Patents by Inventor Neil John Varlamoff

Neil John Varlamoff 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).

  • Window covering sizing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 10639729
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbH
    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
  • Window Covering Sizing Method and Apparatus
    Publication number: 20160354847
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    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
  • Window covering sizing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 9427813
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: 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
  • Window covering sizing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8839701
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: 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
  • Window covering sizing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8256333
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: 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
  • WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110061505
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: 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
  • WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110056353
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: 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
  • WINDOW COVERING SIZING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110056345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: 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
  • Machine for cutting a window covering
    Patent number: D632710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Christopher Brown, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Machine for cutting a window covering
    Patent number: D633115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Christopher Brown, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Machine for cutting a window covering
    Patent number: D633116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Christopher Brown, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Machine for cutting a window covering
    Patent number: D636415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Christopher Brown, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Machine for cutting a window covering
    Patent number: D636416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Christopher Brown, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Machine for cutting a window covering
    Patent number: D655322
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Christopher Brown, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Finial
    Patent number: D707544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil John Varlamoff
  • Knife block
    Patent number: D764875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Q. Liu, Steven J. Muske, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Knife block
    Patent number: D764876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Q. Liu, Steven J. Muske, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Knife block
    Patent number: D766047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Q. Liu, Steven J. Muske, Neil John Varlamoff
  • Knife block
    Patent number: D766048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Calphalon Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Q. Liu, Steven J. Muske, Neil John Varlamoff