Patents by Inventor Steven R. Barnes
Steven R. Barnes 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).
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Publication number: 20240115259Abstract: An apparatus includes a first jaw (16) and a second jaw (618, 718, 900) that cooperate to clamp and staple tissue (90). The second jaw includes a jaw body (620, 720, 902) and a distal tip (619, 719, 906) pivotable relative to the jaw body between a first discrete and a second discrete position. First and second openings (663, 784, 785, 932, 934) are both defined by one of the distal tip or a structure (621, 920) located proximal to the distal tip. A projection (637, 781, 918) is defined by the other of the distal tip or the structure. The projection is positionable within the first opening (663, 785, 932) to releasably retain the distal tip in the first discrete position, and within the second opening (663, 784, 934) to releasably retain the distal tip in the second discrete position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Steven H. Nguyen, Nicolo Garbin, Megan M. Greenwood, Benjamin N. Barnes, Marcus P. Pantoja, David J. Salisbury, Weston S. Hirschfeld, Pierre R. Mesnil, Daniel V. Jones
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Patent number: 11935342Abstract: Activation of an automatic driving feature in a vehicle is detected by evaluating sequential vehicle operation data against subtractive and additive heuristic rules that define a likelihood of an automatic driving feature having been engaged as a function of vehicle performance. The sequential vehicle operation data, which does not include an explicit indication of whether the automatic driving feature was engaged, is provided for time intervals of a trip made by the vehicle. Automatic driving information is generated, which provides an indication of whether the automatic driving feature was engaged during a subset of the time intervals.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Avinew, Inc.Inventors: William Anderson Barnes, Randall C. Adams, Daniel R. Peate, Steven Anthony Bentz, G. Edward Combs
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Patent number: 7992233Abstract: A swimming pool hydraulic suction fuse system. Implementations may include a fuse housing having a pump outlet, a drain inlet, and an air source. The hydraulic suction fuse system may also include a fuse assembly coupled into the fuse housing, the fuse assembly having a fuse body including a first section and a second section. An air intake may be coupled to the fuse body and a magnet assembly may be coupled to the first section of the fuse body. The magnet assembly may include a solid magnet. A fuse may be included, which may be coupled to the second section of the fuse body and include an attractor element coupled between a fuse cap and a fuse stem.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: GSG Holdings, Inc.Inventors: John M. Goettl, R. Dominic Conn, Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 7934273Abstract: Methods of relieving the suction force in a swimming pool or spa. A first method may include the steps of closing an aperture in a hydraulic suction fuse through magnetic force and opening the aperture by increasing suction force within the hydraulic suction fuse. Implementations of hydraulic suction fuses may also utilize a method of adjusting the fuse point of a hydraulic suction fuse. The method may include decoupling a magnet assembly from a first step having a first height, the first step contained in a fuse body contained in the hydraulic suction fuse. The method may also include rotating the magnet assembly and coupling the magnet assembly with a second step having a second height, the second step contained in the fuse body.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Paramount Pool & Spa SystemsInventors: John M. Goettl, R. Dominic Conn, Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 7837951Abstract: An ozone generator for providing ozone enriched air that comprises a body for defining a chamber for air flow therethrough and an ultraviolet lamp disposed in said chamber for irradiating the air passing through said chamber to convert oxygen molecules to ozone molecules. The device further comprises an air inlet for introducing air and a diffuser for diffusing the introduced air about said lamp. The diffuser has an annular flange with a plurality of apertures therein, said annular flange extending inwardly from a cylindrical portion encircling the annular flange, the cylindrical portion abutting and extending from the annular wall. The device further comprises an air outlet for discharging ozone enriched air.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: GSG Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Barnes, Richard D. Conn, Robert J. Gray, III
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Patent number: 7178179Abstract: A drain for swimming pools, spas, whirlpool baths, etc., includes a plurality of first orifices in communication with corresponding serpentine passageways to minimize hair or a body part from covering and entering the first orifices to a degree sufficient to entrap a bather. A plurality of second orifices independent of the first orifices and in fluid communication with one another through a peripheral passageway provide a flow of water from the peripheral passageway into the serpentine passageways to create an alternate water inflow path and reduce the pressure differential and possible entrapment that might occur should a body part or hair come in contact with or enter the first orifices. Moreover, a plurality of ridges are attendant the first orifices to reduce the likelihood of direct contact with the first orifices by a body part or hair.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 7089607Abstract: The swimming pool floor or spa floor drain assembly of the present invention includes a drain body having a mouth positionable in proximity to the pool wall to serve as a fluid flow inlet, a spaced apart fluid flow outlet positionable below the mouth and a sidewall interconnecting the mouth with the outlet to define a fluid flow chamber. The cross sectional area of the fluid flow chamber decreases from the mouth to the base. A fluid deflecting plug includes a comparatively large area top and a comparatively small area base. A sidewall interconnects the top and base to form the plug with a cross sectional area decreasing from the top to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Barnes, John M. Goettl
