Patents Assigned to STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
  • Patent number: 9845607
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover includes a lifting arm having a first end pivotally connectable to the spa cover and a second end pivotally connectable to a base of a spa, the connection of the second end of the lifting arm with the spa housing defining a pivot point, and a lift-assist device having a first end configured for coupling to the base at a point substantially directly below the pivot point and a second end operatively connectable to the lifting arm. The lift-assist device is configured to exert a generally upwards biasing force on the cover when the cover is received atop said spa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Wade Spicer
  • Publication number: 20170121992
    Abstract: A cover for a spa includes a first cover member and a second cover member hingedly connected to one another about a seam. The cover further includes a sleeve associated with of one of the cover members at an approximate midpoint between an outer edge of the cover member and the seam. The sleeve is configured to receive a connecting rod of a lifting mechanism therethrough for transmitting an uncovering and/or covering force from the lifting mechanism to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Strong Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: WADE SPICER, CHARLES WOODS, RYAN FORCE
  • Patent number: 9597258
    Abstract: A spa according to the present invention includes a shell having a plurality of seating positions formed in the shell, a base supporting the shell, and a hydrotherapy system configured to draw a fluid from the spa and inject the fluid back into said spa as at least one a pressurized jet. The hydrotherapy system includes a pump for circulating the fluid and a jet pod arranged in at least one of the seating positions and in fluid communication with the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Force, Chris Fetter
  • Patent number: 9540834
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a spa having a base and a shell supported by the base is provided. A cover assembly includes a cover member selectively movable between a covered position and an uncovered position, and a lifting assembly configured to effect movement of said cover member between the covered position and the uncovered position. The lifting assembly includes a first lifting arm and a second lifting arm. The first lifting arm is pivotally and slidably coupled to the base at a first end thereof and pivotally coupled to the cover member and to the second lifting arm at a second end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, Ryan Force
  • Patent number: 9493960
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a spa having a base and a shell supported by the base is provided. The cover assembly includes a cover member selectively movable between a covered position and an uncovered position, and a lifting assembly having a first lifting mechanism rotatably coupled to the cover member and to the base. The first lifting mechanism provides two axes of rotation for the cover member relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, Ryan Force
  • Publication number: 20160120741
    Abstract: A spa includes a base and a shell supported by the base. The shell includes a cavity defining an ice bucket and a lid positioned atop the cavity. The lid is selectively movable from a first position atop the cavity, to a second position in which the lid is positioned adjacent to the cavity in a substantially horizontal orientation such that access to the cavity is facilitated and the lid is capable of supporting the weight of an item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: Strong Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: WADE SPICER, KRAIG OLSEN, KYLE HAMILTON
  • Publication number: 20160010351
    Abstract: A lift assembly for a spa cover includes a lifting arm having a first end pivotally connectable to the spa cover and a second end pivotally connectable to a base of a spa, the connection of the second end of the lifting arm with the spa housing defining a pivot point, and a lift-assist device having a first end configured for coupling to the base at a point substantially directly below the pivot point and a second end operatively connectable to the lifting arm. The lift-assist device is configured to exert a generally upwards biasing force on the cover when the cover is received atop said spa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: WADE SPICER
  • Patent number: 9181721
    Abstract: A spa according to the present invention includes a shell and a support structure including a base member, a plurality of side members and a plurality of end members to support the shell without the need for a sub-frame. The spa also includes a cover and a plurality of lifting members for supporting the cover. The lifting members are actuatable between a lowered position in which the cover is positioned generally atop the shell and an elevated position in which the cover is spaced from the shell and the support structure. The lifting members are secured to at least one of the side members and the end members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Strong Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Wade Spicer
  • Publication number: 20130117922
    Abstract: A spa according to the present invention includes a shell and a support structure including a base member, a plurality of side members and a plurality of end members to support the shell without the need for a sub-frame. The spa also includes a cover and a plurality of lifting members for supporting the cover. The lifting members are actuatable between a lowered position in which the cover is positioned generally atop the shell and an elevated position in which the cover is spaced from the shell and the support structure. The lifting members are secured to at least one of the side members and the end members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Strong Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: D773677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Strong Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, Kraig Olsen, Kyle Hamilton
  • Patent number: D773678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Strong Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, Kraig Olsen, Kyle Hamilton
  • Patent number: D773679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Spicer, Kraig Olsen, Kyle Hamilton