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公开(公告)号:US11299931B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-12
申请号:US16835390
申请日:2020-03-31
Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
Inventor: David B. Mcneill , Todd Michael Nelson , Charles Culver Gidden Cooper , Cameron Joseph Bennethum , Jeffrey L. Spray
IPC: E06B9/36
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.
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公开(公告)号:US11299930B2
公开(公告)日:2022-04-12
申请号:US16175882
申请日:2018-10-31
Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
Inventor: Wendell B. Colson
Abstract: A roller blind is disclosed which provides horizontal slats for directional shading, enabling the application of a screen fabric which allows a greater portion of visible light to pass therethrough. The disclosed slatted roller blind is free from the usage of ladder cords and is simplistic in design. The disclosed slatted roller blind maintains a compact formation of a roller shade when retracted and has greater resistance to skewing along the longitudinal axis of the roller while being retracted. Furthermore, the disclosed slatted roller blind design is capable of being utilized as an outdoor or indoor blind.
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公开(公告)号:US11274492B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-15
申请号:US15994371
申请日:2018-05-31
Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
Inventor: Max W. Schroeder , Kenneth M. Faller
Abstract: A covering system for an architectural feature having a roller, the roller including a main body portion and a flapper portion pivotable relative to the main body portion. The covering system also includes a first support member operatively associated at one end to the main body portion and at a second end to a bottom rail, as well as a second support member operatively associated with and laterally moveable relative to the first support member, wherein a first end of the second support member is operatively associated with the flapper portion and a second end of the second support member is operatively associated with the bottom rail. The covering system also includes a limiting mechanism configured to interact with the flapper portion of the roller to maintain the bottom rail in a horizontally level position as the second support member is moved laterally with respect to the first support member.
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公开(公告)号:US11225831B2
公开(公告)日:2022-01-18
申请号:US16021158
申请日:2018-06-28
Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.
Inventor: Richard N. Anderson , Steven R. Haarer
Abstract: An arrangement for securing an end cap onto a rail of a covering for an architectural opening includes an elongated rail extending in a longitudinal direction and an end cap having a slightly arcuate shape when at rest. At least one post projects inwardly from the end cap into the rail to contact a surface that is fixed relative to the rail to secure the end cap to the rail in a flattened condition. When the end cap is coupled the rail, the arcuate shape of the end cap is flattened out.
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公开(公告)号:US20210363817A1
公开(公告)日:2021-11-25
申请号:US17398050
申请日:2021-08-10
Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
Inventor: Richard N. Anderson , Robert E. Fisher, II , Donald E. Fraser , Stephen R. Haarer
Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
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公开(公告)号:US11118396B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-14
申请号:US15788973
申请日:2017-10-20
Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS, INC.
Inventor: Wendell B. Colson , Ko Kuperus , David P. Hartman , Matthew A. Difrancesco
IPC: E06B9/40 , E06B9/386 , E06B9/44 , E06B9/384 , E06B9/34 , E06B9/382 , E06B9/24 , B29C65/08 , B29L31/00 , E06B9/264
Abstract: A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements extending between generally inner and outer vertical support members that can adjust and control the amount and quality of light transmitted through the covering is described. In one embodiment, the covering has elongate tapes as vertical support members that have a width substantially less than the length of the vane elements, and adjacent inner and adjacent outer elongate tapes are separated by a distance. In one embodiment, the vane elements are multi-layered, cellular vanes. The elongated multilayered vanes may include elongate stiffeners that may be associated with, coupled to, and or inserted within pockets formed in, the multilayered vanes. Also disclosed is a method of operation and manufacture.
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公开(公告)号:US11111721B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-07
申请号:US16503833
申请日:2019-07-05
Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
Inventor: Richard N. Anderson , Robert E. Fisher, II , Donald E. Fraser , Stephen R. Haarer
Abstract: A covering for architectural openings includes a cord drive with a pulley that is supported by a bearing surface which lies in the plane of the cord.
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公开(公告)号:US11097494B2
公开(公告)日:2021-08-24
申请号:US16843020
申请日:2020-04-08
Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.
Inventor: David Lynch , Stephen T. Wisecup , Patrick Foley , Wayne Rayman
Abstract: A system and method for laser sealing an edge portion of a covering of an architecture-structure covering is disclosed. In one embodiment, after cutting a covering of an architectural-structure covering to an appropriate size, lasering the cut edge portions or surfaces of the covering to seal the cut edge portions or surfaces of the covering to prevent fraying. The beam of the laser may be positioned to contact the cut edge portions or surfaces of the covering in a plane of the fabric. Subsequently, the beam of the laser scans or moves across the surface of the cut edge portion of the covering. In use, the beam of the laser is arranged and configured to apply heat to the surface of the fabric material at discrete points or spots to vaporize any loose fibers located along the cut edge portion of the covering.
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公开(公告)号:US20210198941A1
公开(公告)日:2021-07-01
申请号:US17201608
申请日:2021-03-15
Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
Inventor: James M. Anthony , Daniel M. Fogarty , Paul A. Brayford , Robert Fisher , Daniel A. Huber , Jan Pruegner , Clark Brace , Kevin Dann , Max Oelschlager , Todd Nelson , Nickolas C. Buccola , Michael Goldberg
IPC: E06B9/56 , E06B9/42 , F16D3/70 , F16D3/12 , F16F15/124
Abstract: Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.
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公开(公告)号:US20210189797A1
公开(公告)日:2021-06-24
申请号:US17196352
申请日:2021-03-09
Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
Inventor: Wendell B. Colson , Ko Kuperus , Bonnie Earl , Kelly Rahn , Kent A. Smith
IPC: E06B9/264 , E06B9/266 , B29C65/74 , B29C65/08 , B29C65/00 , B29C65/18 , E06B9/262 , E06B9/34 , E06B9/382 , E06B9/386
Abstract: A covering for an architectural feature having generally horizontal vane elements coupled to and located between generally front and rear generally vertical support members, which in preferred embodiments are adjustable to control the amount of light transmitted through the covering. In one embodiment the covering has three dimensional multi-layered, cellular vanes, and in another embodiment, the one or more support members are formed of a dark color, the rear support member(s) may be formed of material that is darker than the front support member(s), or vise versa. In another embodiment, the support members, e.g., sheers, have an openness factor, preferably as low as about sixty-five percent (65%) to as large as about ninety percent (90%). Other embodiments include structure, assemblies and methods for controlling the closure of the covering as well as embodiments of bottom rail assemblies. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the covering.
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