Patents by Inventor Dustin BORG

Dustin BORG 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: 20240254796
    Abstract: Described are apparatus, systems, and methods of improving cleaning of, e.g., stairs of swimming pools. Automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) capable of autonomous movement within water-containing vessels may be utilized to provide enhanced cleaning of sections of the vessels containing stairs or other angled surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Abian van der Meijden, Dustin Borg
  • Publication number: 20240093522
    Abstract: A docking system for an automatic swimming pool cleaner includes a dock and an underwater-facing camera. The underwater-facing camera ay be provided to monitor the automatic swimming pool cleaner underwater. A method of controlling an automatic swimming pool cleaner may include using information obtained from a camera on a dock of a docking system to control the automatic swimming pool cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Rémi Deloche, Dustin Borg, Mehdi Chafik, Mark Bauckman, E. Keith McQueen
  • Publication number: 20240044164
    Abstract: Described are apparatus, systems, and methods of improving cleaning of, e.g., stairs of swimming pools. Automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) capable of autonomous movement within water-containing vessels may be utilized to provide enhanced cleaning of sections of the vessels containing stairs or other angled surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Abian van der Meijden, Dustin Borg
  • Patent number: 11821233
    Abstract: Described are apparatus, systems, and methods of improving cleaning of, e.g., stairs of swimming pools. Automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) capable of autonomous movement within water-containing vessels may be utilized to provide enhanced cleaning of sections of the vessels containing stairs or other angled surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Abian van der Meijden, Dustin Borg
  • Patent number: 11781333
    Abstract: Skimming devices may use pressurized water from, for example, a return line of a swimming pool or spa. The devices may be adjustable vertically and levelled relative to an upper water surface (waterline) of a pool. They additionally may create “blades” of debris-laden pool water entering their floating heads so as to move debris smoothly and efficiently over wings or foils into associated filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, David Hurrle, Dustin Borg, Andre Schutte
  • Patent number: 11181116
    Abstract: Motor housings and shrouds are detailed. Inlets of the shrouds may be included on any or all portions of their peripheries (as well as on rears of shrouds if desired). Air hence need not necessarily be drawn wholly linearly into the shrouds, permitting the shrouds to abut, or at least be closely proximate, other objects without materially diminishing air flow into the shrouds. Moreover, plates within the shrouds may be positioned so as to create torturous paths through which the air must travel. Channeling air through these torturous paths helps reduce noise as the air moves to the fans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: James Hohn, Dustin Borg
  • Patent number: 11136775
    Abstract: Automatic swimming pool cleaners and components thereof are described. The cleaners may provide dual filtration of debris suspended in water of pools as well as a fluid path allowing some water to by-pass one of the two filters. They also may include any of all components such as multi-section inlet tubes, Venturi jets, nozzles exhausting water onto rotatable vanes, brushes, downforce turbines, and mechanisms for adjusting water flow through thrust jets or sweep tails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Fletcher Ewing, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Michael Edward Moore
  • Publication number: 20210277677
    Abstract: Skimming devices may use pressurized water from, for example, a return line of a swimming pool or spa. The devices may be adjustable vertically and levelled relative to an upper water surface (waterline) of a pool. They additionally may create “blades” of debris-laden pool water entering their floating heads so as to move debris smoothly and efficiently over wings or foils into associated filters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, David Hurrle, Dustin Borg, Andre Schutte
  • Publication number: 20210277678
    Abstract: Described are apparatus, systems, and methods of improving cleaning of, e.g., stairs of swimming pools. Automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) capable of autonomous movement within water-containing vessels may be utilized to provide enhanced cleaning of sections of the vessels containing stairs or other angled surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Abian van der Meijden, Dustin Borg
  • Publication number: 20200332546
    Abstract: Automatic swimming pool cleaners (APCs) are detailed herein. The APCs may include features designed to avoid, or reduce adverse effects of, clogging by debris. They also may include easily-removable fluid-powered motors should clogging nevertheless occur. The APCs may also include improved motive assemblies that help the APCs move about the swimming pool or other body of water without interruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Brian Liss
  • Publication number: 20200318372
