Patents by Inventor Toralf H. Strand

Toralf H. Strand 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: 11746590
    Abstract: A vertical cellular drape configured for use as a covering for an architectural structure may include a front drape panel and a rear drape panel. The front and rear drape panels may be coupled to each other so that the drape panels are configured to be moved laterally between an extended position and a retracted position to cover or expose an adjacent architectural structure, as desired. In addition, the drape panels may be configured to be positioned relative to each other such that a plurality of vertically oriented, internal cells are defined between the drape panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20230193688
    Abstract: In one aspect, a covering for an architectural structure includes an upper rail, a bottom rail configured to be spaced apart from the upper rail, and an intermediate rail positioned between the upper rail and the bottom rail. The covering also includes a first shade panel supported between the upper rail and the intermediate rail that has a first shade configuration, and a second shade panel supported between the intermediate rail and the bottom rail that has a second shade configuration, with the second shade configuration differing from the first shade configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20200173228
    Abstract: A vertical cellular drape configured for use as a covering for an architectural structure may include a front drape panel and a rear drape panel. The front and rear drape panels may be coupled to each other so that the drape panels are configured to be moved laterally between an extended position and a retracted position to cover or expose an adjacent architectural structure, as desired. In addition, the drape panels may be configured to be positioned relative to each other such that a plurality of vertically oriented, internal cells are defined between the drape panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20200123848
    Abstract: In one aspect, a roller shade assembly for an architectural opening may generally include a first roller, a second roller and a looped shade extending around the first and second rollers. The looped shade may include at least one outer shade web forming a continuous loop around the rollers. In addition, the roller shade assembly may include an inner shade web configured to be wrapped around the first roller or the second roller such that the inner shade web is positioned within the continuous loop. The inner shade web may be coupled to the outer shade web(s) at a location along an inner perimeter of the continuous loop. Additionally, rotation of the first roller and/or the second roller in an unwinding direction may result in the inner shade web being unwound from the first roller or the second roller along the inner perimeter of the continuous loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: 10597935
    Abstract: A vertical cellular drape configured for use as a covering for an architectural structure may include a front drape panel and a rear drape panel. The front and rear drape panels may be coupled to each other so that the drape panels are configured to be moved laterally between an extended position and a retracted position to cover or expose an adjacent architectural structure, as desired. In addition, the drape panels may be configured to be positioned relative to each other such that a plurality of vertically oriented, internal cells are defined between the drape panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20200032580
    Abstract: In one aspect, a mounting system for mounting a vertical cellular drape relative to an architectural structure includes a rail and a plurality of carrier assemblies configured to support the cellular drape relative to the rail. The carrier assemblies are movable along the length of the rail to support the cellular drape as it is moved between an extended position and a retracted position to at least partially cover or expose the adjacent architectural structure, as desired. Additionally, in one embodiment, the various components and/or features of the mounting system may provide unique and/or desired advantages when supporting the vertical cellular drape relative to the architectural structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: 10513884
    Abstract: In one aspect, a roller shade assembly for an architectural opening may generally include a first roller, a second roller and a looped shade extending around the first and second rollers. The looped shade may include at least one outer shade web forming a continuous loop around the rollers. In addition, the roller shade assembly may include an inner shade web configured to be wrapped around the first roller or the second roller such that the inner shade web is positioned within the continuous loop. The inner shade web may be coupled to the outer shade web(s) at a location along an inner perimeter of the continuous loop. Additionally, rotation of the first roller and/or the second roller in an unwinding direction may result in the inner shade web being unwound from the first roller or the second roller along the inner perimeter of the continuous loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20190169927
    Abstract: A handle assembly is provided. The handle may include first and second portions. The first portion may define a gripping feature and may include a rear surface. The second portion may extend from the rear surface of the first portion and may be configured to couple the handle to a rail of the architectural covering without the need for additional fixing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20180209211
    Abstract: A vertical cellular drape configured for use as a covering for an architectural structure may include a front drape panel and a rear drape panel. The front and rear drape panels may be coupled to each other so that the drape panels are configured to be moved laterally between an extended position and a retracted position to cover or expose an adjacent architectural structure, as desired. In addition, the drape panels may be configured to be positioned relative to each other such that a plurality of vertically oriented, internal cells are defined between the drape panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20170241199
