Todd W Nelson

US Patent:

20230018256, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Sep 28, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/936085

Inventors:

- Pearl River NY, US
Kevin M. Dann - Englewood CO, US
Daniel A. Huber - Arvada CO, US
Paul A. Brayford - Denver CO, US
Douglas J. Lorenz - Louisville CO, US
James Kolozs - Denver CO, US
Ronald Holt - Westminster CO, US
Todd Nelson - Louisville CO, US
Shelby Jared Yenzer - Westminster CO, US
Charles Culver Gidden Cooper - Arvada CO, US
Peter Zagone - Denver CO, US
Stephen T. Wisecup - Niwot CO, US
Jan Pruegner - Dresden, DE
Robert Witt - Dresden, DE
Joerg Schierz - Steinigtwolmsdorf, DE

International Classification:

E06B 9/72
E06B 9/42

Abstract:

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example architectural covering assembly includes an architectural covering movable between an upper limit position, a lower limit position, and a transition limit position between the upper limit position and the lower limit position. The example architectural covering assembly also includes a motor, a consumer touchpoint, and an architectural covering controller. In response to detecting a first gesture at the consumer touchpoint, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering to the transition limit position and stop, and in response to detecting a second gesture at the consumer touchpoint, different from the first gesture, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering through the transition limit position and to the upper limit position or the lower limit position.

US Patent:

20210148167, May 20, 2021

Filed:

Nov 30, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/107485

Inventors:

- Pearl River NY, US
Kevin M. Dann - Englewood CO, US
Daniel A. Huber - Arvada CO, US
Paul Brayford - Denver CO, US
Douglas J. Lorenz - Louisville CO, US
James Kolozs - Denver CO, US
Ronald Holt - Westminster CO, US
Todd Nelson - Louisville CO, US
Shelby Jared Yenzer - Westminster CO, US
Charles Cooper - Arvada CO, US
Peter Zagone - Denver CO, US
Stephen T. Wisecup - Niwot CO, US
Jan Pruegner - Dresden, DE
Robert Witt - Dresden, DE
Joerg Schierz - Steinigtwolmsdorf, DE

International Classification:

E06B 9/72
E06B 9/78
H01H 5/00
E06B 9/68
E06B 9/34

Abstract:

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.

US Patent:

20210071474, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Mar 31, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/835390

Inventors:

- Pearl River NY, US
Todd Michael Nelson - Louisville CO, US
Charles Culver Gidden Cooper - Arvada CO, US
Cameron Joseph Bennethum - Denver CO, US
Jeffrey L. Spray - Erie CO, US

Assignee:

Hunter Douglas Inc. - Pearl River NY

International Classification:

E06B 9/36

Abstract:

A wand assembly for use with an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The wand assembly may include a first operating element (e.g., an operating cord) for moving the covering between extended and retracted positions and a second operating element (e.g., a tilt wand) for adjusting rotation of the covering between open and closed configurations. The first and second operating elements are coupled to a handle assembly via separate and distinct coupling mechanisms so that manipulation of the second operating element does not affect the first operating element thereby preventing twisting of the first operating element about the second operating element. The wand assembly may include a first, inner rotatable wand and a second, stationary outer wand. The inner wand is rotatable relative to the outer wand so that rotation of the inner wand does not rotate the outer wand, and hence the first operating element coupled to the outer wand.

US Patent:

20200332595, Oct 22, 2020

Filed:

Apr 15, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/849483

Inventors:

- Pearl River NY, US
Kevin M. Dann - Englewood CO, US
Daniel A. Huber - Arvada CO, US
Paul A. Brayford - Denver CO, US
Douglas J. Lorenz - Louisville CO, US
James Kolozs - Denver CO, US
Ronald Holt - Westminster CO, US
Todd Nelson - Louisville CO, US
Shelby Jared Yenzer - Westminster CO, US
Charles Culver Gidden Cooper - Arvada CO, US
Peter Zagone - Denver CO, US
Stephen T. Wisecup - Niwot CO, US
Jan Pruegner - Dresden, DE
Robert Witt - Dresden, DE
Joerg Schierz - Steinigtwolmsdorf, DE

International Classification:

E06B 9/72
E06B 9/42

Abstract:

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example architectural covering assembly includes an architectural covering movable between an upper limit position, a lower limit position, and a transition limit position between the upper limit position and the lower limit position. The example architectural covering assembly also includes a motor, a consumer touchpoint, and an architectural covering controller. In response to detecting a first gesture at the consumer touchpoint, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering to the transition limit position and stop, and in response to detecting a second gesture at the consumer touchpoint, different from the first gesture, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering through the transition limit position and to the upper limit position or the lower limit position.

