Patents by Inventor Eugene Keith McQueen

Eugene Keith McQueen 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).

  • Methods, systems, and devices for providing communications capabilities to equipment of swimming pools and spas
    Patent number: 11766750
    Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
  • Aerial delivery of chemicals for swimming pools and spas
    Patent number: 11634224
    Abstract: Airborne unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) may be used to hover over swimming pools or spas and dispense chemicals (or other materials or devices) directly thereinto. UAVs alternatively or additionally may include sensors designed to identify certain characteristics of pools or spas or of the water therein. The UAVs further may hover over, or land on, pool pads or other areas adjacent or near a pool or spa to deliver or receive parts or other objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: David Goldman, Eugene Keith McQueen
  • Methods, systems, and devices for providing communications capabilities to equipment of swimming pools and spas
    Patent number: 11607760
    Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
  • AERIAL DELIVERY OF CHEMICALS FOR SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20200377213
    Abstract: Airborne unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) may be used to hover over swimming pools or spas and dispense chemicals (or other materials or devices) directly thereinto. UAVs alternatively or additionally may include sensors designed to identify certain characteristics of pools or spas or of the water therein. The UAVs further may hover over, or land on, pool pads or other areas adjacent or near a pool or spa to deliver or receive parts or other objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: David Goldman, Eugene Keith McQueen
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES TO EQUIPMENT OF SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20200198068
    Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
  • Methods, systems, and devices for providing communications capabilities to equipment of swimming pools and spas
    Patent number: 10618136
    Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
  • SWIMMING POOL CLEANER WITH ILLUMINATED DEBRIS FILTER
    Publication number: 20190338545
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner may include at least one light source within its body. The light source may be positioned to project light onto or into (or both onto and into) an on-board filter of the cleaner, facilitating visual examination of the cleanliness of the in situ filter. A transparent region of the body may permit viewing of the on-board filter from outside the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE
    Inventors: Simon Duffaut, Skye Svenningsen, Eugene Keith McQueen
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES TO EQUIPMENT OF SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20170326694
    Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran
  • SYSTEMS INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED PUMPS FOR CLEANING SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20170002580
    Abstract: Systems and methods for circulating water of swimming pools or spas are detailed. The systems may include both a main filtration pump and a secondary booster pump, with the booster pump containing a variable-speed motor. By adjusting motor speed of the booster pump, pressurized water may be supplied to certain automatic swimming pool cleaners more efficiently, without need for energy-wasting by-pass paths or restrictor plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Steve Gutai
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES TO EQUIPMENT OF SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20140259612
    Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES TO EQUIPMENT OF SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20140266788
    Abstract: Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark J. Bauckman, Eugene Keith McQueen, Tawny Jean Cothran