Patents Assigned to STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Patent number: 9845607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Wade Spicer
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Publication number: 20170121992Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Strong Industries, Inc.Inventors: WADE SPICER, CHARLES WOODS, RYAN FORCE
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Patent number: 9597258Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Ryan Force, Chris Fetter
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Patent number: 9540834Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Wade Spicer, Ryan Force
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Patent number: 9493960Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Wade Spicer, Ryan Force
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Publication number: 20160120741Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Strong Industries, Inc.Inventors: WADE SPICER, KRAIG OLSEN, KYLE HAMILTON
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Publication number: 20160010351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: WADE SPICER
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Patent number: 9181721Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Strong Industries, Inc.Inventor: Wade Spicer
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Publication number: 20130117922Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Strong Industries, Inc.
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Patent number: D773677Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Strong Industries, Inc.Inventors: Wade Spicer, Kraig Olsen, Kyle Hamilton
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Patent number: D773678Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Strong Industries, Inc.Inventors: Wade Spicer, Kraig Olsen, Kyle Hamilton
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Patent number: D773679Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: STRONG INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Wade Spicer, Kraig Olsen, Kyle Hamilton