公开(公告)号：US20180010296A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15245833

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Benjamin Taylor ,  Joe Fox ,  Lloyd J. Wilson

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Benjamin Taylor ,  Joe Fox ,  Lloyd J. Wilson

IPC: D07B5/00 ,  D07B1/16

CPC classification number: D07B5/005 ,  D07B1/04 ,  D07B1/162 ,  D07B5/00 ,  D07B2201/1012 ,  D07B2201/2007 ,  D07B2201/2021 ,  D07B2201/209 ,  D07B2401/205

Abstract: A compressible rope is disclosed comprising a plurality of strands. Interconnected outer strands form a sheath, and one or more inner strands form an inner core encased by the sheath. The inner core comprises a non-planar outer surface in contact with the sheath. The strands may be a monofilament or polyfilament material. The interaction between the non-planer outer surface of the core with the interior surface of the sheath can reduce bunching as well as the separation of the strands due to compressional forces.

公开(公告)号：US09860361B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US15413905

申请日：2017-01-24

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: H04M3/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/72533 ,  F04B39/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A wirelessly controlled inflator is described herein that includes a pump, a hose, a programmable switch, and a wireless transceiver. The hose is fluidically coupled to the pump. The programmable switch is electrically coupled to the pump and stores instructions that, when executed, activate the pump until a desired pressure setting is reached. The wireless transceiver is electrically coupled to the programmable switch and relays pump operation information to the programmable switch. The inflator may be remotely controlled by one or more networked devices, such as directly or via a cloud-based network.

公开(公告)号：US20170145740A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15423991

申请日：2017-02-03

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

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

IPC: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/307 ,  F16H1/20

CPC classification number: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/303 ,  E06B9/307 ,  E06B9/308 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/326 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B2009/2476 ,  E06B2009/285 ,  E06B2009/3222 ,  E06B2009/3225 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6827 ,  F16H1/20 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F16H57/028 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  F16H2057/02039 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S50/80 ,  H01H17/08 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B80/50 ,  Y10T29/49959 ,  Y10T74/2186

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：US09598269B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14245095

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: David R. Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Kevin Rees

IPC: G01G9/00 ,  B66C13/16 ,  G01G19/18 ,  F16H55/38 ,  F16H55/50 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/48 ,  B66D1/58 ,  G01G19/14 ,  G01G23/37

CPC classification number: B66D1/485 ,  B66C13/16 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/58 ,  F16H55/38 ,  F16H55/50 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G19/14 ,  G01G19/18 ,  G01G23/3728

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. A power sensor measures an amount of current drawn and/or voltage supplied to the motor as the motor applies torque to the line. A processor calculates an amount of weight that is attached to the line based on the amount of power consumed by the motor. Alternatively, if the motor is operated in generator mode, a current sensor may measure an amount of current generated by the motor and the processor may calculate an amount of weight that is attached to the line based at least partly on an amount of current that is generated by the motor.

公开(公告)号：US20160236916A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15139721

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

IPC: B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/30 ,  F16M13/02 ,  A47B57/06

CPC classification number: B66D1/38 ,  A47B57/06 ,  B62H3/12 ,  B66D1/12 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/30 ,  B66D1/40 ,  B66D1/485 ,  B66D1/54 ,  B66D1/58 ,  B66D5/32 ,  B66D2700/0141 ,  B66D2700/0183 ,  B66D2700/0191 ,  F16M13/022

Abstract: A system includes two or more lifting devices attached to a structure each lifting device having a drum rotated by a motor to draw in or let out a line from the drum. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. In certain embodiments, each of the lifting devices are quickly and easily detachable from the structure by way of a flange and mounting bracket. The flange and mounting bracket have holes which are coaxially aligned. A pin or other fastener is used to join the flange and mounting bracket together. Two or more lifting devices may be connected to and moved along a mounting bracket.

Abstract translation: 系统包括附接到结构的两个或更多个提升装置，每个提升装置具有由马达旋转的滚筒以从滚筒吸入或排出线。 滚筒包括形成在其外表面中的槽以容纳线。 在某些实施例中，每个提升装置通过凸缘和安装支架快速且容易地从结构上拆卸。 法兰和安装支架具有同轴对准的孔。 销或其他紧固件用于将凸缘和安装支架连接在一起。 两个或更多个提升装置可以连接到并沿着安装支架移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150284992A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14682108

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: David R. Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Benjamin Carlson ,  Davido Loyal Hyer ,  Jerome Miles ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/303

CPC classification number: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/303 ,  E06B9/307 ,  E06B9/308 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/326 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B2009/2476 ,  E06B2009/285 ,  E06B2009/3222 ,  E06B2009/3225 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6827 ,  F16H1/20 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F16H57/028 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  F16H2057/02039 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S50/80 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H01H17/08 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B80/50 ,  Y10T29/49817 ,  Y10T29/49959 ,  Y10T74/2186

