Patents by Inventor Michael Graybar

Michael Graybar 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).

  • Hold down device for window covering looped operator
    Patent number: 10415304
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
  • Window covering motorized lift and control system motor and operation
    Patent number: 10337241
    Abstract: A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material, the motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords, and the motor being a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Wes Adreon, Michael Graybar
  • WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM MOTOR AND OPERATION
    Publication number: 20190093423
    Abstract: A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material, the motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords, and the motor being a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Wes Adreon, Michael Graybar
  • Window covering motorized lift and control system motor and operation
    Patent number: 10180029
    Abstract: A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes a movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material. The motorized lift assembly also includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by said motor for adjusting positions of said cords, where the motor is a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Wes Adreon, Michael Graybar
  • Window covering motorized lift and control system gear train
    Patent number: 10174548
    Abstract: A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Graybar
  • HOLD DOWN DEVICE FOR WINDOW COVERING LOOPED OPERATOR
    Publication number: 20170260805
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
  • WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM GEAR TRAIN
    Publication number: 20170234066
    Abstract: A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Graybar
  • Hold down device for window covering looped operator
    Patent number: 9663988
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
  • Window covering motorized lift and control system gear train
    Patent number: 9657516
    Abstract: A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Graybar
  • WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM MOTOR AND OPERATION
    Publication number: 20160032647
    Abstract: A motorized lift assembly for a window covering includes a movable window covering material and cords for moving the window covering material. The motorized lift assembly also includes a motor assembly including a motor, a speed reducing gear train driven by said motor for adjusting positions of said cords, where the motor is a low voltage, high speed motor operating at greater than 12,000 rpm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Wes ADREON, Michael GRAYBAR
  • WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL SYSTEM GEAR TRAIN
    Publication number: 20160017957
    Abstract: A window covering includes a movable window covering material, lift cords for moving the material, a lift cord take-up shaft for gathering and releasing lengths of the lift cords to move the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train drivingly connected to and operated by the motor, and a driveshaft drivingly connected to the gear train and to the lift cord take-up shaft. The gear train includes a plurality of planetary gear stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Graybar
  • HOLD DOWN DEVICE FOR WINDOW COVERING LOOPED OPERATOR
    Publication number: 20140373311
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Springs Window Fashions, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms