Patents by Inventor Gary Ortiz
Gary Ortiz 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).
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Patent number: 11980265Abstract: A blister package for a contact lens is provided. A deformable slider supporting a lens is movable via pull-tab or hinge to lift the contact lens out of a lens well. The deformable slider can include a hinge connected to a flexible peel-away top of the blister package or connected to a pull tab that can be pulled to pull taut the deformable slider. A blister package is also provided that includes a hinged shell having a lateral opening opposite the hinge, and a deformable slider that is folded over onto itself and seals both a top chamber and a bottom chamber. By pulling a tongue of the deformable slider, which extends from the lateral opening, the deformable slider can be removed from the closed shell and the closed shell can be opened enabling access to the contact lens.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: COOPERVISION INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Sarah Almond, Carlos Ortiz, Gary Hunt, Mike Nelson, Russell Beard, Hayley Maynard, Thomas Harkin, Pauline Gavelle
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Patent number: 11940052Abstract: Improved flow control valve assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., pools or spas) are provided. Advantageous flow control valve assemblies for pool/spa cleaners (e.g., suction pool/spa cleaners) are provided. The present disclosure provides for flow control assemblies for suction pool/spa cleaners, with the cleaners utilized in conjunction with a variable speed pump. A manual valve set-up can be removed from the system, and an advantageous flow control valve assembly can be provided to automatically regulate the flow/suction to the cleaner. The improved flow control valve assembly thereby provides regulated flow to the cleaner, so that if the cleaner remains in the water at low pump speeds, when the pump is later operated at a higher speed the cleaner will function as designed. When there is flow/suction below the desired operating parameters of the cleaner, the pump will operate as desired, and the cleaner is stationary.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Caty, Joseph A. Tessitore, Alan R. Levin, Gary Ortiz
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Publication number: 20230184243Abstract: Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell, Dwayne Emory Clark
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Patent number: 11572877Abstract: Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell, Dwayne Emory Clark
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Publication number: 20220018449Abstract: Improved flow control valve assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., pools or spas) are provided. Advantageous flow control valve assemblies for pool/spa cleaners (e.g., suction pool/spa cleaners) are provided. The present disclosure provides for flow control assemblies for suction pool/spa cleaners, with the cleaners utilized in conjunction with a variable speed pump. A manual valve set-up can be removed from the system, and an advantageous flow control valve assembly can be provided to automatically regulate the flow/suction to the cleaner. The improved flow control valve assembly thereby provides regulated flow to the cleaner, so that if the cleaner remains in the water at low pump speeds, when the pump is later operated at a higher speed the cleaner will function as designed. When there is flow/suction below the desired operating parameters of the cleaner, the pump will operate as desired, and the cleaner is stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Caty, Joseph A. Tessitore, Alan R. Levin, Gary Ortiz
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Patent number: 10718337Abstract: A self-priming dedicated water feature pump is provided. The water feature pump can include a strainer housing connected to a pump housing. The strainer housing can include a reservoir for allowing water to enter the strainer housing so that the pump can self-prime. The strainer housing can also include a post installed within the reservoir. The post can function to prevent a strainer basket from being installed in the strainer housing. The post can be of sufficient volume and/or geometry to allow enough water to enter the strainer housing so that the water feature pump can self-prime while also preventing a strainer basket from being installed in the strainer housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Parcell, Scott Petty, Douglas H. Philhower, Kevin L. Potucek, Gary Ortiz, Jon Terence Stone
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Patent number: 10156083Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Mark Peastrel, Scott Teuscher, Graham M. Hayes, Edward Lawrence Marciano
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Publication number: 20180328060Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Scott Teuscher, Graham M. Hayes
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Publication number: 20180328062Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners that remove debris from water using a plurality of cyclonic flows, or that include a removable impeller subassembly, a check valve for a debris canister, a particle separator assembly having a handle that locks to the pool cleaner, a modular roller drive gear box, or a roller latch that secures a roller to the pool cleaner. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to the check valve and the roller latch themselves. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a filter medium for pool cleaners that includes embossments providing flow channels for water, and to roller assemblies for pool cleaners. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners including alternative pump motor engagements. Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners power supplies that include a potted and contoured power board assembly, and to kickstands therefor. Exemplary embodiments are directed to a pool cleaner caddy, and removable wheels therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Mark Peastrel, Scott Teuscher, Graham M. Hayes, Edward Lawrence Marciano
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Publication number: 20180328356Abstract: Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell, Dwayne Emory Clark
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Patent number: 10030647Abstract: Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell, Dwayne Emory Clark
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Publication number: 20180080449Abstract: A self-priming dedicated water feature pump is provided. The water feature pump can include a strainer housing connected to a pump housing. The strainer housing can include a reservoir for allowing water to enter the strainer housing so that the pump can self-prime. The strainer housing can also include a post installed within the reservoir. The post can function to prevent a strainer basket from being installed in the strainer housing. The post can be of sufficient volume and/or geometry to allow enough water to enter the strainer housing so that the water feature pump can self-prime while also preventing a strainer basket from being installed in the strainer housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Parcell, Scott Petty, Douglas H. Philhower, Kevin L. Potucek, Gary Ortiz, Jon Terence Stone
