Patents by Inventor Joseph Potts

Joseph Potts 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: 10792739
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbH
    Inventor: Joseph Potts
  • Publication number: 20110088524
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Potts
  • Patent number: 7810418
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Potts
  • Patent number: 6973364
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Joseph Potts
  • Publication number: 20040173075
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Schwartz, Joseph Potts
  • Publication number: 20040173076
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph Potts
  • Publication number: 20040173066
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Joshua Abdollahzadeh, David A. Schwartz, Joseph Potts
  • Patent number: 5857011
    Abstract: A multi-ported, caller ID-based test unit is installable in the central office of a public switched telephone network. The test unit is capable of determining the telephone number, subscriber name and various other information associated with the subscriber line used to access to the test device, and is operative to conduct various tests of a telephone circuit from which a call to the test device is placed. These tests include exercising a caller identification, call waiting class of service, testing the ability of the telephone circuit to receive incoming calls, and testing the operation of a message-waiting indicator of a telephone unit coupled to the telephone circuit, as well as the ability to conduct a data session with a remote terminal using the test unit's data port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Kennedy, Joseph A. Potts, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5799060
    Abstract: A multi-ported, caller ID-based test unit, which may be installed in the central office of a public switched telephone network, is capable of determining the telephone number, subscriber name and various other information associated with the subscriber line used to access to the test device, and is operative to conduct various tests of a telephone circuit from which a call to the test device is placed. These tests include exercising a caller identification, call waiting class of service, testing the ability of the telephone circuit to receive incoming calls, and testing the operation of a message-waiting indicator of a telephone unit coupled to the telephone circuit, as well as the ability to conduct a data session with a remote terminal using the test unit's data port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Kennedy, Joseph A. Potts, Jr.
  • Patent number: 3931411
    Abstract: The administration to mammals of prostaglandin PGA.sub.2, derivatives of PGA.sub.2, methyl ester of .omega.-homo PGE.sub.1 and compounds structurally related to prostaglandins, such as alkyl 11,15-dihydroxy-15-alkyl-9-oxoprost-13-ynates and 11-methyl-15-hydroxy-9-oxoprosta-5-cis-13-trans-dienoic acid results in a state of tranquilization as opposed to general depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1973
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1976
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventor: Walter Joseph Potts