US Patent:

20190078976, Mar 14, 2019

Filed:

Sep 12, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/702397

Inventors:

- Detroit MI, US
Todd W Nelson - Brighton MI, US

International Classification:

G01M 15/04
G01M 3/26

Abstract:

A method for small leak testing of an evaporative emissions system includes monitoring a vacuum pressure level of the evaporation emissions system with the engine on and actuating a canister vent valve to regulate the vacuum pressure level to a predetermined minimum vacuum pressure level. Upon turning the engine off, the canister vent valve and a canister purge valve are closed to seal the evaporative emissions system. Next, the vacuum pressure level is recorded over a predetermined time period after turning off the engine and a fault code is set when the vacuum pressure level becomes less than the predetermined minimum vacuum pressure level.

US Patent:

20180261808, Sep 13, 2018

Filed:

Mar 5, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/911323

Inventors:

- Pearl River NY, US
Charles Culver Gidden Cooper - Arvada CO, US
Todd Michael Nelson - Louisville CO, US
Douglas Lorenz - Louisville CO, US
Ian Bradley Thorne - Thornton CO, US
Bryan Jeremy Schiffner - Westminster CO, US
Peter Zagone - Boulder CO, US
Liliya Gitarts - Thornton CO, US

Assignee:

Hunter Douglas, Inc. - Pearl River NY

International Classification:

H01M 2/10
H01M 2/20
E06B 9/322

Abstract:

A battery pack for use with a motorized architectural structure covering is illustrated. The battery pack includes a battery tube, and first and second end caps. The battery tube may include a valley portion located between first and second battery cavities for receiving first and second rows of batteries. The second end cap may include one or more projections (e.g., first and second tabs, handle, etc.) to facilitate removal of the battery pack from mounting clips associated with the motorized architectural structure covering. The removable, second end cap may include first and second release buttons extending into the valley portion. The release buttons may have a wider portion adjacent to the second end cap, and a narrower portion extending at least partially into the valley portion. The release buttons preferably include a tapered, for example, triangular, or trapezoidal shape, to extend into the valley portion for facilitating user engagement therewith.

US Patent:

20180223595, Aug 9, 2018

Filed:

Feb 5, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/889171

Inventors:

- Pearl River NY, US
Daniel M. Fogarty - Boulder CO, US
Paul A. Brayford - Denver CO, US
Robert Fisher, II - Thornton CO, US
Daniel A. Huber - Arvada CO, US
Jan Pruegner - Dresden, DE
Clark Brace - Westminster CO, US
Kevin Dann - Englewood CO, US
Max Oelschlager - Boulder CO, US
Todd Nelson - Louisville CO, US
Michael Goldberg - Stanley NC, US

International Classification:

E06B 9/56
E06B 9/42
F16D 3/12
F16F 15/124

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings, are described herein. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.

US Patent:

20180106105, Apr 19, 2018

Filed:

Oct 18, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/787490

Inventors:

- Pearl River NY, US
Kevin M. Dann - Englewood CO, US
Daniel A. Huber - Arvada CO, US
Paul A. Brayford - Denver CO, US
Douglas J. Lorenz - Louisville CO, US
James Kolozs - Denver CO, US
Ronald Holt - Westminster CO, US
Todd Nelson - Louisville CO, US
Shelby Jared Yenzer - Westminster CO, US
Charles Culver Gidden Cooper - Arvada CO, US
Peter Zagone - Denver CO, US
Stephen T. Wisecup - Niwot CO, US
Jan Pruegner - Dresden, DE
Robert Witt - Dresden, DE
Joerg Schierz - Steinigtwolmsdorf, DE

International Classification:

E06B 9/72

Abstract:

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.