Patents by Inventor Mark A. Fox
Mark A. Fox 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).
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Patent number: 11872716Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INDUSTRIES SWITZERLAND GMBHInventors: Thomas A Caputo, Neil L Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Clifford Birch
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Publication number: 20210039273Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Clifford Birch
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Patent number: 10786921Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbHInventors: Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Clifford Birch
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Patent number: 10639729Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbHInventors: Jason Begin, Clifford Birch, Ryan Bishop, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Timothy D. Cluett, Patrick E. Foley, Mark A. Fox, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Grant Rorie Phillips, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Neil John Varlamoff, Larry Todd Windham
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Publication number: 20190134839Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Cliford Birch
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Publication number: 20160354847Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Jason BEGIN, Clifford BIRCH, Ryan BISHOP, Paul Christopher BROWN, Thomas A. CAPUTO, Neil L. CASSTEVENS, Timothy D. CLUETT, Patrick E. FOLEY, Mark A. FOX, Kristi Jane GEORGI, Brian Bellamy JOHNSON, Grant Rorie PHILLIPS, William Norris SCOTT, Martin Richard VAN BUREN, Neil John VARLAMOFF, Larry Todd WINDHAM
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Patent number: 9440368Abstract: A method and apparatus of ordering a window covering comprises providing a measuring block that is mounted adjacent an architectural feature to be measured. A digital photograph is taken of the architectural feature with the measuring block. A display resolution of the photograph is determined. A scale of the photograph is determined using the measuring block. A dimension of the architectural feature is calculated based on the scale of the photograph. The window covering is cut to the calculated dimension.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Clifford Birch, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Mark A. Fox
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Patent number: 9427813Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Newell Window Furnishing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Begin, Clifford Birch, Ryan Bishop, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Timothy D. Cluett, Patrick E. Foley, Mark A. Fox, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Grant Rorie Phillips, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Neil John Varlamoff, Larry Todd Windham
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Publication number: 20150197026Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Clifford Birch
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Patent number: 9016177Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Clifford Birch
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Patent number: 8839701Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a vertical window covering are disclosed. One method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises retaining a window covering in a package such that a first end of the window covering is located at a known first position relative to the package. An engagement element is provided on the package that is located at a known second position on the package. The engagement element is moved a distance from a saw to obtain a final dimension of the window covering where the distance is calculated using the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Jason Begin, Clifford Birch, Ryan Bishop, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Timothy D. Cluett, Patrick E. Foley, Mark A. Fox, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Grant Rorie Phillips, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Neil John Varlamoff, Larry Todd Windham
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Patent number: 8716687Abstract: Systems and methods for shielding medical personnel from radiation are provided. A radiation-shielding barrier is positioned between the medical personnel and the radiation source. The radiation-shielding barrier includes an opening such that a portion of the table extends through the opening in the barrier. Medical personnel are protected from secondary radiation transmitted through the patient via a special layering technique of a first, flexible sterile drape, a flexible radiation-resistive drape, and a second flexible sterile drape. The system includes an upper shield and a lower shield of independent movement and a linking mechanism between the two, while maintaining the radiation seal. The system also includes a mechanism for maintaining the radiation barrier between the upper shield and the patient aperture hoop, preventing a radiation gap from forming between the flexible portions of the system (e.g. flexible drapes, curtains, etc.) and the non-flexible portions of the system (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Eco Cath-Lab Systems, Inc.Inventors: James Goldstein, Mark A Fox
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Patent number: 8631732Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering and methods of cutting a window covering are provided. A method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises a) packaging a window covering comprising components in a package such that first ends of the components extend beyond a first end of the package and second ends of the components extend beyond a second end of the package; b) automatically moving the package and components in a first direction of travel against a first squaring surface such that the first ends of the components are in a common plane; c) cutting the first ends of the components; d) automatically moving the package and components in a second direction of travel against a second squaring surface such that the second ends of the components are in a common plane; and e) cutting the second ends of the components.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Clifford Birch, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Lawrence Powell Doyle, Mark A. Fox, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Martin Richard Van Buren
