Patents by Inventor Jepson Sutton

Jepson Sutton 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: 11352176
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an intermediate-volume, dimensionally scalable container having a large transmural aperture providing easy access to contents and a resealable lid providing quick and repeated access to the contents. In one embodiment the invention provides a clear visible indication as to the locked or unlocked state of the lid and is adapted to readily incorporate different forms of tamper proof and tamper evident seals. The invention includes an assembly of similar containers of the same or different volumes having recessed bottom portions to receive the upper portion and lid of a vertically adjacent container when stacked and at least two opposing sides having complementary surface deformations to facilitate side-to-side mating of such containers when shipped, displayed for sale or stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Jepson Sutton
  • Patent number: 10918982
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for using a detachable sealed enclosure for containing and quickly accessing filter elements and the like without the use of tools and without the possibility of initial or subsequent over tightening. A first set of paired protrusions receive lateral pinch forces which draw the enclosure into a sealed connection with a lid while selectively compressing a seal between these components. A second set of paired protrusions receive lateral pinch forces which release the sealed connection, providing access to the enclosure content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Jepson Sutton
  • Patent number: 8820355
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for substantially improving the energy efficiency of swimming pools having in-floor cleaning systems. Comprehensive data is provided demonstrating the improvement in cleaning capacity realized in a typical prior art pool before and after conversion to the present invention. Methods are disclosed for the reallocation of all or a substantial part of the increase in cleaning capacity toward a proportionate reduction in energy consumption by reducing the run time or operating speed of the pool pump motor while maintaining the same or a higher level of cleaning capacity achieved by the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Aspen Research, Ltd
    Inventors: S. Jepson Sutton, Sam Sutton
  • Publication number: 20130007954
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for substantially improving the energy efficiency of swimming pools having in-floor cleaning systems. Comprehensive data is provided demonstrating the improvement in cleaning capacity realized in a typical prior art pool before and after conversion to the present invention. Methods are disclosed for the reallocation of all or a substantial part of the increase in cleaning capacity toward a proportionate reduction in energy consumption by reducing the run time or operating speed of the pool pump motor while maintaining the same or a higher level of cleaning capacity achieved by the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Aspen Research, Ltd.
    Inventors: S. Jepson Sutton, Sam Sutton
  • Patent number: 8256461
    Abstract: An improved multi-port water distribution valve is disclosed together with the improved cam mechanism that significantly enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the valve when used to distribute water to multiple sets of pop-up cleaning heads incorporated into the in-floor cleaning system of a swimming pool. Two forms of prior art distribution valves are disclosed as is the improved cam mechanism that, when used to replace the prior art cam in these devices, significantly improves their performance. Comparative data is provided demonstrating the results achieved with two different prior art valves operated with and without the improved cam. Embodiments of the invention suitable for use in existing six-port and five-port distribution valves are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Aspen Research, Ltd
    Inventor: S. Jepson Sutton
  • Patent number: 8080213
    Abstract: One embodiment of an improved ozone generator is comprehensively disclosed by descriptions of computer generated drawings depicting the first commercial version of the invention, which combines the following features: an extruded base with longitudinal channels for receiving connections at distributed points; an extruded cover for detachably engaging the base at each opposing sides and covering a substantial portion of said base; a central baffle that is integral with the cover fro dividing the enclosed volume into a reaction chamber and a circuitry chamber; one or more ultraviolet light sources mounted to connection points on a channel within the reaction chamber; electronic circuitry mounted to connection points on a channel within the circuitry chamber for controlling and transforming an input voltage to drive the light sources; sliding end caps secured to channels in the base for separately covering apertures formed by the ends of the cover and base and for detachably connecting the cover to the base; and
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: S. Jepson Sutton
  • Publication number: 20100015013
    Abstract: One embodiment of an improved ozone generator is comprehensively disclosed by descriptions of computer generated drawings depicting the first commercial version of the invention, which combines the following features: an extruded base with longitudinal channels for receiving connections at distributed points; an extruded cover for detachably engaging the base at each opposing sides and covering a substantial portion of said base; a central baffle that is integral with the cover fro dividing the enclosed volume into a reaction chamber and a circuitry chamber; one or more ultraviolet light sources mounted to connection points on a channel within the reaction chamber; electronic circuitry mounted to connection points on a channel within the circuitry chamber for controlling and transforming an input voltage to drive the light sources; sliding end caps secured to channels in the base for separately covering apertures formed by the ends of the cover and base and for detachably connecting the cover to the base; and
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: S. Jepson Sutton
  • Patent number: D832394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Jepson Sutton