Patents by Inventor William Maskell
William Maskell 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: 20220056719Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Bruce William Maskell
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Patent number: 11193291Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventor: Bruce William Maskell
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Publication number: 20160194892Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventor: Bruce William Maskell
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Patent number: 9074383Abstract: Disclosed are systems and devices for controlling the amount of water passing through a heat exchanger and the amount of water that by-passes the heater without passing through the heat exchanger. In some embodiments, the system includes a by-pass valve assembly having means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet, means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the outlet, and a valve that alters the amount of fluid by-passing the fluid heater in response to differences in the time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet and fluid adjacent the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: E. Keith McQueen, Emily R. Colomes, Bruce William Maskell
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Patent number: 8794459Abstract: A fluid container (10) comprises a body (12), a neck (16), and a mouth (14) The neck is deformable from a first stable condition to a second stable condition, allowing the relative angle of the mouth to be changed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Suzanne Mary Dover, Peter Booth, Corinne Elstow, William Maskell, Alan Whiting
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Publication number: 20140076444Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Bruce William Maskell
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Publication number: 20120042445Abstract: Disclosed are systems and devices for controlling the amount of water passing through a heat exchanger and the amount of water that by-passes the heater without passing through the heat exchanger. In some embodiments, the system includes a by-pass valve assembly having means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet, means for sensing a time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the outlet, and a valve that alters the amount of fluid by-passing the fluid heater in response to differences in the time-varying characteristic of fluid adjacent the inlet and fluid adjacent the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: E. Keith Mc Queen, Emily R. Colomes, Bruce William Maskell
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Publication number: 20110031206Abstract: A fluid container (10) comprises a body (12), a neck (16), and a mouth (14) The neck is deformable from a first stable condition to a second stable condition, allowing the relative angle of the mouth to be changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: AHP Manufacturing B.V.Inventors: Suzanne Dover, Peter Booth, Corinne Elstow, William Maskell, Alan Whiting
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Patent number: 7066215Abstract: A process is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates in a machine, wherein one or more concentrates and/or one or more diluents are mixed together in a mixing chamber; and the product is dispensed from said machine into a storage container. A machine is also provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates, wherein said machine comprises one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with one or more mixing chambers. Further, a process is provided for the simultaneous multiple mixing and dispensing of a plurality of products employing a machine comprising one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with a plurality of mixing chambers.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Timothy Hewlitt, Steven Kelsey, William Maskell, Jerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20060011477Abstract: In a zirconia oxygen sensor utilising a diffusion hole, the hole is made by inserting an organic fibre or element in the green ceramic and firing to destroy the fibre or element and leave a hole in its place. A package for a sensor is described in which the wire/posts for the electrical connections also form a cage to hold the sensor, heater(s) and thermal insulation firmly and plug into an electrical socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: Sensox LimitedInventors: William Maskell, Deepak Gopaul
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Publication number: 20050281920Abstract: A first product dispenser is provided and includes a first housing sized to hold a plurality of comestible products, a second housing sized to hold a plurality of the comestible products and a member holding the first and second housings together so that the first and second housings can each be translated sequentially along the divider to dispense one of the products. A second product dispenser is provided and includes a housing sized to hold a plurality of the comestible products, the housing including a top and a base separated by a plurality of product dividers, and a belt held by the housing so that an opening in the belt is manually and selectively able to be rotated into registry between the dividers to dispense one of the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: William Maskell, David Salmon
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Publication number: 20050173450Abstract: A first product dispenser is provided and includes a first housing sized to hold a plurality of confectionary products, a second housing sized to hold a plurality of the confectionary products and a member holding the first and second housings together so that the first and second housings can each be translated sequentially along the divider to dispense one of the products. A second product dispenser is provided and includes a housing sized to hold a plurality of the confectionary products, the housing including a top and a base separated by a plurality of product dividers, and a belt held by the housing so that an opening in the belt is manually and selectively able to be rotated into registry between the dividers to dispense one of the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: William Maskell, David Salmon
