Patents by Inventor Lester R. Small

Lester R. Small 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).

  • Drapery carrier for a string connected carrier system
    Patent number: 4473102
    Abstract: A carrier for supporting a panel for movement along a track and adapted for connection to a string for controlling the spacing of the carriers along the track. The carrier includes a carrier body having a key receiving cavity, a locking key integrally connected to the body by a frangible connection arranged to allow an intermediate portion of a string to be inserted laterally into a position extending crosswise of the cavity. The key is then forced into the cavity to form a loop in the string and lock the string to the carrier body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1984
    Assignee: Graber Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thor Ohman, Lester R. Small