| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 160089000 | Diverse types | 38 |
| 20090101289 | COMPACTABLE TEMPORARY VEHICLE WINDOW SCREEN WITH PRIVACY PANEL - A compactable temporary window screen with privacy panel is for use with any motor vehicle having a doorframe wherein the door window is surrounded by a solid window frame structure. The screen comprises a flexible mesh material shaped in such a way as to allow it to be slipped over the door of a motor vehicle when the door is open and then secured in the proper position by closing the door. An opaque privacy panel is also provided to optionally allow privacy and light control. In one embodiment of the invention the privacy panel may be folded into itself and secured in an attached pouch. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20130075047 | Mounting system for window affinity displays - The invention provides a mounting system for holding one or more affinity displays upon a window in an exceptionally stable manner. The apparatus comprises a drape that is capable of being wrapped around the edge or frame edge of a window, and the drape is also attached to a plurality of surface mounting components. The drape is further linked to the affinity display. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130087292 | Welding Curtian - A welding curtain comprises a substrate comprising a fire-resistant material and a number of magnets coupled to a portion of the substrate. A welding curtain comprises a substrate, a number of sliding mechanisms attached to at least a portion of an edge of the substrate, a track defining a groove within a front surface and comprising a back surface, and a number of magnets attached to the back surface of the track, in which the grooved front surface receives the sliding mechanisms, and in which the sliding devices, upon placement within the grooved front surface, slide along the length of the track. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20100186904 | AESTHETIC AND SANITARY VERTICAL BLIND COVERS - A cover assembly for vertical blinds comprising a front cover having an aesthetically pleasing design having a front cover top, bottom, and two sides; a back cover having a back cover top, bottom, and two sides, the back cover secured to the front cover at their respective two sides and bottom; and a securing means for closing the front cover top and back cover top that does not close a middle section of the top to permit the stem to pass through, the securing means taken from the group consisting of snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners, elastic ribbon, and a drawstring. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110000626 | VERTICALLY MOVABLE DOOR WITH SAFETY BARRIER - A vertically moving door of a truck loading dock includes a disconnectable horizontal joint that provides the door with a barrier position, wherein an upper section of the door can be separated from a lower section to create a ventilation area between the two. The ventilation area allows fresh outside air to enter the building, while the lower section remains at its lowermost position for safety and security. More specifically, the lower section serves as a barrier that helps prevent someone or something from accidentally falling through the doorway when a truck is not present at the dock. A lightweight, resilient strap can be attached to the lower section of the door to help protect that section from an otherwise damaging impact. A lattice of straps or a mesh can be installed across the ventilation area to help secure the building against theft. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20080202698 | DUAL OVERHEAD DOOR SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD - A dual overhead door system having a pair of vertical tracks ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110180219 | REPLACEABLE SHADE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A replaceable shade system and method of using it according to certain embodiments of the invention may include at least one at least one replaceable shade, a permanent shade, and a means for attaching the at least one replaceable shade to the permanent shade. The replaceable shade system may further include an image applied to the at least one replaceable shade. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110120661 | INTEGRATED WEAVING TYPE THREE-DIMENSIONAL CURTAIN SHEET FABRIC HAVING BANDS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a three-dimensional curtain sheet fabric having front and rear bands in the integrated-weaving type, and the invention provides three-dimensional curtain sheets | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120241103 | WINDOW BLIND ASSEMBLY - A window blind assembly includes a top rail, a drawable curtain unit, a protective netting, and a pull cord unit. The drawable curtain unit is hung from the top rail, and has a curtain section with a cord-connecting part. The protective netting is hung from the top rail, is disposed at one side of the drawable curtain unit, and includes a fabric net that defines a cord space. The pull cord unit includes at least one connecting section extending into the cord space and being connected securely to the cord-connecting part of the curtain section of the drawable curtain unit. | 09-27-2012 |
| 160090000 | With rigid closure | 26 |
