Patents by Inventor Michael J. Siebenaller

Michael J. Siebenaller 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).

  • Publication number: 20250137614
    Abstract: A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller, Coty Church, Kevin M. Dann, Christopher M. White
  • Patent number: 12222099
    Abstract: A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller, Coty Church, Kevin M. Dann, Christopher M. White
  • Publication number: 20240255119
    Abstract: A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller, Coty Church, Kevin M. Dann, Christopher M. White
  • Patent number: 12007111
    Abstract: A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller, Coty Church, Kevin M. Dann, Christopher M. White
  • Publication number: 20240093857
    Abstract: A lighted architectural-structure covering is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, an architectural-structure covering includes a light source arranged and configured to illuminate at least a portion of the architectural-structure covering. The architectural-structure covering may include first and second coverings. The light source is arranged and configured to direct light onto the second covering, which is arranged and configured to reflect, redistribute, etc. the received light toward the interior space of the room in which the architectural-structure covering is located. Thus arranged, the architectural-structure covering may be used to create, for example, diffused-lighting effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller, Coty Church, Kevin M. Dann, Christopher M. White
  • Publication number: 20220055359
    Abstract: A light blocking or blackout composite material is described. The light blocking material includes at least two metalized layers. In one embodiment, a polymer film is coated on both sides with a first metalized layer and a second metalized layer. The metalized layers may have matching or different optical densities. Other layers can be combined with the metalized layers in order to provide a finished surface and/or to protect the metalized layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller
  • Patent number: 11186070
    Abstract: A light blocking or blackout composite material is described. The light blocking material includes at least two metalized layers. In one embodiment, a polymer film is coated on both sides with a first metalized layer and a second metalized layer. The metalized layers may have matching or different optical densities. Other layers can be combined with the metalized layers in order to provide a finished surface and/or to protect the metalized layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.
    Inventors: Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller
  • Patent number: 10774584
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled strips of fabric material joined together. Each assembled strip of fabric material may include a fabric material including inner and outer surfaces, and top and bottom ends. A first slat may be coupled to the inner surface of the fabric material adjacent the top end thereof, the first slat having a first contact surface. A second slat may be coupled to the outer surface of the fabric material adjacent the bottom end thereof, the second slat having a second contact surface. The first contact surface of the first slat of a first assembled strip is preferably nested with the second contact surface of the second slat of an adjoining second assembled strip. The second contact surface of the second slat may be partially covered by the piece of fabric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller, Kevin Dann
  • Patent number: 9328552
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening with improved insulating properties in one embodiment includes face-to-face cellular insulative components defining a fabric with dual layers of cells with the fabric being retractably mounted in a headrail so as to either be rolled about a roller or gathered adjacent to the bottom of the headrail. A first component of the fabric includes a pair of spaced parallel sheets of material interconnected with horizontally-extending flexible vanes so as to define a plurality of horizontally-extending, vertically adjacent cells of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration. A second component of the fabric is mounted on one sheet of the first component of the fabric so as to form a plurality of vertically adjacent drooping segments of fabric forming a roman-shade appearance. Single or multiple layers of the components can be used with or without the other type of component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller, Gary A. Marino, Joseph E. Kovach
  • Patent number: 8580178
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a transversely curved or formed strip of material which can be cut to length for use in a fabric for coverings for architectural opening includes a supply role of a flexible fabric strip material that is sequentially passed through a heating chamber with an elongated upwardly convex extrusion across which the strip material is drawn and a cooling station before being wrapped on a take-up drum. The apparatus includes driven rollers about which the strip material passes and the strip material is exposed to tension detectors and controlled temperatures such that the strip material formed in the apparatus is uniform along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph G. Jelic, William L. Teter, Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin M. Dann, Steven J. Carroll, Thomas E. Sevcik, Stephen T. Wisecup, Michael J. Siebenaller
  • Publication number: 20130056160
    Abstract: A system for biasing or encouraging a sheet of material to gather in one direction when one edge thereof is moved toward an opposite edge utilizes a plurality of cords, fibers or yarns which are secured to one face of the sheet of material so that the material always gathers toward the face on which the cords or fibers are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC
    Inventors: Kevin M. Dann, Joseph E. Kovach, Michael J. Siebenaller
  • Publication number: 20130040010
