Patents by Inventor Herbert S. Ellis

Herbert S. Ellis 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).

  • Wave pool curbing system
    Patent number: 5774906
    Abstract: A foam-like panel which may be removably attached to a pool deck in a manner to provide a planar reflecting surface positioned parallel with the pool wall at a height greater than the upper most portion of the pool wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Aquatic Amusement Associates, Ltd.
    Inventors: Herbert S. Ellis, Thomas W. Delp, James F. Dunn, Kenneth L. Ellis
  • Inlaid tile gutter system
    Patent number: 5279002
    Abstract: An inlaid tile gutter system for use in swimming pools contains a channel, braces mounted atop the primary gravity flow channel and stiffeners mounted on the poolside of the channel provide a relatively stiff gutter system capable of withstanding deformations due to excessive loadings and impact. Ferro concrete material may be placed within channels formed by the vertical stiffeners to provide a support and a base upon which to set tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Aquatic Amusement Associates, Ltd.
    Inventors: Herbert S. Ellis, Thomas Delp
  • Swimming lane marker system
    Patent number: 4985007
    Abstract: A swimming lane marker system employs an anchor clip connected at each end of a lane marker cable, the clip having a pin for insertion in an aperture on the gutter-facing side of a gutter lip or similar structure at water level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Aquatic Amusement Associated, Ltd.
    Inventor: Herbert S. Ellis