Patents by Inventor Bruce William Maskell

Bruce William Maskell 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).

  • SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF REDUCING HEAD LOSS IN HEATING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220056719
    Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventor: Bruce William Maskell
  • Systems, assemblies, and methods of reducing head loss in heating devices
    Patent number: 11193291
    Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventor: Bruce William Maskell
  • SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF REDUCING HEAD LOSS IN HEATING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160194892
    Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce William Maskell
  • Flow control and improved heat rise control device for water heaters
    Patent number: 9074383
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and devices for controlling the amount of water passing through a heat exchanger and the amount of water that by-passes the heater without passing through the heat exchanger. In some embodiments, the system includes a by-pass valve assembly having means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet, means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the outlet, and a valve that alters the amount of fluid by-passing the fluid heater in response to differences in the time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet and fluid adjacent the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: E. Keith McQueen, Emily R. Colomes, Bruce William Maskell
  • SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF REDUCING HEAD LOSS IN HEATING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140076444
    Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce William Maskell
  • FLOW CONTROL AND IMPROVED HEAT RISE CONTROL DEVICE FOR WATER HEATERS
    Publication number: 20120042445
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and devices for controlling the amount of water passing through a heat exchanger and the amount of water that by-passes the heater without passing through the heat exchanger. In some embodiments, the system includes a by-pass valve assembly having means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet, means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the outlet, and a valve that alters the amount of fluid by-passing the fluid heater in response to differences in the time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet and fluid adjacent the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: E. Keith Mc Queen, Emily R. Colomes, Bruce William Maskell