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).
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Patent number: 11746590Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20230193688Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20200173228Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20200123848Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: 10597935Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20200032580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: 10513884Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20190169927Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20180209211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: John D. Rupel, Ren Judkins, Scott R. Cheslock, Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20170241199Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20170211316Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: 9677331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20160222726Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.Inventors: John D. Rupel, Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: 8998041Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Publication number: 20130284767Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: 8517227Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventors: Toralf H. Strand, Thomas G. Lacey
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Patent number: 8499984Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Summit Packaging Systems, Inc.Inventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: D693598Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Flexo Solutions, LLCInventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: D701060Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Flexo Solutions, LLCInventor: Toralf H. Strand
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Patent number: D758759Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Richard Anderson, Mark Henry Sonnenberg, Toralf H. Strand