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Publication number: 20050139719Abstract: A freestanding dispenser for dual dispensing of a wet substrate and a dry substrate includes: a base for supporting the freestanding dispenser on a substantially horizontal surface; a support member connected to the base, the support member holding a roll of a dry substrate in a substantially vertical position; and a source of a wet substrate supported by the freestanding dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Loic Grebonval, Kenneth Russell, Danny Masting, Tammy Balzar, William Maskell, Jason Morenikeji, Gerard O'Brien, David Salmon
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Publication number: 20050069610Abstract: A packaged confectionery product is provided. The packaged confectionery product includes a confectionery product and a package material formed around the confectionery product. The package material, such as a laminate, includes one or more scored regions allowing ready access of the confectionery product, such as single-handed access of the confectionery product wherein an underlayer of the packaging material including, for example, a metal layer, remains unscored to promote product integrity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Eric Connolly, William Maskell
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Patent number: 6615880Abstract: A process is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates in a machine, wherein one or more concentrates and/or one or more diluents are mixed together in a mixing chamber; and the product is dispensed from said machine into a storage container. A machine is also provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates, wherein said machine comprises one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with one or more mixing chambers. Further, a process is provided for the simultaneous multiple mixing and dispensing of a plurality of products employing a machine comprising one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with a plurality of mixing chambers.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Timothy Hewlitt, Steven Kelsey, William Maskell, Jerard O'Brien
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Patent number: 6598631Abstract: A device is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates and/or diluents at an interface between a container and a filling head as the container is filled using said filling head. In one embodiment, the process includes engaging said filling head and a fill aperture of said container so as to provide a direct path from said filling machine to the interior of the container; passing one or more concentrates and/or diluents to said filling head component, so as to mix said concentrate(s) and/or diluent(s); and passing the product thereby mixed at said interface to the interior of the container; and devices for use therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Timothy Hewlitt, Steven Kelsey, William Maskell, Jerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20030075233Abstract: A process is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates in a machine, wherein one or more concentrates and/or one or more diluents are mixed together in a mixing chamber; and the product is dispensed from said machine into a storage container. A machine is also provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates, wherein said machine comprises one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with one or more mixing chambers. Further, a process is provided for the simultaneous multiple mixing and dispensing of a plurality of products employing a machine comprising one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with a plurality of mixing chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Timothy Hewlitt, Steven Kelsey, William Maskell, Jerard O'Brien
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Patent number: 6536484Abstract: An enclosed container is provided comprising at least one first aperture, the first aperture(s) being provided with a first closure means and through which the contents of said container may be dispensed upon at least partial removal or opening of said first closure means, and at least one second aperture which is independent of at least one of said first aperture(s), the or each second aperture being provided with a second closure means and through which second aperture or apertures the container may be at least partially filled upon at least partial removal or opening of one or more of said second closure means. A process is also provided for filling a container which comprises positioning said container in a vending system which is provided with a dispensing means, in such an orientation and position that said dispensing means and said fill aperture are in engagement with one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Timothy Hewlitt, Steven Kelsey, William Maskell, Jerard O'Brien
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Publication number: 20020074053Abstract: An enclosed container is provided comprising at least one first aperture, the first aperture(s) being provided with a first closure means and through which the contents of said container may be dispensed upon at least partial removal or opening of said first closure means, and at least one second aperture which is independent of at least one of said first aperture(s), the or each second aperture being provided with a second closure means and through which second aperture or apertures the container may be at least partially filled upon at least partial removal or opening of one or more of said second closure means. A process is also provided for filling a container which comprises positioning said container in a vending system which is provided with a dispensing means, in such an orientation and position that said dispensing means and said fill aperture are in engagement with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventors: Timothy Hewlitt, Steven Kelsey, William Maskell, Jerard O'Brien
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Patent number: D612254Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: WyethInventor: William Maskell