Anthony B Damiano

US Patent:

6792997, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Aug 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/214645

Inventors:

Anthony B. Damiano - Pembroke Pines FL

Assignee:

RMG Industries, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

E06B 930

US Classification:

1601781R, 1601681 R, 1601783 R, 24115 F

Abstract:

A button for securing a string ladder to a bottom rail in a horizontal blind assembly includes a base plate with a central hole and a tubular stem extending upwardly from the base in axial alignment with the central hole for passage of strands of the string ladder therethrough. Arcuate wall segments spaced radially outboard of the central tubular stem have a top beveled edge and longitudinal compression ribs to promote insertion and snug-fitted captured receipt within a countersunk bore in the underside of the bottom rail in order to fasten the button to the bottom rail. Opposing teeth spaced between the arcuate wall segments provide slots for passage and wedged grasping of the ladder strands when the button is fastened to the bottom rail.

US Patent:

D530558, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Nov 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/242947

Inventors:

Anthony B. Damiano - Pembroke Pines FL, US

Assignee:

RMG Industries, Inc. - Miami FL

International Classification:

0610

US Classification:

D 6580

US Patent:

20070204964, Sep 6, 2007

Filed:

Mar 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/370132

Inventors:

Anthony Damiano - Pembroke Pines FL, US

International Classification:

E06B 9/307

US Classification:

16017700R

Abstract:

A ladder drum for selectively positioning the slats of a horizontal blind assembly of the type incorporating tape ladders and string ladders and mounting to a control rod having a non-circular cross-sectional configuration comprises an elongated body having an exterior wall defining a substantially hollow interior. The exterior wall further defines a top body portion and a bottom body portion. The top body portion has one end open and an opposite end closed by a pin wall. The body further defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. The exterior wall of the body defines a longitudinal slot therealong in the top body portion wherein the slot has an open end at the open end of the top body portion for receiving the tape ladder and the string ladder. The exterior wall also defines a notch for receiving the string ladder. The bottom body portion defines a longitudinal recess for receiving the control rod therein.

US Patent:

D479080, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Aug 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/166032

Inventors:

Anthony B. Damiano - Pembroke Pines FL 33027

International Classification:

0610

US Classification:

D 6580