Inventor
RUDE EDWARD T
US21 patents
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GEN CLUTCH CORP
14 patentsUS5375643ADec 27, 1994
Spring clutch assembly with reduced radial bearing forces
GEN CLUTCH CORP120 citations97
US5228491AJul 20, 1993
Monocontrol venetian blind
GEN CLUTCH CORP126 citations97
US4623012ANov 18, 1986
Headrail hardware for hanging window coverings
GEN CLUTCH CORP148 citations97
US5507374AApr 16, 1996
Clutch controlled roller shade mechanism with integral overrunning ratchet
GEN CLUTCH CORP64 citations96
US5482105AJan 9, 1996
Clutch control for roller shades
GEN CLUTCH CORP58 citations96
US5231734AAug 3, 1993
Friction hinge assembly
GEN CLUTCH CORP83 citations96
US4697630AOct 6, 1987
Tilt mechanism for venetian blinds
GEN CLUTCH CORP56 citations96
US4433765AFeb 28, 1984
Spring clutches
GEN CLUTCH CORP105 citations95
US5079799AJan 14, 1992
Friction hinge assembly
GEN CLUTCH CORP50 citations92
US5058720AOct 22, 1991
Methods for reducing lost motion and wire distortion in spring clutches
GEN CLUTCH CORP27 citations92
US4729418AMar 8, 1988
Trunnion and bracket for rollers
GEN CLUTCH CORP43 citations92
US4427100AJan 24, 1984
Reversible tool handle
GEN CLUTCH CORP35 citations92
US4499937AFeb 19, 1985
Window shade system for reducing heat transport through windows
GEN CLUTCH CORP11 citations73
US5385315AJan 31, 1995
Tape-spool retention member
GEN CLUTCH CORP4 citations56
TORQMASTER INC
6 patentsUS6470532B2Oct 29, 2002
Cam hinge with controlled friction for improved cam operation
TORQMASTER INC120 citations97
US5771540AJun 30, 1998
Equilibrated hinge with variable frictional torque
TORQMASTER INC91 citations94
US6513197B2Feb 4, 2003
Friction hinge with pop-up feature
TORQMASTER INC37 citations92
US6226177B1May 1, 2001
Friction hinge having high thermal conductivity
TORQMASTER INC20 citations92
US5918348AJul 6, 1999
Friction hinge with detent capability
TORQMASTER INC48 citations91
US5851081ADec 22, 1998
Bi-stable spring loaded pivoting joint
TORQMASTER INC2 citations62