Patents by Inventor Chad Hamilton

Chad Hamilton 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).

  • Diverter valve
    Patent number: 8910662
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
  • Multi-lobed seal member
    Patent number: 8246055
    Abstract: A seal member for creating an adequate sealing engagement between two bodies. The seal member may have a closed loop shape, a plurality of engagement surfaces and a plurality of lobes formed on the engagement surfaces. The lobes may contact a sealing surface on a body to aid in creating an adequate seal between two bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Asplund, David Varnon, Richard Spratling, Chad Hamilton
  • Diverter Valve
    Publication number: 20110089357
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
  • Diverter valve
    Patent number: 7849877
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
  • MULTI-LOBED SEAL MEMBER
    Publication number: 20090218772
    Abstract: A seal member for creating an adequate sealing engagement between two bodies. The seal member may have a closed loop shape, a plurality of engagement surfaces and a plurality of lobes formed on the engagement surfaces. The lobes may contact a sealing surface on a body to aid in creating an adequate seal between two bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Asplund, David Varnon, Richard Spratling, Chad Hamilton
  • DIVERTER VALVE
    Publication number: 20080210309
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette