Patents by Inventor Georg Hof

Georg Hof 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: 20220154484
    Abstract: The invention relates to a covering device for liquid tanks, in particular swimming pools, comprising a buoyant covering element, the covering element comprising a continuous covering layer and a fluid chamber connected to the covering layer, a pumping being provided, which is designed to convey a liquid, in particular water, and/or a gas, in particular air, into the fluid chamber. The invention also relates to an assembly of a covering device according to the invention together with a liquid tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventor: Georg HOF
  • Patent number: 8747285
    Abstract: A training and/or rehabilitation device in which a walking or running treadmill (2) is arranged in a water tank with flowing water (9). To be able to use the device regardless of the design of the water tank, the walking or running treadmill (2) can be used together with a stream generator (3) as a unit in the water tank or in open water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Georg Hof
  • Patent number: 8739322
    Abstract: A flow duct is provided in which water is caused to flow by way of a delivery device disposed in a circulation line. In order to be able to adapt the flow inside the duct to the particular requirements, and/or achieve a laminar flow over the entire flow region, a plurality of circulation lines is provided, each having a controllable delivery device, wherein the circulation lines lead into the flow duct separately from each other, and wherein the discharge openings of the circulation lines are distributed over the face wall of the flow duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Georg Hof
  • Patent number: 8141180
    Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for a counter-current swimming pool, wherein water is pumped inwards on a defining wall of a swimming pool (1) along the entire horizontal extension thereof and is discharged on the opposite boundary wall along the entire horizontal extension thereof. In order to enable retrofitting of the kit into existing swimming pools, an insert (2, 3) is formed or incorporated into the swimming pool (1), comprising a cover plate (4, 5) which defines the swimming area below and from which boundary walls (6, 8) emanate. The boundary walls extend in a parallel or substantially parallel manner as far as the bottom of the swimming pool, wherein, in the region between the boundary walls (6, 8), axial propelling means, i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: Georg Hof
  • Publication number: 20120037248
    Abstract: A flow duct is provided in which water is caused to flow by way of a delivery device disposed in a circulation line. In order to be able to adapt the flow inside the duct to the particular requirements, and/or achieve a laminar flow over the entire flow region, a plurality of circulation lines is provided, each having a controllable delivery device, wherein the circulation lines lead into the flow duct separately from each other, and wherein the discharge openings of the circulation lines are distributed over the face wall of the flow duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Georg HOF
  • Publication number: 20120011648
    Abstract: A swimming pool having a cover is provided, wherein the air located inside the cover can be conditioned. In order to achieve conditions corresponding to high altitude training, the air space inside the cover is connected to an air generator, by way of which the composition of the air can be adjusted and/or changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Georg HOF
  • Publication number: 20120010052
    Abstract: The invention relates to a training and/or rehabilitation device in which a walking or running treadmill 2 is arranged in a water tank with flowing water 9. To be able to use said device regardless of the design of the water tank, the walking or running treadmill 2 can be used together with a stream generator 3 as a unit in the water tank or in open water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Georg Hof
  • Publication number: 20080127405
    Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for a counter-current swimming pool, wherein water is pumped inwards on a defining wall of a swimming pool (1) along the entire horizontal extension thereof and is discharged on the opposite boundary wall along the entire horizontal extension thereof. In order to enable retrofitting of the kit into existing swimming pools, an insert (2, 3) is formed or incorporated into the swimming pool (1), comprising a cover plate (4, 5) which defines the swimming area below and from which boundary walls (6, 8) emanate. The boundary walls extend in a parallel or substantially parallel manner as far as the bottom of the swimming pool, wherein, in the region between the boundary walls (6, 8), axial propelling means, i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Georg Hof