| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 160001000 | AUTOMATIC CONTROL | 89 |
| 20100078134 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BATTERY-BACKED POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY CHARGING - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing battery-backed power to movable partitions are disclosed. A power converter generates a DC output from an AC input. The DC output may be selectively decoupled from an enabled DC output such that the DC output can be monitored for acceptable operation in-situ. The enabled DC output may be selectively coupled to a battery output terminal. A charge current may be sensed between the enabled DC output and the battery output to control charging of the battery with a pulse-width modulation operation by controlling the selective coupling of the enabled DC output to the battery output. The enabled DC output and the battery output are coupled in a logical-or configuration to generate a supply output providing current from the enabled DC output and the battery. The supply output may drive a movable partition controller and a motor configured for opening and closing a movable partition. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100236725 | FAST DOOR WITH FLEXIBLE SCREEN - This fast door ( | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110083813 | COMBINATION WINDOW SHUTTER FOR FIRE AND SHADE - The present invention is a device that provides protection for a window from exterior fires which might ignite combustibles by radiation through the glass and/or break the glass and allow direct flame impingement, and also operates as a non-solid shutter or shade allowing privacy and shade. The shutter consists of metal or other noncombustible screen, mesh or slats spaced or pierced so that they allow some light to penetrate for shade control but protect the window glass from heat radiation and flying debris created by an external firestorm. The shutter can be raised and lowered manually, or with mechanical assistance, as by means of a chain lift or other roll-up/down mechanism for shade and privacy control, but will drop (close) automatically when released by a fusible link of the appropriate temperature setting to provide the fire protection. The unique features of the invention are the spacing of the slats, mesh or screen openings, sized to interrupt the coherent passage of heat radiation waves, and a mechanism to override manual operation so that shutter will automatically close during a fire. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110168335 | Mobile Partition - A mobile partitioning wall including a plurality of independently displaceable wall elements. Each wall element has vertically movable connecting profiles and a control unit to control at least one drive of the connecting profiles. In a braced position the connecting profiles are braced between the floor and the ceiling, and in an open position, the connecting profiles are disposed at the wall element. When unlocking the mobile partitioning wall the wall elements are sequentially transferable from the bracing position into the open position. The control units are connected in parallel to an electrical voltage source in such that, in the braced position the control units are charged with a working voltage. A signal element is able to transmit a first unlocking signal for unlocking a first wall element and after unlocking a first wall element the signal element generates a second unlocking signal for a second wall element. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110265956 | Method for Operating a Motorized Solar Protection Home Automation Installation - A method for operating a motorized solar protection home automation installation, comprising:
| 11-03-2011 |
| 20120031567 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A ROLL-UP DOOR - A door system includes a support connected to a structure, and a door mounted on the support and movable relative to the support between an opened position and a closed position. The door includes a detection device and a remote module coupled to the detection device. The remote module includes a battery and an RF module for supporting two-way communication and sending signals indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The door system also includes a motor to drive the door, and a controller to control the motor. The controller includes a user interface and a memory. The door system also includes a base module coupled to the controller for receiving signals from the remote module. The received signals are indicative of the status of the detection device and the battery. The base module also sends signals related to successful transmission acknowledgements to the remote module. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120285630 | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL SYSTEM - Automated shade systems comprise motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures, shadow information, reflectance information, lighting and radiation information, ASHRAE clear sky algorithms, log information related to manual overrides, occupant preference information, motion information, real-time sky conditions, solar radiation on a building, a total foot-candle load on a structure, brightness overrides, actual and/or calculated BTU load, time-of-year information, and microclimate analysis. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120298315 | AWNING MOTION SENSOR - An awning control system for providing automatic retraction of one or more awnings by detection of motion of an awning lead rail generally includes a sensing circuit for providing a radio frequency signal, is receivable by one or more awning motors for retracting corresponding awnings into corresponding awning cassettes upon receipt of a deflection signal. The deflection signal is provided by a motion detector connected to an awning header. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20140110064 | SWITCH LADDER SENSOR FOR ROLL-UP DOOR - A system and method for detecting damage to a door system by detecting the presence or absence of a magnetic source attached to the door system for stopping motion or reversing motion of the door to prevent any further damage to the door system. For example, a roll-up type door may be damaged by a vehicle and pulled from its vertical support guides; detecting this event causes stopping of any motion of the door, such as opening or closing the door. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140166212 | METHODS FOR CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING A GROUP OF SCREENS, AND ACTUATOR SUITABLE FOR SUCH A CONTROL METHOD - Each screen ( | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140174674 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SCREEN, AND ACTUATOR SUITABLE FOR SUCH A METHOD | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140190639 | RETRACTABLE COMPUTER RACK AISLE ROOF - A roof for a computer rack aisle is provided. The roof has a canopy that may be flexible and/or fire-resistant. The canopy has a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position the canopy may cover the top of an aisle between two computer racks while in the retracted position the aisle can be uncovered. A canopy retractor is provided to move the canopy from the extended position to the retracted position when a predetermined condition is met. The canopy has first and second lateral edges that are slidably received within the channels of guide tracks to facilitate the smooth movement from the extend position to the retracted position. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140318716 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING FALSE POSITIVE OCCUPANCY SENSOR DETECTIONS CAUSED BY MOTION - A method and corresponding system is disclosed that provides for management of a response to motion detection in a motion-based system. The method includes: determining a schedule of movement of a position and an orientation of a window treatment, wherein a scheduled time of movement of the window treatment is greater than a time-out period of an occupancy sensor and determining at least one of the position of the window treatment and the orientation of the window treatment at a corresponding time of movement wherein the movement is based at least on one of a current time and a next time, and responsive to a detection of motion, outputting the determined at least one position and orientation at the current time. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140332168 | Automated Shutter Control - An automated shutter control is provided for a shutter having a plurality of slats which are pivoted in unison. The automated shutter control comprises a motor and a slat interface having a body portion and a contact portion. The contact portion has a contour configured to register with and abut against at least a portion of a surface of one of the slats of the shutter. The body portion has a leading end for contacting a first adjacent slat and pivotally rotating it when moving in a first direction and a trailing end for contacting a second adjacent slat and pivotally rotating it when moving in a second direction. A moving assembly is moved by the motor and connects to the slat interface so as to move the slat interface between a first and a second position. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20160177566 | ROOM ORGANIZING SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160186488 | Window Louver Control System - An automated ganged louver assembly is adjusted in orientation by an actuator in the louver header that suspends or supports the louver rotation means. The actuator is energized in response to a determination of solar elevation, which is optionally from light sensor output via a controller. The light sensor deploys an optical element to detect at least one of the sun elevation and azimuth, as well as general exterior light levels. The solar elevation and azimuth can also be determined by calculations from the window orientation and latitude. The optical elements and controller means are coupler to at least one of the louvers or the louver header to provide a self containing system that does not require exterior power or controls, unless desired. | 06-30-2016 |
| 160002000 | Nonthermal automatic initiator | 33 |
| 20110232849 | FLEXIBLE STRAPS HAVING EMBEDDED RFID READER ANTENNA MODULES - The present invention relates to a strap device for a curtain or a flexible door, said straps having embedded RFID reader antenna modules and different MEMS and MOEMS sensors that make it possible to detect the direction of the objects passing through the gate and also detect the size of the objects so as to modulate the switching of the radiating elements of antennas on the basis of the position of the objects being read. The device also has embedded biosensors that measure in parallel the presence of toxic substances or materials. The device according to the invention has an LED or OLED and PHOLED display means embedded in the strap, more specifically, in a flexible material of the strap. The invention is particularly intended for the qualitative and quantitative traceability of materials passing through a logistical check gate. The device is intended for all places already having curtains with flexible straps, into which it is easily embedded. The device is suitable for all existing RFID readers. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120145335 | ANTI-DROP TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR A SERVICE DOOR WITH A FLEXIBLE CURTAIN - An anti-fall transmission device for a handling door ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20130139975 | MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT AND KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY HAVING SAME - A motor control circuit for controlling rotation directions of a motor includes a primary power supply, a voltage monitor unit, a motor driving chip, a controller and a backup power supply. The backup power supply is constantly charged by the primary power supply when the primary power supply is in service. The voltage monitor unit is electronically connected to the primary power supply, and is configured for determining whether the primary power supply is in or out of service. The controller controls the motor driving chip to drive the motor to rotate in a first direction when the primary power supply is in service, and alternatively controlling the motor driving chip to drive the motor to rotate in a second direction reverse to the first direction when the primary power supply is out of service. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130199735 | ARCHITECTURAL OPENING COVERINGS POWERED BY ROTARY MOTORS - Example architectural opening coverings powered by rotary motors are described. An example architectural opening covering apparatus includes a rotatable member, a covering mounted to the rotatable member, a motor having a drive shaft which is capable of rotating the rotatable member in a first direction to raise the covering and in a second direction opposite the first direction to lower the covering, and a drive shaft coupling substantially preventing the motor from applying torque in the second direction. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130248123 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A MOVABLE PARTITION - Various apparatuses, methods and systems for directionally controlling a movable partition are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus may include at least one roller assembly coupled to a portion of a movable partition. A roller element of the roller assembly may be configured to maintain contact with an adjacent surface (e.g., a floor) while the partition is displaced along a desired path even though the adjacent surface may exhibit unevenness, undulations or other substantially nonplanar surface features. In one embodiment, the apparatus may be configured to maintain a substantially constant force between the roller element and the adjacent surface. In another embodiment, the apparatus may be configured to maintain a force between the roller element and the adjacent surface substantially within a specified range. A steering actuator may also be used to select, or change, the orientation of the roller assembly with respect to the partition. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130327486 | CONTROLLING DYNAMIC SYSTEMS BY MEASURING THE SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATOR - The dynamic system is part of a dynamic apparatus having at least one photovoltaic generator, at least one battery and at least one device for controlling the dynamic apparatus. The method for controlling the dynamic system on the basis of sunlight involves electrically isolating the photovoltaic generator from the battery, reading the short circuit current of the isolated photovoltaic generator, determining a numerical value based on the short circuit current, said numerical value corresponding to the reading of the short circuit current, and comparing the numerical value determined with at least one reference threshold value. When the numerical value determined corresponds to a value range limited by at least one such reference threshold value, the dynamic system is controlled so as to thereon confer a configuration corresponding to the value range. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140000815 | Unknown | 01-02-2014 |
| 20150107783 | AUTOMATED SUNSHADE - An automated vehicle sunshade system includes a roller on which is mounted shield material. A motor opens the shield material so as to block sunlight entering a vehicle through a window. | 04-23-2015 |
| 160003000 | Force initiated | 4 |
| 20090139663 | Covering System - The present application relates to a covering apparatus for covering an outdoor area comprising a screen ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20130146232 | AUTOMATICALLY OPERATED DOOR SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT TOILET - The object underlying the invention is to propose an improved door system. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20150034254 | REMOVABLE BARRIER FOR PROTECTING TUNNELS AND OTHER STRUCTURES FROM FLOODING AND OTHER HAZARDS - A system for preventing fluid from entering a walled structure includes a support structure configured for fixing to at least one surface of the walled structure; and a barrier apparatus attachable and anchorable to the support structure, the barrier apparatus including a fluid retention member configured for intercepting a fluid entering the walled structure, and a collar for holding the fluid retention member against an interior surface of the walled structure, proximate the opening. As fluid enters the barrier apparatus, the pressure increases against the interior surface of the fluid retention member, pressing it against the walled structure. The collar in combination with the fluid retention member to which it is attached acts like a gasket to tighten a seal between the barrier apparatus and the walled structure. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150361714 | DRY CONTAINMENT CURTAIN DEVICE - A confinement mechanism that includes a dry curtain of dimensions greater than the dimensions of a discharge surface to be re-confined, formed by an opening in a building, such as, for example, a door, the curtain deploying in response to a high-pressure wave emitted by an explosion. Advantageously, the curtain is arranged in an envelope and is released from the envelope and deployed in response to the high-pressure wave emitted by the explosion. | 12-17-2015 |
| 160005000 | Weather and/or light initiated | 21 |
| 20080236763 | MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM - An electronically-controlled roll-up window shade that can easily be installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The motorized shade includes an internal power source, a motor, and a communication system to allow for remote control of the motorized shade. One or more motorized shades can be controlled singly or as a group. In one embodiment, the motorized shades are used in connection with a zoned or non-zoned HVAC system to reduce energy usage. In one embodiment, the motorized shade is configured to have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled motorized shade. In one embodiment, a group controller is configured to provide thermostat information to the motorized shade. In one embodiment, the group controller communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of one or more motorized shades. In one embodiment, the internal power source of the motorized shade is recharged by a solar cell. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090020233 | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - This invention generally relates to automated shade systems. An automated shade system comprises one or more motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use one or more algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures; shadow information; lighting and radiation information; ASHRAE clear sky algorithms; log information related to manual overrides; occupant preference information; motion information; real-time sky conditions; solar radiation on a building; a total foot-candle load on a structure; brightness overrides; actual and/or calculated BTU load; time-of-year information; and microclimate analysis. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090308543 | MOTORIZED WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM AND MOUNT - An electronically-controlled roll-up window shade that can easily be installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The motorized shade includes an internal power source, a motor, and a communication system to allow for remote control of the motorized shade. One or more motorized shades can be controlled singly or as a group. In one embodiment, the motorized shades are used in connection with a zoned or non-zoned HVAC system to reduce energy usage. In one embodiment, the motorized shade is configured to have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled motorized shade. In one embodiment, a group controller is configured to provide thermostat information to the motorized shade. In one embodiment, the group controller communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of one or more motorized shades. In one embodiment, the internal power source of the motorized shade is recharged by a solar cell. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100071856 | Method of Automatically Controlling a Motorized Window Treatment While Minimizing Occupant Distractions - A load control system provides for automatically controlling a position of a motorized window treatment to control the amount of sunlight entering a space of a building through a window located in a façade of the building in order to control a sunlight penetration distance within the space and minimize occupant distractions. The load control system automatically generates a timeclock schedule having a number of timeclock events for controlling the position of the motorized window treatment during the present day. A user is able to select a desired maximum sunlight penetration distance for the space and a minimum time period that may occur between any two consecutive timeclock events. In addition, a maximum number of movements that may occur during the timeclock schedule may also be entered. The load control system uses these inputs to determine event times and corresponding positions of the motorized window treatment for each timeclock event of the timeclock schedule. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110220299 | AUTOMATED SHADE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - An automated shade system comprises one or more motorized window coverings, sensors, and controllers that use one or more algorithms to control operation of the automated shade control system. These algorithms may include information such as: 3-D models of a building and surrounding structures; shadow information; lighting and radiation information; ASHRAE clear sky algorithms; log information related to manual overrides; occupant preference information; motion information; real-time sky conditions; solar radiation on a building; a total foot-candle load on a structure; brightness overrides; actual and/or calculated BTU load; time-of-year information; and microclimate analysis. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110240232 | Broadcast-Receiving Automatic Window Covering - An apparatus and method for the automatic adjustment of windows coverings and the like, receiving externally-broadcast time-and-date signal as a temporal reference for making scheduled adjustments to the window covering. One embodiment comprises an antenna, a conventional broadcast time signal receiver/decoder, a motorized adjustable window covering, a conventional microcontroller with non-volatile memory, and human-operated controls for on-demand adjustments and memory commands. The broadcast time signal provides high reliability, high precision timing control, which allows synchronization of multiple units in separate windows, without the need for a central control system. Some embodiments of the invention have a learning function which is operated by making an adjustment in a conventional, familiar manner, combined with a learn command. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120118513 | SHIELD SYSTEM - A shield system adapted for use in an air cooler structure ( | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120125543 | Motorized Venetian Blind System - A motorized venetian blind system for covering a window of a space comprising a blind drive unit having two motors to provide for independent control of a position of a bottom rail and a tilt angle of a plurality of slats of the blind system. The blind drive unit is operable to adjust the position of the bottom rail to a preset position, and to adjust the tilt angle of the slats to a preset angle in response to receiving a single digital message (e.g., a preset command). The blind drive unit is operable to automatically adjust the position of the bottom rail and the tilt angle of the slats to limit a direct sunlight penetration distance in the space to a maximum direct sunlight penetration distance, and to maximum a reflected sunlight penetration distance on a ceiling of the space, while minimizing occupant distractions. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120193035 | MOTORIZED BLIND CONTROL DEVICES, METHODS OF USE THERNOF - Systems and methods for controlling blind systems and other systems with moving parts are disclosed. Certain systems and methods couple to a blind system, and include one or more transceiving, processing, sensor, motion delivery, power delivery, and various other components for collectively or individually controlling a blind system to open or close its blinds. Certain systems and methods utilize preprogrammed control instructions stored locally, or user-initiated control signals received from remote devices to control the blind system. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20130192770 | Solar Window Shade - A solar window shade includes a frame for supporting louvers for shading at least one window of a building. Preferably, the frame is pivotally connected to the building above the window, and a frame drive system selectively pivots the frame upwardly or downwardly in accordance with the elevation of the sun. A louver drive system rotates the louvers within the frame to track east-to-west movements of the sun. The louvers are preferably provided as outer and inner louvers interlaced with each other, and such louvers nest with one another when the sun is hidden, or approaches from an acute angle, to maximize passage of indirect light rays to light the interior, while minimizing obstruction of the view through the window. The device is modular and is easily applied to aligned rows of windows and/or windows on multi-story buildings, with central control of the associated frame drive and louver drive systems. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130306246 | Method of Automatically Controlling a Motorized Window Treatment While Minimizing Occupant Distractions - A load control system provides for automatically controlling a position of a motorized window treatment to control the amount of sunlight entering a space of a building through a window located in a façade of the building in order to control a sunlight penetration distance within the space and minimize occupant distractions. The load control system automatically generates a timeclock schedule having a number of timeclock events for controlling the position of the motorized window treatment during the present day. A user is able to select a desired maximum sunlight penetration distance for the space and a minimum time period that may occur between any two consecutive timeclock events. In addition, a maximum number of movements that may occur during the timeclock schedule may also be entered. The load control system uses these inputs to determine event times and corresponding positions of the motorized window treatment for each timeclock event of the timeclock schedule. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140202643 | LIGHT CONTROL PANEL - Alight control panel is provided, comprising: a transmissive substrate; a transmissive electrically conductive layer arranged on a surface of said substrate; a transmissive dielectric layer arranged on said electrically conductive layer; a flexible roll-up blind attached to said dielectric layer, said flexible roll-up blind layer comprising a flexible electrically conductive layer and a flexible optically functional layer, said flexible layer having naturally a rolled configuration and being capable of unrolling in response to electrostatic force; and an optoelectronic device. The panel may be useful in various energy saving applications including smart windows for buildings or vehicles, e.g. providing an energy efficient light source or utilizing solar radiation for energy conversion. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140209254 | OPEN-LOOP CLOSED-LOOP INTEGRATED DAYLIGHT AND ARTIFICIAL LIGHT CONTROL WITH MULTIPOINT SENSOR CALIBRATION - A system and method of controlling light distribution in a space including an installed light source, an external light source, at least one blind(s) for a window in the space, a lighting control unit and a daylight/blind control unit, the method includes, in the lighting control unit, estimating task illuminances from the installed light source and the external light source at a plurality of measuring areas within the space, determining an intensity level of each of the installed light source based on the estimated illuminances; and determining a first positioning of the blinds according to predetermined requirements and/or measurements, in the daylight/blind control unit, receiving the plurality of measuring areas data within the space, determining a second positioning of the blinds according to predetermined requirements, selecting either the first or second positioning of the blinds to provide optimal daylight comfort, glare prevention and view. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140262056 | WINDOW TREATMENT HAVING BACKLIGHTING - A window treatment can include a headrail that is configured to be mounted to a structure. A covering material can be attached to the headrail and configured to be raised and lowered. The window treatment can also include a bottom bar that is attached to an opposite end of the covering material as the headrail. The window treatment can also include a light source that is configured to illuminate a side of the covering material when the covering material is in a lowered position. In this manner, the light source may be configured to adjust the transparency level of the covering material to thereby adjust the privacy settings of the interior space that is enclosed by the window treatment. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140262057 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A WINDOW TREATMENT USING A LIGHT SENSOR - A method of controlling a motorized window treatment adjacent to a window or skylight comprises: measuring a light intensity at the window having the window treatment adjacent to the window or skylight; computing a first position of the window treatment based on the measured light intensity, that is expected to produce a predetermined interior illuminance at a predetermined position in a room containing the window or skylight; and automatically actuating the window treatment to the first position. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140318717 | METHOD FOR SHARING MOVEMENT ADAPTATION SCHEDULE TO PREVENT FALSE POSITIVE INDICATIONS IN MOTION SENSING BASED SYSTEMS - A method for management of a response to motion detection in a motion-based system is disclosed. The method, and a corresponding system, determines a schedule ( | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140338844 | AUTO-CALIBRATION OF BLINDS SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS - The present invention relates to a control system for automatic calibration of a blinds system installed in a room, comprising: a controller ( | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150129140 | ENERGY EFFICIENT SHADING SYSTEMS FOR WINDOWS - A shading assembly configured to have a first selectable state that is transmissive to more than 40% of solar light and reflects more than 35% of solar heat, a second selectable state that blocks more than 75% of the solar light and transmits more than 50% of the solar heat, and a third selectable state that transmits more than 50% of the solar light and more than 50% of the solar heat. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150368967 | CONTROLLING MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS IN RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE SENSORS - A motorized window treatment system controls a plurality of motorized window treatments to maximize daylight autonomy, while minimizing cognitive dissonance. The system may include motorized window treatments, window sensors, and a system controller. Each motorized window treatment may be operable to adjust a respective covering material to control the amount of light entering a space. Each sensor may be mounted adjacent to at least one of the motorized window treatments, and may be configured to measure an amount of daylight shining on the sensor. The system controller may receive sensor readings from the sensors and may control the motorized window treatments in response to the sensors to keep the covering materials aligned when the sensor readings are within a predetermined amount. The system controller may dynamically group and re-group the sensors into subgroups based upon the sensor readings and may control the motorized window treatments based upon the subgroups. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160047164 | WINDOW TREATMENT CONTROL USING BRIGHT OVERRIDE - A system includes a window treatment adjacent to a window of a room. At least one motor drive unit is associated with the window treatment, for varying the position of the window treatment. A sensor measures a light level (e.g., an outdoor light level) at the window. A controller provides signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened. The controller is configured to position the window treatment in a bright override position if the measured light level is at least a bright threshold value. The controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values. The selection depends on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun and a surface normal of the window. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20190142202 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING INDOOR ILLUMINATION INTENSITY | 05-16-2019 |
| 160006000 | Nonfusible thermal initiator | 6 |
| 20120061029 | Variable Screening - In one embodiment, a variable screen includes a generally flat sheet having a front surface, a back surface, and a plurality of elongated slits that extend through the sheet from the front surface to the back surface, wherein the sheet includes a shape memory material that enables the slits to open into openings through which light and fluid can pass when a tensile force is applied to the sheet in a direction generally perpendicular to the slits and further enables the slits and openings to automatically when the tensile force is removed. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120216964 | SHADING DEVICES - This disclosure provides a new type of shading device for windows. The shading device comprises two sheets of glass, a blind with a plurality of slates, and an actuating device rotating them. The slates are painted with a low reflectivity coating on one side and a high reflectivity coating on the other side. The blind is installed inside the air tight chamber formed by two sheets of glass. In addition, a low emissivity film can be applied on the wall of the air tight chamber. The shade device employs a control system to adjust the angle of the blind slats in response to various input signals. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120261078 | MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT - A motorized window treatment controls daylight entering a space through a window and includes a covering material, a drive shaft, lift cords received around the drive shaft and connected to the covering material, and a motor coupled to the drive shaft. It also includes a spring assist unit for the motor providing a torque that equals the torque provided by the weight on the lift cords at a position midway between fully-open and fully-closed positions, minimizing motor usage and conserving battery life. A photosensor for measuring the daylight outside the window and temperature sensors for measuring the temperatures inside and outside of the window may be provided. The position of the covering material is automatically controlled to save energy, or may also be controlled in response to an infrared or radio-frequency remote control. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120261079 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENT TO SAVE ENERGY - A motorized window treatment to automatically control the position of a covering material in front of a window to save energy. The motorized window treatment has an eco-mode whereby to at least one climate characteristic is measured by a sensor to save energy by decreasing the load on a heating and/or cooling system of the room in which the motorized window treatment is installed. The motorized window treatment opens the covering material on sunny winter days to allow energy from sunlight to be stored in the mass of the room, and closes the covering material at night to insulate the room and allow the energy from the sunlight stored in the mass of the room to heat the room and reduce the load on the heating and cooling system at night. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20140027069 | Photovoltaic Blind - The invention relates to a photovoltaic blind ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20150059988 | RETRACTABLE SHADE AND METHOD SEALING AN OVER-WING EXIT IN AN AIRCRAFT - A heated roller shade system is provided. The heated roller shade system includes a roller located in a cavity defined between an inner wall of a vehicle and an outer wall of the vehicle. The roller shade system also includes a shade coupled to the roller. The roller is configured to selectively move the shade between a deployed position and an open position. The roller shade system also includes a heating mechanism coupled to at least one of the roller and the shade. The heating mechanism facilitates increasing a temperature of at least one of the roller and the shade. | 03-05-2015 |
| 160007000 | With starting or driving means | 31 |
| 20080245484 | Overhead door cable engagement apparatus - A cable-and-pulley mounted overhead door includes a mechanism for sensing when the cable is tending to slacken and to automatically take-up the slack so as to thereby prevent the cable from disengaging from its pulley. When the overhead door includes an automated drive system, provision is further made for sensing when the take up of slack has progressed to a determined degree and to responsively turn off the automated drive system. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090025886 | Combination garage door and roll-up curtain system - A combination garage door and roll-up curtain system that allows a flexible curtain to be lowered when the garage door is in a raised position. The system preferably comprises an automated garage door assembly wherein the drive mechanism is mounted to a bracket mounted in turn to the inside wall above the garage opening upper margin. The system preferably further comprises an automated roll-up curtain assembly having a rotatable rod mounted above the garage opening upper margin between the bracket and the inside wall. The rotatable rod has a flexible curtain wound thereabout wherein the first end of the curtain is affixed to the rod and the second end of the curtain is secured along its lateral margins within tracks mounted adjacent the garage opening lateral margins. The second end of the curtain preferably has a weighted member attached thereto to urge the curtain toward the garage opening lower margin and to keep the curtain taut. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090260766 | METHOD OF SECURELY OPERATING A HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A method of operating a home automation system comprising a closing screen, blackout or solar protection screen driven by an actuator and intended to block off an opening of a building, the screen comprising an end that moves between an open position corresponding to an open configuration of the screen and a closed position corresponding to a closed configuration of the screen, the actuator being controlled by at least one first command transmitter, wherein, when, in a preliminary step, the first command transmitter is designated as a blocked transmitter, the home automation system switches over to a first operating mode, in which displacements of the moving end controlled from the blocked transmitter are only prohibited when the moving end is in a security zone. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100154999 | Blind with solar batteries and control method thereof - A solar battery is partially attached to each blade of a blind. The position of each blade is adjusted based on position information such that each blade tracks sunlight. Electric energy obtained by the generation of electricity using an indoor illumination source is used to charge a battery. In addition to the generation of electricity, some of the blades are folded to let in light. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100175837 | PRIVACY DEVICE AND PRIVACY DISPLAY - The invention discloses a privacy device applied in a display. The display includes a screen. The privacy device of the invention includes a privacy film and a driving member. The privacy film is used for covering the screen. The driving member is disposed around the screen and operatively connected to the privacy film for driving the privacy film to move relative to the screen; wherein, the driving member is capable of selectively driving the privacy device to completely cover the screen or completely reveal the screen. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100243175 | BARRIER SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS, INCLUDING VAPOR AND/OR FIRE BARRIER SYSTEMS WITH MANUAL EGRESS - Barrier systems and associated methods, including vapor and/or fire barrier systems, are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a barrier system that includes a barrier coupled to a spool, and a drive system. The barrier is positioned to be wound onto and off of the spool as the barrier moves between a deployed position and a retracted position by the drive assembly. The system further includes a clutch configured to resist movement of the barrier system unless directed by the drive system, and to release the barrier to allow manual egress when power to the drive system fails. The system further includes a latch configured to retain the barrier in a retracted position and to prevent the barrier from deploying when power fails and the clutch releases. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100294437 | BARRIER SYSTEMS WITH PROGRAMMABLE ACCELERATION PROFILE AND AUTO-RETRIES FOR PRESSURED EGRESS - Barrier systems and associated methods, including vapor and/or fire barrier systems, are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a barrier system that includes a barrier that is moved between a deployed position and a retracted position. The flexible barrier is configured to prevent migration of smoke or other harmful vapor, but to allow egress through the barrier upon request. A pressure gradient across the barrier can cause the barrier to bow and inhibit raising the barrier. A control system directs a drive system to stop raising the barrier, wait a predetermined time, and then raise the barrier again. In some embodiments, the barrier can be returned toward the deployed position before raising the barrier again. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110259529 | Window System Useful for Blocking Direct Sunlight - The present invention provides for a device for blocking direct light from a light source, wherein the device comprises two arrays of elongated slats and a means to coordinately move the two arrays relative to each other within a range of configuration, wherein in at least one configuration the two arrays block direct light from a light source to more than one location incident to the light source while not blocking other views through the two arrays from the more than one location. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120318465 | INSULATING SHADE FOR COVERING AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING - An insulating shade assembly for an architectural opening includes a roller and an insulating shade. The insulating shade includes a shade core attached to and between first and second outer shade sheets. The shade core includes a number of inner shade sheets which are stacked upon one another and attached to one another in an offset manner. The shade core is expanded by moving the first and second outer shade sheets relative to one another, creating a number of cells for insulating air. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130199736 | AUTOMATICALLY CLOSED FIRE PROTECTION LOUVER DEVICE - The present invention provides an automatically closed fire protection louver device, which is installed on a window or the like in an apartment building without a balcony function or in a curtain wall type building structure to adjust natural lighting and automatically block spread of flames to an upper floor without using electrical energy when a fire breaks out. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130228289 | Fire and Smoke Rated Fabric Door - A vertically coiling door assembly that is used for emergency egress. The door assembly is capable of both powered and manual emergency egress upon entry into a predefined alarm state. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20140060754 | DOOR MACHINE MECHANISM FOR ROLLING DOOR HAVING FUNCTIONS OF FIREPROOF, SMOKEPROOF, AND FIRE ESCAPE - A door machine mechanism for a rolling door has an electric machine mechanism, a brake mechanism and an output mechanism. In normal power supply condition, the rolling door is opened by the electric machine mechanism. In case of fire, the brake mechanism releases brake so that the rolling door moves downward by its own weight. However, in an emergency condition, if an external force is applied to push the door upward, the rolling door will be reopened by an assistance of spare electricity to the electric machine mechanism. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140076502 | BARRIER SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS, INCLUDING VAPOR AND/OR BARRIER SYSTEMS WITH MANUAL EGRESS - Barrier systems and associated methods, including vapor and/or fire barrier systems, are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a barrier system that includes a barrier coupled to a spool, and a drive system. The barrier is positioned to be wound onto and off of the spool as the barrier moves between a deployed position and a retracted position by the drive assembly. The system further includes a clutch configured to resist movement of the barrier system unless directed by the drive system, and to release the barrier to allow manual egress when power to the drive system fails. The system further includes a latch configured to retain the barrier in a retracted position and to prevent the barrier from deploying when power fails and the clutch releases. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140090787 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING COVERING ASSEMBLY - Methods and apparatus to control an architectural opening covering assembly are disclosed herein. An example architectural opening covering assembly includes a tube and a covering coupled to the tube such that rotation of the tube winds or unwinds the covering around the tube. A motor is operatively coupled to the tube to rotate the tube. The example architectural opening covering assembly also includes a gravitational sensor to generate tube position information based on a gravity reference. The example architectural opening covering assembly further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the motor to control the motor. The controller is to determine a position of the covering based on the tube position information. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140138033 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SCREEN, AND ACTUATOR SUITABLE FOR SUCH A METHOD - A method to be used for controlling a screen ( | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140246154 | FIRE DOOR METHOD OF OPERATION - The present invention presents a method to permit emergency egress through an access opening covered by an overhead coiling fire door. Upon receiving an alarm notification from a first detector located on one side of the access opening the door is power closed to a predetermined height and held there for the predetermined time, then power closed to a fully closed position. Upon receiving a second alarm notification from a second detector located on the opposite side of the access opening the door enters into a secondary alarm condition. The door is power closed and awaits notification to initiate a secondary emergency egress sequence. The secondary emergency egress sequence comprises receiving a door opening notification, opening the door, holding the door open for a predetermined time, and reclosing the door. Upon primary power restoration or a return to a non-alarm condition the door returns to its preset open position. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140262058 | LOW-POWER ARCHITECTURAL COVERING - An architectural covering is provided. The architectural covering includes: shade material; the shade material operatively connected to a motor unit such that movement of the motor unit causes movement of the shade material; the motor unit comprising a DC motor and a shaft connected to the DC motor; a power supply unit electrically connected to the motor unit; a controller unit electrically connected to the motor unit, the controller unit having a microprocessor; and a rotation detector configured to detect rotation of the motor unit and upon detection of rotation of the motor unit transmit a signal to the microprocessor, wherein the microprocessor of the controller unit is configured to power an encoder unit in response to determination of manual movement of the shade material. A motor and control unit for an architectural covering may be provided. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140305599 | SAFETY SYSTEM FOR MOVEABLE CLOSURES - The invention provides a closure system comprising an obstacle detection system for detecting objects in or near the path of a moving closure. The system comprises a remote module, a remote module timer, and a communication unit. The system further comprises a motor to drive the closure between open and closed positions, a controller for controlling operation of the motor, and a base station coupled to the controller for communication with the remote module and to transmit synchronisation signals at first prescribed intervals. The remote module is arranged to have at least three modes of power usage: an operation mode, a standby mode, and a sleep mode. The system is further arranged such that, when in sleep mode, the remote module is configured to switch for a preset duration to said standby mode at or substantially at said first prescribed intervals to detect said synchronisation signals so as to monitor the communications link between the base station and the remote module. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140345807 | MOTORIZED ROLLER SHADE SYSTEM WITH A SUN ANGLE SENSOR - Presented is a motorized roller shade system. The system includes a flexible shade material, a roller tube configured for windingly receiving the flexible shade material, a shade motor coupled to the roller tube, a motor controller in communication with the shade motor, and a sun angle sensor. The sun angle sensor is configured for determining the angle of the sun and transmitting the angle of the sun to the motor controller. The motor controller is configured for driving the shade motor to rotate the roller tube to wind or unwind the flexible shade material in response to the transmitted angle of the sun to limit sunlight penetration to a predetermined maximum distance into a room. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150013920 | BATTERY POWERED VENETIAN AND ROMAN SHADE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A Venetian shade and Roman shade assembly is presented having a header with a drive shaft assembly positioned in the header, the drive shaft having a plurality of lift and tilt spool assemblies. A motor controller assembly is removably positioned within the header and connected to the drive shaft assembly. The motor controller assembly includes a motor, a plurality of batteries and a motor controller that is wirelessly controllable by a remote. When the motor of the motor controller assembly is activated, the motor rotates the drive shaft assembly thereby raising or lowering the shade material as well as tilting the shade material. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150090409 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ROLLER SHADE AND METHOD FOR SETTING ARTIFICIAL STOPS - 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. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150096693 | Movable Barrier Safety Sensor Override - Controlling movable barrier movement with respect to selectively overriding a safety system includes determining whether a safety system is in an operation failure or misalignment state, the safety system being configured to detect obstruction in a path of movement of a movable barrier, receiving a state change request for the movable barrier while the safety system is in the operation failure or misalignment state, determining whether a safety override condition exists, and overriding the safety system and actuating the movable barrier if the safety system is in the operation failure or misalignment state and the safety override condition exists. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150114574 | ROLLER SHUTTER CONTROLLER - A shutter control system for use with a network. The shutter control system includes a network device coupled to the network to communicate an indication. The shutter control system also includes a shutter controller configured to receive the indication, to determine if the indication meets a predefined condition, and, in response to the indication meeting the predefined condition, to communicate an actuation signal. A shutter device, having at least one motor, receives the actuation signal, and operates the at least one motor based on the received actuation signal. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150136334 | QUICK-OPENING DOOR - The invention refers to a quick-opening door comprising: a flexible canvas secured to a motor-driven drum and provided with vertically aligned arrangements of abutment elements that are guided in vertical uprights of the door; an electric duct secured to one of the sides of the canvas and provided with cables connected to a wireless signal transmitter; a plurality of guiding abutment elements distributed along the sides of the canvas with different spaces there between, disposed either singly or in groups; sensors which are disposed in an abutment passage zone and which capture different sequences of pulses during the passage of the abutment elements, thereby determining the position of the canvas at all times; and a contact-detecting band connected to the transmitter via the electric duct and housed in a bag by means of which the canvas is fitted against the ground. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150345138 | WALL PARTITION MOVEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - At least one panel including a trolley is fed to a first drive mechanism of a plurality of drive mechanisms adjacent a main track configured to engage the trolley of the at least one panel. The first drive mechanism is initiated to drive the at least one panel to a second drive mechanism of the plurality of drive mechanisms to move the at least one panel farther along the main track. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160017656 | WINDOW COVERING MOTORIZED LIFT AND CONTROL OPERATING SYSTEM - A window covering includes a movable window covering material, cords for moving the window covering material, and a motorized lift assembly. The motorized lift assembly includes a motor assembly including a motor, a gear train driven by the motor for adjusting positions of the cords, and an operating and control device mounted to a portion of the window covering for operating the motor in response to user input. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160024832 | METHODS FOR SPEED CONTROL OF A MOVABLE PARTITION - A movable partition system includes a movable partition including coupled panels and a lead post engaged with and movable along a track. A motor control system includes a motor coupled to the movable partition and a switching circuit coupled to the motor and for selectively coupling the motor to a positive power source and a negative power source responsive to one or more PWM signals. An encoder is configured for generating one or more rotation signals indicative of operational direction and operational speed of the motor. A motor controller is coupled to the switching circuit and is configured for improving airflow around the panels of the movable partition when the lead post of the movable partition is between a predefined position and a fully retracted position indicative of a billowing effect for the panels by adjusting pulse widths of the PWM signals to control rotational speed of the motor. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160177613 | AUTOMATIC DRIVE SYSTEMS, MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH AUTOMATIC DRIVE SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160251852 | WALL PARTITION MOVEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 09-01-2016 |
| 20160376842 | WINDING DEVICE FOR A WINDABLE SCREEN AND CLOSURE OR SUN-PROTECTION HOME-AUTOMATION INSTALLATION INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE - A winding device for a windable screen of a closure or sun-protection home-automation installation, includes: a winding tube movable around a rotation axis; a hollow sleeve positioned at one of the two ends and inside the winding tube; a tubular electromechanical actuator inserted inside the hollow sleeve; and two supports, each support being positioned across from one of two ends of the winding tube. The tubular electromechanical actuator includes: a case, and a closing off element positioned at one end of the case. The closing off element has a front face positioned in a plane parallel to a wall of one of the two supports, and includes first fastening elements cooperating with second fastening elements of the support. The hollow sleeve includes a first stop cooperating with a stop of the closing off element, and a second stop cooperating with the end of the winding where the sleeve is inserted. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170234068 | METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS | 08-17-2017 |
| 160008000 | With retarding means | 1 |
| 20100032105 | HIGH SPEED DOOR ASSEMBLY - A high-speed door assembly has a shaft or drum having a longitudinal axis which is configured so that the longitudinal axis is parallel with a wall to which the door assembly is mounted. A flexible door panel is attached to the shaft or drum so as to be capable of being wound and unwound about the drum for selectively permitting and prohibiting access through an opening in the wall to which the door assembly is mounted, the door panel being wound on the shaft or drum in an orientation such that the door panel defines at least one vertical plane when unwound from the shaft or drum, the vertical plane being spaced further from the wall to which the door assembly is mounted than the longitudinal axis of the shaft or drum. The door panel preferably having at least a portion of its width being substantially equal to or less than the width of the opening and is preferably used with guides which extend into the width of an opening passage of a door while being able to retreat, retract or collapse from their position extended into the door width upon experiencing an impact by an atypical force which can dislodge the door panel from the guides. | 02-11-2010 |
| 160009000 | With releasing means for operator and/or counterbalance | 2 |
| 20130269881 | DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM - A door mechanism includes a door shaft, a drive sprocket fixed to the door shaft, a holding brake to counter a closing bias of the door, and a holding brake sprocket that is rotationally coupled to the drive sprocket. A freewheel is coupled to the holding brake sprocket to facilitate free rotation of the holding brake sprocket in a first direction. A first brake is coupled to the holding brake sprocket via the freewheel to provide resistance to rotation of the door shaft in a second direction. A door release includes a drop wheel coupled to the holding brake sprocket, a brake drive sprocket, a drop arm and a second brake to provide resistance to the brake sprocket when the brake sprocket exceeds a predetermined braking speed. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20150337594 | Rolling Gate Having a Door Leaf in the Form of a Flexible Curtain - The invention relates to a rolling gate ( | 11-26-2015 |
