Patents by Inventor Zazu G. Ciuca

Zazu G. Ciuca 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: 5934350
    Abstract: A miniblind comprises a head rail, a tilt rod disposed within the head rail, a tilt actuator operatively connected to the tilt rod and operable to rotate the tilt rod, and a cam housing disposed in the head rail. The cam housing includes a cam non-rotatably connected to the tilt rod and rotating therewith, the cam having a protrusion, and at least one adjustable rotation restrictor extending within the housing, wherein rotation of the tilt rod is restricted by abutment of the cam protrusion against the at least one adjustable rotation restrictor. The cam housing includes at least one threaded bore extending therein from a side thereof to a position adjacent the cam, and at least one threaded member which can be adjusted to move along a length of the threaded bore. The bore is aligned with the at least one head rail aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventor: Zazu G. Ciuca