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8091604 |
Broadcast-receiving automatic window covering
An apparatus and method for the automatic adjustment of window coverings and the like, receiving externally-broadcast time-and-date signal as a temporal reference for making scheduled adjustments...
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7977904 |
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...
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7963675 |
Electrically controllable window treatment system to control sun glare in a space
A system for reducing sun glare through an opening into a space, the system comprising an electrically controllable window treatment operable to alter the amount of daylight entering the space...
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7965192 |
Photo sensitive device
A photosensitive device for warning an individual that the interior light level on one side of the window is greater than the light level on the outside of the window includes first and second...
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7950827 |
Electrically controllable window treatment system to control sun glare in a space
A system for reducing sun glare through an opening into a space, the system comprising an electrically controllable window treatment operable to alter the amount of daylight entering the space...
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7828036 |
Wind sensing awning control having arm-mounted sensor
A powered awning assembly has an awning frame with a first side arm member having a first distal end and a first proximate end for attachment to a wall and a second side arm member having a second...
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7761186 |
Automated lighting and building control system
An automated lighting and building control system that is operative to control a large number of lights and to provide control to other control systems, such as security systems, powered window...
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7588067 |
Electrically controllable window treatment system to control sun glare in a space
A system for reducing sun glare through an opening into a space, the system comprising an electrically controllable window treatment operable to alter the amount of daylight entering the space...
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7389806 |
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...
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7193201 |
Method for measuring external light to control protection means against sunlight or illumination
The invention concerns a method which consists in detecting and discriminating at least three states, respectively blue sky, white sky and direct sunlight. The discrimination between the three...
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7152652 |
Load detection system for motorized lateral and vertical arm awnings
A load detection system for lateral and vertical arm awnings generally includes a motorized roller with a fabric wound thereabout in a retracted position and extendable therefrom. Arms are provided...
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7111952 |
System to control daylight and artificial illumination and sun glare in a space
An illumination maintenance system for maintaining a desired illumination profile in a space throughout at least a portion of a day where the illumination sources include daylight and artificial...
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6296036 |
Auto-shutter system for eye protection against in-band frequency agile lasers
An automatic-shutter system functions as a counter-measure to the in-band frequency agile laser threat posed to the eyes of pilot(s)/operator(s). Ideally it is desirable to protect the operator...
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6111376 |
Motorizing awning with automatic safety control
An awning, in particular an awning with a supporting arm, the cloth (1) of which can be unwound from a tube or winding shaft (2) driven by an electric motor (9) and in which are provided means for...
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6084231 |
Closed-loop, daylight-sensing, automatic window-covering system insensitive to radiant spectrum produced by gaseous-discharge lamps
A system for automatic regulation of daylight admitted by a window in the presence of artificial illumination produced by a high-efficiency (e.g., fluorescent-type) electric lamp. A preferred...
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5808430 |
Electrically controlled curtains
An electrical control arrangement for a curtain assembly has a reversible electric, preferably DC, drive motor, drive devices for connecting the motor to one or more curtains for movement of the...
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5663621 |
Autonomous, low-cost, automatic window covering system for daylighting applications
A system for the automatic regulation of daylight admitted into a room, specifically intended for daylighting applications. A preferred embodiment, system 10, consisting of a conventional control...
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5648656 |
System to optimize artificial lighting levels with increasing daylight level
An artificial lighting system comprises a daylight sensor for sensing a level of daylight, artificial light source means for providing a level of artificial light, daylight control means for...
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5566471 |
Electromotive curtain for drying clothes
An electromotive curtain machine for drying clothes using a rain sensor, a sunshine sensor, and a wind sensor which will send existing rain, sun, or wind conditions to a central processing unit so...
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5554979 |
System for setting ambient parameters
The system comprises a plurality of objects such as lamps (11-15), venetian blinds (16, 17) and air-conditioning appliances (18) and a hand-held infrared remote control unit (40) for transmitting...
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5532560 |
Photosensitive automatic blind controller
There is disclosed a photosensitive automatic controller for use with window coverings in particular for use with venetian blinds. The controller includes a reversible motor, a drive circuit, a...
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5158334 |
Adjustable vehicular glare shielding device
The present invention relates to a glare shielding device which affords significantly improved efficacy in shielding a vehicular occupant'eyes against sun rays. The device includes a glare shield...
