Patents by Inventor Shawn Mikuski

Shawn Mikuski 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: 20120244485
    Abstract: A heating system for heating a liquid includes a fuel cell having a plurality of charged plates operatively positioned within the fuel cell. An electrolytic solution supply conduit is operatively connected to the fuel cell for supplying electrolytic solution to the fuel cell. In one embodiment, a water conduit supplies water to the fuel cell. The water in the electrolytic solution disposed between said charged plates is converted to H2H2O2 gas. A torch is provided for receiving the H2H2O2 gas. A heat exchanger is operatively positioned relative to the torch for receiving heat from the torch and supplying the heat to a manifold for heating a liquid. In one embodiment, the fuel cell and the electrolytic solution are disposed within a first chamber of a reservoir and a cooling fluid is disposed within the second chamber of the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Shawn MIKUSKI, Jayson Eduard VAJDA, Stephen John GAYNES
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20070084770
    Abstract: A disposable salt chlorine generator for use in conjunction with a swimming pool, spa, hot tub or large vessel of water includes a bracket for mounting a housing on a wall of a swimming pool, spa, hot tub or large vessel of water. The housing is releasable mounted relative to said bracket and contains a compartment wherein a halogen-producing electrode configuration is removably mounted relative to the compartment. An electrical cable is operatively connected to the halogen producing electrode configuration for providing electrical power thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Shawn Mikuski, Richard Houstein
  • Publication number: 20070012901
    Abstract: A virtual electronic perimeter fence includes at least a first, second and third fence post each including an emitter for emitting a beam of infrared light at a predetermined frequency. The first, second and third fence posts include a receiver for receiving the predetermined frequency of infrared light emitted from a designated fence post. A beam of infrared light of a first frequency is emitted from the first fence post to the second fence post and a beam of infrared light of a second frequency is emitted from the second fence post to the third fence post and infrared light of a third frequency is emitted from the third fence post to the first fence post for providing a virtual electronic perimeter fence that provides an alarm if an interruption occurs in the beam of infrared light while eliminating cross-signals therebetween. A light, sound and video system may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: SMARTPOOL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Shawn Mikuski, Rein Teder, Richard Holstein