Joel Berman11416 149Th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11420

6402110, Jun 11, 2002

Sep 29, 1999

09/408228

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY
Vincent J. Brown - Valley Stream NY

Joel Berman Associates, Inc. - Long Island City NY

A47G 110

2483162

The present invention provides a sheet material mounting device having two channels, namely, a mounting channel for receivably engaging a rod for gripping the sheet material and a spacer channel for receivably engaging a spacer support configured to engage a lift cord and, optionally, a spacer cord. The spacer channel may be positioned above the mounting channel such that the center of gravity of the mounting device is located above the center of the mounting channel, thereby reducing asymmetric tilt of the sheet material engaged by the mounting channel and reducing friction against the lift cord. Alternatively, the mounting channel may be positioned above the spacer channel. The mounting channel and the spacer channel are preferably both C-shaped, and each channel has an opening which faces in a direction opposite the direction faced by the opening of the other channel. Thus, a side view of the mounting device may resemble either an âSâ or a reverse âSâ.

6817399, Nov 16, 2004

May 22, 2002

10/153544

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY
Vincent J. Brown - late of Valley Stream NY
Viktor Erlikh - Brooklyn NY
Dimitry Gomelsky - New York NY

Mechoshade Systems, Inc. - Long Island City NY

E06B 348

160 8404, 160170 R

The present invention provides a sheet material mounting system having a lifting sleeve, a center support bracket, an engaging rod and two or more lifting cords. The outer circumference of a left portion of the lifting sleeve is greater than the outer portion of a right portion of the lifting sleeve. The outer surface of the lifting sleeve forms a smooth concave surface. The lifting sleeve is configured to support a winding tube during operation of the mounting system. The lifting sleeve abuts against the center support bracket. The center support bracket includes guides for directing the lift cords onto the lifting sleeve. The lift cords are attached to a bottom leveling system for ensuring that the shade material remains parallel during system operation. As the shade is raised, the lifting cords wind around the outer surface of the lifting sleeve. The center support guides ensure that the lifting cords contact the lifting cone at an angle ensuring that the cords are wound (and unwound) unstacked during mounting system operation.

7417397, Aug 26, 2008

Sep 8, 2005

11/162377

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY, US
Jan Berman - Wilton CT, US
Alex Greenspan - Rockville Center NY, US
Steve Hebeisen - Somers NY, US

Mechoshade Systems, Inc. - Long Island City NY

E06B 9/24

318468, 318286, 318480

This invention generally relates to automated shade systems that employ one or more algorithms to provide appropriate solar protection from direct solar penetration; reduce solar heat gain; reduce radiant surface temperatures; control penetration of the solar ray, optimize the interior natural daylighting of a structure and optimize the efficiency of interior lighting systems. The invention additionally comprises a motorized window covering, radiometers, and a central control system that uses algorithms to optimize the interior lighting of a structure. These algorithms include information such as: geodesic coordinates of a building; solar position; solar angle solar radiation; solar penetration angles; solar intensity; the measured brightness and veiling glare across a surface; time, solar altitude, solar azimuth, detected sky conditions, ASHRAE sky models, sunrise and sunset times, surface orientations of windows, incidence angles of the sun striking windows, window covering positions, minimum BTU load and solar heat gain.

7684022, Mar 23, 2010

Oct 6, 2006

11/539559

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY, US
Jan Berman - Wilton CT, US

Mechoshade Systems, Inc. - Long Island City NY

G01N 21/00

356 73, 356402, 356432, 356445, 25055901, 25055911, 442 59, 442301, 442312

A system and method for determining a brightness factor associated with a window shade fabric is disclosed. The brightness factor incorporates the openness factor of the fabric, visible light reflectance of the fabric and visible light transmission of the fabric. The brightness factor helps to determine the optimum window shade fabric for a particular room, building or other location. The brightness factor information may be used to select the correct fabric based on desired interior function, light level, the relative surface brightness, and/or any other desired interior characteristic. The fabric selection may affect the building envelope by, for example, facilitating the optimization of daylighting, reduction of artificial electric lighting needs, and minimization of glare conditions.

7977904, Jul 12, 2011

Aug 25, 2008

12/197863

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY, US
Jan Berman - Wilton CT, US
Alex Greenspan - Hempstead NY, US
Stephen P. Hebeisen - Somers NY, US

Mechoshade Systems, Inc. - Long Island City NY

E06B 9/24

318480, 318286, 318468, 160 5

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.

8016016, Sep 13, 2011

Nov 7, 2008

12/266632

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY, US
Xi Ming Li - New York NY, US

Mechoshade Systems, Inc. - Long Island City NY

E06B 9/174

160242, 1603231, 160903

A trough shade system and method of use provide improved support for a roller tube and shade material. The roller tube and wound shade material are located within a support cradle to minimize unwanted deflection by the roller tube and associated wrinkling and deformation of the shade material. Various mechanisms allow the roller tube a limited range of movement within the support cradle. The system is suitable for shading larger areas than other shading systems which rely on roller tubes with fixed supports at the ends.

8120292, Feb 21, 2012

May 29, 2009

12/475312

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY, US
Jan Berman - Wilton CT, US
Alex Greenspan - Hempstead NY, US
Stephen P. Hebeisen - Somers NY, US

Mechoshade Systems, Inc. - Long Island City NY

H02P 1/00

318280, 318445, 318466

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.

8125172, Feb 28, 2012

Apr 9, 2009

12/421410

Joel Berman - Hewlett NY, US
Jan Berman - Long Island City NY, US
Alex Greenspan - Hempstead NY, US
Stephen P. Hebeisen - Somers NY, US

Mechoshade Systems, Inc. - Long Island City NY

G05B 5/00

318480, 318466, 318471

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; 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.