Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Merker

Thomas H. Merker 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).

  • Hold down device for window covering looped operator
    Patent number: 10415304
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
  • HOLD DOWN DEVICE FOR WINDOW COVERING LOOPED OPERATOR
    Publication number: 20170260805
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
  • Hold down device for window covering looped operator
    Patent number: 9663988
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
  • HOLD DOWN DEVICE FOR WINDOW COVERING LOOPED OPERATOR
    Publication number: 20140373311
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Springs Window Fashions, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms