Patents Assigned to Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
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Publication number: 20230236576Abstract: A pool or spa control system includes a sensor system with one or more sensors in contact with a main body of water. The sensor system measures water condition data of the body of water and is mounted on a wall submerged in the main body of water. The pool or spa control system also includes a modem that facilitates data communications between the sensor system and communication equipment positioned at a different location from the main body of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: David Goldman, Hwa Heng
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Publication number: 20230219606Abstract: A lift and extraction system for an automatic swimming pool cleaner may facilitate removal from the of the automatic swimming pool cleaner from a swimming pool, deployment of the automatic swimming pool cleaner into a swimming pool, and/or storage of the automatic swimming pool cleaner outside of the swimming pool. The lift and extraction systems may include a frame, motive elements, and one or more engagement features for selectively engaging and positioning the automatic swimming pool cleaner relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, David Holgreaves
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Patent number: 11698073Abstract: Disclosed are pumps designed to make priming more efficient and therefore reduce priming time. The disclosed pumps include one or more deflection structures that prevent fluid moving through a diffuser of the pump from continuing in a circular path and instead divert the fluid in a different direction that leads directly to an outlet of the pump. This deflection reduces air bubble accumulation inside the pump while priming and makes it easier for air to escape through the pump outlet. Making it easier for air to escape the pump outlet ultimately allows air to escape the pump faster during priming, reducing back pressure caused by trapped air pockets inside the pump and improving priming performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: James Hohn, Richard Asplund
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Publication number: 20230211443Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Mark J. Bauckman, E. Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
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Patent number: 11680700Abstract: Nicheless lighting assemblies principally for swimming pools and spas are detailed. The lighting assemblies include features configured to dissipate heat. The assemblies additionally are designed to reduce possibility of water intrusion. Some versions of the assemblies may include thermally-conductive plastic overmolded onto at least one of a lens or a heat spreader. Versions of the assemblies additionally or alternatively may include a generally annular heat sink to which a printed circuit board containing at least one light-emitting diode (LED) is attached. Versions of the assemblies may be divided into subassemblies, one subassembly fitting into another, or include protective covers.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Jonathan Arpin, Hwa Heng, Barton Lu, Evan Ackema
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Patent number: 11634224Abstract: Airborne unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) may be used to hover over swimming pools or spas and dispense chemicals (or other materials or devices) directly thereinto. UAVs alternatively or additionally may include sensors designed to identify certain characteristics of pools or spas or of the water therein. The UAVs further may hover over, or land on, pool pads or other areas adjacent or near a pool or spa to deliver or receive parts or other objects.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: David Goldman, Eugene Keith McQueen
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Patent number: 11619060Abstract: A self-propelled robotic pool cleaner includes a housing with a lower portion having an inlet and an upper portion having an outlet, the lower and upper portions define an internal chamber therebetween. A filter and a water pump are mounted in the internal chamber for suctioning pool water into the inlet and discharging filtered water through said outlet. Rotationally-mounted elements are mounted to the housing for supporting and guiding said cleaner on a surface of the pool. An arm assembly extends outward from said housing, and a rotary brush assembly is mounted at a distal end of the arm assembly. An electric motor is coupled to at least one of said water pump, the rotationally-mounted elements and the rotary brush. The pool cleaner is configured to continue climbing upward on a pool wall and tell the rotary brush assembly is above the water level and climbs over the pool coping edge propelling said pool cleaner onto the pool deck.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, Ethan Hanan, Anthony Meletta
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Patent number: 11607760Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
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Publication number: 20230066539Abstract: A heater for a pool system, such as a swimming pool or a spa, includes a controller and a plurality of sensors for determining an operating condition of the heater. In some cases, the heater includes a gas sensor for determining at least one characteristic of gas supplied to the heater. The heater may also include a wiring sensor for determining a wiring configuration for an igniter of the heater. Additionally or alternatively, the heater may include a water inlet sensor, a water outlet sensor, and a vent sensor. The heater for the pool system may be provided with various other sensors or combination of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Curt Spivey, Hwa Heng, Dindo Uy
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Publication number: 20230046254Abstract: A pool automation system is connectable with one or more pieces of equipment associated with a swimming pool or spa. The pool automation system may receive a demand event with a requested load reduction, and the pool automation system may determine a demand response for the one or more pieces of equipment associated with the swimming pool or spa based on the demand event and based on information gathered by the pool automation system about the at least one piece of equipment. The demand response may be based on a prioritization of the one or more pieces of equipment associated with the swimming pool or spa. The pool automation system may implement control of the one or more pieces of equipment associated with the swimming pool or spa responsive to the demand event.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Robert Warren Stiles, JR.
