Patents by Inventor Jirawat Sumonthee
Jirawat Sumonthee 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).
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Patent number: 8869337Abstract: An automatic pool cleaner has a plurality of components, some of which have a density greater than water, giving the cleaner an overall negative buoyancy. The cleaner has a buoyant element which is adjustable in position relative to the center of gravity of the cleaner. Adjusting the position of the buoyant element changes the probable motion path of the cleaner on the pool floor and on the walls to allow the cleaner to execute a variety of motion paths to clean various parts of the pool. The adjustable element may be slidably positioned by a handle extending through a slot in the housing or be slidable on a slide band attached to the housing, which may be pivotable, translatable and rotatable, providing an additional range of position alternatives. A selected position is held by a detent or other holding mechanism. The adjustable element permits the cleaner to be adapted to clean various pool shapes and surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Publication number: 20140273541Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to modular electric hose swivels for reducing entanglement of a swimming pool cleaner power cable. The exemplary modular electric hose swivels generally include a swivel body that includes a first swivel half and a second swivel half. The first swivel half and the second swivel half are generally configured to receive a first cable and a second cable. The first swivel half and the second swivel half further provide a continuous electrical contact between the first and second cables. The exemplary swivel body can also be detachably secured to a skimmer. Exemplary embodiments are further directed to methods of reducing entanglement of a swimming pool cleaner power cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventors: Benoit Joseph Renaud, Jirawat Sumonthee
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Publication number: 20130000677Abstract: A pool cleaner has a plurality of components, some having a density greater than water, giving the cleaner an overall negative buoyancy. The cleaner has a buoyant element which is adjustable in position relative to the center of gravity of the cleaner. Adjusting the position of the buoyant element changes the probable motion path of the cleaner on the pool floor and walls, allowing the cleaner to execute a variety of motion paths to clean various parts of the pool. The adjustable element may be slidably positioned by a handle extending through a slot in the housing or be slidable on a slide band attached to the housing, which may be pivotable, translatable and rotatable, providing an additional range of position alternatives. A detent or other holding mechanism holds a selected position. The adjustable element permits the cleaner to be adapted to clean various pool shapes and surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Patent number: 8343339Abstract: Advantageous apparatus, are provided for facilitating maintenance of a automated pool cleaning device. More particularly, an improved automated pool cleaning device is provided, according to the present disclosure. The device, generally, includes a facially accessible quick-release roller assembly, a bucket-type filter assembly, and a windowed top access lid assembly. The improved roller assembly and filter assembly are easily accessible for maintenance purposes. Furthermore, the windowed lid assembly provides visual feedback as to when the filter assembly needs to be cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Patent number: 8307485Abstract: Advantageous apparatus, are provided for facilitating maintenance of a automated pool cleaning device. More particularly, an improved automated pool cleaning device is provided, according to the present disclosure. The device, generally, includes a facially accessible quick-release roller assembly, a bucket-type filter assembly, and a windowed top access lid assembly. The improved roller assembly and filter assembly are easily accessible for maintenance purposes. Furthermore, the windowed lid assembly provides visual feedback as to when the filter assembly needs to be cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Publication number: 20120103365Abstract: An automatic pool cleaner has a plurality of components, some of which have a density greater than water, giving the cleaner an overall negative buoyancy. The cleaner has a buoyant element which is adjustable in position relative to the center of gravity of the cleaner. Adjusting the position of the buoyant element changes the probable motion path of the cleaner on the pool floor and on the walls to allow the cleaner to execute a variety of motion paths to clean various parts of the pool. The adjustable element may be slidably positioned by a handle extending through a slot in the housing or be slidable on a slide band attached to the housing, which may be pivotable, translatable and rotatable, providing an additional range of position alternatives. A selected position is held by a detent or other holding mechanism. The adjustable element permits the cleaner to be adapted to clean various pool shapes and surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Jirawat SUMONTHEE
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Publication number: 20110302728Abstract: Advantageous apparatus, are provided for facilitating maintenance of a automated pool cleaning device. More particularly, an improved automated pool cleaning device is provided, according to the present disclosure. The device, generally, includes a facially accessible quick-release roller assembly, a bucket-type filter assembly, and a windowed top access lid assembly. The improved roller assembly and filter assembly are easily accessible for maintenance purposes. Furthermore, the windowed lid assembly provides visual feedback as to when the filter assembly needs to be cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Publication number: 20100065482Abstract: Advantageous apparatus, are provided for facilitating maintenance of a automated pool cleaning device. More particularly, an improved automated pool cleaning device is provided, according to the present disclosure. The device, generally, includes a facially accessible quick-release roller assembly, a bucket-type filter assembly, and a windowed top access lid assembly. The improved roller assembly and filter assembly are easily accessible for maintenance purposes. Furthermore, the windowed lid assembly provides visual feedback as to when the filter assembly needs to be cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Patent number: 7118632Abstract: A method and a device for cleaning the bottom and sides of a swimming pool having a housing with front and rear ends and opposite sides, a pair of motor driven cylindrical brushes rotatably secured to the front and rear ends of the housing, a suction pump disposed within the housing, and a floatation element disposed within the housing and secured to one side of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Aqua-Vac Systems, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Publication number: 20050262652Abstract: A method and a device for cleaning the bottom and sides of a swimming pool having a housing with front and rear ends and opposite sides, a pair of motor driven cylindrical brushes rotatably secured to the front and rear ends of the housing, a suction pump disposed within the housing, and a floatation element disposed within the housing and secured to one side of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: Aqua-Vac Systems, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee
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Patent number: D598168Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Jirawat Sumonthee