David B Cross

US Patent:

6792999, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Nov 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/292029

Inventors:

David Cross - Westport CT
Richard Fraczek - Stamford CT

Assignee:

Rollease, Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

A47G 978

US Classification:

160321, 474138

Abstract:

A tensioning device for the cord loop of a window treatment apparatus includes a cord guide disposed in a housing, a biasing element such as a spring and a locking member that locks the cord guide into an installation position. During installation, the cord guide is fixed so that it cannot move and does not affect the tensioning of the cord. After installation, the locking member is removed and the cord guide can move in one direction or another to properly tension the cord.

US Patent:

6817402, Nov 16, 2004

Filed:

Mar 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/391003

Inventors:

Richard Fraczek - Stamford CT
David M. Cross - Westport CT
Jeffrey Ausfeld - New York NY

Assignee:

Rollease, Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

A47G 502

US Classification:

1603231, 248267

Abstract:

A cassette system for window treatment includes a head rail with a base, end brackets attached to the base in a facing relationship and at least one roller blind with a mandrel and a decorative panel that is wound on the mandrel. The panel can be selectively drawn off the mandrel by rotation thereof. The end brackets are identical and mate with end plugs on the mandrel to rotationally support the roller blind. In an alternate embodiment, two or more roller blinds are supported by intermediate brackets or by an intermediate bracket and an end bracket. The end plugs on the madrel(s) have identical shapes to mate with respective legs on the end brackets.

US Patent:

6854503, Feb 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/393792

Inventors:

David Cross - Westport CT, US
Joseph W. Zakowski - New Canaan CT, US
Martin Balta - Milford CT, US
Amnouy Athitang - Bridgeport CT, US

Assignee:

Rollease, Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

E06B009/30

US Classification:

1601681R, 160173 R, 1601781 R

Abstract:

The invention includes an unbalanced horizontal blind with a spring means to provide a lifting or retraction force for the slats of the blinds. A brake means prevents undesired movement of the slats that would otherwise result from the continuous retraction force of the spring means when the slats are set in a desired position. Controls for the release of the brake means and tilting are also provided in an embodiment of a blind of the invention. An embodiment of the invention permits the blind to be operated by a single wand that can be used to either raise the slats or tilt the slats. This eliminates the need for a loose cord or bead chain that would traditionally be used as the user interface for controlling the movement of the slats of the blind.

US Patent:

20110083818, Apr 14, 2011

Filed:

Oct 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/902189

Inventors:

David M. Cross - Westport CT, US

International Classification:

F16G 11/10
A47H 5/02

US Classification:

160331, 160340, 24115 F

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a novel release mechanism for Roman Blinds or similar window treatments, whereby a cord release comprising a lift ball releasably attached to a spring release allow for effective operation of a Roman Blind or similar window treatment under normal operation, but allow release of a lift cord from the hem rail and through lift cord guides in the event that a child becomes entangled therein, or in the event that a user wishes to remove the shade material from the head rail.

US Patent:

62376675, May 29, 2001

Filed:

May 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/572034

Inventors:

Richard R. Fraczek - Stamford CT
David M. Cross - Westport CT

Assignee:

RollEase, Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

E06B 908

US Classification:

1601211

Abstract:

An improved roller shade tube assembly is provided. The assembly includes a roller or tube member having an outside surface around which a fabric shade is wound. The fabric shade has outside and inside sheets between which are a series of fabric slats. The assembly also includes an extension wing element having one end that is pivotally connected to the outside surface of the roller member and a second opposite end to which one of the fabric sheets is attached.

US Patent:

55342981, Jul 9, 1996

Filed:

Apr 13, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/421313

Inventors:

David M. Cross - Westport CT
Manfred H. K. Hueneke - Graham NC
Ronald A. Farris - Gibsonville NC
Bobby L. McConnell - Greensboro NC
Robert M. Newman - Thomasville NC

Assignee:

Burlington Industries, Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B05D 312

US Classification:

427358

Abstract:

A stiff fabric comprises a woven synthetic fabric coated with a latex compound aerated to provide a weight upon application to the fabric of between 0. 63-0. 89 gms. /ml. The compound is pressed into the fabric by a knife blade having a rounded convex lower edge whereby the compound applied to one side of the fabric passes into the interstices but remains substantially clear of the face side. The compound is cured on the fabric in an oven at approximately 149. degree. C. for 45-60 seconds.

US Patent:

55988806, Feb 4, 1997

Filed:

Jun 2, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/460597

Inventors:

David M. Cross - Westport CT

Assignee:

Burlington Industries, Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

E06B 900

US Classification:

160 38

Abstract:

The top treatment includes a fabric sleeve having a pleating tape sewn along a backside with sections of one of hooks and loops spaced one from the other along the pleating tape and forming a part of a Velcro. TM. -type fastener. A header is secured to a headrail of a vertical blind and includes along an outer face an elongated strip of the other of the hooks and loops of the Velcro. TM. -type fastener. The fabric sleeve has a drawstring to form a pleated valance which is applied to the header by engaging the hooks and loops one with the other. In another form, a groover valance receives short lengths of slats having tapes containing another of the hooks and loops of the fasteners. By inserting the slats along the groover valance, the fabric valance may be applied to the groover valance. The slats and fabric sleeve may be provided separately in small soft packages.

US Patent:

56121261, Mar 18, 1997

Filed:

Jan 19, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/182986

Inventors:

David M. Cross - Westport CT
Manfred H. K. Hueneke - Graham NC
Ronald A. Farris - Gibsonville NC
Bobby L. McConnell - Greensboro NC
Robert M. Newman - Thomasville NC

Assignee:

Burlington Industries, Inc. - Greensboro NC

International Classification:

B32B 310
B32B 700
D03D 300

US Classification:

442227

Abstract:

A stiff fabric comprises a woven synthetic fabric coated with a latex compound aerated to provide a weight upon application to the fabric of between 0. 63-0. 89 gms. /ml. The compound is pressed into the fabric by a knife blade having a rounded convex lower edge whereby the compound applied to one side of the fabric passes into the interstices but remains substantially clear of the face side. The compound is cured on the fabric in an oven at approximately 149. degree. C. for 45-60 seconds.