CLIFFORD W BIRCH
Engineering in Monroe, NC
License number
Massachusetts 18716
Issued Date
Dec 7, 1962
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2000
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Monroe, NC 28110
Professional information
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
2010020, Aug 19, 2010
Filed:
Oct 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/579897
Inventors:
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Assignee:
NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS INC. - High Point NC
International Classification:
H04N 7/18, G06Q 90/00, G09G 5/00, B26D 5/02
US Classification:
348135, 705500, 345641, 83 13, 348E07085
Abstract:
A method and apparatus of ordering a window covering comprises providing a measuring block that is mounted adjacent an architectural feature to be measured. A digital photograph is taken of the architectural feature with the measuring block. A display resolution of the photograph is determined. A scale of the photograph is determined using the measuring block. A dimension of the architectural feature is calculated based on the scale of the photograph. The window covering is cut to the calculated dimension.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
8631732, Jan 21, 2014
Filed:
Aug 17, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/588028
Inventors:
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Paul Christopher Brown - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Lawrence Powell Doyle - Reidsville NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Brian Bellamy Johnson - Atlanta GA, US
Martin Richard Van Buren - Atlanta GA, US
Paul Christopher Brown - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Lawrence Powell Doyle - Reidsville NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Brian Bellamy Johnson - Atlanta GA, US
Martin Richard Van Buren - Atlanta GA, US
Assignee:
Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - High Point NC
International Classification:
B26D 7/02
US Classification:
834686, 83485
Abstract:
An apparatus for cutting a window covering and methods of cutting a window covering are provided. A method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises a) packaging a window covering comprising components in a package such that first ends of the components extend beyond a first end of the package and second ends of the components extend beyond a second end of the package; b) automatically moving the package and components in a first direction of travel against a first squaring surface such that the first ends of the components are in a common plane; c) cutting the first ends of the components; d) automatically moving the package and components in a second direction of travel against a second squaring surface such that the second ends of the components are in a common plane; and e) cutting the second ends of the components.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
2011005, Mar 10, 2011
Filed:
Jul 19, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/838993
Inventors:
Jason BEGIN - Roswell GA, US
Clifford BIRCH - Monroe NC, US
Ryan BISHOP - Roswell GA, US
Paul Christopher BROWN - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. CAPUTO - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. CASSTEVENS - Colfax NC, US
Timothy D. CLUETT - Summerfield NC, US
Patrick E. FOLEY - Winston-Salem NC, US
Mark A. FOX - Climax NC, US
Kristi Jane GEORGI - Dunwoody GA, US
Brian Bellamy JOHNSON - Atlanta GA, US
Grant Rorie PHILLIPS - Columbia SC, US
William Norris SCOTT - Decatur GA, US
Martin Richard VAN BUREN - Atlanta GA, US
Neil John VARLAMOFF - Acworth GA, US
Larry Todd WINDHAM - Columbia SC, US
Clifford BIRCH - Monroe NC, US
Ryan BISHOP - Roswell GA, US
Paul Christopher BROWN - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. CAPUTO - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. CASSTEVENS - Colfax NC, US
Timothy D. CLUETT - Summerfield NC, US
Patrick E. FOLEY - Winston-Salem NC, US
Mark A. FOX - Climax NC, US
Kristi Jane GEORGI - Dunwoody GA, US
Brian Bellamy JOHNSON - Atlanta GA, US
Grant Rorie PHILLIPS - Columbia SC, US
William Norris SCOTT - Decatur GA, US
Martin Richard VAN BUREN - Atlanta GA, US
Neil John VARLAMOFF - Acworth GA, US
Larry Todd WINDHAM - Columbia SC, US
Assignee:
NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS, INC. - High Pointe NC
International Classification:
B26D 1/00, B26D 5/00
US Classification:
83 13, 83 72
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for cutting a vertical window covering are disclosed. One method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises retaining a window covering in a package such that a first end of the window covering is located at a known first position relative to the package. An engagement element is provided on the package that is located at a known second position on the package. The engagement element is moved a distance from a saw to obtain a final dimension of the window covering where the distance is calculated using the first position and the second position.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
8322260, Dec 4, 2012
Filed:
Jul 19, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/838958
Inventors:
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Paul Christopher Brown - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Lawrence Powell Doyle - Reidsville NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Brian Bellamy Johnson - Atlanta GA, US
Martin Richard Van Buren - Atlanta GA, US
Paul Christopher Brown - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Lawrence Powell Doyle - Reidsville NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Brian Bellamy Johnson - Atlanta GA, US
Martin Richard Van Buren - Atlanta GA, US
Assignee:
Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - High Point NC
International Classification:
B25D 7/02
US Classification:
834686, 83485
Abstract:
An apparatus for cutting a window covering and methods of cutting a window covering are provided. A method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises a) packaging a window covering comprising components in a package such that first ends of the components extend beyond a first end of the package and second ends of the components extend beyond a second end of the package; b) automatically moving the package and components in a first direction of travel against a first squaring surface such that the first ends of the components are in a common plane; c) cutting the first ends of the components; d) automatically moving the package and components in a second direction of travel against a second squaring surface such that the second ends of the components are in a common plane; and e) cutting the second ends of the components.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
2011005, Mar 10, 2011
Filed:
Jul 19, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/838946
Inventors:
Jason BEGIN - Roswell GA, US
Clifford BIRCH - Monroe NC, US
Ryan BISHOP - Roswell GA, US
Paul Christopher BROWN - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. CAPUTO - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. CASSTEVENS - Colfax NC, US
Timothy D. CLUETT - Summerfield NC, US
Patrick E. FOLEY - Winston-Salem NC, US
Mark A. FOX - Climax NC, US
Kristi Jane GEORGI - Dunwoody GA, US
Brian Bellamy JOHNSON - Atlanta GA, US
Grant Rorie PHILLIPS - Columbia SC, US
William Norris SCOTT - Decatur GA, US
Martin Richard VAN BUREN - Atlanta GA, US
Neil John VARLAMOFF - Acworth GA, US
Larry Todd WINDHAM - Columbia SC, US
Clifford BIRCH - Monroe NC, US
Ryan BISHOP - Roswell GA, US
Paul Christopher BROWN - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. CAPUTO - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. CASSTEVENS - Colfax NC, US
Timothy D. CLUETT - Summerfield NC, US
Patrick E. FOLEY - Winston-Salem NC, US
Mark A. FOX - Climax NC, US
Kristi Jane GEORGI - Dunwoody GA, US
Brian Bellamy JOHNSON - Atlanta GA, US
Grant Rorie PHILLIPS - Columbia SC, US
William Norris SCOTT - Decatur GA, US
Martin Richard VAN BUREN - Atlanta GA, US
Neil John VARLAMOFF - Acworth GA, US
Larry Todd WINDHAM - Columbia SC, US
Assignee:
NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS, INC. - High Pointe NC
International Classification:
B26D 7/00
US Classification:
83168
Abstract:
An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
8261644, Sep 11, 2012
Filed:
Oct 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/579901
Inventors:
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Assignee:
Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - High Point NC
International Classification:
B26D 7/02
US Classification:
83206, 83363, 83367
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. An assembly is provided for moving the window covering on the support surface relative to the saw such that the window covering is positioned to be cut by the saw. A sensor is used to automatically determine a center of the window covering by detecting a predetermined portion of the window covering such as a mark on the window covering or an edge of the window covering.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
8256333, Sep 4, 2012
Filed:
Jul 19, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/838975
Inventors:
Jason Begin - Roswell GA, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Ryan Bishop - Roswell GA, US
Paul Christopher Brown - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Timothy D. Cluett - Chalfont NC, US
Patrick E. Foley - Winston-Salem NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Kristi Jane Georgi - Dunwoody GA, US
Brian Bellamy Johnson - Atlanta GA, US
Grant Rorie Phillips - Columbia SC, US
William Norris Scott - Decatur GA, US
Martin Richard Van Buren - Atlanta GA, US
Neil John Varlamoff - Acworth GA, US
Larry Todd Windham - Columbia SC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Ryan Bishop - Roswell GA, US
Paul Christopher Brown - Elgin SC, US
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Timothy D. Cluett - Chalfont NC, US
Patrick E. Foley - Winston-Salem NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Kristi Jane Georgi - Dunwoody GA, US
Brian Bellamy Johnson - Atlanta GA, US
Grant Rorie Phillips - Columbia SC, US
William Norris Scott - Decatur GA, US
Martin Richard Van Buren - Atlanta GA, US
Neil John Varlamoff - Acworth GA, US
Larry Todd Windham - Columbia SC, US
Assignee:
Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - High Pointe NC
International Classification:
B26D 7/02
US Classification:
83206, 83440
Abstract:
An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a lateral support surface and a saw for cutting the window covering positioned at an end of the lateral support surface. An engagement member locates the center of the window covering that is retractably mounted on the lateral support surface. A clamp assembly comprises a clamping jaw that is movable to a first position where the clamping jaw presses the window covering against the lateral support surface. The clamp assembly is movable relative to the first saw and the second saw. A controller for moves the clamp assembly to automatically position a first end of the window covering relative to the first saw and a second end of the window covering relative to the second saw. Methods of cutting a window covering are also provided.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
2010020, Aug 19, 2010
Filed:
Oct 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/579892
Inventors:
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Assignee:
NEWELL WINDOW FURNISHINGS INC. - High Point NC
International Classification:
B26D 5/30, B26D 7/02
US Classification:
83 13, 83 761, 83360
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.
Window Covering Sizing Method And Apparatus
US Patent:
7987754, Aug 2, 2011
Filed:
Jun 30, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/164839
Inventors:
Thomas A. Caputo - Greensboro NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Neil L. Casstevens - Colfax NC, US
Mark A. Fox - Climax NC, US
Clifford Birch - Monroe NC, US
Assignee:
Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - High Pointe NC
International Classification:
B26D 7/02
US Classification:
83207, 83277, 83440, 83466
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering.