Patents by Inventor John Joseph Cunerty

John Joseph Cunerty 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: 11891836
    Abstract: A spa accessory mounting assembly includes a lower anchor, and upright support, and an accessory mount. The lower anchor having a horizontal foot positionable under a spa. The upright support having a lower portion connected to the lower anchor, and an upper end positioned above the lower anchor. The accessory mount is connected to the upright support. At least one of: (i) the upright support is movable relative to the lower anchor between at least two upright support elevations, and the upright support is rigidly connectable to the lower anchor at each of the upright support elevations; and (ii) the accessory mount is movable relative to the upright support between at least two accessory mount elevations, and the accessory mount is rigidly connectable to the upright support at each of the accessory mount elevations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: 1140398 ONTARIO LTD.
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Patent number: 11795716
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a lift assembly for assisting a user to move a spa cover on and/or off of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm mount; a lever arm pivotally coupled to the lever arm mount; a spa cover crossbar coupled to the lever arm; and at least one pneumatic spring. The lever arm is pivotable between a cover closed position and a cover open position and in the cover closed position the pneumatic spring(s) urge the lever arm to rotate toward the cover open position. Optionally, the pneumatic spring(s) may urge the lever arm to also rotate toward the cover closed position. In some examples, the spa cover crossbar is shaped to limit bending and/or twisting thereof. Optionally, the lift assembly may include an overrotation inhibiter to limit the amount the lever arm can rotate away from the cover closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: 1140398 ONTARIO LTD.
    Inventors: John Joseph Cunerty, Roy Fillmore
  • Publication number: 20220325547
    Abstract: A spa accessory mounting assembly includes a lower anchor, and upright support, and an accessory mount. The lower anchor having a horizontal foot positionable under a spa. The upright support having a lower portion connected to the lower anchor, and an upper end positioned above the lower anchor. The accessory mount is connected to the upright support. At least one of: (i) the upright support is movable relative to the lower anchor between at least two upright support elevations, and the upright support is rigidly connectable to the lower anchor at each of the upright support elevations; and (ii) the accessory mount is movable relative to the upright support between at least two accessory mount elevations, and the accessory mount is rigidly connectable to the upright support at each of the accessory mount elevations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Patent number: 11391054
    Abstract: A spa accessory mounting assembly includes a lower anchor, and upright support, and an accessory mount. The lower anchor having a horizontal foot positionable under a spa. The upright support having a lower portion connected to the lower anchor, and an upper end positioned above the lower anchor. The accessory mount is connected to the upright support. At least one of: (i) the upright support is movable relative to the lower anchor between at least two upright support elevations, and the upright support is rigidly connectable to the lower anchor at each of the upright support elevations; and (ii) the accessory mount is movable relative to the upright support between at least two accessory mount elevations, and the accessory mount is rigidly connectable to the upright support at each of the accessory mount elevations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Patent number: 11078680
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: 1140398 ONTARIO LTD.
    Inventors: John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau
  • Patent number: 10662665
    Abstract: A lift assembly includes a lever arm mounting portion connected to a spring mounting portion, a lever arm, a spa cover engaging portion, and a pneumatic spring. A pneumatic spring proximal end portion has a pivoting connection to the spring mounting portion. A pneumatic spring distal end portion has a pivoting connection to the lever arm. The pneumatic spring exerts an extensive force upon the lever arm both when the lever arm is in the cover closed position and when the lever arm is in the cover open position. The extensive force urges the lever arm towards the cover open position when the lever arm is in the cover closed position, and the extensive force urging the lever arm towards the cover closed position when the lever arm is in the cover open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Publication number: 20200131791
    Abstract: A lift assembly includes a lever arm mounting portion connected to a spring mounting portion, a lever arm, a spa cover engaging portion, and a pneumatic spring. A pneumatic spring proximal end portion has a pivoting connection to the spring mounting portion. A pneumatic spring distal end portion has a pivoting connection to the lever arm. The pneumatic spring exerts an extensive force upon the lever arm both when the lever arm is in the cover closed position and when the lever arm is in the cover open position. The extensive force urges the lever arm towards the cover open position when the lever arm is in the cover closed position, and the extensive force urging the lever arm towards the cover closed position when the lever arm is in the cover open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Publication number: 20200129373
    Abstract: A spa accessory mounting assembly includes a lower anchor, and upright support, and an accessory mount. The lower anchor having a horizontal foot positionable under a spa. The upright support having a lower portion connected to the lower anchor, and an upper end positioned above the lower anchor. The accessory mount is connected to the upright support. At least one of: (i) the upright support is movable relative to the lower anchor between at least two upright support elevations, and the upright support is rigidly connectable to the lower anchor at each of the upright support elevations; and (ii) the accessory mount is movable relative to the upright support between at least two accessory mount elevations, and the accessory mount is rigidly connectable to the upright support at each of the accessory mount elevations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Publication number: 20200032535
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau
  • Patent number: 10526807
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau
  • Patent number: 10487523
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau
  • Patent number: 10273702
    Abstract: A lift assembly includes a lever arm mounting portion connected to a spring mounting portion, a lever arm, a spa cover engaging portion, and a pneumatic spring. A pneumatic spring proximal end portion has a pivoting connection to the spring mounting portion. A pneumatic spring distal end portion has a pivoting connection to the lever arm. The pneumatic spring exerts an extensive force upon the lever arm both when the lever arm is in the cover closed position and when the lever arm is in the cover open position. The extensive force urges the lever arm towards the cover open position when the lever arm is in the cover closed position, and the extensive force urging the lever arm towards the cover closed position when the lever arm is in the cover open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Publication number: 20180313101
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau
  • Patent number: 9708823
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: SPECIALTY METAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau
  • Publication number: 20160123027
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau
  • Publication number: 20160123028
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: John Joseph Cunerty, Gary Mark Comeau, Wade Spicer