Abstract: An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering. A controller, incorporated into the window covering, is provided to control the gearbox assembly. A security device, such as a camera, motion sensor, audio sensor, proximity sensor, impact sensor, or the like, communicates with the controller and is configured to monitor security at a window associated with the window covering. Such a security sensor may, for example, monitor opening and/or closing of the window, breaking of the window, or the like. In certain embodiments, operation of the window covering is triggered in response to conditions sensed by the security device. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的装置包括齿轮箱组件，其被配置为机电地操作窗罩。 安装在窗户罩中的控制器被设置成控制齿轮箱组件。 诸如相机，运动传感器，音频传感器，接近传感器，冲击传感器等的安全装置与控制器通信，并被配置为在与窗口覆盖物相关联的窗口处监视安全性。 这样的安全传感器可以例如监视窗口的打开和/或关闭，窗口的破坏等。 在某些实施例中，窗口覆盖物的操作是响应于由安全装置感测到的条件而触发的。 本文还公开了相应的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150284227A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14245055

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Chris Jones ,  Kevin Rees ,  Ben Taylor

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Chris Jones ,  Kevin Rees ,  Ben Taylor

IPC: B66D1/48 ,  B66D1/14

CPC classification number: B66D1/485 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/38

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. Logistics electronics are mounted proximate a first end of the drum and power electronics are mounted proximate a second end of the drum. In general, the logistics electronics include lower power electronics that enable data processing as well as data and commands to be communicated to the apparatus from an external location. By contrast, the power electronics may include higher power electronics needed to receive power and drive the motor.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括一个用来吸入或排出一条线的滚筒，一个连接到滚筒上的马达和传动装置向其施加转矩。 物流电子设备靠近滚筒的第一端安装，电力电子设备靠近滚筒的第二端安装。 一般来说，物流电子产品包括能够将数据处理以及从外部位置传送到设备的数据和命令的低功率电子装置。 相比之下，电力电子设备可能包括接收电力和驱动电机所需的较高功率电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150284224A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14245700

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen

IPC: B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/30

CPC classification number: B66D1/30 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/485 ,  B66D1/58

Abstract: An apparatus includes a motor and a drum rotated by the motor to draw in or let out a line from the drum. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. In certain embodiments, a depth of the groove is equal to or greater than a radius of the line. In the same or other embodiments, a passive guide that physically engages and tracks the groove may be used to guide the line into the groove.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括马达和由马达旋转的滚筒，以便从滚筒吸入或排出线。 滚筒包括形成在其外表面中的槽以容纳线。 在某些实施例中，凹槽的深度等于或大于线的半径。 在相同或其它实施例中，物理地接合和跟踪凹槽的被动引导件可用于将线引导到凹槽中。

公开(公告)号：US20150284223A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14245637

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

IPC: B66D1/38

CPC classification number: B66D1/38 ,  A47B57/06 ,  B62H3/12 ,  B66D1/12 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/30 ,  B66D1/40 ,  B66D1/485 ,  B66D1/54 ,  B66D1/58 ,  B66D5/32 ,  B66D2700/0141 ,  B66D2700/0183 ,  B66D2700/0191 ,  F16M13/022

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. A roller is provided that tracks the groove and extends into the groove. The roller pushes the line into the groove. In certain embodiments, the roller pushes the line to a bottom of the groove to ensure that the line is properly seated therein.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括：一个滚筒，用于吸入或排出一条线;一个马达，耦合到滚筒，以向其施加扭矩。 滚筒包括形成在其外表面中的槽以容纳线。 提供了一个跟踪凹槽并延伸到凹槽中的滚筒。 滚筒将线推入凹槽。 在某些实施例中，辊将线推向槽的底部，以确保线适当地安置在其中。

公开(公告)号：US20150284221A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14244771

申请日：2014-04-03

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Davido Hyer ,  Chris Jones ,  Kevin Rees ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Davido Hyer ,  Chris Jones ,  Kevin Rees ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

IPC: B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/14 ,  B66D5/02

CPC classification number: B66D5/02 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/485 ,  B66D1/56 ,  B66D1/58

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line, and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. In certain embodiments, the motor and transmission are substantially entirely contained within the drum. In the same or other embodiments, a bearing may provide support for both the transmission and the drum.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括一个用于吸入或排出一条线的滚筒，以及耦合到滚筒上的马达和传动装置，以向其施加扭矩。 在某些实施例中，马达和变速器基本上完全包含在滚筒内。 在相同或其它实施例中，轴承可为传动装置和滚筒提供支撑。