Patents by Inventor Martin Richard Van Buren
Martin Richard Van Buren 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: 11312566Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbHInventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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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: 20200039736Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Patent number: 10450129Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Levolor, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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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: 9493981Abstract: A safety device for a window covering comprises a head rail and a shade panel extending from the head rail. A lift cord extends along one side of the shade panel between the head rail and the bottom of the shade panel. A safety device engages the lift cord to control the movement of the lift cord away from the shade panel. The safety device may also shroud the lift cord to limit access to the lift cord portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Levolor, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Barclay Bishop, Juan Carlos Nava Campillo, Patrick Foley, Brian Douglas Furlong, JoAnn Whitney Hebner, Russell Matoy, Alejandro Rossato, Martin Richard Van Buren
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Patent number: 9487995Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw blade for cutting a plurality of different types of window coverings. A first controllable drive moves the saw blade into engagement with a window covering selected from the plurality of different types of the window coverings. A second controllable drive for rotates the saw blade. A preferred saw blade feed rate and a preferred saw blade speed for each of the plurality of different types of window coverings is determined. The first variable drive and the second variable drive are controlled based on the preferred saw blade feed rate and the preferred saw blade speed for the window covering being cut.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbHInventors: Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, Martin Richard Van Buren
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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: 20160137400Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Patent number: 9266639Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Publication number: 20140360328Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw blade for cutting a plurality of different types of window coverings. A first controllable drive moves the saw blade into engagement with a window covering selected from the plurality of different types of the window coverings. A second controllable drive for rotates the saw blade. A preferred saw blade feed rate and a preferred saw blade speed for each of the plurality of different types of window coverings is determined. The first variable drive and the second variable drive are controlled based on the preferred saw blade feed rate and the preferred saw blade speed for the window covering being cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, Martin Richard Van Buren
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Patent number: 8844414Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw blade for cutting a plurality of different types of window coverings. A first controllable drive moves the saw blade into engagement with a window covering selected from the plurality of different types of the window coverings. A second controllable drive for rotates the saw blade. A preferred saw blade feed rate and a preferred saw blade speed for each of the plurality of different types of window coverings is determined. The first variable drive and the second variable drive are controlled based on the preferred saw blade feed rate and the preferred saw blade speed for the window covering being cut.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, Martin Richard Van Buren
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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: 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: 8479925Abstract: A display for a shelving unit of the type having a bay defined in part by lower and upper horizontal supports that comprises a first rail mounted on the lower horizontal support and a second rail mounted on the upper horizontal support. A body is disposed between the first and second rails. The body is in free moving contact with the first rail and the second rail such that the body is freely movable along the length of the rails. The body supports a user interface device. The display of the invention may be used where the user interface controls the functions of a co-located machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Grant Rorie Phillips, Martin Richard Van Buren
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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: 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: 20120193043Abstract: A safety device for a window covering comprises a head rail and a shade panel extending from the head rail. A lift cord extends along one side of the shade panel between the head rail and the bottom of the shade panel. A safety device engages the lift cord to control the movement of the lift cord away from the shade panel. The safety device may also shroud the lift cord to limit access to the lift cord portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS, INC.Inventors: Ryan Barclay BISHOP, Juan Carlos NAVA CAMPILLO, Patrick FOLEY, Brian Douglas FURLONG, JoAnn Whitney HEBNER, Russell MATOY, Alejandro ROSSATO, Martin Richard VAN BUREN
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Publication number: 20120011974Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw blade for cutting a plurality of different types of window coverings. A first controllable drive moves the saw blade into engagement with a window covering selected from the plurality of different types of the window coverings. A second controllable drive for rotates the saw blade. A preferred saw blade feed rate and a preferred saw blade speed for each of the plurality of different types of window coverings is determined. The first variable drive and the second variable drive are controlled based on the preferred saw blade feed rate and the preferred saw blade speed for the window covering being cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS, INC.Inventors: Kristi Jane GEORGI, Brian Bellamy JOHNSON, James MCCAULEY, Martin Richard VAN BUREN
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Publication number: 20120012542Abstract: A display for a shelving unit of the type having a bay defined in part by lower and upper horizontal supports that comprises a first rail mounted on the lower horizontal support and a second rail mounted on the upper horizontal support. A body is disposed between the first and second rails. The body is in free moving contact with the first rail and the second rail such that the body is freely movable along the length of the rails. The body supports a user interface device. The display of the invention may be used where the user interface controls the functions of a co-located machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS, INC.Inventors: Paul Christopher BROWN, Thomas A. CAPUTO, Grant Rorie PHILLIPS, Martin Richard VAN BUREN