    Abstract: Automatic swimming pool cleaners and components thereof are described. The cleaners may provide dual filtration of debris suspended in water of pools as well as a fluid path allowing some water to by-pass one of the two filters. They also may include any of all components such as multi-section inlet tubes, Venturi jets, nozzles exhausting water onto rotatable vanes, brushes, downforce turbines, and mechanisms for adjusting water flow through thrust jets or sweep tails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Fletcher Ewing, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Michael Edward Moore
  • Patent number: 10724265
    Abstract: Automatic swimming pool cleaners and components thereof are described. The cleaners may provide dual filtration of debris suspended in water of pools as well as a fluid path allowing some water to by-pass one of the two filters. They also may include any of all components such as multi-section inlet tubes, Venturi jets, nozzles exhausting water onto rotatable vanes, brushes, downforce turbines, and mechanisms for adjusting water flow through thrust jets or sweep tails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Fletcher Ewing, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Michael Edward Moore
  • Publication number: 20190267757
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for connecting components are described. The components may be drive controls and motors of pumps of water-circulation systems needing to be connected both mechanically and electrically. The connectors may be robust and have alignment, sealing, and keying capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, James Hohn, Garrett Patrick McCormick
  • Publication number: 20190203490
    Abstract: Automatic swimming pool cleaners and components thereof are described. The cleaners may provide dual filtration of debris suspended in water of pools as well as a fluid path allowing some water to by-pass one of the two filters. They also may include any of all components such as multi-section inlet tubes, Venturi jets, nozzles exhausting water onto rotatable vanes, brushes, downforce turbines, and mechanisms for adjusting water flow through thrust jets or sweep tails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Fletcher Ewing, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Michael Edward Moore
  • Publication number: 20190186500
    Abstract: Motor housings and shrouds are detailed. Inlets of the shrouds may be included on any or all portions of their peripheries (as well as on rears of shrouds if desired). Air hence need not necessarily be drawn wholly linearly into the shrouds, permitting the shrouds to abut, or at least be closely proximate, other objects without materially diminishing air flow into the shrouds. Moreover, plates within the shrouds may be positioned so as to create torturous paths through which the air must travel. Channeling air through these torturous paths helps reduce noise as the air moves to the fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems LLC
    Inventors: James Hohn, Dustin Borg
  • Patent number: 10092867
    Abstract: Described are cleaning devices intended for immersion in water of swimming pools and spas. The devices beneficially may be pressure-side cleaners attached indirectly to outlets of water-circulation pumps. The supply of pressurized water travelling from a pump to such a device may be employed for various purposes, including directing debris-laden water to or near tops of debris collection chambers. The water exiting nozzles associated with the devices may push, rather than pull, the debris-laden water toward the collection chambers. Some nozzles may be oriented approximately parallel to a to-be-cleaned pool surface, and curved tubes may be employed to direct water and debris flow to perimeters of the cleaners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden
  • Publication number: 20170101992
    Abstract: Pump designs are detailed. A pump may include a fan having one or more pass-through holes allowing ambient air to be drawn through a fan near a motor shaft bearing for cooling purposes. Alternatively or additionally, a pump may include modular stages to facilitate servicing and repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, James Hohn, Shawn Blackburn, Mark Bauckman
  • Publication number: 20160040445
    Abstract: Described are cleaning devices intended for immersion in water of swimming pools and spas. The devices beneficially may be pressure-side cleaners attached indirectly to outlets of water-circulation pumps. The supply of pressurized water travelling from a pump to such a device may be employed for various purposes, including directing debris-laden water to or near tops of debris collection chambers. The water exiting nozzles associated with the devices may push, rather than pull, the debris-laden water toward the collection chambers. Some nozzles may be oriented approximately parallel to a to-be-cleaned pool surface, and curved tubes may be employed to direct water and debris flow to perimeters of the cleaners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden
  • Patent number: 9127472
    Abstract: Flow control and indicator assemblies are detailed. The assemblies are especially (although not necessarily exclusively) useful in allowing fluid to bypass automatic pool cleaners (APCs) and may serve as adaptors between APCs and adjacent hoses. The assemblies additionally may provide information about flow rates relative to a desired threshold, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Mark Bauckman, Mary Ma, Kevin Braidic
  • Patent number: D718419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin Borg, Mark Bauckman, Kevin Braidic