ROGER MARSHALL PALMER
Pilots at Autumn Wood Dr, Greensboro, NC

6684930, Feb 3, 2004

Dec 14, 2001

10/017899

Roger C. Palmer - Greensboro NC
Richard Coulcher - Greensboro NC

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - Freeport IL

E06B 930

160170

A window covering including a head rail, a bottom rail, a window covering material extending between the head rail and bottom rail, a first and second lift cords extending between the head rail and the bottom rail, a spring motor configured to bias the bottom rail toward the head rail, mounted in the bottom rail, and operatively coupled to the first and second lift cords, and a brake mounted in the bottom rail and configured to releasably couple to the first lift cord to prohibit the spring motor from taking up the first cord, prohibiting the bottom rail from being raised or lowered.

6644373, Nov 11, 2003

Nov 8, 2001

10/008290

Roger C. Palmer - Greensboro NC

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - Freeport IL

E06B 930

1601681R, 160192

A window covering system comprises a plurality of slats located between a head rail and a bottom rail. The bottom rail is connected to the head rail by a pair of lifting cords extending through the slats. A first spring motor and storage device is located in one of the head rail and the bottom rail. The first spring motor and storage device includes at least one extension spring having a first end that is fixedly secured in the head rail or bottom rail and a second end that is free to move within the head rail or bottom rail. At least one of the lifting cords is looped around the free end of at least one of the extension springs so that movement of the bottom rail in a vertical direction causes a corresponding movement in the second end of the extension spring in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the head rail or bottom rail. A method for balancing a window covering system using a pair of extension springs is also disclosed.

6644375, Nov 11, 2003

Jan 9, 2001

09/756942

Roger C. Palmer - Greensboro NC

Newell Window Furnishings - High Point NC

E06B 3322

160170R, 160 8404

A window blind comprising a head rail, a bottom rail and a window covering extending between and operatively connected to the head rail and bottom rail. At least one lift cord extends between the bottom rail and the head rail. A spring motor operatively coupled to the lift cord applies an upward force on the bottom rail toward the head rail. A one way brake prohibits the bottom rail from moving toward the head rail but permits the bottom rail to be moved away from the head rail by an operator.

6354353, Mar 12, 2002

Jun 14, 2000

09/593911

Jace N. Green - West Jordan UT
Bryan K. Ruggles - Salt Lake City UT
Roger Palmer - Greensboro NC

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - Freeport IL

E06B 906

160 8404, 160 89

A covering for window or doors includes a plurality of vanes mounted horizontally or vertically, the vanes being light in weight and longitudinally rigid. The vanes may be foam filled or may include a vane shell made from a polymer matrix, and in either case may optionally include a decorative fabric covering. In the hollow vane embodiment, the vane shell preferably includes a polymer matrix at least partially enveloping fibers, and in the most preferred embodiment is prepared from a fibrous batt including two different thermoplastic resin fibers, one having a lower melting point than the other. The vane shell is formed by thermally treating the batt to at least partially melt the lower melt fibers to at least partially envelope the higher melt fibers. Alternative embodiments of the invention described herein include the horizontal or vertical mounting of the foam core or hollow vanes, the attachment of sheer fabrics thereto, the use of ribbon or cord tilt control systems for the vanes, and other features which create door or window coverings providing light control, insulation, stacking to the side or top, and the capability for cordless operation when the vanes are used in a horizontal orientation.

6662845, Dec 16, 2003

Jun 19, 2002

10/175575

Roger C. Palmer - Greensboro NC

Newell Operating Company - Freeport IL

E06B 348

160 8401, 160330

A roman shade and method of manufacturing a roman shade are disclosed. The shade may include a first sheet having a plurality of lateral folds therein, a plurality of laterally drooping compartments as well as a second or back sheet which is planar in shape and completely separated from the first sheet. The first sheet may be connected to a cord for raising and lowering the shade through various mechanisms which may include a plurality of rings mounted about both the cords, and a ribbon connected to each of the folds of the first sheet.

