Patents by Inventor Gary Robert Harder

Gary Robert Harder 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).

  • Patent number: 6210568
    Abstract: A combination skimmer and waterfall apparatus for use with a pool or spa. A skimmer is provided with a waterfall supply opening operable to deliver a flow of waterfall water into the skimmer interior at a location above the surface of the water of the pool or spa. A channel, preferably attached to a lid of the skimmer, directs the flow of waterfall water from the waterfall supply opening to a location proximate a top portion of the skimmer inlet opening to the pool or spa. The flow of waterfall water is then directed downward to form a pleasing waterfall effect in front of the skimmer. A source of light may be disposed within the skimmer interior to provide a back light for the waterfall. The width of the waterfall may be somewhat less than the width of the skimmer inlet opening. Waterfall operation and flow rate may be controlled independently from the normal recycle flow through the pool/spa pump and filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Leisure Bay Industries, Incorporated
    Inventor: Gary Robert Harder