公开(公告)号：US10711505B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15945954

申请日：2018-04-05

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Seth J. Myer

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

IPC: E05F15/70 ,  F24F7/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/71 ,  E05F15/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  E05F15/635 ,  E05F15/79 ,  F24F110/10

Abstract: An automated window mechanism with sensor informed calibration is disclosed. An electrically powered actuator moves a window between a closed position and an open position. A current sensor senses the current between a power source and the actuator when the actuator is moving the window. Informed by the current sensor, a processor determines a first endpoint when the window is in the closed position and a second endpoint when the window is in the open position for the window. A controller uses the endpoints to control the actuator to stop in either the first or the second endpoint as desired by a user. Sensors inform the controller, and user input via a mobile device enables both direct user control and programming of the controller.

公开(公告)号：US10538962B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15184017

申请日：2016-06-16

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Mark Madsen

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Mark Madsen

IPC: E06B9/323 ,  E06B9/42 ,  A47H1/022 ,  F16B2/18 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B1/00 ,  F16B47/00 ,  A47H2/02 ,  A47H1/102 ,  F16M13/02 ,  E06B9/40 ,  E06B9/44

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a window covering is disclosed. A rotational cam member is provided for extending a first piston on one side of a headrail and compressing a second piston on the opposite side of the headrail between a window casing. A lever arm is provided for rotating the rotational cam. Easy installation of a window covering headrail may be achieved as one arm is used to hold the headrail while the other hand is able to actuated the lever arm. Mounting brackets are provided for easy window covering removal after installation.

公开(公告)号：US10458179B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15220969

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jerome Miles ,  Kevin Rees ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Joseph Duncan

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jerome Miles ,  Kevin Rees ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Joseph Duncan

IPC: E06B9/386 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S30/20 ,  E06B9/322 ,  H02S20/22 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/28

Abstract: The system includes a headrail, which includes a motor, a gearbox, and one or more tiltable slats. At least one slat includes sliding tracks. The system further includes one or more PV cells movably disposed within the sliding tracks. The PV cells slide in move along the tracks with regard to an amount of sunlight incident on the cells. Methods of operating a solar powered window covering are also disclosed. The methods generally include detecting a tilt of at least one window covering slat. The slat includes one or more PV cells disposed in sliding tracks in the slat, and the tilt indicates an amount of sunlight incident on the cells. The methods also include sliding the PV cells in the tracks with regard to the amount of sunlight incident on the cells.

公开(公告)号：US10415303B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-17

申请号：US15479698

申请日：2017-04-05

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Terrece Pearman

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Terrece Pearman

IPC: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B9/327 ,  E06B9/302

Abstract: We disclose a cordless window blind that includes at least one electromagnet within each slat. The slats may be inserted into orifices within rotatable slat mounting members on a vertical guide rail assembly. The orifices may house electrical connections which connect the electromagnets to at least one battery. The electromagnets may have the same polarity such that the electromagnet of one slat attracts the electromagnet of an adjacent slat. The magnetic attraction may move one slat toward the other slat causing the slats to move vertically along the guide rail assembly and either raise or lower the blinds. Alternatively, electromagnets on only one of two longitudinal edges of the slats may be actuated and attract a metal member on an adjacent slat. The magnetic attraction may cause the slats to tilt and rotate within the slat mounting members thus closing the blinds.

公开(公告)号：US10138675B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15432402

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Mark Madsen ,  Terrece Pearman ,  Emily Brimhall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Mark Madsen ,  Terrece Pearman ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: H01M10/052 ,  E06B9/323 ,  E06B9/38 ,  H01M2/10

Abstract: Window blinds with automated mechanisms that require a power source often include a battery housing that is placed at least partially outside of the headrail. This is done to make room for mechanical devices that are required to be housed within the headrail. We disclose a battery housing which may be mounted within a headrail of a window blind. Consequently, the battery housing is not visible when the headrail is mounted. This creates a more aesthetically pleasing window treatment. The disclosed battery housing may include a base mounted on two elongated battery compartments. An elongated channel may separate the two elongated battery compartments. The elongated channel is designed to allow a tilt rod within the headrail to pass through.

