Patents by Inventor David E. Hatley

David E. Hatley 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: 11300297
    Abstract: A hot tub including a hot tub basin with a plurality of seats formed therein, the hot tub basin configured to hold and recirculate water, a housing surrounding the hot tub basin, and one or more fire fixtures provided proximate an upper portion of the hot tub basin to selectively produce open flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20210088218
    Abstract: A hot tub including a hot tub basin with a plurality of seats formed therein, the hot tub basin configured to hold and recirculate water, a housing surrounding the hot tub basin, and one or more fire fixtures provided proximate an upper portion of the hot tub basin to selectively produce open flame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20190336389
    Abstract: A hot tub including a hot tub basin with a plurality of seats formed therein, the hot tub basin configured to hold and recirculate water, a housing surrounding the hot tub basin, and one or more fire fixtures provided proximate an upper portion of the hot tub basin to selectively produce open flame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Patent number: 10398623
    Abstract: A hot tub plumbing system including a plurality of water pumps respectively provided at different sides of a hot tub having a plurality of jets, and a plurality of manifolds each having an intake port coupled to one of the water pumps, and each configured to have a plurality of output ports respectively connected by tubing to one of the jets of the hot tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: LPI, Inc.
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Patent number: 10265539
    Abstract: A therapeutic light emitting diode lighting system to treat seasonal affective disorder, to be provided at an upper portion of a hot tub basin above an indicated maximum water level, the hot tub basin defining at least one seat portion and corresponding headrest defined by the hot tub basin such that a facial region corresponds to the headrest, the facial region corresponding to a facial area of a person seated in the seat portion and supported by the headrest, the therapeutic light emitting diode lighting system including at least one array of light emitting diode (LED) bulbs provided on the upper area, the LED bulbs configured to illuminate colors and wavelengths selected to treat seasonal affective disorder, the LED bulbs being angled to direct light at the facial region of the hot tub body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: LPI, Inc.
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20180256447
    Abstract: A manifold to be used in a hot tub plumbing system is provided, the manifold including an intake port configured to be coupled to a water pump in the hot tub plumbing system, and a plurality of output ports configured with connecting portions to connect with tubing to supply water from the water pump to a corresponding plurality of jets in the hot tub plumbing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Patent number: 9993387
    Abstract: A hot tub plumbing system including a plurality of water pumps respectively provided at different sides of a hot tub having a plurality of jets, and a plurality of manifolds each having an intake port coupled to one of the water pumps, and each configured to have a plurality of output ports respectively connected by tubing to one of the jets of the hot tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: LPI, Inc.
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Patent number: 9795533
    Abstract: A hot tub manifold that has been engineered with a plurality of “teeth-like” raised sections inside the inner diameter of the manifold. As the water travels through the manifold while the hot tub pumps are operating, it travels across the surface of the “raised” sections creating friction. That friction energy created is thus transferred to the water in the form of heat—which in turn raises the temperature of the water to the desired set level on the thermostat on the hot tub. Passing the water (generally at high speed) over the raised teeth creates “free” heat and lowers the amount of time and energy required by the hot tub's element heater to elevate the water to the given temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20170232268
    Abstract: A therapeutic light emitting diode lighting system to treat seasonal affective disorder, to be provided at an upper portion of a hot tub basin above an indicated maximum water level, the hot tub basin defining at least one seat portion and corresponding headrest defined by the hot tub basin such that a facial region corresponds to the headrest, the facial region corresponding to a facial area of a person seated in the seat portion and supported by the headrest, the therapeutic light emitting diode lighting system including at least one array of light emitting diode (LED) bulbs provided on the upper area, the LED bulbs configured to illuminate colors and wavelengths selected to treat seasonal affective disorder, the LED bulbs being angled to direct light at the facial region of the hot tub body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20170035651
    Abstract: A hot tub manifold that has been engineered with a plurality of “teeth-like” raised sections inside the inner diameter of the manifold. As the water travels through the manifold while the hot tub pumps are operating, it travels across the surface of the “raised” sections creating friction. That friction energy created is thus transferred to the water in the form of heat—which in turn raises the temperature of the water to the desired set level on the thermostat on the hot tub. Passing the water (generally at high speed) over the raised teeth creates “free” heat and lowers the amount of time and energy required by the hot tub's element heater to elevate the water to the given temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20170020780
    Abstract: A hot tub plumbing system is provided, the system including a plurality of water pumps respectively provided at different sides of a hot tub having a plurality of jets, and a plurality of manifolds each having an intake port coupled to one of the water pumps, and each configured to have a plurality of output ports respectively connected by tubing to one of the jets of the hot tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20150366752
    Abstract: A hot tub is disclosed having a plurality of walls defining an upper perimeter and a central well for holding a measure of heated water. A recirculation system is provided comprising a pump in fluid communication with the well. The pump is configured to direct water from the well for treatment by at least one treatment device selected from the group consisting of a filter, a heater, and a chemical diffuser. A waterfall fountain extends along each of the plurality of walls along the upper perimeter. The waterfall fountain is in fluid communication with the pump downstream of the treatment device and is configured to receive at least a portion of water treated by the treatment device and to direct the treated water back into the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20150283400
    Abstract: A system to electronically connect Light Emitting Diode perimeter lights installed around the upper inward-facing wall of a hot tub or whirlpool bathtub to an external control panel, allowing an occupant or user of the hot tub or whirlpool bathtub to dim or brighten the LED lights utilizing a button or dimmer switch on the external control panel. Said LED bulbs are capable of being adjusted to illuminate in different modes of different colors, different wavelengths, and different intensities, whereby light emitted by said LED bulbs in said different modes is adapted to aid in specific medical conditions and assist in maintaining healthy skin. A control system for adjusting the intensity of the light emitted by said LED bulbs includes a control panel with a user interface, positioned on a top surface of the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventor: David E. Hatley
  • Publication number: 20140324136
    Abstract: A housing containing individual light therapy Light Emitting Diode bulbs that can be adjusted to illuminate up to nine different modes of different colors and different levels of nanometers designed to aid in specific medical conditions and assist in maintaining healthy skin. It is designed to be installed in tanning beds and hot tub products at angles directly aimed at the facial region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: LPI, INC.
    Inventor: David E. Hatley