Patents by Inventor Larry Ruizzo

Larry Ruizzo 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).

  • Biodegradable surface layer film for pools or spas to prevent evaporation and heat loss
    Patent number: 8021545
    Abstract: The present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a chemical solution that reduces evaporation and heat loss by forming a film or monomolecular layer over the surface or substantial surface area of the swimming pool or water pond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Seaklear Pool Pills LLC
    Inventors: Alan Schuster, Larry Ruizzo, Richard Holstein, Shawn Mikuski
  • Biodegradable surface layer film for pools or spas to prevent evaporation and heat loss
    Publication number: 20100327214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a chemical solution that reduces evaporation and heat loss by forming a film or monomolecular layer over the surface or substantial surface area of the swimming pool or water pond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Alan Schuster, Larry Ruizzo, Richard Holstein, Shawn Mikuski
  • Biodegradable surface layer film for pools or spas to prevent evaporation and heat loss
    Patent number: 7763178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a chemical solution that reduces evaporation and heat loss by forming a film or monomolecular layer over the surface or substantial surface area of the swimming pool or water pond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Smartpool, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Schuster, Larry Ruizzo, Richard Holstein, Shawn Mikuski
  • Frangible seal for capsules utilized to dispense chemicals into swimming pools, spas, and other pools of water
    Publication number: 20090317312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to swimming pools, spas, and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit in the form of a capsule which is formed with a novel frangible seal which seal is puncturable by a blunt puncture device which allows for the improved time release of the chemicals within the capsule once the capsule is positioned in the skimmer of a pool, spa, or pool of standing water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Shawn Mikuski, Larry Ruizzo
  • Scented, fragrant water treatment capsules with biomedicides
    Publication number: 20080268009
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hot tubs and spas, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a water soluble solution of a scented fragrance in combination with a biomedicide or enzyme to provide a time release aroma therapy experience for a hot tub or spa, the biomedicide in the form of an enzyme aiding in the dissipation of the scented fragrance to allow introduction of a different replacement scented fragrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Schuster, Larry Ruizzo, Shawn Mikuski, Richard Holstein
  • Visually color coded water treatment chemicals
    Publication number: 20080223771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a desired chemical solution that maintains the desired water chemistry of the pool or spa, the chemical solution being color coded with a water soluble colorant or dye which serves as an indicia to the pool or spa owner of the depletion of the chemical solution from the dispensing unit and the need for replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Schuster, Larry Ruizzo, Shawn Mikuski, Richard Holstein
  • Biodegradable surface layer film for pools or spas to prevent evaporation and heat loss
    Publication number: 20080187471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to swimming pools and other pools of standing water, and in particular to a dispensing unit that distributes a chemical solution that reduces evaporation and heat loss by forming a film or monomolecular layer over the surface or substantial surface area of the swimming pool or water pond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Schuster, Larry Ruizzo, Richard Holstein, Shawn Mikuski