Patents by Inventor Michael David Wheaton

Michael David Wheaton 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).

  • Poolside accessory attachment system
    Patent number: 6571403
    Abstract: A system for attaching accessories to a base structure that is disposed at grade level proximate an aquatic environment includes an upright pedestal support assembly that is detachably-attachable with respect to the base by a twist-lock “bayonet” type of a mounting system. This permits the pedestal support assembly to be attached to the base and removed therefrom as desired. The pedestal support assembly is used to support any of a variety of poolside accessories. Additional base structures may be disposed either at grade level or underwater or both. Accordingly, any of the poolside accessories are interchangeable with respect to any of the base structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Michael David Wheaton
  • Poolside accessory attachment system
    Publication number: 20020104157
    Abstract: A system for attaching accessories to a base structure that is disposed at grade level proximate an aquatic environment includes an upright pedestal support assembly that is detachably-attachable with respect to the base by a twist-lock “bayonet” type of a mounting system. This permits the pedestal support assembly to be attached to the base and removed therefrom as desired. The pedestal support assembly is used to support any of a variety of poolside accessories. Additional base structures may be disposed either at grade level or underwater or both. Accordingly, any of the poolside accessories are interchangeable with respect to any of the base structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: Michael David Wheaton
  • Underwater attachment system
    Patent number: 6209147
    Abstract: A system for attaching accessories to a base structure that is disposed underwater in pools, spas, hot tubs and the like is described as including an upright pedestal support assembly that is detachably-attachable with respect to the base by a twist-lock “bayonet” type of a mounting system. This permits the pedestal support assembly to be attached to the base and removed therefrom as desired. The base structure remains permanently attached to the surrounding structures that are disposed underwater at the bottom or sides thereof. The surrounding structures are often formed of gunite. The base includes methods of anchoring it in place and of reinforcing it to the surrounding structures. Various devices are described that attach to the pedestal support assembly and include tables, umbrellas, stools, benches, basketball hoops and backboards, thermometers, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Michael David Wheaton