Patents by Inventor Gary Minor

Gary Minor 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).

  • Combinable and Interchangeable Water Features
    Publication number: 20120131741
    Abstract: Combinable and interchangeable water features used on a standard universal mounting system to create the desired color, style, jet, directional flow, filter, light, return fittings, or other water feature for a pool or spa. Some water features include removably attached and rotatable male receptor and female receiver connections to create a variety of water effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: California Pools
    Inventors: Vanz Mark Steimle, Gary Minor
  • Thermal auto-change air diffuser
    Publication number: 20060172694
    Abstract: An actuator for a diffuser in a fluid distribution system is disclosed in which the actuator includes a shape memory alloy wire. The shape memory alloy wire cooperates with at least one diffuser blade to automatically change the flow pattern from the diffuser based on the temperature of the fluid provided to the diffuser. Also disclosed is a diffuser and a fluid distribution system including this actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: David Gau, Gary Minor
  • High mix air diffuser
    Publication number: 20050164626
    Abstract: A diffuser assembly is disclosed in which a plurality of baffles having baffle walls with baffle ears extending from selected baffle walls are part of the diffuser core. Adjacent baffle walls define a gap therebetween through which air from an air distribution system is forced to flow and to impinge the baffle ears. The baffle walls, baffle ears, and gaps provide for effective mixing of the air from the air distribution system with ambient air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Marvin Kloostra, Mark Walker, Gary Minor
  • Liquid dispensing system with enhanced filter
    Patent number: 6554579
    Abstract: A system and method for reducing the time for charging a filter in a liquid dispensing system, such as one utilizing a positive displacement pump, is disclosed. The filter is located at the input side of the pump between the source of the liquid and the pump. In order to prevent air from the filter from entering the pump a reservoir is provided between the filter and the source of the fluid. Air from the filter is vented into the reservoir through a vent tube. A vacuum is used to draw air from the filter and, through the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Integrated Designs, L.P.
    Inventors: Carl A. Martin, Vernon H. Foersterling, Darko Hadzidedic, Raymond T. Savard, Gary Minor
  • Liquid dispensing system with enhanced filter
    Publication number: 20020158079
    Abstract: A system and method for reducing the time for charging a filter in a liquid dispensing system, such as one utilizing a positive displacement pump, is disclosed. The filter is located at the input side of the pump between the source of the liquid and the pump. In order to prevent air from the filter from entering the pump a reservoir is provided between the filter and the source of the fluid. Air from the filter is vented into the reservoir through a vent tube. A vacuum is used to draw air from the filter and, through the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Carl A. Martin, Vernon H. Foersterling, Darko Hadzidedic, Raymond T. Savard, Gary Minor