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).
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Patent number: 10498443Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating social communication are disclosed. A system includes a first portable social client including an encoder configured to associate identity information with an optical signal pattern, and an optical signal transmitter configured to broadcast the optical signal pattern in a series of pulses in a non-visible light spectrum, and a second portable social client including an optical signal receiver configured to receive the optical signal pattern in the non-visible light spectrum, and a decoder configured to access the identity information associated with the optical signal pattern.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventor: Christopher Chad Hamilton
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Publication number: 20170042760Abstract: Aspects herein relate to a stimulation device. The stimulation device includes a flexible board configured for personal use, an array of one or more stimulating components disposed throughout at least a portion of the flexible board, and a stimulation controller in communication with at least one of the one or more stimulating components, the stimulation controller configured to process a stimulation signal that engages or disengages at least one of the one or more stimulating components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventor: Christopher Chad HAMILTON
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Publication number: 20170012702Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating social communication are disclosed. A system includes a first portable social client including an encoder configured to associate identity information with an optical signal pattern, and an optical signal transmitter configured to broadcast the optical signal pattern in a series of pulses in a non-visible light spectrum, and a second portable social client including an optical signal receiver configured to receive the optical signal pattern in the non-visible light spectrum, and a decoder configured to access the identity information associated with the optical signal pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Christopher Chad Hamilton
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Patent number: 8910662Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
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Publication number: 20140236847Abstract: Techniques are provided for synchronizing a plurality of client wearable elements based on an event. Systems may include a social control module that produces synchronization signal(s) based on an event, and a social communication module that transmits the synchronization signal(s) to the one or more social clients. Systems may also include a social receiver module that receives synchronization signal(s) and sensory stimulation modules that actuate based on stimulation signal(s). A stimulation schedule module generates the stimulation signal(s) based at least in part on the at least one synchronization signal. Wearable elements retain at least a portion of the modules described. Various other aspects are directed toward feedback collection and use, sequencing signals, relationship management, client identities, and other related aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Christopher Chad Hamilton
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Patent number: 8246055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Asplund, David Varnon, Richard Spratling, Chad Hamilton
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Publication number: 20110089357Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
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Patent number: 7849877Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
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Publication number: 20090218772Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Asplund, David Varnon, Richard Spratling, Chad Hamilton
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Publication number: 20080210309Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette