Patents by Inventor Sherry Soden

Sherry Soden 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).

  • Method and apparatus for mobile blind installation
    Patent number: 7886418
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a vehicle in which a blind cutting machine is installed. A supply of blinds in different sizes, styles, fabrics and finishes is also maintained in the vehicle. The vehicle travels to the customer premise. Once the blind is selected by the customer, the installer measures the architectural feature to be covered to determine the final dimensions of the blind. The installer then cuts the selected blind to the desired size using the cutting machine. After the blind is cut to the proper size, it is mounted on the architectural feature. The selection, measurement, sizing and installation of the blind are accomplished during a single visit to the customer premise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford Birch, Sherry Soden, Thomas Caputo
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE BLIND INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20080066283
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a vehicle in which a blind cutting machine is installed. A supply of blinds in different sizes, styles, fabrics and finishes is also maintained in the vehicle. The vehicle travels to the customer premise. Once the blind is selected by the customer, the installer measures the architectural feature to be covered to determine the final dimensions of the blind. The installer then cuts the selected blind to the desired size using the cutting machine. After the blind is cut to the proper size, it is mounted on the architectural feature. The selection, measurement, sizing and installation of the blind are accomplished during a single visit to the customer premise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Clifford Birch, Sherry Soden, Thomas Caputo