Patents by Inventor David S. Atkins

David S. Atkins 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: 20240082617
    Abstract: A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: FAAC Incorporated
    Inventors: David S. Bouwkamp, William Martin, Nikolaos Dimitri Zachary Kazakos, James R. Mason, Dale Eammon Atkin, Travis Staley, Steven Olson, Joseph Lewis Clift, Stuart Ball, Philip C. Duczyminski
  • Patent number: 5921341
    Abstract: A suspension unit for each rear wheel of a motor powered off-road four wheeled vehicle comprising a suspension arrangement with the inner members constructed for mounting on a fixed shaft secured to the vehicle and the outer casing carrying a swing arm terminating in a swivel joint to be secured to a single rear wheel axle and a pair of such a units in combination with a drive chain and sprocket device for the single axle and a braking system having at least one disc brake for fixed mounting on the rear axle with caliper carried on an operating arm supported from a bearing to be mounted on the same axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Terrapid Technologies CC
    Inventor: David S. Atkins
  • Patent number: 5855386
    Abstract: A front suspension unit for the independent suspension of the front wheels of a motor powered off road four wheel vehicle comprising a pair of suspension units with their outer casings mounted together and the inner members carrying laterally extending arms with their free ends constituted for attachment to front wheel mounting assemblies and such units in combination with a steering assembly having a column to be supported at one end from the vehicle chassis and carrying a steering wheel and axle on the other end, the axle having a chain and sprocket mounted thereon with the ends of the chain attached to a plate rotatably mounted on the column and carrying link arms to be attached one to each of the front wheel mounting assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Terrapid Technologies CC
    Inventor: David S. Atkins
  • Patent number: 5450645
    Abstract: Swimming pool cleaner components are provided to form a unitary combination of a body housing a diaphragm in communication with an inner tube and the body in communication with an outer tube around the inner tube and secured to the body to locate the diaphragm and inner tube with a rotatable coupling collar on the outer tube to position the components in an outer body of the swimming pool cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Zarina Holdings, C.V.
    Inventor: David S. Atkins
  • Patent number: 5433985
    Abstract: A disc for use with an automatic swimming pool cleaner which operates on a substantial intermittent reduction in water flow through the swimming pool cleaner is disclosed. The disc is made of flexible material and has grooves formed symmetrically across and into the under surface of the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Zarina Holdings C.V.
    Inventor: David S. Atkins
  • Patent number: 5363878
    Abstract: This invention concerns a relief valve for use in a swimming pool cleaner hose and has a body with an outlet for connection into the nose. A tubular inlet to the body carries a spider supporting a clamping flange which secures the outer periphery of a resilient annular diaphragm to the end of the body. The diaphragm has its inner periphery in frictional engagement with the inlet. The inlet may be mounted for axial movement against a resilient bias to engage the diaphragm only while a predetermined minimum flow passes through the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Zarina Holdings C.V.
    Inventor: David S. Atkins
  • Patent number: 5315728
    Abstract: Adjustable components for swimming pool cleaners or other devices are disclosed. The components, when forming part of a fluid-interruption cleaner, can accommodate a variety of diaphragms (valves) of different lengths. The exterior of the cleaner's inner tube, to which the diaphragm is attached, includes a series of spaced, concentric ribs, any selected group of which may be gripped by a cantilever ring positioned between the inner tube and the cleaner body. Because the inner tube may be alternatively positioned relative to the cantilever ring and body, it can accept and accommodate diaphragms of varying lengths. The components also facilitate removal of the diaphragm and inner tube from the cleaner for inspection or, for example, when repair or replacement is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Zarina Holding C.V.
    Inventor: David S. Atkins
  • Patent number: 5269913
    Abstract: A debris trap and in-pool skimmer for use in combination with a swimming pool cleaner having a housing; a housing lid having a conduit with an inlet and an outlet; a filter suspended within the housing; a downspout normal to and intersecting the conduit that penetrates the lid and the filter, is in fluid communication with the inlet and prevents direct flow between the inlet and the outlet; an exit port in the outlet that opens within the housing; and a one-way relief valve in the housing that opens within the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Zarina Holding C.V.
    Inventor: David S. Atkins
  • Patent number: 5265968
    Abstract: A file clip which has a base with two spaced elongate, flexible, serrated members, and a retainer with two spaced apertures through which the members pass. Punched paper sheets are threaded on to the elongate members. Adjacent each aperture the retainer has a flexible tab which is flanked by two upstanding undercut formations. The tab has locking formations which are engageable with selected serrations on the respective elongate member thereby to secure the retainer to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Arnoldus Adriaan Van Wijk
    Inventor: David S. Atkins