rail, the spring arms including a first arm and a second arm pivotable relative to one another, the spring arm assembly allowing the lead rail assembly to move between the extended position and the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Patrick Thompson, Mark Goth, Erwin Gaudyn
  • Patent number: 6948216
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening includes a head rail, a bottom rail, and a blind material extending therebetween in addition to an operating element or lift cord extending from the head rail to the bottom rail and an improved anchoring system for securing the lower free end of the lift cord to the bottom rail. The anchor includes a body adapted to be inserted into an opening in the bottom rail with the body having radiating ribs at one end defining passages therebetween such that the lift cord can be selectively wrapped around the ribs in a predetermined manner to secure the lift cord to the anchor at a predetermined location along the length of the lift cord. A cap is provided on the anchor for further securing the cord to the body by pinching the cord between the cap and an internal surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Erwin Gaudyn, Stephen T. Wisecup, Terry L. Akins
  • Publication number: 20040064918
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening includes a head rail, a bottom rail, and a blind material extending therebetween in addition to an operating element or lift cord extending from the head rail to the bottom rail and an improved anchoring system for securing the lower free end of the lift cord to the bottom rail. The anchor includes a body adapted to be inserted into an opening in the bottom rail with the body having radiating ribs at one end defining passages therebetween such that the lift cord can be selectively wrapped around the ribs in a predetermined manner to secure the lift cord to the anchor at a predetermined location along the length of the lift cord. A cap is provided on the anchor for further securing the cord to the body by pinching the cord between the cap and an internal surface of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Erwin Gaudyn, Stephen T. Wisecup, Terry L. Akins
  • Patent number: 6369530
    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Michael S. Holford, Gary F. Skinner, Marek Jarosinski, Erwin Gaudyn, David Vogel, Wendell B. Colson
  • Publication number: 20010050538
    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Michael S. Holford, Gary F. Skinner, Marek Jarosinski, Erwin Gaudyn, David Vogel, Wendell B. Colson
  • Patent number: 6259218
    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Michael S. Holford, Gary F. Skinner, Marek Jarosinski, Erwin Gaudyn, David Vogel, Wendell B. Colson
  • Patent number: 6181089
    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Michael S. Holford, Gary F. Skinner, Erwin Gaudyn, David Vogel, Wendell B. Colson, Marek Jarosinski
  • Patent number: 6057658
    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Michael S. Holford, Gary F. Skinner, Marek Jarosinski, Erwin Gaudyn, David Vogel, Wendell B. Colson
  • Patent number: 5990646
    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Michael S. Holford, Gary F. Skinner, Erwin Gaudyn, David Vogel, Wendell B. Colson, Marek Jarosinski
  • Patent number: 5793174
    Abstract: A wireless battery-operated window covering assembly is disclosed. The window covering has a head rail in which all the components are housed. These include a battery pack, an interface module including an IR receiver and a manual switch, a processor board including control circuitry, motor, drive gear, and a rotatably mounted reel on which lift cords wind and unwind a collapsible shade. The circuitry allows for dual-mode IR receiver operation and a multi-sensor polling scheme, both of which are configured to prolong battery life. Included among these sensors is a lift cord detector which gauges shade status to control the raising and lowering of the shade, and a rotation sensor which, in conjunction with internal registers and counters keeps track of travel limits and shade position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Kovach, Michael S. Holford, Gary F. Skinner, Marek Jarosinski, Erwin Gaudyn, David Vogel, Wendell B. Colson