Patents by Inventor James L. Tarpo

James L. Tarpo 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).

  • Testing method and system
    Patent number: 8645149
    Abstract: A method and system for functionally testing units under test, such as electronic controller boards for a spa system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Balboa Water Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Buchman, James L. Tarpo
  • Method and system for testing spas
    Patent number: 7158909
    Abstract: A test system and method for testing a spa system which includes a spa tub for holding water, an electronic controller system which controls the spa system functions, and one or more controlled devices. The system and method exercises the controlled devices during a testing regime, and monitors electrical current drawn by the spa system during the testing regime. The electrical current drawn by the spa system during the testing regime can be compared with an expected current draw specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Balboa Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Tarpo, Jeffrey A. Buchman