Patents by Inventor Robert J. Voss
Robert J. Voss 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).
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Patent number: 8996746Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for use in connection with a Building Automation System (BAS) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises an intelligent power node comprising a JAVA-enabled device and serial communication cable that provide a seamless open protocol and aggregation point to broadcast internet protocol communications. In another embodiment, the present invention enables energy monitoring and control of individual ports and outlets. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a method of configuring and operating fieldbus devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Joseph J. Kassl
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Publication number: 20140316541Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for use in connection with a Building Automation System (BAS) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises an intelligent power node comprising a JAVA-enabled device and serial communication cable that provide a seamless open protocol and aggregation point to broadcast internet protocol communications. In another embodiment, the present invention enables energy monitoring and control of individual ports and outlets. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a method of configuring and operating fieldbus devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Joseph J. Kassl
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Patent number: 8782297Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for use in connection with a Building Automation System (BAS) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises an intelligent power node comprising a JAVA-enabled device and serial communication cable that provide a seamless open protocol and aggregation point to broadcast internet protocol communications. In another embodiment, the present invention enables energy monitoring and control of individual ports and outlets. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a method of configuring and operating fieldbus devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Joseph J. Kassl
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Publication number: 20120254475Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for use in connection with a Building Automation System (BAS) are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises an intelligent power node comprising a JAVA-enabled device and serial communication cable that provide a seamless open protocol and aggregation point to broadcast internet protocol communications. In another embodiment, the present invention enables energy monitoring and control of individual ports and outlets. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a method of configuring and operating fieldbus devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Joseph J. Kassl
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Patent number: 6769471Abstract: A system for adding weight to and/or balancing the bottom rail of a window covering includes one or more body members positioned within the bottom rail, and each body member having a plurality of sockets for receiving weights. In the most preferred form of the invention, the sockets are horse-shoe shaped and are adapted to receive elongate rods having a circular cross-section. The plurality of sockets in the most preferred embodiment include sockets located adjacent the front of the bottom rail when the body member is in place and other sockets arranged toward the rear. Weighting and balancing is achieved by placing one or more rods in selected ones of the sockets.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Kelly L. Murphy, Otto Kuhar
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Publication number: 20030094247Abstract: A system for adding weight to and/or balancing the bottom rail of a window covering includes one or more body members positioned within the bottom rail, and each body member having a plurality of sockets for receiving weights. In the most preferred form of the invention, the sockets are horse-shoe shaped and are adapted to receive elongate rods having a circular cross-section. The plurality of sockets in the most preferred embodiment include sockets located adjacent the front of the bottom rail when the body member is in place and other sockets arranged toward the rear. Weighting and balancing is achieved by placing one or more rods in selected ones of the sockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Kelly L. Murphy, Otto Kuhar
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Patent number: 6491084Abstract: A system for adding weight to and/or balancing the bottom rail of a window covering includes one or more body members positioned within the bottom rail, and each body member having a plurality of sockets for receiving weights. In the most preferred form of the invention, the sockets are horse-shoe shaped are adapted to receive elongate rods having a circular cross-section. The plurality of sockets in the most preferred embodiment include sockets located adjacent the front of the bottom rail when the body member is in place and other sockets arranged toward the rear. Weighting and balancing is achieved by placing one or more rods in selected ones of the sockets.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Robert J. Voss, Kelly L. Murphy, Otto Kuhar
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Patent number: 6412537Abstract: A system for adding weight to and/or balancing the bottom rail of a window covering includes one or more body members positioned within the bottom rail, and each body member having a plurality of sockets for receiving weights. In the most preferred form of the invention, the sockets are horse-shoe shaped are adapted to receive elongate rods having a circular cross-section. The plurality of sockets in the most preferred embodiment include sockets located adjacent the front of the bottom rail when the body member is in place and other sockets arranged toward the rear. Weighting and balancing is achieved by placing one or more rods in selected ones of the sockets.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Robert J. Voss, Kelly L. Murphy
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Publication number: 20020011314Abstract: A system for adding weight to and/or balancing the bottom rail of a window covering includes one or more body members positioned within the bottom rail, and each body member having a plurality of sockets for receiving weights. In the most preferred form of the invention, the sockets are horse-shoe shaped are adapted to receive elongate rods having a circular cross-section. The plurality of sockets in the most preferred embodiment include sockets located adjacent the front of the bottom rail when the body member is in place and other sockets arranged toward the rear. Weighting and balancing is achieved by placing one or more rods in selected ones of the sockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Kelly L. Murphy, Otto Kuhar