6550519, Apr 22, 2003

Jan 29, 2002

10/059799

Jace N. Green - West Jordan UT
Bryan K. Ruggles - Salt Lake City UT
Roger Palmer - Greensboro NC

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - Freeport IL

E06B 906

160 8404, 160236

A covering for window or doors includes a plurality of vanes mounted horizontally or vertically, the vanes being light in weight and longitudinally rigid. The vanes may be foam filled or may include a vane shell made from a polymer matrix, and in either case may optionally include a decorative fabric covering. In the hollow vane embodiment, the vane shell preferably includes a polymer matrix at least partially enveloping fibers, and in the most preferred embodiment is prepared from a fibrous batt including two different thermoplastic resin fibers, one having a lower melting point than the other. The vane shell is formed by thermally treating the batt to at least partially melt the lower melt fibers to at least partially envelope the higher melt fibers. Alternative embodiments of the invention described herein include the horizontal or vertical mounting of the foam core or hollow vanes, the attachment of sheer fabrics thereto, the use of ribbon or cord tilt control systems for the vanes, and other features which create door or window coverings providing light control, insulation, stacking to the side or top, and the capability for cordless operation when the vanes are used in a horizontal orientation.

6675861, Jan 13, 2004

Dec 14, 2001

10/016981

Roger C. Palmer - Greensboro NC
Zazu Ciuca - Greensboro NC

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - Freeport IL

E06B 930

160170, 188 821, 2423854

A window covering including a head rail, a bottom rail, a window covering material extending between the head rail and bottom rail, a first and second lift cords extending between the head rail and the bottom rail, a spring motor configured to bias the bottom rail toward the head rail, mounted in the bottom rail, and operatively coupled to the first and second lift cords, and a brake mounted in the bottom rail and configured to releasably couple to the first lift cord to prohibit the spring motor from taking up the first cord, prohibiting the bottom rail from being raised or lowered.

6497266, Dec 24, 2002

Jun 14, 2000

09/593843

Roger Palmer - Greensboro NC
Randy Ferrie - Elkhard IN

Newell Window Furnishings - Freeport IL

E06B 900

160236, 1601781 R, 1563082, 1563084

A window covering includes a plurality of slats, each slat including a slat base derived from a felt batt and, in one preferred embodiment, a fabric layer. The slat base is thermally treated to form a polymer matrix and can be molded into any desired shape. The starting felt batt includes at least two types of thermoplastic fibers, one having a lower melting point than the other. The thermal forming includes heating the felt batt to a temperature sufficient to melt the lower melting fibers to form a polymer matrix which at least partially envelops the fibers of the higher melting component. A method of fabricating a slat for a window covering is also disclosed. In its most basic form the method includes the steps of thermally forming the slat base and molding it into the desired shape. The optional step of securing a layer of fabric to the slat base is also disclosed.

6527895, Mar 4, 2003

Aug 17, 2000

09/640771

Roger C. Palmer - Greensboro NC

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - Freeport IL

E06B 394

156197, 156193, 156204, 156250, 156291, 156292, 156 65, 428116, 428118, 428178, 160 8405, 160 8401

A multiple cell window covering having a fold and a tab is constructed using a strip of fabric as the input, which is then folded, welded, prepared with adhesive, stacked, and cured in an oven. The apparatus used to construct double, triple, and multi-cell honeycomb products includes a folder, ultrasonic welder, adhesive applicator and drier, a fabric accumulator, a cutter, a stacker, and an oven.

7503370, Mar 17, 2009

Apr 21, 2003

10/419383

Zazu Ciuca - Jamestown NC, US
Patrick Woods - Goshen IN, US
Roger C. Palmer - Greensboro NC, US
Bryan K. Ruggles - Salt Lake City UT, US
Otto Kuhar - Garfield NJ, US

Newell Window Furnishings, Inc. - Freeport IL

E06B 9/30

160170, 160192

Disclosed is a spring motor and control for use especially with window blinds. The motor comprises a storage drum having a first axis, an output drum mounted for rotation about a second axis parallel to and spaced from the first axis. A spring member is connected to and between the storage drum and the output drum to form a spring motor. The spring motor has laterally extending, spaced apart drum supports on opposite sides of the drums to support them for rotation. A coupled drive is connected to the storage and output drum whereby rotation of one of the drums in a first direction about its axis effects rotation of the other of the drums about its axis and in an opposite direction to cause winding and unwinding of the spring member between the drums. A drive actuator is connected to the coupled drive to effect rotation of the drums, and an adjustable friction member is engageable with one of the coupled drive and the drive actuator to adjustably alter the force necessary to effect movement of the coupled drive.