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Patent number: 8734098Abstract: Assemblies and methods for a booster pump used in a pool cleaning/filtration system are provided. An exemplary booster pump assembly is adapted to increase the water pressure of water flow for use in a pool cleaning system. The booster pump includes a front housing defining a substantially circular geometry having an inlet positioned substantially in the center of the front housing and extending axially outward with respect to the front housing. The booster pump also includes an outlet extending substantially laterally with respect to the front housing. The front housing and the rear housing form an enclosure for positioning of an impeller. The inlet and the outlet are each coupled to conduits having substantially similar flow diameters, and the water passing through the outlet at an increased water pressure is sufficient to make operable a positive pressure pool cleaner. Advantageous support structures and drain plug configurations are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell
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Publication number: 20130028755Abstract: Assemblies and methods for a booster pump used in a pool cleaning/filtration system are provided. An exemplary booster pump assembly is adapted to increase the water pressure of water flow for use in a pool cleaning system. The booster pump includes a front housing defining a substantially circular geometry having an inlet positioned substantially in the center of the front housing and extending axially outward with respect to the front housing. The booster pump also includes an outlet extending substantially laterally with respect to the front housing. The front housing and the rear housing form an enclosure for positioning of an impeller. The inlet and the outlet are each coupled to conduits having substantially similar flow diameters, and the water passing through the outlet at an increased water pressure is sufficient to make operable a positive pressure pool cleaner. Advantageous support structures and drain plug configurations are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell
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Patent number: 8297920Abstract: Assemblies and methods for a booster pump used in a pool cleaning/filtration system are provided. An exemplary booster pump assembly is adapted to increase the water pressure of water flow for use in a pool cleaning system. The booster pump includes a front housing defining a substantially circular geometry having an inlet positioned substantially in the center of the front housing and extending axially outward with respect to the front housing. The booster pump also includes an outlet extending substantially laterally with respect to the front housing. The front housing and the rear housing form an enclosure for positioning of an impeller. The inlet and the outlet are each coupled to conduits having substantially similar flow diameters, and the water passing through the outlet at an increased water pressure is sufficient to make operable a positive pressure pool cleaner. Advantageous support structures and drain plug configurations are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell
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Publication number: 20110286859Abstract: A variable speed motor controller senses the electrical load on the motor in turning a pump. An output of the controller may be used to trigger a vent valve or power to the motor may be cut if the load level indicates a restricted flow of fluid into the suction side of the pump, such as would be caused by drain occlusion in a swimming pool. A sensor in communication with the suction side of the pump ascertains a vacuum/pressure level present and may be used to verify that an intended operational state for the variable speed motor and the pump is actualized, otherwise anomaly processing is invoked. This pressure/vacuum monitoring may be conducted through speed changes of the motor/pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Gary ORTIZ, Slawomir Surowinski, James Murdock, Eugene Bright, Bahman Khoshnood, Jason W. Parcell
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Publication number: 20110280744Abstract: Disclosed herein is a user interface that can be universally mounted to a combination variable speed pump and a drive assembly therefor. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly and/or to an environmental surface that is remotely located from the drive assembly. The user interface is universally configured to be selectively mounted to the drive assembly in any one of a plurality of available positions relative thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Gary ORTIZ, Jason W. Parcell, Dwayne Emory Clark
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Patent number: 7931447Abstract: A drain protection device and pump controller for pools, spas, fountains and other fluid containment and circulation systems has a vacuum sensor for sensing a level of vacuum present in the suction conduit leading to the pump(s). The vacuum level is monitored by a computer that controls a vent valve that can vent to atmosphere to reduce the vacuum exerted at a drain. In applications with a flooded pump, e.g., above-ground pools, the vent valve may control the discharge of an accumulator that injects fluid pressurized by the return line into the suction conduit to reduce the vacuum therein. The computer also controls the pump(s) present in the circulation system, viz., turns them off to relieve vacuum when a drain is occluded and also runs them at the selected speed based upon a schedule. The vacuum criteria for vacuum reduction may include progressively sensitive values, some of which may be empirically based. Vacuum criteria may be maintained based upon the operational state of the circulation system, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Alan R. Levin, Gary Ortiz
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Publication number: 20100115715Abstract: Assemblies and methods for a booster pump used in a pool cleaning/filtration system are provided. An exemplary booster pump assembly is adapted to increase the water pressure of water flow for use in a pool cleaning system. The booster pump includes a front housing defining a substantially circular geometry having an inlet positioned substantially in the center of the front housing and extending axially outward with respect to the front housing. The booster pump also includes an outlet extending substantially laterally with respect to the front housing. The front housing and the rear housing form an enclosure for positioning of an impeller. The inlet and the outlet are each coupled to conduits having substantially similar flow diameters, and the water passing through the outlet at an increased water pressure is sufficient to make operable a positive pressure pool cleaner. Advantageous support structures and drain plug configurations are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Gary Ortiz, Jason W. Parcell
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Patent number: D590842Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dwayne Emory Clark, Joel Brent Bowman, Gary Ortiz, Ronald H. Griffin