Patents by Inventor Richard D. Gregg

Richard D. Gregg 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: 5603371
    Abstract: A powered angling rod readily connected in combination with a new or existing window Venetian blind unit, replacing the original manual-only angling rod, wherein, the window blind includes a head rail and parallel slats pivotally mounted. The powered angling rod comprises an elongated small size tubular main housing preferably closely visually resembling current manual-only control rods. Preferably a vertically adjustable hook structure is provided for readily connecting the powered angling rod to rotatable drive shafts protruding from the head rail, which vary widely in length between manufacturers of Venetian/mini-blinds. The adjustable hook structure also serves as a rotating power shaft for tilt angling the blind slats and is coupled to a motor shaft arrangement for rotational power. The motor is partially confined within the upper terminal end of the main housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Inventor: Richard D. Gregg