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).

  • ENERGY SAVINGS CONVERSION SYSTEM FOR SINGLE GLAZED WINDOWS
    Publication number: 20260328046
    Abstract: The system may comprise, for example, a first bracket configured to hold a cassette; the cassette comprising gearing, wherein the cassette is configured to adjust a window shade; a second bracket comprising a holder; and a secondary glazing configured to be held within the holder, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are configured to be mounted within a window shade pocket next to a first glazing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2026
    Publication date: October 22, 2026
    Applicant: Mechoshade Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Reyher, Tom Culp, Stephen Hebeisen, Dylan Schmied, Michael Graybar
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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