Patents by Inventor Millie A. Carthew

Millie A. Carthew 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: 4880531
    Abstract: A pool vacuum filter bag for use in combination with a submersible pool vacuum unit is formed of a pair of mesh layers joined by a plurality of sewn seams to form an integral closed filter bag having a elongated flow chamber and an elongated closed end debris chamber. An upper chamber joins the debris chamber and the flow chamber and a mouth portion is adapted to receive and secure attachment to the discharge port of a pool vacuum unit. The upper seam of the filter bag is formed by a joined pair of hook and pile Velcro-type fastening strips and means are provided for securing the filter bag in an upright position parallel to the pool vacuum unit water supply hose. The filter bag includes a curved flow directing portion which reduces accumulation of debris within the flow chamber and enhances debris collection performance. The filter bag may be turned inside-out for cleaning while still attached to the discharge port of the pool vacuum unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Christopher G. Collins
    Inventors: Scott L. Blake, Millie A. Carthew, Christopher G. Collins
  • Patent number: D310774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Christopher G. Collins
    Inventors: Christopher G. Collins, Millie A. Carthew