Patents by Inventor Steven R. Haarer
Steven R. Haarer 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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Publication number: 20220074265Abstract: A skew adjustment method and apparatus for adjusting the skewed condition of a movable rail of a window covering in which the movable rail is supported by lift cords wrapped around spools. A drive train disconnecting mechanism is used to disconnect a first spool from a second spool, the first spool is rotated relative to the second spool, thereby changing the length of the first lift cord relative to the second lift cord until the movable rail is in the desired position; and then the first and second spools are reconnected so the first and second spools rotate together. An end cap may be used to enable multiple disassemblies and reassemblies of the end cap to access the skew adjustment mechanism. In one embodiment, there are two movable rails, and the lift cords for both movable rails extend through the same rout holes in the covering. Disconnecting the first spool from the second spool may activate a mechanism that prevents the second spool from rotating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 11225831Abstract: An arrangement for securing an end cap onto a rail of a covering for an architectural opening includes an elongated rail extending in a longitudinal direction and an end cap having a slightly arcuate shape when at rest. At least one post projects inwardly from the end cap into the rail to contact a surface that is fixed relative to the rail to secure the end cap to the rail in a flattened condition. When the end cap is coupled the rail, the arcuate shape of the end cap is flattened out.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 11180952Abstract: A covering for an architecture opening has a horizontal movable rail supported by cords, with a variety of configurations which allow the movable rail to be moved up and down while concealing the cords.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INCInventors: Richard Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 10829990Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 10344528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Robert E. Fisher Il, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
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Publication number: 20190178029Abstract: A covering for an architecture opening has a horizontal movable rail supported by cords, with a variety of configurations which allow the movable rail to be moved up and down while concealing the cords.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Richard Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 10145171Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening has a horizontal movable rail supported by cords, with a variety of configurations which allow the movable rail to be moved up and down while concealing the cords.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Steven R. Haarer
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Publication number: 20180320438Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
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Publication number: 20180313144Abstract: A skew adjustment method and apparatus for adjusting the skewed condition of a movable rail of a window covering in which the movable rail is supported by lift cords wrapped around spools. A drive train disconnecting mechanism is used to disconnect a first spool from a second spool, the first spool is rotated relative to the second spool, thereby changing the length of the first lift cord relative to the second lift cord until the movable rail is in the desired position; and then the first and second spools are reconnected so the first and second spools rotate together. An end cap may be used to enable multiple disassemblies and reassemblies of the end cap to access the skew adjustment mechanism. In one embodiment, there are two movable rails, and the lift cords for both movable rails extend through the same rout holes in the covering. Disconnecting the first spool from the second spool may activate a mechanism that prevents the second spool from rotating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 10036200Abstract: A skew adjustment method and apparatus for adjusting the skewed condition of a movable rail of a window covering in which the movable rail is supported by lift cords wrapped around spools. A drive train disconnecting mechanism is used to disconnect a first spool from a second spool, the first spool is rotated relative to the second spool, thereby changing the length of the first lift cord relative to the second lift cord until the movable rail is in the desired position; and then the first and second spools are reconnected so the first and second spools rotate together. An end cap may be used to enable multiple disassemblies and reassemblies of the end cap to access the skew adjustment mechanism. In one embodiment, there are two movable rails, and the lift cords for both movable rails extend through the same rout holes in the covering. Disconnecting the first spool from the second spool may activate a mechanism that prevents the second spool from rotating.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Richard N Anderson, Steven R Haarer
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Patent number: 9879479Abstract: A power assist module for use in roller tube driven products, such as roller shades. The module may be pre-wound prior to installation in a roller tube and retains its pre-wound condition, even after use, when removed from the roller tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Steven R Haarer, Richard N Anderson
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Patent number: 9752380Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer
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Publication number: 20170234065Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: RICHARD N. ANDERSON, ROBERT E. FISHER, II, DONALD E. FRASER, STEVEN R. HAARER
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Publication number: 20170044822Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening has a horizontal movable rail supported by cords, with a variety of configurations which allow the movable rail to be moved up and down while concealing the cords.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Richard Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 9482048Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening has a horizontal movable rail supported by cords, with a variety of configurations which allow the movable rail to be moved up and down while concealing the cords.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Steven R. Haarer
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Publication number: 20160251896Abstract: A skew adjustment method and apparatus for adjusting the skewed condition of a movable rail of a window covering in which the movable rail is supported by lift cords wrapped around spools. A drive train disconnecting mechanism is used to disconnect a first spool from a second spool, the first spool is rotated relative to the second spool, thereby changing the length of the first lift cord relative to the second lift cord until the movable rail is in the desired position; and then the first and second spools are reconnected so the first and second spools rotate together. An end cap may be used to enable multiple disassemblies and reassemblies of the end cap to access the skew adjustment mechanism. In one embodiment, there are two movable rails, and the lift cords for both movable rails extend through the same rout holes in the covering. Disconnecting the first spool from the second spool may activate a mechanism that prevents the second spool from rotating.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Anderson, Steven R. Haarer
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Patent number: 9357868Abstract: A skew adjustment method and apparatus for adjusting the skewed condition of a movable rail of a window covering in which the movable rail is supported by lift cords wrapped around spools. A drive train disconnecting mechanism is used to disconnect a first spool from a second spool, the first spool is rotated relative to the second spool, thereby changing the length of the first lift cord relative to the second lift cord until the movable rail is in the desired position; and then the first and second spools are reconnected so the first and second spools rotate together. An end cap may be used to enable multiple disassemblies and reassemblies of the end cap to access the skew adjustment mechanism. In one embodiment, there are two movable rails, and the lift cords for both movable rails extend through the same rout holes in the covering. Disconnecting the first spool from the second spool may activate a mechanism that prevents the second spool from rotating.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard N Anderson, Steven R Haarer
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Patent number: 9303450Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening has a horizontal movable rail supported by cords, with a variety of configurations, some of which prevent the horizontal movable rail from skewing, most of which conceal the cords.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Eugene W. Thompson, Steven R. Haarer
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Publication number: 20150275575Abstract: A power assist module for use in roller tube driven products, such as roller shades. The module may be pre-wound prior to installation in a roller tube and retains its pre-wound condition, even after use, when removed from the roller tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Steven R. Haarer, Richard N. Anderson
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Publication number: 20150211293Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Donald E. Fraser, Steven R. Haarer