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Publication number: 20010049896Abstract: A hang tag is disclosed. The hang tag has first and second surfaces, which are preferably planar. A slot is defined between the first and second surfaces. Desirably, the slot extends at least about 0.25 inches in one direction and at least about 1 inch in another direction. Also disclosed is a method and an apparatus for automatically applying a hang tag to an elongated object (e.g., an electrical cord such as a cord set), with a machine that is suitable for applying a securement strap to an object. The method includes providing a hang tag having a slot therein. The hang tag is aligned with the machine so that when the securement strap is ejected from the machine, it passes through the slot, forms a loop around the elongated object, and is tensioned around the object. As such, the securement strap serves to attach the hang tag to the elongated object in a stationary manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventors: Christopher Doerr, Amiel Hepp, Robert J. Voss
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Patent number: 6095222Abstract: A system for adjusting the length of lift cords used for raising and lowering a bottom rail of a window covering with respect to a head rail includes a receiving element for each lift cord located in the bottom rail and moveable along the length of the bottom rail. A locking element for each receiving element is arranged for being selectively inserted into the receiving element along the bottom rail. The lift cord is attached to one of the receiving element or the locking element. In its most preferred form, the window covering is a fabric window covering, such as a cellular window covering, the receiving element includes a channel which contains at least one cell of the fabric, and the locking element includes a wedge-shaped plate to be inserted into the channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Newell Operating Co.Inventor: Robert J. Voss
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Patent number: 5582226Abstract: A venetian blind assembly is provided in which each of the slats are provided with at least two pairs of holes, with the pairs of holes being spaced from each other along the lengths of the slats and with the holes of each pair being located across the width of the slat from each other and adjacent to opposite edges of the slats. Each of the holes is connected to adjacent edges of the slat by a slit, whereby the rung cords of the ladder assembly supporting the slats may be inserted through the slits into the holes to retain the slats in a predetermined position. The lifting cords for the blinds are located beyond the edges of the slats, such that when the vertical cords of the ladder assemblies are vertically adjusted with respect to each other, the slats may be moved to a closed position wherein the lower edge of one slat engages the top surface of the other to more completely prevent the infiltration of light or sound or the movement of air therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Robert J. Voss, Louis G. Valle, Zeki Tuzmen
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Patent number: 5518056Abstract: A safety tassel (10) for use with at least two vertically projecting pull cords (20,22) for a window covering is disclosed. The tassel (10) has at least two elements (12,14), each receiving and retaining a pull cord (20,22) and having an outwardly projecting gripping finger (30,36) for releasably interconnecting the other element (14,12) such that the elements (12,14) are detached from each other when outward forces transverse to the pull cords (20,22) are applied by the pull cords (20,22) to the elements (12,14).Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1994Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventor: Robert J. Voss
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Patent number: 4917167Abstract: A skylight window covering has a frame affixed to the room vertical or ceiling walls with a central opening lying opposite the skylight. A length of pleated fabric has one end secured to the frame and an opposite end held by a movable rail with ends sliding along the frame. A helically grooved rod has its ends journaled at one end to a 90.degree. gear box and is threaded within a nut on the end of the movable rail such that rod rotation adjustably positions the rail and pleated fabric. Resilient supports prevent the rod from drooping and are temporarily moved aside as the rail moves therepast and immediately spring back to supporting position. Adjustment driving of the rod can be accomplished manually or by a handheld electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1989Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: Home Fashions, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Voss, Louis G. Valle
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Patent number: 4901419Abstract: A pleated fabric window covering for an angular top or ceiling wall has the pleated fabric upper part cut at the required angle and the pleat lines are cut from the angular edge inwardly a fixed distance forming tabs. The tabs are overlapped and stapled to the upper rail flat surface. Manipulation of control cords positions the pleated fabric at any desired location below the upper rail lower end.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1989Date of Patent: February 20, 1990Assignee: Home Fashions, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Voss
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Patent number: 4676292Abstract: A venetian blind tilter mechanism housing has a first surface which bears against the front wall of the headrail, and a longitudinally extending slot on the surface facing the headrail back wall forming a spring plate which fits under a downwardly turned headrail back wall edge securing the housing within the headrail. The tilter mechanism has a spur gear received onto a control axle for common rotation. The spur gear has a smooth peripheral portion extending for a substantial angular extent that lacks gear teeth with conventional gear teeth over the remainder. An elongated shaft with a worm gear extends upwardly into the housing through an opening in the headrail bottom wall for meshing engagement with the spur gear.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1985Date of Patent: June 30, 1987Assignee: Beatrice Companies, Inc.Inventors: Louis G. Valle, Donald W. Luoto, Robert J. Voss
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Patent number: 4651795Abstract: A cord lock having a first movable pin at one side of the cord, the other side of the cord being supported by a fixed pin, the movable pin pinching or clamping the cord against the fixed pin. The movable pin has toothed end portions and splines in the central portion. The toothed end portions mesh with racks within a housing to maintain a constant attitude for the moving pin and the splines engage the cords. A rectangular guide slides into the open end of the headrail with a first molded plastic part fitting over the open end of the headrail and end of the guide. The cord lock housing fits onto the molded plastic part and is free to rotate within the part providing self adjustment of the cord during use.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1986Date of Patent: March 24, 1987Assignee: Beatrice FoodsInventors: Louis G. Valle, Robert J. Voss
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Patent number: D364984Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1994Date of Patent: December 12, 1995Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventor: Robert J. Voss
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Patent number: D368851Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1994Date of Patent: April 16, 1996Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Joseph E. Cole, Robert J. Voss, Louis G. Valle