公开(公告)号：US10458178B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15423991

申请日：2017-02-03

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Kevin Rees ,  Jerome Miles ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/307 ,  F16H57/023 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/308 ,  E06B9/326 ,  E06B9/38 ,  F24S50/80 ,  F24S50/40 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/303 ,  E06B9/34 ,  F16H1/20 ,  G08C17/02 ,  E06B9/28 ,  F16H57/02 ,  H01H17/08 ,  E06B9/24 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/028

Abstract: The invention is a motorized gearbox assembly. The motorized gearbox assembly includes a motor that drives an output shaft. The output shaft actuates a window covering by applying torque to a tilt rod of the window covering. The output shaft extends substantially an entire length of the motorized gearbox assembly. It also has a through-channel that extends substantially an entire length of the output shaft, so that the tilt rod can pass entirely through the motorized gearbox assembly. Because of this, the motorized gearbox assembly can be used for retrofitting blinds. In some embodiments, the motorized gearbox assembly has a diametrically polarized magnet driven by the output shaft, and a position encoder that measures the output shaft's position and number of rotations.

公开(公告)号：US20210230940A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：US16752071

申请日：2020-01-24

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Casey Webb ,  Corey Webb ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E06B9/323 ,  E06B9/266

Abstract: A window covering is disclosed including a headrail spanning a window casing, and an end cap assembly in an end of the headrail. The end cap assembly includes a carriage, a movable portion extensible from a retracted position in the carriage to an extended position protruding at least partially from the carriage, and a mounting bracket coupled to the movable portion and being configured to forcibly contact the window casing and secure the headrail in the window casing. The assembly also includes a cam contacting the movable portion and being configured to move the movable portion from the retracted position to the extended position. The assembly further includes a flange extending from the cam and contacting the movable portion, the flange being configured to maintain the movable portion in position relative to the carriage. The assembly also includes a lever coupled to the cam. Rotation of the lever causes the cam to move the movable portion.

公开(公告)号：US10931226B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-23

申请号：US16181268

申请日：2018-11-05

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Seth Myer

IPC: H02S40/36 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02S30/20 ,  H02S20/25 ,  E06B9/24 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02S20/26

Abstract: A photovoltaic modular system is disclosed. One or more photovoltaic (PV) modules are connected together with embedded parallel wiring that facilitates the sharing of power from a plurality of PV modules to power one or more electrical devices. Control electronics within each individual PV module allows the isolation of PV modules that are shaded or otherwise not productive. No external connecting wiring, or devices are required to make the system functional. All wiring, connectors and electronics are integral and embedded within each individual PV module. The PV modules have adhesive on the back to allow them to be installed without additional mounting hardware. All PV module system components are completely encapsulated together in one modular component.

公开(公告)号：US20190158019A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16181268

申请日：2018-11-05

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Seth Myer

IPC: H02S40/36 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H02S20/30 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02S20/26 ,  H02S40/30 ,  H02S30/20

Abstract: A photovoltaic modular system is disclosed. One or more photovoltaic (PV) modules are connected together with embedded parallel wiring that facilitates the sharing of power from a plurality of PV modules to power one or more electrical devices. Control electronics within each individual PV module allows the isolation of PV modules that are shaded or otherwise not productive. No external connecting wiring, or devices are required to make the system functional. All wiring, connectors and electronics are integral and embedded within each individual PV module. The PV modules have adhesive on the back to allow them to be installed without additional mounting hardware. All PV module system components are completely encapsulated together in one modular component.

公开(公告)号：US11066865B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16153130

申请日：2018-10-05

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E05F15/71 ,  E05F15/632 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05F15/79 ,  E05F15/665

Abstract: An automated sliding window mechanism is disclosed. An automated sliding window mechanism includes a motor attached to a first component of a sliding window and configured to open and close the sliding window, a controller that controls the motor, and at least two air pressure sensors in communication with a processor. If the window is open, based on signals from the air pressure sensors, the processor determines whether a draft is flowing through the window. If the window is closed, based on signals from the air pressure sensor, the processor determines whether a draft would flow through the window if opened. The processor sends a signal to the controller to either open or close the window, depending on whether a user has elected to have a draft flow through the window. In a preferred embodiment, a system is provided with at least two automated windows.

公开(公告)号：US10968678B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-06

申请号：US16172122

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E05F11/34 ,  E05F15/635 ,  F16H19/04 ,  E05F15/70

Abstract: An automated sliding panel mechanism is disclosed. An automated sliding panel mechanism includes a motor attached to a first component of a sliding panel that is configured to move the sliding panel between a closed position and an open position. The mechanism also includes a power source and a rack attached to a second component of the sliding panel and including a base with rack teeth extending from a plane thereof. A gear is rotated by the motor and has gear teeth shaped to mesh with the rack teeth. A manual release mechanism is adapted to move the gear along its axis of rotation, from an engaged position, wherein the gear teeth mesh with the rack teeth to a released position, wherein the gear teeth are disengaged from the rack teeth. The manual release mechanism also includes a holding mechanism adapted to hold the gear in the engaged position and in the released position as selected by a user.

公开(公告)号：US20190040671A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16153130

申请日：2018-10-05

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E05F15/71 ,  E05F1/00 ,  E05F15/632 ,  E05F15/665 ,  E05F15/77

Abstract: An automated sliding window mechanism is disclosed. An automated sliding window mechanism includes a motor attached to a first component of a sliding window and configured to open and close the sliding window, a controller that controls the motor, and at least two air pressure sensors in communication with a processor. If the window is open, based on signals from the air pressure sensors, the processor determines whether a draft is flowing through the window. If the window is closed, based on signals from the air pressure sensor, the processor determines whether a draft would flow through the window if opened. The processor sends a signal to the controller to either open or close the window, depending on whether a user has elected to have a draft flow through the window. In a preferred embodiment, a system is provided with at least two automated windows.

公开(公告)号：US11680444B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-20

申请号：US16752185

申请日：2020-01-24

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Casey Webb ,  Corey Webb ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E06B9/32

CPC classification number: E06B9/32

Abstract: A leveler for a window covering is disclosed. A fixed portion is secured to a headrail of a window casing, and moving portion is secured to the window covering. The moving portion is movable upward and downward relative to the fixed portion to allow for vertical adjustment of one end of the window covering relative to the window casing to straighten the window covering in the window.

公开(公告)号：US20210230938A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-29

申请号：US16752185

申请日：2020-01-24

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Casey Webb ,  Corey Webb ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E06B9/32

Abstract: A leveler for a window covering is disclosed. A fixed portion is secured to a headrail of a window casing, and moving portion is secured to the window covering. The moving portion is movable upward and downward relative to the fixed portion to allow for vertical adjustment of one end of the window covering relative to the window casing to straighten the window covering in the window.