Patents by Inventor Brian D. Kinports

Brian D. Kinports has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5730861
    Abstract: A swimming pool control system automatically controls the daily maintenance functions of a swimming pool. The control system actively monitors system conditions, makes adjustments for abnormal conditions, and provides remote feedback of system problems during its daily cycle. In addition, the control system provides operator assisted manual override operation and control of additional auxiliary equipment. The system includes a novel filter valve, a novel water level system and a novel suction valve that can be run and monitored non-manually by a digital controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Inventors: Peter M. Sterghos, John A. Sodeika, Patrick J. Cosgrove, Jeff Godsted, Brian D. Kinports