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5142133 |
Apparatus for the control of venetian blinds including photodetector means for detecting the angle of incidence of sun light
The lowering and raising of slats of a venetian blind are controlled by control signals from a photodetector circuit which is mounted adjacent to the venetian blind and which acts responsive to...
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5088543 |
Skylight shade
A shade unit having a frame defining a skylight opening, to which is attached a motor assembly and a shade assembly. A control unit consisting of an open stop switch, a close stop switch controls...
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4995442 |
Curtain opening device
A device for opening and closing a closure member, typically a curtain in which a cord is associated with the closure member and has a bight portion located in the first plane and a pair of...
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4979550 |
Window blind control apparatus
A window blind control apparatus is set forth wherein the apparatus enables selective control in the opening and closing of an associated window blind arrangement utilizing selectively a...
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4951730 |
Window blind system
A window blind system for a window comprising a longitudinal casing which is arranged to be transversely fixed to a window frame above a window to be shaded, a roller blind mechanism carrying an...
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4864201 |
Light actuated curtain puller
An automatic electro-mechanical device for opening and closing a curtain or drapery in response to changed light striking a photoelectric cell on the device. The device comprises a miniature high...
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4773733 |
Venetian blind having prismatic reflective slats
A venetian blind having prismatic reflective slatted panels permits the passage of indirect rays of sunlight into a space to be illuminated while reflecting direct rays of sunlight away from the...
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4727918 |
Blind adjuster
Automatic control device for the slats of a venetian blind which responds to ambient radiation and which includes at least one reversible electric motor connected to rotate the slats between open...
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4644990 |
Automatic closing system for window blinds
Improved method and apparatus for automatically moving a set of venetian type window blinds or similar louvered window coverings or partitions between open or closed positions in response to...
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4474167 |
Latch for a butterfly damper
An air/smoke/fire damper including a frame and a pair of damper blades pivoted for rotation within the frame between an open and a closed position, and comprising a heat responsive latch including...
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4424850 |
Security proof shutter
Security proof shutter structure applicable to windows, doors, store or garage fronts, utilizing slats constructed of steel or the like. A special S-shaped spring linkage means is secured to...
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4307768 |
Energy conserving insulative window shade
Window shade structure for reducing heat loss or heat gain through a window or other "thermal opening" wherein the shade body is drawable over the window and is collapsible into a reduced storage...
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4144802 |
Hurricane/tornado building protection system
A system for the protection of a building, house, or like structure, is provided which affords protection against the forces of wind, pressure differentials, water and sound. The device features a...
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3965348 |
Method of and apparatus for detecting light and controlling jalousies and the like
A photosensitive surface is enclosed behind a wall formed with a vertically open slit which forms with the surface a vertical angle of 80°. This slit is open about 3° and is displaced h...
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3860055 |
SHUTTER DEVICE
A shutter device embodying a mechanism for raising and lowering the shutter, a feeler sensitive to external thermal and light radiation, the feeler being coupled with the raising and lowering...
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3675023 |
AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF VENETIAN BLINDS IN RESPONSE TO BOTH HEAT AND LIGHT BEING BELOW RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD VALUES
Sensing devices respectively reacting to light intensity and to heat radiation are mounted in an exposed position such as on the top of a building. The sensing devices are oriented for direct...
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3646985 |
VENETIAN BLIND WITH AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF ROOM BRIGHTNESS
A venetian blind is provided with an electric motor to run the blind up and down. The motor also tips the slats one way or the other automatically to control the amount of light admitted to a room...
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3591221 |
FIRE DAMPER LATCH
A latch is designed for a fire damper, the blades of which are integrally formed from an imperforate sheet. With a fire damper of this type, when the integral blade sections are held in a...
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3550357 |
SEPARATOR HAVING ADJUSTABLE LOUVERS WITH CLEANING MEANS THEREFOR
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3538975 |
FIRE DAMPER
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3521692 |
FIRE DAMPER OR THE LIKE
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3495606 |
DAMPER VALVE FOR VENTILATING DUCTS
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3478805 |
ANIMAL HOUSE CURTAIN AND METHOD OF PREPARING SAME
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3467163 |
FIRE DAMPER
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3451163 |
FIRE SHIELD DAMPER DEVICE
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3341971 |
Fire damper
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3327764 |
Damper and method of making same
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3294152 |
Window screens
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