公开(公告)号：US20180298681A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US15485933

申请日：2017-04-12

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Joe Fox ,  Terrece Pearman ,  Jennifer Stevens

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Joe Fox ,  Terrece Pearman ,  Jennifer Stevens

IPC: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/327

CPC classification number: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/262 ,  E06B9/302 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/327 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B2009/3222

Abstract: We disclose a cordless window covering that may raise, lower, and tilt a plurality of slats without the use of lift cords. The covering may include an external frame with two vertical sides and a headrail. The covering may also include a plurality of slats, each of which may be connected to an adjacent slat by at least one string on each side and the headrail. This may allow the slats to hang freely when lowered. It may also allow all the slats to tilt when only the top slat has been mechanically tilted by a drive belt. The bottom slat may include a bottom bearing connector which may interact with a drive belt such that it may be raised and lowered when the drive belt rotates. Each slat may be connected to a bearing and a bearing connector that may be slidably connected to a guide channel.

公开(公告)号：US20180291677A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US15479698

申请日：2017-04-05

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Terrece Pearman

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Terrece Pearman

IPC: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/327 ,  E06B9/386

CPC classification number: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/302 ,  E06B9/327 ,  E06B9/386 ,  E06B2009/3222

Abstract: We disclose a cordless window blind that includes at least one electromagnet within each slat. The slats may be inserted into orifices within rotatable slat mounting members on a vertical guide rail assembly. The orifices may house electrical connections which connect the electromagnets to at least one battery. The electromagnets may have the same polarity such that the electromagnet of one slat attracts the electromagnet of an adjacent slat. The magnetic attraction may move one slat toward the other slat causing the slats to move vertically along the guide rail assembly and either raise or lower the blinds. Alternatively, electromagnets on only one of two longitudinal edges of the slats may be actuated and attract a metal member on an adjacent slat. The magnetic attraction may cause the slats to tilt and rotate within the slat mounting members thus closing the blinds.

公开(公告)号：US20180266176A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15458453

申请日：2017-03-14

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/44

CPC classification number: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/44 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E06B9/72

Abstract: Motorized window coverings are described herein. Various embodiments may include roll-up window shades, vertical blind slats, and/or horizontal blind slats. In one example, a motorized roll-up window shade is described. The shade includes a tube, a flexible panel, a fixed bracket, a rotatable bracket, bearings, a motor, and one or more batteries. The tube may have a longitudinal axis perpendicular to a transverse axis. The fixed bracket may include a first segment and a second segment connected to the tube and movably connected to the first segment. The rotatable bracket may include an articulating joint and may rotate the tube along the transverse axis. The bearings may enable rotation of the tube along the longitudinal axis. The motor and batteries may be disposed within the tube. The fixed bracket may include an opening through which the batteries may be accessed.

公开(公告)号：US20180252029A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-06

申请号：US15450991

申请日：2017-03-06

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Terrece Pearman

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Terrece Pearman

IPC: E06B9/266

CPC classification number: E06B9/266

Abstract: We disclose a headrail for window coverings that may include an extensible end cap and a gearbox which automatically adjusts the headrail mounting. The extensible end cap may include a mounting bracket which may be connected to a piston. The piston may be connected to a floating bearing. The gearbox may include a motor-driven main gear which rotates a threaded rod. As the threaded rod rotates, an end of the threaded rod may move toward a floating bearing. The floating bearing may apply force the piston which may transmit the force to the mounting bracket. The extensible end cap may also include a sensor which detects the amount of pressure or force applied to the mounting bracket. When the sensor collects a measurement below a defined level, the motor may actuate the main gear to rotate the threaded rod and apply additional force to the mounting bracket.

公开(公告)号：US09879478B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15426673

申请日：2017-02-07

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Terrece Pearman ,  Emily Brimhall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Terrece Pearman ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: E06B9/386

CPC classification number: E06B9/386

Abstract: We disclose a window blind which includes at least one conformable seal which may inhibit light and/or heat transmission. The slats of the window blinds may include conformable seals on one or more of their edges. The conformable seals may include interlocking teeth, intermingled bristles, or a continuous strip of material which may form a lip. The window blinds may also include a conformable seal around an orifice through which a cord may be inserted. The conformable seal around the orifice may be designed similar to those of the slats or may include overlapping flaps of material. The slats may also include materials with different properties on either side of the slats. These may include light reflecting material and heat absorbing material.