Patents by Inventor Fernand Roy

Fernand Roy 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).

  • Motorized louver blind structure in a double glazed window unit and method of assembling the blind structure
    Patent number: 5600920
    Abstract: The window unit of the invention comprises four peripheral channel members linked with corner members to form a window frame. Two glass panels are spaced by this frame to form an inner chamber, the louver blind structure of the invention being located completely therein. The louver blind structure comprises a plurality of horizontal slats pivotally supported at both their extremities and each having an integral toothed wheel engaging a complementary rack on an actuator bar, the latter positioned adjacent to a side peripheral channel member and being free to move upwards or downwards along it. This upward or downward movement imparts a pivoting movement to the slats. The louver blind structure further comprises a support channel member supporting a reversible electrical motor having a driving shaft. This shaft has an eccentric stud which engages the actuator bar and must therefore be kept properly alined so as to resist radial forces exerted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: UNICEL Inc.
    Inventor: Fernand Roy
  • Ice surface line applicator
    Patent number: 5127164
    Abstract: A machine is provided for dispensing ice marking tape in a regular manner suitably moistened so that it will adhere to the ice surface. The pattern described by the applicator is determined by suitable means such as a radius arm which is connected to the center of any circle which is to be defined or suitable linear guides. The machine provides a simple method of directly applying markings to ice without multiple step processes being required, such as marking and painting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Inventors: Gaetan Belcourt, Fernand Roy
  • Louvered blind structure, more particularly for double-glazed sealed window unit
    Patent number: 4860492
    Abstract: A louvered blind structure comprising a support frame, one side of which is straight and the other side not parallel to the straight side. A plurality of elongated slats are pivotally connected to the straight side at one end, and at their other end to blocks which are in turn pivotally mounted in the non-parallel side about an axis which is transverse to the longitudinal axes of the slats. An actuator structure is mounted in the straight side for simultaneously pivoting the slats between open and closed position. The louvered blind structure is adapted to be mounted within the air space of a double-glazed sealed window unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Inventor: Fernand Roy