Richard G Hand

US Patent:

7484705, Feb 3, 2009

Filed:

Jul 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/884086

Inventors:

Richard S. Hand - Pace FL, US
Michael P. Kelley - Rockford MI, US
Shanell M. Langston - Muskegon Hts. MI, US

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A01K 97/10

US Classification:

248535, 248519

Abstract:

An adapter for attaching an accessory, such as a light, to a partition frame is disclosed. In one form, the adapter includes two opposed brackets. Each bracket has a base, a side wall extending downwardly from the base, a flange extending inwardly from the side wall, and a wall extending upwardly from the base. The brackets may be installed to the partition frame by inserting the flange of each bracket in a slot in the side of the partition frame. When the brackets are installed to the partition frame, a post structure including the upright walls is formed. The post structure is used for attaching the accessory. In another form, the adapter includes a post and a support member. The support member may mounted to the partition frame or to a mounting bracket attached to the partition frame. The post may be used for attaching the accessory.

US Patent:

7950436, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Dec 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/315543

Inventors:

Willis Jay Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Christopher Lee Wysoczynski - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Steven Karl Maurer - Pensacola FL, US
Richard Scott Hand - Pace FL, US
Doug Real - Pensacola FL, US
Darrin Anthony Trapani - Pensacola FL, US

Assignee:

Homerun Holdings Corporation - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

A47H 1/00

US Classification:

160 85, 160120

Abstract:

A room darkening screen apparatus includes a shade roll. A shade with a first end and a second end is provided wherein the first end is connected with the shade roll and the second end is connected with a bottom bar. A header is connected with the shade roll and a folding rod is connected with the header such that the folding rod, when released from the header, folds the shade.

US Patent:

8069898, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Apr 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/384357

Inventors:

Willis Jay Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Christopher Lee Wysoczynski - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Richard Scott Hand - Pace FL, US
Darrin W. Brunt - Pensacola FL, US

Assignee:

Homerun Holdings Corp. - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

E04F 10/06

US Classification:

160 231, 160 19, 160 38, 160405, 248252, 248266

Abstract:

In a curtain assembly with a bracket, a guide apparatus includes a guide with a surface alignment tab and a bracket connector, for removable connection with a bracket, connected with the surface alignment tab. A first exit guide and a second exit guide locate a curtain within an opening front to back while the guide locates the curtain assembly within an opening side to side and front to back.

US Patent:

8299734, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Feb 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/711192

Inventors:

Willis Jay Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Darrin W. Brunk - Pensacola FL, US
Christopher Lee Wysoczynski - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Harry Edward Asbury - Holt FL, US
Richard Scott Hand - Pace FL, US
Yan Rodriguez - Suwanee GA, US
Benjamin Anthony Bruckner - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

HomeRun Holdings Corporation - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

H02P 1/00
H02P 3/00
H02P 5/00

US Classification:

318255, 318139, 318280, 318282, 318264, 318286, 160133, 1601681 P, 160309, 160310, 160313

Abstract:

The present invention advantageously provides a motorized roller shade that includes a shade tube, a motor/controller unit and a power supply unit. The motor/controller unit is disposed within the shade tube, and includes a bearing, rotatably coupled to a support shaft, and a DC gear motor. The output shaft of the DC gear motor is coupled to the support shaft such that the output shaft and the support shaft do not rotate when the support shaft is attached to the mounting bracket.

US Patent:

8368328, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Feb 23, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/711193

Inventors:

Willis Jay Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Darrin W. Brunk - Pensacola FL, US
Christopher Lee Wysoczynski - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Harry Edward Asbury - Holt FL, US
Richard Scott Hand - Pace FL, US
Yan Rodriguez - Suwanee GA, US
Benjamin Anthony Bruckner - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

HomeRun Holdings Corporation - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

H02P 1/00
H02P 3/00
H02P 5/00
H02P 7/00

US Classification:

318255, 318265, 318286, 160133, 160309, 160310

Abstract:

The present invention advantageously provides methods for manually and/or remotely controlling a motorized roller shade that includes a shade attached to a shade tube, a DC gear motor disposed within the shade tube and a microcontroller. One method includes detecting a manual movement of the shade using a sensor, determining a displacement associated with the manual movement, and, if the displacement is less than a maximum displacement, moving the shade to a different position by energizing the DC gear motor to rotate the shade tube. Another method includes receiving a command from a remote control, and moving the shade to a position associated with the command by energizing the DC gear motor to rotate the shade tube.

US Patent:

8371358, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

Dec 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/315596

Inventors:

Willis Jay Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Christopher Lee Wysoczynski - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Richard Scott Hand - Pace FL, US
Doug Real - Pensacola FL, US

Assignee:

Homerun Holdings Corp - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

A47G 5/02
A47H 1/00
A47H 7/00

US Classification:

160310, 160405

Abstract:

In a window covering system with a shade roll, a removable battery pack system includes a battery tube conformed to fit within a shade roll with a hollow interior where the battery tube is electrically connected with the shade roll but, preferably, does not rotate with the shade roll.

US Patent:

8403023, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Dec 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/315542

Inventors:

Willis Jay Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Richard Scott Hand - Pace FL, US

Assignee:

Homerun Holdings Corp. - Pensacola FL

International Classification:

E06B 9/56

US Classification:

1602731, 160 26

Abstract:

A self resetting cover system includes two oppositely positioned guide rails with a chamber. A movable cover with a first end, a second end, a first edge and a second edge is provided where the first edge is connected with the chamber of one of the two oppositely positioned guide rails and the second edge is connected with the chamber of another of the two oppositely positioned guide rails. The first edge and the second edge include at least some portion that is enlarged and the enlarged portion of the first edge and the second edge is a deformable, resilient edge material. The enlarged area deforms upon impact to the movable cover such that the first edge and the second edge are not movable within the chamber and the enlarged area then resets to an original form after impact to the movable cover such that the first edge and the second edge are movable within the chamber. A cover roll is connected with the first end.

US Patent:

20070261801, Nov 15, 2007

Filed:

May 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/799298

Inventors:

Willis Mullet - Gulf Breeze FL, US
Richard Hand - Pace FL, US
Derek Paquette - Daphne AL, US
Darrin Brunk - Pensacola FL, US
Ben Chen - Cantonment FL, US
Fred Higgins - Pensacola FL, US

International Classification:

A47G 5/02

US Classification:

160290100

Abstract:

An apparatus for covering an opening in a structure may include spaced rails positioned at opposed sides of the opening. Each rail includes a channel and a is curtain movable along the rails to cover and uncover the opening. A locking bar is attached to one end of the curtain. The locking bar has opposed end portions received in the channels, and a locking channel is positioned close to the ends of each rail to receive the bar. The locking channel is disposed at an angle relative to the channel and the bar is selectively received in the locking channel to lock the curtain in a position covering the opening. In some embodiments the locking bar includes a length that spans the distance between the side rails and is selectively locked in the sill along at least thirty percent of the length.