Patents by Inventor Todd Michael Nelson

Todd Michael Nelson 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).

  • Patent number: 11299931
    Abstract: A wand assembly for use with an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The wand assembly may include a first operating element (e.g., an operating cord) for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions and a second operating element (e.g., a tilt wand) for adjusting rotation of the covering between open and closed configurations. The first and second operating elements are coupled to a handle assembly via separate and distinct coupling mechanisms so that manipulation of the second operating element does not affect the first operating element thereby preventing twisting of the first operating element about the second operating element. The wand assembly may include a first, inner rotatable wand and a second, stationary outer wand. The inner wand is rotatable relative to the outer wand so that rotation of the inner wand does not rotate the outer wand, and hence the first operating element coupled to the outer wand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Mcneill, Todd Michael Nelson, Charles Culver Gidden Cooper, Cameron Joseph Bennethum, Jeffrey L. Spray
  • Publication number: 20210071474
    Abstract: A wand assembly for use with an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The wand assembly may include a first operating element (e.g., an operating cord) for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions and a second operating element (e.g., a tilt wand) for adjusting rotation of the covering between open and closed configurations. The first and second operating elements are coupled to a handle assembly via separate and distinct coupling mechanisms so that manipulation of the second operating element does not affect the first operating element thereby preventing twisting of the first operating element about the second operating element. The wand assembly may include a first, inner rotatable wand and a second, stationary outer wand. The inner wand is rotatable relative to the outer wand so that rotation of the inner wand does not rotate the outer wand, and hence the first operating element coupled to the outer wand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Mcneill, Todd Michael Nelson, Charles Culver Gidden Cooper, Cameron Joseph Bennethum, Jeffrey L. Spray
  • Publication number: 20180261808
    Abstract: A battery pack for use with a motorized architectural structure covering is illustrated. The battery pack includes a battery tube, and first and second end caps. The battery tube may include a valley portion located between first and second battery cavities for receiving first and second rows of batteries. The second end cap may include one or more projections (e.g., first and second tabs, handle, etc.) to facilitate removal of the battery pack from mounting clips associated with the motorized architectural structure covering. The removable, second end cap may include first and second release buttons extending into the valley portion. The release buttons may have a wider portion adjacent to the second end cap, and a narrower portion extending at least partially into the valley portion. The release buttons preferably include a tapered, for example, triangular, or trapezoidal shape, to extend into the valley portion for facilitating user engagement therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark D. Brace, Charles Culver Gidden Cooper, Todd Michael Nelson, Douglas Lorenz, Ian Bradley Thorne, Bryan Jeremy Schiffner, Peter Zagone, Liliya Gitarts