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).

  • ARRANGEMENT FOR A COMPONENT HOUSING FOR USE IN A RAIL OF A WINDOW COVERING
    Publication number: 20150197984
    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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • Covering for architectural openings with brakes in series
    Patent number: 8997827
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • HANDLE AND BRAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR A COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20150020982
    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 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • Covering for architectural openings including a rotation limiter
    Patent number: 8752607
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20130340949
    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 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Bail lock for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 8596328
    Abstract: A bail lock for coverings for architectural openings wherein at least one of the bails defines a cord guide surface of changing front-to-back cross-sectional profile so as to define a cord passage between the inner and outer bails that varies from a relatively straight path that allows the cord to pass freely through, to a more tortuous path that applies substantial frictional force to the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS WITH BRAKES IN SERIES
    Publication number: 20130292068
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • Spring motor for drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 8511364
    Abstract: A spring motor and drag brake for use in coverings for architectural openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Covering for architectural openings with brakes in series
    Patent number: 8459328
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • Single cord drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 8418742
    Abstract: A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • BAIL LOCK FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20130062022
    Abstract: A bail lock for coverings for architectural openings wherein at least one of the bails defines a cord guide surface of changing front-to-back cross-sectional profile so as to define a cord passage between the inner and outer bails that varies from a relatively straight path that allows the cord to pass freely through, to a more tortuous path that applies substantial frictional force to the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • SPRING MOTOR FOR DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20120267060
    Abstract: A covering for architectural openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS WITH BRAKES IN SERIES
    Publication number: 20110126994
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
  • Drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 7886803
    Abstract: A cord drive mechanism to convert linear motion to circular motion for use in coverings for architectural openings. Various controls are used to provide a braking force on the cord. Some of the embodiments incorporate a capstan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • SINGLE CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20110031343
    Abstract: A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • Single cord drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 7836937
    Abstract: A shade for architectural opening incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • Spring motor and drag brake for drive for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 7740045
    Abstract: A spring motor and drag brake for use in coverings for architectural openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II
  • SPRING MOTOR FOR DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20090242332
    Abstract: A spring motor and drag brake for use in coverings for architectural openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Stephen R. Haarer
  • SINGLE CORD DRIVE FOR COVERINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS
    Publication number: 20080202709
    Abstract: A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher II
  • Mounting arrangement for coverings for architectural openings
    Patent number: 7380582
    Abstract: A shade for architectural openings incorporating a single cord drive featuring automatic braking of the shade when the user releases the drive cord. In a preferred embodiment, an automatic tilt-open mechanism is provided to tilt the shade open when the shade is in the fully extended down position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer, Donald E. Fraser, Robert E. Fisher, II