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Patent number: 8495696Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for affordably distributing cable communication signals at greatly reduced power consumption levels with high signal quality with an active tap having gain stage characterized by low power (less than 1 Watt), low noise figure (less than 3 dB), high bandwidth (typically DC-2 GHz), and high gain (at least 15 dBmV).Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: ARRIS Solutions, Inc.Inventors: John Pavlic, Mark Fox, Victor Scott Shupe
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Publication number: 20130021467Abstract: A method and apparatus of ordering a window covering comprises providing a measuring block that is mounted adjacent an architectural feature to be measured. A digital photograph is taken of the architectural feature with the measuring block. A display resolution of the photograph is determined. A scale of the photograph is determined using the measuring block. A dimension of the architectural feature is calculated based on the scale of the photograph. The window covering is cut to the calculated dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2009Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS INC.Inventors: Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Clifford Birch
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Patent number: 8322260Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering and methods of cutting a window covering are provided. A method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises a) packaging a window covering comprising components in a package such that first ends of the components extend beyond a first end of the package and second ends of the components extend beyond a second end of the package; b) automatically moving the package and components in a first direction of travel against a first squaring surface such that the first ends of the components are in a common plane; c) cutting the first ends of the components; d) automatically moving the package and components in a second direction of travel against a second squaring surface such that the second ends of the components are in a common plane; and e) cutting the second ends of the components.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Clifford Birch, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Lawrence Powell Doyle, Mark A. Fox, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Martin Richard Van Buren
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Patent number: 8261644Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. An assembly is provided for moving the window covering on the support surface relative to the saw such that the window covering is positioned to be cut by the saw. A sensor is used to automatically determine a center of the window covering by detecting a predetermined portion of the window covering such as a mark on the window covering or an edge of the window covering.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Mark A. Fox, Clifford Birch
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Patent number: 8256333Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a lateral support surface and a saw for cutting the window covering positioned at an end of the lateral support surface. An engagement member locates the center of the window covering that is retractably mounted on the lateral support surface. A clamp assembly comprises a clamping jaw that is movable to a first position where the clamping jaw presses the window covering against the lateral support surface. The clamp assembly is movable relative to the first saw and the second saw. A controller for moves the clamp assembly to automatically position a first end of the window covering relative to the first saw and a second end of the window covering relative to the second saw. Methods of cutting a window covering are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Jason Begin, Clifford Birch, Ryan Bishop, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Timothy D. Cluett, Patrick E. Foley, Mark A. Fox, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Grant Rorie Phillips, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Neil John Varlamoff, Larry Todd Windham
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Publication number: 20120042524Abstract: Apparatus and methods for cutting through a layer of material. Some embodiments pertain to the removal of an orthopedic cast in a manner that is quiet and generates little or no particulate matter. In yet other embodiments there are a pair of toothed wheels that press down and penetrate into the cast and then split the cast by moving it past a sharp edge. In some embodiments the cutting head is reversible for the cutting of material in either of two opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Nick A. Deeter, Robert von Seggern, David W. Daniels, Mark Fox, Scott Brown, Christopher Bremer
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Publication number: 20110248193Abstract: Systems and methods for shielding medical personnel from radiation are provided. A radiation-shielding barrier is positioned between the medical personnel and the radiation source. The radiation-shielding barrier includes an opening such that a portion of the table extends through the opening in the barrier. Medical personnel are protected from secondary radiation transmitted through the patient via a special layering technique of a first, flexible sterile drape, a flexible radiation-resistive drape, and a second flexible sterile drape. The system includes an upper shield and a lower shield of independent movement and a linking mechanism between the two, while maintaining the radiation seal. The system also includes a mechanism for maintaining the radiation barrier between the upper shield and the patient aperture hoop, preventing a radiation gap from forming between the flexible portions of the system (e.g. flexible drapes, curtains, etc.) and the non-flexible portions of the system (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: ECO CATH-LAB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: James Goldstein, Mark A. Fox