| 20120216965 | WINDOW ELEMENT FOR A SIDE DOOR, IN PARTICULAR A REAR SIDE DOOR, OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A window element for a side door of a vehicle has at least one frame element including a guide and defining interconnected first and further window portals. A side pane is guidable by the frame element along the guide between a position closing the window portal and at least one position releasing the first window portal. The window element has a window web by which a frame part of the frame element is covered, at least in some regions. The frame part spatially separates the first and further window portals, and has a side pane held rigidly on the frame element. The further window portal is covered by the side pane that is held on the frame element, at least in some regions, with at least one plastics material, via which a screwed connection to the window web and/or to a door carcass of the side door is formable. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20090032202 | WINDOW SCREEN FOR VEHICLES - A ventilation device for use with vehicle windows is provided. This device includes an adjustable frame mountable within a vehicle window; an insert mountable within the frame; and an adapter, wherein adapter is attachable to the frame and further includes a plurality of score lines formed therein for facilitating changing the dimensions of the adapter, if necessary, based on the dimensions of the window opening in which the device is being used. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20120298316 | VEHICULAR DOOR - A vehicular door includes a window including an outer rim, a window frame provided to surround the outer rim of the window, a sunshade, a hook member, and a door trim. The sunshade is provided to a part of the window frame so as to be extended therefrom and housed therein and configured to be extended to block light entering through the window. The hook member is configured to stop an end of the sunshade to keep the sunshade in an extended state. The door trim is provided on a lower side of the window and includes an upper surface portion that is exposed to the window side. The hook member is mounted on the upper surface portion of the door trim. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120318466 | Modular Window For An Aircraft Including An SPD Lens And An Opaque Shade - A modular window for use in a vehicle, such as an airborne vehicle, is provided. The modular window includes a suspended particle device (“SPD”) film, the SPD film making up one of the lenses of the modular The window typically includes an opaque shade movable between an opened and closed position, in spaced apart relation to the reveal mounted SPD lens. The opaque shade can move between an open and closed position with the opaque shade. In an open position, the light passing through the modular window unit is controlled by controlling the opacity of the SPD lens. When the opaque shade is in a closed position, the opaque shade substantially prevents any light from passing through the modular window unit regardless of the opacity of the SPD lens. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130139976 | CURTAIN SYSTEM - A curtain assembly includes a curtain, or panel of flexible material, such as fabric, forming a generally smooth surface extending between a first anchor assembly and a second anchor assembly. Slits through the fabric are sized and arranged to be stretched opened to form respective openings in response to relatively small amounts of stretching of the panel between the two anchor assemblies with a tension force. The openings may be re-closed by allowing the panel to return to a relaxed state. The opening and closing action can be repeated according to new methods to controllably vary the amount of light that the curtain assembly allows through the panel. The curtain assembly may be used as part of various larger assemblies and in various environments. | 06-06-2013 |
| 160091000 | Diverse rigid closures | 2 |
| 20110139379 | DOOR ASSEMBLY - A door assembly includes a door panel and a window assembly. The window assembly includes a first frame operably coupled to a second frame. A movable panel is operably coupled and selectively movable in a channel defined by a leg and a wall of the first frame and a leg of the second frame. A fixed panel and a window screen can also be operably coupled between the first frame and the second frame. At least one of the frames include a basin that empties into a drainage opening to prevent the build up of moisture within the assembly. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110126991 | PROTECTIVE SCREEN SYSTEMS FOR USE ON A PLURALITY OF VEHICLES - A protective screen system of the present invention is disclosed herein which may be used in a variety of types and models of vehicles to keep children and pets safe during an accident, in hot weather provide a ventilation means, and to prevent bugs and debris from entering a vehicle. The protective screen system may be installed into the frame of a vehicle window and may be available in an adjustable or a non-adjustable version. The protective screen system may be manufactured using a durable material. The protective screen system may be customized to be installed into substantially any vehicle window. | 06-02-2011 |
| 160092000 | Swinging rigid closures | 3 |
