Patents by Inventor John D. Gabriel

John D. Gabriel 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: 5771952
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a window cover including a window surrounded by a frame. Further provided is a window cover adapted to have a first orientation wherein the window cover shrouds the window and a second orientation wherein the window cover does not shroud the window. The window covering has a conventional elongated control mechanism with a first end connected to the window covering and a second end for allowing a user to transfer the window covering from the first orientation to the second orientation thereof and visa-versa. Finally, a control mechanism redirecting mechanism is included for allowing the second end of the control mechanism to be utilized distant the window while maintaining a portion of the control mechanism adjacent the first end thereof stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Inventor: John D. Gabriel