Patents by Inventor Kipley Carpenter

Kipley Carpenter 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).

  • Window covering cutting apparatus and methods
    Publication number: 20060065086
    Abstract: A cutdown machine and method are disclosed. The cutdown apparatus preferably includes a pair of cutting assemblies for simultaneously cutting the ends of a window covering. Additionally, a calculation apparatus and method for use in conjunction with the cutdown machine are also disclosed. The calculation apparatus may be a stand alone unit, or preferably integrated into the cutdown machine. The calculation apparatus preferably calculates and automatically positions a stop element in the cutdown machine, in connection with desired end window covering dimensions and related stock window covering sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: Springs Window Fashions LP
    Inventors: Cletis Swopes, Joyce Rogowski, Steven Neumaier, James Laubmeier, Kipley Carpenter