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Publication number: 20230018961Abstract: “Just in time” operational techniques allow equipment of swimming pools or spas to achieve identified water temperatures at specified times. A user may supply information such as a desired water temperature (i.e. a temperature set point) and a time at which the water is desired to be at the desired temperature. After receiving the user-supplied information, software may account as well for certain environmental conditions to devise a suitable schedule for controlling heating of the water of the swimming pool or spa. Adjustments may be made to the schedule based on then-current water temperatures or other changed conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: David Goldman, Tracy Hanson, Jeff Holmquist
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Patent number: 11555323Abstract: Systems and methods of detecting when an automatic swimming pool cleaner (APC) has contacted a main drain cover or other object protruding from a surface of a swimming pool are described. An APC may include equipment for detecting a change in its pitch or yaw (or both its pitch and yaw). Changes in pitch and yaw may be determined as a function of time, identifying encounters of the APC with certain protruding objects.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Ethan Hanan
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Publication number: 20220409941Abstract: Starting platform assemblies may be provided with swimming pools for competitive and/or recreational purposes. A starting platform assembly may include a frame supporting a starting platform. Starting platform assemblies may include various combinations of optional features such as but not limited to informational panels and displays, storage areas, side handles, backstroke bars, movable mounting steps, and/or wedge anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Juan Bahamonde Bergua, David Nibler, Andrew Pedersen
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Patent number: 11519732Abstract: Cleaning of a swimming pool may be facilitated by systems and methods for mapping a pool environment. Such mapping may occur in three dimensions when appropriate. At least some of the systems may include an apparatus for light detection and ranging (LIDAR) tethered to an automatic swimming pool cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Phillip Newman, Abian van der Meijden, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden
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Patent number: 11493942Abstract: “Just in time” operational techniques allow equipment of swimming pools or spas to achieve identified water temperatures at specified times. A user may supply information such as a desired water temperature (i.e. a temperature set point) and a time at which the water is desired to be at the desired temperature. After receiving the user-supplied information, software may account as well for certain environmental conditions to devise a suitable schedule for controlling heating of the water of the swimming pool or spa. Adjustments may be made to the schedule based on then-current water temperatures or other changed conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: David Goldman, Tracy Hanson, Jeff Holmquist
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Patent number: 11473326Abstract: Autonomous, mobile cleaners for water-containing vessels such as swimming pools and spas are detailed. The cleaners are especially useful for cleaning spas, although they may function adequately in connection with certain other vessels as well. They may be designed and constructed in particular to avoid high centering so as not to become stuck when encountering obstacles within the spas or other vessels.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Phillip Newman
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Publication number: 20220301406Abstract: Systems and methods of (remotely) controlling aspects of pools and spas and of modifying water contained therein are detailed. Internet-enabled access to pool and spa controllers may happen without any need for users to create firewall ports or utilize static internet protocol addresses. Certain networking devices may be configured using a USB connection or SD card, avoiding any requirement for an Ethernet cable or supplying separate power to the devices during configuration. Time-varying data may be obtained in respect of one or more installations and analyzed for various information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Dindo Uy
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Publication number: 20220282510Abstract: Autonomous, mobile cleaners for water-containing vessels such as swimming pools and spas are detailed. The cleaners are especially useful for cleaning spas, although they may function adequately in connection with certain other vessels as well. They may be designed and constructed in particular to avoid high centering so as not to become stuck when encountering obstacles within the spas or other vessels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Phillip Newman
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Publication number: 20220269353Abstract: A user interface may be communicatively coupled with a fluid-moving pump and may include at least two interactive regions for receiving user input to control the fluid-moving pump. The user interface may be attached to the fluid-moving pump using a mounting cover and an attachment bracket that can allow attachment or positioning of the user interface relative to the fluid-moving pump via a turn motion or other suitable methods. In other examples, the user interface can be mounted on a wall or other surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Jesse Bolane, Matt Golman, Merinda Nugent, Steve Jones, Alec Momont, Jeff Servaites, Ryan Starling, Kenneth Hsieh, Paolo Forte
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Patent number: 11386768Abstract: Systems and methods of (remotely) controlling aspects of pools and spas and of modifying water contained therein are detailed. Internet-enabled access to pool and spa controllers may happen without any need for users to create firewall ports or utilize static internet protocol addresses. Certain networking devices may be configured using a USB connection or SD card, avoiding any requirement for an Ethernet cable or supplying separate power to the devices during configuration. Time-varying data may be obtained in respect of one or more installations and analyzed for various information.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Dindo Uy