| 20110168337 | ADJUSTABLE MODULAR WINDOW DRESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING THE SAME - A window dressing system for installation within a window structure is disclosed. The window dressing system has at least one dressing element. The dressing element includes a frame structure and engagement members outwardly extendable from the frame structure and adapted to forcibly engage a surface of the window structure to maintain the dressing element fixed within the window structure. The engagement members on the frame are arranged in manner that several dressing elements may be modularly attached together. The engagement members may be replaced by linking members when attaching adjacent dressing systems together. A method for installing such a window dressing system is also disclosed. | 07-14-2011 |
| 160095000 | Flexible or portable panel related to rigid closure operating or fastening means | 1 |
| 20080264573 | Door assembly with retractable screen - A door assembly includes a door body; a panel, typically a window, which is slidably mounted on the door body; a retractable screen mounted on the door; and a removable connection between the screen and the panel. Preferably, the connection is a peelably removable connection. The connection may include a self-mating reclosable fastener, a hook and loop fastener or the like. The connection may include one or more magnets, preferably in the form of flexible magnetic strips. The door assembly thus simplifies the installation of the screen and its removal and replacement. | 10-30-2008 |
| 160097000 | Flexible or portable panel complementary to form complete closure | 1 |
| 20100071857 | Slider assembly for salt - A slider assembly includes an axle device having a base with an engaging member for coupling with another engaging member on a slat. The base includes an axle on a top thereof. The axle includes a top portion having a slit, forming two resilient tabs spaced by the slit. The axle further includes a bottom portion having an enlarged section. A slider includes a seat having a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted thereto. The seat includes an axle hole having a lower opening. The axle hole includes a retaining shoulder on an inner periphery thereof. The axle is inserted into the axle hole by resiliency provided by the slit. The enlarged section of the axle is engaged with the retaining shoulder, allowing the axle to rotate about an axis. The axle has a fixed position along the axis. | 03-25-2010 |
| 160098000 | Roll type flexible panel | 4 |
| 20130068399 | STRUCTURAL SKELETON OF A VEHICLE SUNSHADE - A vehicle awning framework comprises a base stand ( | 03-21-2013 |
| 20110042016 | MOTOR VEHICLE WITH PANORAMA SCREEN AND PULL-OUT ROLLER BLIND - A motor vehicle is provided with a panorama screen, a pull-out roller blind, more preferably sun roller blind, for covering said screen and at least one support member for supporting the at least partially pulled-out roller blind against the screen. The support member relative to the pull-out roller blind is moveably guided on the screen. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20120132374 | INSULATED GLASS WITH INTEGRAL BLIND - MANUALLY CONTROLLABLE - A sealed blind for a double window is provided. A double window is installed in a frame formed by upper, lower and side frames in which an inner glass plate and an outer glass plate are installed spaced apart by a predetermined interval. A blind is installed inside the double window. An elevating shaft is connected to the blind and is configured to wind and unwind the blind. A sealed rotating unit is configured to rotate the elevating shaft. A first side of the rotating unit is installed in the elevating shaft and a second side of the rotating unit is disposed at an outer side of the side frame of the double window, such that outside air and dust are not introduced. An elevating wire is wound around the rotating unit and is configured to operate the rotating unit. | 05-31-2012 |
| 160099000 | Connected to slidable rigid closure | 1 |
| 20120199294 | WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly including a first sash and a second sash, the first and second sashes each including a pane of glass disposed between a pair of horizontal rails and a pair of vertical stiles, a frame configured to retain the first and second sashes along a vertical plane of the frame, and a mechanism configured to simultaneously and correspondingly move a second sash in second direction upon movement of a first sash in a first direction opposite the second direction. | 08-09-2012 |
| 160102000 | Flexible panel connected to and moved by slidable rigid closure | 1 |
| 20110094686 | HYBRID ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - A hybrid enclosure, comprising a flexible, lightweight cover coupled within a rigid frame and at least one rigid stile that functions to confine a space, with minimal structural encroachment into potential ingress and egress area of the space when fully open. | 04-28-2011 |
| 160104000 | Grille or shutter type | 2 |
