Patents by Inventor Ian P. A. Scali

Ian P. A. Scali 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: 9062472
    Abstract: A rim for engaging a vessel wall of an existing liquid-containing vessel, wherein the vessel wall defines a liquid-containment area, and wherein the vessel is open ended could includes a rail cap comprising a cap surface and two spaced apart rail cap walls attached to and depending from the cap surface defining a rail cap cavity adapted to engage the vessel wall. The rim could include a plurality of rim segments and a segment seam cap for positioning over a seam formed between adjacent rim segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: 8789216
    Abstract: A vessel for containing liquid includes a floor perimetrically surrounded by a plurality of upwardly projecting walls; at least one exit port incorporated into at least one of the walls proximate to an upper edge of the at least one wall; and a liquid circulation pump apparatus. The liquid circulation pump apparatus includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the vessel; a circulation pump positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the first conduit; a supply conduit positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the circulation pump; and a diverter valve positioned downstream of the circulation pump and upstream of the supply conduit. The circulation pump is adapted to pump liquid from the vessel through the first conduit and deliver liquid through the supply conduit to the exit port. The diverter valve is adapted to change a rate of flow of liquid supplied to the exit port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Sorensen, Charles S. Bonzagni, Bryan D. Huff, Randall K. Cooper, Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Publication number: 20130283517
    Abstract: A vessel for containing liquid includes a floor perimetrically surrounded by a plurality of upwardly projecting walls; at least one exit port incorporated into at least one of the walls proximate to an upper edge of the at least one wall; and a liquid circulation pump apparatus. The liquid circulation pump apparatus includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the vessel; a circulation pump positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the first conduit; a supply conduit positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the circulation pump; and a diverter valve positioned downstream of the circulation pump and upstream of the supply conduit. The circulation pump is adapted to pump liquid from the vessel through the first conduit and deliver liquid through the supply conduit to the exit port. The diverter valve is adapted to change a rate of flow of liquid supplied to the exit port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Edwin C. Sorensen, Charles S. Bonzagni, Bryan D. Huff, Randall K. Cooper, Ian P.A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: 8407823
    Abstract: A vessel for containing liquid includes a floor perimetrically surrounded by a plurality of upwardly projecting walls; at least one exit port incorporated into at least one of the walls proximate to an upper edge of the at least one wall; and a liquid circulation pump apparatus. The liquid circulation pump apparatus includes a first conduit in fluid communication with the vessel; a circulation pump positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the first conduit; a supply conduit positioned downstream from and in fluid communication with the circulation pump; and a diverter valve positioned downstream of the circulation pump and upstream of the supply conduit. The circulation pump is adapted to pump liquid from the vessel through the first conduit and deliver liquid through the supply conduit to the exit port. The diverter valve is adapted to change a rate of flow of liquid supplied to the exit port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Sorensen, Charles S. Bonzagni, Bryan D. Huff, Randall K. Cooper, Ian P.A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Publication number: 20110308003
    Abstract: An articulating cover member for covering an opening, such as a spa, includes a plurality of pivotally connected door panels wherein each of the door panels include at least one longitudinally-extending tubular member and at least one longitudinally-extending attachment member associated with a longitudinal edge portion of the at least one tubular member. The at least one longitudinally-extending attachment member is configured for cooperation with an attachment member extending along a longitudinal edge portion of the tubular member of an adjacent door panel for pivotally connecting the door panels. An insulating material may be located within the tubular members and a motor assembly may be provided for automatic actuation of the cover member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian P. A. Scali
  • Publication number: 20110271437
    Abstract: A rim for engaging a vessel wall of an existing liquid-containing vessel, wherein the vessel wall defines a liquid-containment area, and wherein the vessel is open ended could includes a rail cap comprising a cap surface and two spaced apart rail cap walls attached to and depending from the cap surface defining a rail cap cavity adapted to engage the vessel wall. The rim could include a plurality of rim segments and a segment seam cap for positioning over a seam formed between adjacent rim segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: SUNDANCE SPAS, INC.
    Inventors: Ian P.A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: 7815329
    Abstract: A waterfall unit for use in a spa includes a body defining a bowl, a beveled arcuate outer edge surface which curves over the bowl and a water entrance port in communication with the bowl. The water entrance port is located in the bottom of the bowl. A deflector cap is spaced away from and over the water entrance port. Water flows upwardly through the water entrance port in a fountain-like manner. This water contacts the deflector cap which deflects the water and causes it to flow laterally and into the bowl. When the bowl fills with water, the water flows over the beveled outer edge surface to create a waterfall. The body further defines a flat back wall for mounting the waterfall unit against a spa wall. The body has a substantially curved body profile formed by the bowl and the beveled outer edge surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Charles S. Bonzagni, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: D585140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir
  • Patent number: D588674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Charles S. Bonzagni, Adrian Alfaro
  • Patent number: D592311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Huff, Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Mark Brosius
  • Patent number: D593350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventors: Erica A. Moir, Ian P. A. Scali, Kevin I. McCarthy, Bryan D. Huff, Stephanie Didier
  • Patent number: D594129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Huff, Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Mark Brosius
  • Patent number: D604798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Sundance Spas, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. A. Scali, Erica A. Moir, Charles S. Bonzagni, Adrian Alfaro