Patents Represented by Attorney Lois Babcock
  • Patent number: 5347664
    Abstract: A suction fitting for use in a water circulation system, the fitting having a perforated body that is mounted to permit fluid flow through both front and rear perforated faces, and thereby minimize the possibility of complete blockage of the fitting by entrapped hair or skin. Operation of a circulating pump is controlled to prevent damage to equipment and property and also to minimize the possibility of serious personal injury or death. The suction fitting further includes a suction tube for connection to the pump, for circulating water in the tub or spa back through jets in the tub or spa, and a pressure sensor line connecting the water in the tub or spa to a water level sensor. The front face of the perforated body has a number of grooves, to provide fluid communication between the pressure sensor line and the suction tube, through one or more front-face perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: KDI American Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Hamza, Garrett J. Burkitt, III, Gordon D. Olson
  • Patent number: 5207499
    Abstract: A light assembly combined into a unitary structure with a liquid circulation fitting, such as a water return fitting, for use underwater or above water in a pool, tub, spa, fountain, or similar large liquid container. The combination is well suited for use as a combined underwater light and return water fitting in pools, tubs, or spas, and especially in above-ground pools, and as a combined ornamental light and fountain jet. The unitary structure eliminates the need for more than one hole in the pool wall and thereby simplifies installation and decreases the chance of leaks. The structure provides for both water and air cooling if the light is installed underwater. Furthermore, the structure is connectable to water supply lines of various sizes, and includes a directionally adjustable port to control water returning to the pool or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: KDI American Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Vajda, Laurence E. Thrasher, Kenneth M. Kowal, Lucjan Berczynski
  • Patent number: D348922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: KDI American Products Company
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Thrasher, Gustavo Mendiola