| 20120132375 | INTELLIGENT CANOPY GREENHOUSE CONTROL SYSTEM - An intelligent canopy greenhouse control system is provided with two main brackets symmetrically arranged, each of which penetrates a curved tubular beam at its upper edge for the curved tubular beam's one end to protrude from each main bracket. Several small crossbeams are installed between two curved tubular beams for a reinforced structure. At least a louvered shutter is provided between two curved tubular beams and between two main brackets. A film is covered between two curved tubular beams, and steel sheets are freely connected to gaps between two main brackets and under the lower edges of two curved tubular beams for development of a first skeleton unit with gutters installed, around which a canopy greenhouse can be assembled with a plurality of first skeleton units. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20110220302 | Flexible Flap for a Pet Door - A pet door having decorative and customizable aesthetic features. The pet door includes subframe assemblies that are connected to each other with fasteners that extend through the aperture defined by the door. Thus, the subframe assemblies are fixed to the door, but it is not necessary to drill or form holes in the door in order to install the pet door. The pet door can be adapted to fit doors of various sizes with a modular core frame. The core frame includes a plurality of core members, each of which has one or more core elements. The core members extend laterally between the first and second subframe assemblies and defining a passageway through the door. Decorative frames are releasably attached to the subframe assemblies and can be removed or replaced, whereas the subframe assemblies remain fixed to each other and the door. Decorative frames allow owners to customize pet doors to taste or to match interior and exterior decors. A security panel can be secured to one of the subframe assemblies to prevent animals and intruders from entering the residence through the pet door. | 09-15-2011 |
| 160107000 | Plural strip, slat, or panel type | 9 |
| 20130025799 | GLASS-ENCLOSED CHAMBER AND INTERNAL VENETIAN BLIND HAVING SLATS OF IMPROVED REFLECTANCE AND DIFFUSIVITY OVER A WIDER SPECTRAL INTERVAL OF INCIDENT SOLAR RADIATION - Inside a glass-enclosed chamber is a Venetian blind connected to internal elements for operating it, the elements being workable from outside to raise, lower and incline the slats. The raw slats of the blind are obtained by moulding a rolled strip of aluminium alloy hardened by magnesium. The strip has not been lapped in order to maintain a degree of roughness on both surfaces, ready to receive a reflecting layer. Reflective stratification includes a layer of pure aluminium adherent to the body of the slat that serves to fix a reflective type of interferential dielectric multilayer. Average thickness of the layer of sputtered aluminium depends on the diffusivity of reflected radiation required in relation to the maximum height of the peaks of surface roughness on the body of the slats. Useful multilayers increase reflectance to levels averaging over 85% on a wide interval of wavelengths from near infrared to ultraviolet. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130075048 | MAGNETIC TILT AND RAISE/LOWER MECHANISMS FOR A VENETIAN BLIND - The present invention discloses a window blind within a multi-pane window. A window blind disposed between first and second panes includes a plurality of slats. Raise/lower and tilt lines are coupled to the slats. A carriage housing is disposed between the panes proximate a side edge thereof. A tilt strip is disposed within the carriage housing and coupled to the tilt lines. An inner carriage disposed within the carriage housing includes an upper portion coupled to the raise/lower lines to actuate raising and lowering the slats, and a lower portion coupled to the tilt strip to actuate tilting the slats. An external carriage is adjacent the exterior surface and aligned with and magnetically coupled to the inner carriage. The external carriage is linearly movable to move the inner carriage. A method of adjusting a window blind within a multi-pane window is also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20080283200 | CLUTCH FOR INSULATED GLASS WINDOW COVERING - An insulated glass (IG) internal blind assembly including a clutch for providing directional friction when raising and lowering the blind. The clutch is directionally activated, the gravitational pull of the blinds or lowering the blinds activates the clutch causing it to lock and add friction to the system. The clutch may be placed essentially anywhere along the cord path where the path changes direction. Various clutch and cord configurations may be used to achieve a desired amount of directional friction. The directional friction prevents the window covering from falling under its own weight. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100243177 | MAGNETIC TILT AND RAISE/LOWER MECHANISMS FOR A VENETIAN BLIND - The present invention discloses a window blind within a multi-pane window. A window blind disposed between first and second panes includes a plurality of slats. Raise/lower and tilt lines are coupled to the slats. A carriage housing is disposed between the panes proximate a side edge thereof. A tilt strip is disposed within the carriage housing and coupled to the tilt lines. An inner carriage disposed within the carriage housing includes an upper portion coupled to the raise/lower lines to actuate raising and lowering the slats, and a lower portion coupled to the tilt strip to actuate tilting the slats. An external carriage is adjacent the exterior surface and aligned with and magnetically coupled to the inner carriage. The external carriage is linearly movable to move the inner carriage. A method of adjusting a window blind within a multi-pane window is also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110042017 | ELECTRICAL CONTROL MECHANISM FOR BUILT-IN SUNSHADE PRODUCTS FOR HOLLOW GLASS - The present invention discloses an electrical control mechanism for a built-in sunshade product for a hollow glass. The electrical control mechanism a handle disposed outside the hollow glass and a sliding block disposed within the hollow glass, the handle and the sliding block are provided with magnets therein and being attracted to each other via magnetic force of the magnets, a transmission mechanism disposed outside the hollow glass and coupled to a motor to drive said handle to move up and down; and a control device for controlling the motor and the transmission mechanism The control mechanism further includes a remote controller or/and a manual controller. The sunshade product according to the present invention can overcome the difficulty of operating a manually controlled built-in sunshade product for a hollow glass which is mounted at a high location. Meanwhile, the motor and the control circuit are disposed outside the hollow glass, so that the maintenance thereof becomes possible and convenient. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110100563 | SLIDING BLIND SYSTEM - A sliding blind system ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120061031 | HOLLOW BUILT-IN WINDOW BLIND - A hollow built-in window blind is provided. The window blind includes an outer glass ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120090792 | HANDICAP ENTRANCE CLIMATE CONTROL FLAPS - A plurality of flexible flaps are arranged in a row inward of a handicap entrance door of a bus. The flaps may be attached to the ceiling of the bus. The flaps may be similar to those seen in industrial freezer entrances. The entrance is permitted to remain effectively closed during the process of picking up or dropping off a handicapped student, except for the moment when the student passes through the flaps to enter the school bus, thus preventing uncomfortable temperature changes for other students in the bus. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120241104 | INSULATING GLASS UNIT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An insulating glass unit. The insulating glass unit includes at least two substantially parallel, spaced sheets of glass. The at least two sheets of glass are sealed together at their peripheral edges to define an insulating chamber. A light redirecting device is positioned within the insulating chamber. The light redirecting device includes a base member including a front face and a back face, a plurality of slats extending from the front face, and a plurality of openings formed in and extending through the base member. The openings are positioned relative to the slats such that light received by the slats is reflected therefrom and through the openings. | 09-27-2012 |
| 160108000 | Roll and hanging or drape type only | 3 |
| 20100307697 | MULTIPLE WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A window shade system and method of installing the shade system. The shade system includes first and second shade units and brackets for interconnecting the shade units. The first shade unit includes a first headrail, a roller mounted beneath the first headrail, a first shading material spooled onto the roller, and a device for deploying the first shading material from the roller. The second shade unit includes a second headrail, a second shading material attached to the second head rail, and a device for deploying the second shading material from the second headrail. The brackets secure the headrails together so that, when installed in the window, the first headrail is positioned vertically above and rearward of the second headrail. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100307698 | MULTIPLE WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A window shade system and method of installing the shade system. The shade system includes first and second shade units and brackets for interconnecting the shade units. The first shade unit includes a first headrail, a roller mounted beneath the first headrail, a first shading material spooled onto the roller, and a device for deploying the first shading material from the roller. The second shade unit includes a second headrail, a second shading material attached to the second head rail, and a device for deploying the second shading material from the second headrail. The brackets secure the headrails together so that, when installed in the window, the first headrail is positioned vertically above and rearward of the second headrail. | 12-09-2010 |
| 160109000 | Shiftable position | 1 |
| 20130062023 | WINDOW SYSTEM - A window covering system includes a window blind and a pet curtain. The window blind has an upper region and a lower region. The upper region is coupled to a window frame such that the window blind hangs from the window frame. The pet curtain is coupled to the window blind and extends downwardly past a lower region of the window blind towards a lower portion of the window frame. At least a portion of a dog or cat can move past the pet curtain of the window system to view out of the window without raising the window blinds. The pet curtain includes pass-through features that allow the pet to pass therethrough and that can move back into position after the pet has passed therethrough to substantially cover the window frame or that can be removed from the curtain or reattached to the curtain. | 03-14-2013 |
