Patents by Inventor Kermit Parsons

Kermit Parsons 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: 6796360
    Abstract: A tensioner for securing a tension cord of a tension shade attached to a structure. The tensioner includes a lock component having an inner surface, an outer surface and an aperture extending therethrough. A casing includes an inner surface, an outer surface and an aperture extending therethrough, and an outer periphery defining a cavity for receiving the lock therein. The lock and the casing form a first and second opening and a path there between for receiving a portion of the tension cord. The opening forms an axis substantially perpendicular to an axis defined by the apertures of the lock and casing. A fastener extends through the apertures of the lock and casing to secure the lock and casing to the structure and to fix the location of the tension cord relative to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Specialty Window Coverings
    Inventors: Randy Ferrie, Kermit Parsons
  • Publication number: 20040163775
    Abstract: A tensioner for securing a tension cord of a tension shade attached to a structure. The tensioner includes a lock component having an inner surface, an outer surface and an aperture extending therethrough. A casing includes an inner surface, an outer surface and an aperture extending therethrough, and an outer periphery defining a cavity for receiving the lock therein. The lock and the casing form a first and second opening and a path therebetween for receiving a portion of the tension cord. The opening forms an axis substantially perpendicular to an axis defined by the apertures of the lock and casing. A fastener extends through the apertures of the lock and casing to secure the lock and casing to the structure and to fix the location of the tension cord relative to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Specialty Window Coverings
    Inventors: Randy Ferrie, Kermit Parsons
  • Patent number: 5056746
    Abstract: A table leg lock having a spring clip carried by a plate for engaging an annular groove in the table leg. The spring clip when pulled laterally engages a pair of flanges to spread the clip for removal of the table leg. The leg lock has application when supported by a floor or connected to the underside of a table surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: Mid America Sales Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kermit Parsons, John S. Chabot, Roger Bomgaars