ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,385,256, issued on Aug. 12.
"Environmentally friendly automatic shade actuating system" was invented by Diego M. Bazan (Hallandale Beach, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention describes an automatic shade actuating system that includes a supporting structure and at least one hollow slat connected to it. The slat encloses a gas and is designed to rotate through a movable assembly located at its distal end. The movable assembly comprises a pressure-sensitive element and a receiving member connected by a thread. The periphery of the pressure-sensitive element is sealed and pressed against the slat's interior. The receivi...