Patents by Inventor Brian Boothe
Brian Boothe 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).
-
Patent number: 11924001Abstract: A system for adapting a water softener for wireless communication is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a water softener with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the water softener; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the water softener; and transmit the second modified message to the water softener.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: PENTAIR RESIDENTIAL FILTRATION, LLCInventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Publication number: 20240040665Abstract: Systems for monitoring a sump pump are provided. A system includes a power adapter designed to receive power from a power source. The power adapter is provided in the form of a controller establishing a wireless connection a wireless network and a housing having a first receptacle and a second receptacle. The first receptacle and the second receptacle are designed to accept a float-switch input and a sump pump input, respectively. The float-switch input and the sump pump input are electrically coupled to controller and the power source when accepted by the first receptacle and the second receptacle, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Nicola Sgambelluri, Brian Broga, Brian Boothe, Dan Featherstone
-
Patent number: 11838992Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring operation of a sump pump are provided. A method includes connecting a power adapter to the sump pump and a float-switch. The power adapter includes a controller positioned within a housing, prongs in communication with components coupled to the controller, a first receptacle and a second receptacle. The controller is configured to establish a wireless connection to a first wireless network, and transmit a message to a remote server over the first wireless network. The controller is further configured to determine a power status of a float switch and control the pump based on power status of the float switch.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: PENTAIR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Hassan Khalid, Nicola Sgambelluri, Brian Broga, Brian Boothe, Dan Featherstone
-
Publication number: 20220418040Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring operation of a sump pump are provided. A method includes connecting a power adapter to the sump pump and a float-switch. The power adapter includes a controller positioned within a housing, prongs in communication with components coupled to the controller, a first receptacle and a second receptacle. The controller is configured to establish a wireless connection to a first wireless network, and transmit a message to a remote server over the first wireless network. The controller is further configured to determine a power status of a float switch and control the pump based on power status of the float switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Nicola Sgambelluri, Brian Broga, Brian Boothe, Dan Featherstone
-
Patent number: 11425786Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring operation of a sump pump are provided. A method includes connecting a power adapter to the sump pump and a float-switch. The power adapter includes a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within a housing, a power supply in electrical communication with components coupled to the PCB, and an integrated chip coupled to the PCB. The integrated chip is configured to establish a wireless connection to a first wireless network, and transmit a message to a remote server over the first wireless network. The method further includes causing an internet enabled device to send one or more instructions that causes the power adapter to connect to the first wireless network, and receiving, using the internet enabled device, a message from the remote server.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLCInventors: Hassan Khalid, Nicola Sgambelluri, Brian Broga, Brian Boothe, Dan Featherstone
-
Publication number: 20210367806Abstract: A system for adapting a water softener for wireless communication is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a water softener with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the water softener; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the water softener; and transmit the second modified message to the water softener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: 11153113Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a pool pump for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a pool pump with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the pool pump; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the pool pump; and transmit the second modified message to the pool pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Publication number: 20210309539Abstract: Systems and methods related to communication with and control of network-enabled water devices and sensors of various water systems are disclosed. Such water systems may include water filtration systems, water reclamation systems, sump pump systems, pool or spa systems, water softening systems, and plumbing systems. Such water devices may include chemical controllers, smart valves, pool pumps, sump pumps, water softeners, residential appliances, and manifolds. Such sensor devices may include flow meters, splash detectors, motion sensors, moisture sensors, humidity sensors, chemical sensors, water level sensors, pressure sensors, and cameras. Data received from network-enabled water devices and sensors may be processed at a remote server or a local controller, which may cause corresponding alerts or maintenance requests to be sent to one or more user devices or service providers or may automatically control one or more of the water devices and sensors based on analysis of the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Ramakrishna BUDAMPATI, Joseph KRUEGER, Jason FITZPATRICK, Edward BROWN, Roger TURLEY, CJ CHOMEAU, Brian BOOTHE, David MACCALLUM, Marc BRENTJENS, Brian BROGA, Justin KUTNEY, Philip M. ROLCHIGO
-
Patent number: 11139997Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a pool pump for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a pool pump with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the pool pump; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the pool pump; and transmit the second modified message to the pool pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Publication number: 20210301985Abstract: Systems and methods are provided, which relate to identification, troubleshooting, and maintenance/repair of water systems and water devices within such systems. A given water device may include an identifier which may be captured by an installation device when attempting to install the water device and sent to a remote server. The remote server may identify the water device and provide installation support, registration, and/or configuration of the water device. Configuration of the water device may be performed based on configurations of other highly-performing water devices that are similar to the water device, as identified by the server. Problem signatures associated with known possible problems that may arise within a water device may be generated and stored in memory, then may be referenced against real-time device operation data and/or configuration data of the water device in order to diagnose and recommend remediation of problems with the water device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Edward BROWN, Roger TURLEY, CJ CHOMEAU, Brian BOOTHE, David MACCALLUM, Marc BRENTJENS, Brian BROGA, Justin KUTNEY
-
Patent number: 11121887Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a sump pump for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a sump pump with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the sump pump; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the sump pump; and transmit the second modified message to the sump pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLCInventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: 11108585Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a pool chemical controller for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a pool chemical controller with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the pool chemical controller; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the pool chemical controller; and transmit the second modified message to the pool chemical controller.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: 11082251Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a water softener for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a water softener with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the water softener; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the water softener; and transmit the second modified message to the water softener.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Pentair Residential Filtration, LLCInventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: 11047146Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner includes a chassis that supports a motor and a camera that is associated with the chassis and configured to identify at least one object. A controller is in communication with the camera and is configured to control movement of the pool cleaner based on output from the camera.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignees: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Leonessa, Christopher H. Cain, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: 11025448Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a pool pump for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a pool pump with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the pool pump; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the pool pump; and transmit the second modified message to the pool pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: 10951433Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a pool pump for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a pool pump with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the pool pump; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the pool pump; and transmit the second modified message to the pool pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: 10931472Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system for adapting a pool pump for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a system for adapting a pool pump with a serial communication port for communication with a user via a remote server, an internet connection, and internet enabled device is provided, the system comprising: a wireless gateway device connected to a router; and a wireless adapter connected to the serial communication port, comprising: a gateway node; a transceiver; and a processor programmed to: establish a wireless connection with the wireless gateway; receive a first message from the pool pump; cause the gateway node to modify the first message; cause the first modified message to be transmitted to the remote server via the wireless gateway; receive a second message from the remote server; modify the second message for output to the pool pump; and transmit the second modified message to the pool pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: PENTAIR WATER POOL AND SPA, INC.Inventors: Hassan Khalid, Micheal Pasche, Brian Broga, Robert Westphal, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: D894832Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: PENTAIR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Hassan Khalid, Nicola Sgambelluri, Brian Broga, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: D965538Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Bruce Fritz, Hassan Khalid, Aditya Sharma, Brian Boothe
-
Patent number: D997891Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: PENTAIR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Michael Bruce Fritz, Hassan Khalid, Aditya Sharma, Brian Boothe