Patents by Inventor Brian Phillipson

Brian Phillipson 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).

  • Publication number: 20070256257
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaning device for automatically cleaning a submerged surface includes a forwardly inclined housing forming a flow passage including a flow control valve. A flexible planar disc extends around an inlet to the flow passage for engaging the surface to be cleaned. The flexible planar member includes slits extending from the peripheral edge inward toward the central opening to form a pedal-like segmented flange for splaying of each segment in response to travel of the cleaner over an irregularly contoured surface and facilitate an effective frictional contact with the surface. A steering mechanism driven by fluid flow through the housing causes the housing to rotate about the planar disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Paul Sebor, Daniela Sebor
  • Patent number: 7243389
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing. A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Kevin J. Phillipson, Pavel Sebor
  • Publication number: 20060254005
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaning device for automatically cleaning a submerged surface includes a forwardly inclined housing forming a flow passage including a flow control valve. A flexible planar disc extends around an inlet to the flow passage for engaging the surface to be cleaned. The flexible planar member includes slits extending from the peripheral edge inward toward the central opening to form a pedal-like segmented flange for splaying of each segment in response to travel of the cleaner over an irregularly contoured surface and facilitate an effective frictional contact with the surface. A steering mechanism driven by fluid flow through the housing causes the housing to rotate about the planar disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Paul Sebor, Daniela Sebor
  • Publication number: 20050155166
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing. A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Kevin Phillipson, Pavel Sebor
  • Publication number: 20050097687
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaning device for automatically cleaning a submerged surface includes a forwardly inclined housing forming a flow passage including a flow control valve. A flexible planar disc extends around an inlet to the flow passage for engaging the surface to be cleaned. The flexible planar member includes slits extending from the peripheral edge inward toward the central opening to form a pedal-like segmented flange for splaying of each segment in response to travel of the cleaner over an irregularly contoured surface and facilitate an effective frictional contact with the surface. A steering mechanism driven by fluid flow through the housing causes the housing to rotate about the planar disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: Phillipson/Sebor Family Trusts
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Paul Sebor, Daniela Sebor
  • Patent number: 6820297
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing. A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignees: Brian Phillipson Family Trust, Pavel Sebor Family Trust
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Kevin J. Phillipson, Pavel Sebor
  • Publication number: 20040019985
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing. A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Kevin J. Phillipson, Pavel Sebor
  • Patent number: 6560808
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing. A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Kevin J. Phillipson, Pavel Sebor
  • Publication number: 20020002750
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing . A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Kevin J. Phillipson, Pavel Sebor
  • Patent number: 6237175
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner is operable through a vibratory movement of its housing through a flow of water past a vibratory element carried within the housing. A friction support is carried by the housing and engages a surface to be cleaned. The friction support has a first end pivotally attached to the housing and a second free end in frictional contact with the surface to be cleaned. The friction support is further biased toward a first orientation and limited in its movement therefrom as the friction support is displaced during vibration of the housing and movement of the pool cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Kevin J. Phillipson, Pavel Sebor
  • Patent number: 5224611
    Abstract: A system for storing and display different types of merchandise items. The system includes a plurality of juxtaposed modules having a side wall and a plurality of shelves for holding the merchandise items. The items are stored on the shelves in boxes which slide through an opening on the front of shelves. The modules pivot about an axis to permit the boxes to easily be removed. Removable panels slidably attach to the front wall to support and display the merchandise item stored on an adjacent shelf. At least one of the modules allow items to be inserted into the module through an opening on the module's front as well as through an opening on a module's front side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: The Gale Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Phillipson, Roger Pinnick, Marla K. Aberegg, Martin J. Beck, Ronald Homitz