Patents by Inventor Lawrence Halff

Lawrence Halff 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: 10036572
    Abstract: Technologies for use with a hot water recirculation system containing a hot water source, a booster pump downstream from the sensor, a conduit connecting the booster pump and water source, a flow sensor external to the conduit for sensing water flow within the conduit, and a plumbing fixture downstream from the pump are provided. The technologies enable a controller to couple to the sensor and the pump, and operate in a calibration mode and a control mode. Such operations can increase energy efficiency of the pump and increase operational longevity of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: Lawrence Halff
  • Patent number: 9989265
    Abstract: Technologies for use with a hot water recirculation system containing a hot water source, a flow sensor downstream from the source, a booster pump downstream from the sensor, and a plumbing fixture downstream from the pump are provided. The technologies enable a controller to couple to the sensor and the pump, and operate in a calibration mode and a control mode. Such operations can increase energy efficiency of the pump and increase operational longevity of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventor: Lawrence Halff
  • Publication number: 20160245534
    Abstract: Technologies for use with a hot water recirculation system containing a hot water source, a flow sensor downstream from the source, a booster pump downstream from the sensor, and a plumbing fixture downstream from the pump are provided. The technologies enable a controller to couple to the sensor and the pump, and operate in a calibration mode and a control mode. Such operations can increase energy efficiency of the pump and increase operational longevity of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence Halff
  • Patent number: 9353956
    Abstract: Technologies for use with a hot water recirculation system containing a hot water source, a flow sensor downstream from the source, a booster pump downstream from the sensor, and a plumbing fixture downstream from the pump are provided. The technologies enable a controller to couple to the sensor and the pump, and operate in a calibration mode and a control mode. Such operations can increase energy efficiency of the pump and increase operational longevity of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence Halff
  • Publication number: 20150044062
    Abstract: Technologies for use with a hot water recirculation system containing a hot water source, a flow sensor downstream from the source, a booster pump downstream from the sensor, and a plumbing fixture downstream from the pump are provided. The technologies enable a controller to couple to the sensor and the pump, and operate in a calibration mode and a control mode. Such operations can increase energy efficiency of the pump and increase operational longevity of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Lawrence Halff
  • Publication number: 20120064499
    Abstract: Electronic devices with user interfaces, including but not limited to systems and methods for modifying screen content within a graphical user interface based upon user inputs are provided. Methods for providing visual lessons on an electronic device are provided. Such methods can involve one or more levels, with each level comprising one or more teaching concepts, and a number of levels corresponding to a course. These concepts can correspond to subtopics within an overall course subject. A user of an electronic device can be required to learn and master one or more concepts in a particular order, or in other instances the individual concepts within a level can be navigated in alternative sequences as specified by configurable program code of the technology. Lessons can be linked within an over-all story.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Twist Education, LLC
    Inventors: Stephan Samuelson, Henry Halff, Lawrence Halff, Todd Miller