    Abstract: In one aspect, a roller shade assembly for an architectural opening may generally include a first roller, a second roller and a looped shade extending around the first and second rollers, The looped shade may include at least one outer shade web forming a continuous loop around the rollers. In addition, the roller shade assembly may include an inner shade web configured to be wrapped around the first roller or the second roller such that the inner shade web is positioned within the continuous loop. The inner shade web may be coupled to the outer shade web(s) at a location along an inner perimeter of the continuous loop. Additionally, rotation of the first roller and/or the second roller in an unwinding direction may result in the inner shade web being unwound from the first roller or the second roller along the inner perimeter of the continuous loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20170211316
    Abstract: A handle assembly is provided. The handle may include first and second portions. The first portion may define a gripping feature and may include a rear surface. The second portion may extend from the rear surface of the first portion and may be configured to couple the handle to a rail of the architectural covering without the need for additional fixing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: 9677331
    Abstract: In one aspect, a roller shade assembly for an architectural opening may generally include a first roller, a second roller and a looped shade extending around the first and second rollers. The looped shade may include at least one outer shade web forming a continuous loop around the rollers. In addition, the roller shade assembly may include an inner shade web configured to be wrapped around the first roller or the second roller such that the inner shade web is positioned within the continuous loop. The inner shade web may be coupled to the outer shade web(s) at a location along an inner perimeter of the continuous loop. Additionally, rotation of the first roller and/or the second roller in an unwinding direction may result in the inner shade web being unwound from the first roller or the second roller along the inner perimeter of the continuous loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20160222726
    Abstract: In one aspect, a roller shade assembly for an architectural opening may generally include a first roller, a second roller and a looped shade extending around the first and second rollers. The looped shade may include at least one outer shade web forming a continuous loop around the rollers. In addition, the roller shade assembly may include an inner shade web configured to be wrapped around the first roller or the second roller such that the inner shade web is positioned within the continuous loop. The inner shade web may be coupled to the outer shade web(s) at a location along an inner perimeter of the continuous loop. Additionally, rotation of the first roller and/or the second roller in an unwinding direction may result in the inner shade web being unwound from the first roller or the second roller along the inner perimeter of the continuous loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: 8998041
    Abstract: A finger trigger spray cap actuator and a separable overcap for a mounting cup on an aerosol container. The actuator comprises a spray cap actuator having a base, a collar, a finger trigger support, a finger trigger hingedly connected to the trigger support by a living hinge, and a finger grip depending from the finger trigger. The spray cap actuator has an operable position in which a central passage, formed through the base, engages with an integral down tube depending from the finger trigger, and a non-operable position in which the finger trigger is pivoted away from the lower base. The overcap has an interior space and an overcap support wall defines a receiving compartment for engaging with the spray cap actuator. When the spray cap actuator is folded into the operable position, the actuator can be inserted into the receiving compartment of the overcap and releasably retained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Publication number: 20130284767
    Abstract: A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup on an aerosol container including a base having an integral collar, a finger trigger support; a finger trigger hingedly connected to the trigger support, and a finger grip depending from the finger trigger and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion and finger trigger portion as a single unit about a living hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: 8517227
    Abstract: An aerosol spray actuator for a pressurized aerosol canister and in particular trigger or button actuated spray actuators having three main parts to simplify the mechanical moving parts of a spray actuator. An actuator button, an actuator base and finally a nozzle piece being inserted at the very end of a product dispensing passage embodied either in the body or the trigger part. A mechanism for permitting and blocking the actuation of the spray actuator is also provided so that inadvertent operation of the actuator can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Toralf H. Strand, Thomas G. Lacey
  • Patent number: 8499984
    Abstract: A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup (11) on an aerosol container including a base (5) having an integral collar (8), a finger trigger support (22); a finger trigger (3) hingedly connected to the trigger support (22), and a finger grip (39) depending from the finger trigger (3) and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar (8). The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion (5) and finger trigger portion (3) as a single unit about a living hinge (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: D693598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Flexo Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: D701060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Flexo Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
  • Patent number: D758759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Anderson, Mark Henry Sonnenberg, Toralf H. Strand