Patents by Inventor Peter Auld Mackay

Peter Auld Mackay 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).

  • Publication number: 20100157599
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for forming a thermal interface for an electronic product. A thermally conductive polymer having an adhesive layer formed thereon is provided, a surface of an electronic assembly is pressed against the adhesive layer, and the adhesive layer is allowed to cure so that the thermally conductive polymer and the electronic assembly are in thermal communication with each other. The electronic assembly could be pressed against the thermally conductive polymer using a press and die assembly having a pad for supporting the polymer and a controller for controlling operation of the press. The thermally conductive polymer is bonded to the electronic assembly so that no air pockets or voids are formed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Anthony Carter, Peter Auld Mackay
  • Publication number: 20090301577
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination venturi check valve for introducing a composition, such as ozone, into the fluid circulation line of a swimming pool, spa, and/or other recreational body of water. The combination venturi check valve preferably includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a venturi passage for suctioning in the composition, and a bypass passage with a valve enabling compatibility with pumps having different flow rates, for example. In an aspect of the invention, the venturi and bypass passages are inline with the fluid inlet and fluid outlet. In another aspect of the invention, the venturi and bypass passages share a common wall, and/or the housing is modular and/or integrally formed. In yet another aspect of the invention, the valve automatically adjusts the flow rate of fluid through the bypass passage without requiring human intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: James Anthony Carter, III, Peter Auld Mackay