Patents by Inventor Benoit J. Renaud
Benoit J. Renaud 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: 20240102305Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Patent number: 11910561Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a cooled wireless mobile device charger. As an example, a cooling enclosure is provided, comprising a cooling surface. The cooling enclosure may shield a mobile device therein from direct sunlight or other adverse conditions, thereby reducing the heat exposure of the device. The cooling surface may comprise a thermoelectric cooling element or any of a variety of other cooling means. Additionally, the cooling surface may be angled about a lateral axis to enable a user to more easily view at least a part of the mobile device (e.g., in a landscape or portrait orientation) while the device is in the cooling enclosure. In some instances, a detachable visor is provided that further shields the mobile device from sunlight. As another example, the visor may retract within the cooling enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Duke, Walter B. Ross, Benoit J. Renaud, Robert J. Wachs, Jr.
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Patent number: 11858592Abstract: A rail system for a pontoon boat is provided. The rail system allows for the addition and removal of a pontoon boat skin, as well as additional features and attachments without dismantling the rail system. The system may include detachable rail caps and/or rail attachments that hold the skin against the rail. The rails also include features to attach exterior attachments such as accents, bumpers, and inserts.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross
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Patent number: 11834861Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Publication number: 20230211853Abstract: A pontoon boat with a fencing defining the passenger region on a deck of the pontoon boat. The fencing comprising a plurality of fencing sections, each fencing section comprising a fencing framework and paneling secured to the fencing framework. The system may include detachable rail caps and/or rail attachments that hold the skin against the rail. The fencing framework of each fencing section may comprise a plurality of aluminum tubular extrusion segments with opposing open ends, a plurality of segment connectors interconnecting the tubular extrusion segments, each segment connector having a main body portion and a plurality of insert portions extending from and unitary with the respective main body portion, the plurality of tubular extrusion segments including a plurality of panel holding tubular extrusion segments, each with edge panel retainer strips attached thereto that secure an edge portion of the paneling to the respective tubular extrusion segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross, Richard Smith
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Publication number: 20220240412Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a cooled wireless mobile device charger. As an example, a cooling enclosure is provided, comprising a cooling surface. The cooling enclosure may shield a mobile device therein from direct sunlight or other adverse conditions, thereby reducing the heat exposure of the device. The cooling surface may comprise a thermoelectric cooling element or any of a variety of other cooling means. Additionally, the cooling surface may be angled about a lateral axis to enable a user to more easily view at least a part of the mobile device (e.g., in a landscape or portrait orientation) while the device is in the cooling enclosure. In some instances, a detachable visor is provided that further shields the mobile device from sunlight. As another example, the visor may retract within the cooling enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benjamin D. Duke, Walter B. Ross, Benoit J. Renaud, Robert J. Wachs, JR.
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Publication number: 20220081070Abstract: A rail system for a pontoon boat is provided. The rail system allows for the addition and removal of a pontoon boat skin, as well as additional features and attachments without dismantling the rail system. The system may include detachable rail caps and/or rail attachments that hold the skin against the rail. The rails also include features to attach exterior attachments such as accents, bumpers, and inserts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Benoit J. Renaud, Brian M. Rupp, Walter B. Ross
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Publication number: 20210242718Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Patent number: 10985612Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Publication number: 20200412168Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Publication number: 20190363579Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Patent number: 10381872Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Publication number: 20170073990Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jeffrey Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Publication number: 20170073991Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jeffrey Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Patent number: 9502907Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jeffrey Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle
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Publication number: 20120222997Abstract: Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Kevin L. Potucek, Dennis Willis, Jeffrey Sumonthee, Benoit J. Renaud, Douglas H. Philhower, Patrick J. Forsythe, William M. Normyle