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Patent number: 6810537Abstract: The swimming pool floor or spa floor drain assembly of the present invention includes a drain body having a mouth positionable in proximity to the pool wall to serve as a fluid flow inlet, a spaced apart fluid flow outlet positionable below the mouth and a sidewall interconnecting the mouth with the outlet to define a fluid flow chamber. The cross sectional area of the fluid flow chamber decreases from the mouth to the base. A fluid deflecting plug includes a comparatively large area top and a comparatively small area base. A sidewall interconnects the top and base to form the plug with a cross sectional area decreasing form the top to the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Barnes, John M. Goettl
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Patent number: 6398150Abstract: A locking, hand-held holiday light storage and dispenser device, comprising a base, a rotating tube coupled to the base, and a locking mechanism adapted to lock the rotating tube in position relative to the base in order to permit the storage and dispensing of holiday lights in a tangle-free manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Inventors: Sandra L. Munter, Gregory R. Sarozek, Steven R. Barnes, Richard Riback
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Patent number: 6393629Abstract: Lower region of a cylindrical nozzle stem is longitudinally slotted to provide flexible tines and the tines have outwardly projecting lands at their distal ends. The flexibility of the tines permits the nozzle stem to be force filled into and through a ribbed region of a surrounding retainer. Further, the flexible tines permit a cylindrical metal weight, and a weight cover to be slipped over the lower end of the nozzle stem to be held in place by the lands on the tines. No separate fasteners nor adhesives are required to hold the assembly together.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Barnes, Richard D. Conn
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Patent number: 6367098Abstract: The upper nozzle portion of a pop-up nozzle stem has a removable cap thereon. Caps having different size openings therein can be substituted to alter the performance characteristics of the water delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 6360767Abstract: The base of a fluid distribution valve is configured to allow a cluster of outlet pipe sockets to extend beyond the outer diameter of the base of the valve to accommodate larger diameter pipes.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 6311728Abstract: A multiple outlet valve includes a valve actuating mechanism driven by a turbine. Fluid entering the valve passes through a flow control member which determines the velocity of the fluid entering the turbine and thereby controls the frequency with which the valve operates. The valve further includes a gasket associated with a valve shut-off plate for preventing leakage of fluid between outlet chambers in the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventors: John M. Goettl, Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 5785846Abstract: An improved filtration system for swimming pools and the like is disclosed, in which none of the water passing through the filter passes through the recirculating pump for the swimming pool. This is accomplished by connecting the water inlet of the filter directly with the floor drain and surface skimmer. The outlet from the filter is interconnected with an entrainment nozzle supplied with water under pressure from the recirculating pump for the pool. The pump withdraws water directly from the pool, and supplies that water under pressure to the entrainment nozzle, which then draws water through the filter from the outlet to mix such filtered water with the water supplied by the pump to the entrainment nozzle for return to a return outlet in the pool. As a consequence, water flowing through the filter is drawn through it by means of suction, rather than by supplying the water under pressure.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1992Date of Patent: July 28, 1998Assignee: Caretaker Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Barnes, Lester Mathews
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Patent number: 5753112Abstract: An improved leaf removal system is disclosed for removing leaves and the like through the floor drain of a swimming pool. conventional recirculation system for the pool. This is accomplished by providing a leaf removal chamber adjacent the pool, with a water outlet from the bottom of the chamber to the pool. The floor drain is interconnected by means of a pipe to a water inlet near the upper end of the chamber, and this inlet is located beneath the water level of the pool. A strainer basket is removably placed between the water inlet and the water outlet in the chamber. Return water for the pool is supplied to an entrainment nozzle connected to the water outlet in the chamber to cause a venturi effect to draw water, along with leaves and other debris, from the floor drain into the water inlet of the chamber, from which such water is returned to the pool, along with return water supplied to the entrainment nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1991Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Caretaker Systems, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: 5408706Abstract: A fitting assembly for use in swimming pools, spas, and the like with vinyl liners, comprises a fitting member which is mounted in an opening in the wall of the pool, either flush with the pool wall or with a flange extending over the interior of the pool wall near the opening. The fitting member has a recess in it about its periphery. The vinyl liner then is placed over the fitting member; and a clamp member, which has a predetermined thickness not greater than the depth of the recess, is secured in the recess of the fitting member over the vinyl liner to clamp the vinyl liner between the clamp and the recess of the fitting member. This provides a flush mount or nearly flush mount of the fitting member with the vinyl liner of the pool.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1993Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: Caretaker Systems, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: D531888Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Paramount Leisure IndustriesInventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: D532684Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Paramount Leisure Industries, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: D351220Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Caretaker Systems, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes
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Patent number: D398372Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Caretaker Systems, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Barnes