Patents by Inventor Robert E. Fisher, II

Robert E. Fisher, II 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).

  • OPERATING SYSTEMS AND RAIL ASSEMBLIES FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES AND RELATED COVERINGS
    Publication number: 20240110439
    Abstract: Various embodiments of operating systems and rail assemblies configured for use with coverings for architectural structures are described herein. Additionally, the present subject matter is also directed to coverings that incorporate one or more embodiments of the operating systems and/or rail assemblies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Gordon Freirich, Timothy W. Fries, David Byron McNeill, Claude Mathew McNiel
  • MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL COVERING
    Publication number: 20230074389
    Abstract: In one aspect, a mounting assembly for mounting an architectural covering to a support structure may include a bracket configured to be coupled to the support structure and a bracket adapter configured to be coupled to the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly may include an end mount configured to be coupled to both an adjacent end of the covering and the bracket adapter. In accordance with aspects of the present subject matter, the various components of the mounting assembly may be configured or adapted to provide one or more advantages over known mounting assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Robert E. Fisher, II, Michael Scott Goldberg, James M. Anthony, Kevin M. Dann, Joseph E. Kovach
  • Mounting assembly for an architectural covering
    Patent number: 11512529
    Abstract: In one aspect, a mounting assembly for mounting an architectural covering to a support structure may include a bracket configured to be coupled to the support structure and a bracket adapter configured to be coupled to the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly may include an end mount configured to be coupled to both an adjacent end of the covering and the bracket adapter. In accordance with aspects of the present subject matter, the various components of the mounting assembly may be configured or adapted to provide one or more advantages over known mounting assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Fisher, II
  • CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20210363817
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Cord drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 11111721
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Covering for architectural openings
    Patent number: 10829990
    Abstract: A cord wrapping mechanism converts linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. The cord is guided onto a spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL COVERING
    Publication number: 20200300033
    Abstract: In one aspect, a mounting assembly for mounting an architectural covering to a support structure may include a bracket configured to be coupled to the support structure and a bracket adapter configured to be coupled to the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly may include an end mount configured to be coupled to both an adjacent end of the covering and the bracket adapter. In accordance with aspects of the present subject matter, the various components of the mounting assembly may be configured or adapted to provide one or more advantages over known mounting assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: ROBERT E. FISHER, II
  • Mounting assembly for an architectural covering
    Patent number: 10704324
    Abstract: In one aspect, a mounting assembly for mounting an architectural covering to a support structure may include a bracket configured to be coupled to the support structure and a bracket adapter configured to be coupled to the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly may include an end mount configured to be coupled to both an adjacent end of the covering and the bracket adapter. In accordance with aspects of the present subject matter, the various components of the mounting assembly may be configured or adapted to provide one or more advantages over known mounting assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Goldberg, Robert E. Fisher, II, James M. Anthony, Kevin M. Dann, Joseph E. Kovach
  • Arrangement for mounting an actuator button onto a rail of a window covering
    Patent number: 10557304
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting an actuator button to a rail wherein the fastener for securing the button housing to the rail is hidden from view of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20190368267
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20180320438
    Abstract: A cord wrapping mechanism converts linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. The cord is guided onto a spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • ARRANGEMENT FOR MOUNTING AN ACTUATOR BUTTON ONTO A RAIL OF A WINDOW COVERING
    Publication number: 20170314325
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting an actuator button to a rail wherein the fastener for securing the button housing to the rail is hidden from view of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: RICHARD N. ANDERSON, EUGENE W. THOMPSON, ROBERT E. FISHER, II
  • Cord Drive for Coverings for Architectural Openings
    Publication number: 20170234065
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: RICHARD N. ANDERSON, ROBERT E. FISHER, II, DONALD E. FRASER, STEVEN R. HAARER
  • Arrangement for mounting an actuator button onto a rail of a window covering
    Patent number: 9708850
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting an actuator button to a rail wherein the fastener for securing the button housing to the rail is hidden from view of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N Anderson, Eugene W Thompson, Robert E Fisher, II
  • Arrangement for a component housing for use in a rail of a window covering
    Patent number: 9677330
    Abstract: The base and cover of a component housing are releasably assembled to each other with yokes on one of said base and cover, with at least one of said yokes flexing to slide over and snap around a respective boss on the other of said yoke and cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N Anderson, Eugene W Thompson, Robert E Fisher, II
  • Cord drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 9650829
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Handle and Brake Arrangement for a Covering for Architectural Openings
    Publication number: 20160319594
    Abstract: A handle is releasably secured to a rail wall by means of fasteners extending from inside the rail. An actuator shaft pushes against a contact plate to move a movable braking member to stop the rotation of a rod inside the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Robert e. Fisher, II
  • Handle and brake arrangement for a covering for architectural openings
    Patent number: 9422766
    Abstract: A handle is releasably secured to a rail wall by means of fasteners extending from inside the rail. An actuator shaft pushes against a contact plate to move a movable braking member to stop the rotation of a rod inside the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N Anderson, Eugene W Thompson, Robert E Fisher, II
  • ARRANGEMENT FOR MOUNTING AN ACTUATOR BUTTON ONTO A RAIL OF A WINDOW COVERING
    Publication number: 20160010389
    Abstract: An arrangement for mounting an actuator button to a rail wherein the fastener for securing the button housing to the rail is hidden from view of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Richard N Anderson, Eugene W Thompson, Robert E Fisher, II
  • COVER FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20150211293
    Abstract: A cord wrapping mechanism converts linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. The cord is guided onto a spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer