Patents by Inventor Nicole Atkinson

Nicole Atkinson 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).

  • Patent number: 10041290
    Abstract: An arched window covering comprising a panel (e.g., having a series of elongated cells) positioned in a fan arrangement defining a central space near a center of rotation of the fan arrangement, a base positioned in the central space, and a support member supported by the base and positioned to provide support to the panel. Preferably, the arched window covering further comprises a rail secured to at least one of two ends of the panel. In one embodiment, the base defines an opening adapted to receive the support member. The support member preferably comprises an elongated member extending from the base toward a radially outer portion of the panel, and a spacer member supported by the elongated member and adapted to hold the elongated member spaced from the panel. In one arrangement, a position of the spacer member relative to the elongated member is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Traci Yocum, Nicole Atkinson, Cletis Swopes
  • Publication number: 20170260803
    Abstract: An arched window covering comprising a panel (e.g., having a series of elongated cells) positioned in a fan arrangement defining a central space near a center of rotation of the fan arrangement, a base positioned in the central space, and a support member supported by the base and positioned to provide support to the panel. Preferably, the arched window covering further comprises a rail secured to at least one of two ends of the panel. In one embodiment, the base defines an opening adapted to receive the support member. The support member preferably comprises an elongated member extending from the base toward a radially outer portion of the panel, and a spacer member supported by the elongated member and adapted to hold the elongated member spaced from the panel. In one arrangement, a position of the spacer member relative to the elongated member is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Traci Yocum, Nicole Atkinson, Cletis Swopes
  • Patent number: 9663985
    Abstract: An arched window covering comprising a panel (e.g., having a series of elongated cells) positioned in a fan arrangement defining a central space near a center of rotation of the fan arrangement, a base positioned in the central space, and a support member supported by the base and positioned to provide support to the panel. Preferably, the arched window covering further comprises a rail secured to at least one of two ends of the panel. In one embodiment, the base defines an opening adapted to receive the support member. The support member preferably comprises an elongated member extending from the base toward a radially outer portion of the panel, and a spacer member supported by the elongated member and adapted to hold the elongated member spaced from the panel. In one arrangement, a position of the spacer member relative to the elongated member is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Traci Yocum, Nicole Atkinson, Cletis Swopes
  • Publication number: 20160273268
    Abstract: An arched window covering comprising a panel (e.g., having a series of elongated cells) positioned in a fan arrangement defining a central space near a center of rotation of the fan arrangement, a base positioned in the central space, and a support member supported by the base and positioned to provide support to the panel. Preferably, the arched window covering further comprises a rail secured to at least one of two ends of the panel. In one embodiment, the base defines an opening adapted to receive the support member. The support member preferably comprises an elongated member extending from the base toward a radially outer portion of the panel, and a spacer member supported by the elongated member and adapted to hold the elongated member spaced from the panel. In one arrangement, a position of the spacer member relative to the elongated member is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Traci Yocum, Nicole Atkinson, Cletis Swopes
  • Publication number: 20130058073
    Abstract: An illuminated door assembly includes a panel having a front side, a rear side, and a through opening and is registered and used with an electrical receptacle of an electrical outlet. The opening, of sufficient size to permit access to the electrical receptacle, permits the plugging of an electrical cord with the electrical receptacle. A door panel is hingedly attached to the panel for rotation between a closed position and an open position. A light source is carried by the panel. The panel and door each include clear faces through which light emitted by the light source is projected outwardly. Electrical prongs, pivotally connected to the panel for rotation between retracted and extended positions, are operatively connected to the light source for providing electrical power to the light source when the electrical prongs are received by an electrical receptacle of the electrical outlet in connection with the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Philip Walker, Nicole Atkinson
  • Patent number: 7674975
    Abstract: Safety guard apparatus for an electrical outlet having one or more electrical receptacles for restricting access to the receptacles by a young child. The apparatus includes a base plate having one or more openings for registry with the electrical receptacles. The base plate is mounted to the electrical outlet in a similar fashion to a conventional wall plate. One or more cover plates are slidably engaged to the base plate along a path that is generally perpendicular to the base plate into and out of the wall to which the electrical outlet is mounted. In a fully extended position, the one or more cover plates are pivotal to cover the one or more openings to restrict access to the electrical receptacles. A lock system prevents the one or more cover plates from being opened by young child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: Nicole Atkinson, Philip Walker
  • Publication number: 20090266574
    Abstract: Safety guard apparatus for an electrical outlet having one or more electrical receptacles for restricting access to the receptacles by a young child. The apparatus includes a base plate having one or more openings for registry with the electrical receptacles. The base plate is mounted to the electrical outlet in a similar fashion to a conventional wall plate. One or more cover plates are slidably engaged to the base plate along a path that is generally perpendicular to the base plate into and out of the wall to which the electrical outlet is mounted. In a fully extended position, the one or more cover plates are pivotal to cover the one or more openings to restrict access to the electrical receptacles. A lock system prevents the one or more cover plates from being opened by young child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: NICOLE ATKINSON, Philip Walker