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a transversely curved or formed strip of material which can be cut to length for use in a fabric for coverings for architectural opening includes a supply role of a flexible fabric strip material that is sequentially passed through a heating chamber with an elongated upwardly convex extrusion across which the strip material is drawn and a cooling station before being wrapped on a take-up drum. The apparatus includes driven rollers about which the strip material passes and the strip material is exposed to tension detectors and controlled temperatures such that the strip material formed in the apparatus is uniform along its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph G. Jelic, William L. Teter, Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin M. Dann, Steven J. Carroll, Thomas E. Sevcik, Stephen T. Wisecup, Michael J. Siebenaller
  • Publication number: 20130000854
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening with improved insulating properties in one embodiment includes face-to-face cellular insulative components defining a fabric with dual layers of cells with the fabric being retractably mounted in a headrail so as to either be rolled about a roller or gathered adjacent to the bottom of the headrail. A first component of the fabric includes a pair of spaced parallel sheets of material interconnected with horizontally-extending flexible vanes so as to define a plurality of horizontally-extending, vertically adjacent cells of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration. A second component of the fabric is mounted on one sheet of the first component of the fabric so as to form a plurality of vertically adjacent drooping segments of fabric forming a roman-shade appearance. Single or multiple layers of the components can be used with or without the other type of component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller, Gary A. Marino, Joseph E. Kovach
  • Patent number: 8261807
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening with improved insulating properties in one embodiment includes face-to-face cellular insulative components defining a fabric with dual layers of cells with the fabric being retractably mounted in a headrail so as to either be rolled about a roller or gathered adjacent to the bottom of the headrail. A first component of the fabric includes a pair of spaced parallel sheets of material interconnected with horizontally-extending flexible vanes so as to define a plurality of horizontally-extending, vertically adjacent cells of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration. A second component of the fabric is mounted on one sheet of the first component of the fabric so as to form a plurality of vertically adjacent drooping segments of fabric forming a roman-shade appearance. Single or multiple layers of the components can be used with or without the other type of component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller, Gary A. Marino, Joseph E. Kovach
  • Patent number: 8206633
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a transversely curved or formed strip of material which can be cut to length for use in a fabric for coverings for architectural opening includes a supply role of a flexible fabric strip material that is sequentially passed through a heating chamber with an elongated upwardly convex extrusion across which the strip material is drawn and a cooling station before being wrapped on a take-up drum. The apparatus includes driven rollers about which the strip material passes and the strip material is exposed to tension detectors and controlled temperatures such that the strip material formed in the apparatus is uniform along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph G. Jelic, William L. Teter, Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin M. Dann, Steven J. Carroll, Thomas E. Sevcik, Stephen T. Wisecup, Michael J. Siebenaller
  • Patent number: 7695802
    Abstract: A slat for use in a covering for an architectural opening is made from a base material of binder and matrix fibers which are formed into a nonwoven material by melting at least a portion of the binder fibers to thermally bond the binder and matrix fibers. A coating of resin is then applied to the thermally bonded base before the composite material is passed through a forming apparatus where the material is heated over a convex support having the desired curvature for the slat and subsequently cooled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph G. Jelic, William L. Teter, Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin M. Dann, Steven J. Carroll, Thomas E. Sevcik, Stephen T. Wisecup, Michael J. Siebenaller
  • Publication number: 20090266496
    Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening with improved insulating properties in one embodiment includes face-to-face cellular insulative components defining a fabric with dual layers of cells with the fabric being retractably mounted in a headrail so as to either be rolled about a roller or gathered adjacent to the bottom of the headrail. A first component of the fabric includes a pair of spaced parallel sheets of material interconnected with horizontally-extending flexible vanes so as to define a plurality of horizontally-extending, vertically adjacent cells of generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration. A second component of the fabric is mounted on one sheet of the first component of the fabric so as to form a plurality of vertically adjacent drooping segments of fabric forming a roman-shade appearance. Single or multiple layers of the components can be used with or without the other type of component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller, Gary A. Marino
  • Patent number: 7264687
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for forming a fabric for an architectural opening covering. The apparatus comprises a joining section, an accumulator, a cutting station, and a stacker. The joining section is configured to join together first, second, third and fourth material strips into a fabric strip. The accumulator is configured to accumulate the fabric strip upon leaving the joining section. The cutting station is configured to sever the fabric strip into an upstream fabric strip and a first downstream fabric strip. The stacker is configured to join the first downstream fabric strip with a second downstream fabric strip to form the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Dann, Ralph G. Jelic, Michael J. Siebenaller, Thomas E. Sevcik, William L. Teter, Joseph E. Kovach, Douglas W. Christensen