Patents by Inventor Toralf Holte Strand

Toralf Holte 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).

  • Band lift system for shades
    Patent number: 10392858
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roman shade assembly that utilizes lift bands rather than lift cords. The shade can be formed of textured materials or woven woods. The shade assembly includes lift bands that attach to a rotatable member(s) and can be extended or retracted within an architectural opening by rotating the member(s). The lift bands can be slidingly connected to the shade at multiple points along the vertical length of the shade. Accordingly, as the wide lift bands are extended or retracted, the attached shade is likewise extended or retracted to cover or uncover an architectural opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventor: Toralf Holte Strand
  • Band Lift System for Shades
    Publication number: 20160160558
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roman shade assembly that utilizes lift bands rather than lift cords. The shade can be formed of textured materials or woven woods. The shade assembly includes lift bands that attach to a rotatable member(s) and can be extended or retracted within an architectural opening by rotating the member(s). The lift bands can be slidingly connected to the shade at multiple points along the vertical length of the shade. Accordingly, as the wide lift bands are extended or retracted, the attached shade is likewise extended or retracted to cover or uncover an architectural opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Toralf Holte Strand
  • Band lift system for shades
    Patent number: 9267324
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roman shade assembly (100, 200) that utilizes lift bands (108, 208) rather than lift cords. The shade (110, 210) can be formed of textured materials or woven woods. The shade assembly includes lift bands (108,208) that attach to a rotatable member(s) (115, 215) and can be extended or retracted within an architectural opening by rotating the member(s). The lift bands can be slidingly connected to the shade at multiple points along the vertical length of the shade. Accordingly, as the wide lift bands are extended or retracted, the attached shade is likewise extended or retracted to cover or uncover an architectural opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
    Inventor: Toralf Holte Strand
  • Band Lift System for Shades
    Publication number: 20140041812
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roman shade assembly (100, 200) that utilizes lift bands (108, 208) rather than lift cords. The shade (110, 210) can be formed of textured materials or woven woods. The shade assembly includes lift bands (108,208) that attach to a rotatable member(s) (115, 215) and can be extended or retracted within an architectural opening by rotating the member(s). The lift bands can be slidingly connected to the shade at multiple points along the vertical length of the shade. Accordingly, as the wide lift bands are extended or retracted, the attached shade is likewise extended or retracted to cover or uncover an architectural opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS, INC.
    Inventor: Toralf Holte Strand
  • Band-supported architectural covering
    Patent number: D1033982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventor: Toralf Holte Strand