Patents by Inventor Randy Tan

Randy Tan 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: 8910662
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
  • Patent number: 8512529
    Abstract: A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or more plugs for closing the openings. The plugs may be keyed to operate with only certain of the openings. Yet other embodiments may include sensors for monitoring various aspects of the liquid such as temperature, salinity, flow rate, and chlorine concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yicun Wu, Greg Cwik, Randy Tan
  • Patent number: 8491764
    Abstract: A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or more plugs for closing the openings. The plugs may be keyed to operate with only certain of the openings. Yet other embodiments may include sensors for monitoring various aspects of the liquid such as temperature, salinity, flow rate, and chlorine concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yicun Wu, Greg Cwik, Randy Tan
  • Patent number: 8137545
    Abstract: A pool filter for use in pool piping or other fluid conveyance system. The pool filter may include a housing defining a fluid chamber for receiving one or more filters. Multiple openings may be defined in the housing for receiving and removing fluid from the fluid chamber. The openings may be approximately the same size and may be located on the housing at similar elevations and/or radial sectors. One or more footings may be joined to the housing. Each footing may include a base portion for receiving anchor members to anchor the housing to a support surface. The footings may be designed to transfer to the support surface predetermined lateral or other forces imposed upon the pool filter by events such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The footings may be separate components joined to the housing by tabs and/or mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Nibler, Randy Tan, Steve E. Gutai
  • Publication number: 20110186494
    Abstract: A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or more plugs for closing the openings. The plugs may be keyed to operate with only certain of the openings. Yet other embodiments may include sensors for monitoring various aspects of the liquid such as temperature, salinity, flow rate, and chlorine concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yicun Wu, Greg Cwik, Randy Tan
  • Publication number: 20110173799
    Abstract: A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or more plugs for closing the openings. The plugs may be keyed to operate with only certain of the openings. Yet other embodiments may include sensors for monitoring various aspects of the liquid such as temperature, salinity, flow rate, and chlorine concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yicun Wu, Greg Cwik, Randy Tan
  • Publication number: 20110089094
    Abstract: A pool filter for use in pool piping or other fluid conveyance system. The pool filter may include a housing defining a fluid chamber for receiving one or more filters. Multiple openings may be defined in the housing for receiving and removing fluid from the fluid chamber. The openings may be approximately the same size and may be located on the housing at similar elevations and/or radial sectors. One or more footings may be joined to the housing. Each footing may include a base portion for receiving anchor members to anchor the housing to a support surface. The footings may be designed to transfer to the support surface predetermined lateral or other forces imposed upon the pool filter by events such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The footings may be separate components joined to the housing by tabs and/or mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Nibler, Randy Tan, Steve E. Gutai
  • Publication number: 20110089357
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
  • Publication number: 20110062068
    Abstract: A pool filter for use in pool piping or other fluid conveyance system. The pool filter may include a housing defining a fluid chamber for receiving one or more filters. Multiple openings may be defined in the housing for receiving and removing fluid from the fluid chamber. The openings may be approximately the same size and may be located on the housing at similar elevations and/or radial sectors. One or more footings may be joined to the housing. Each footing may include a base portion for receiving anchor members to anchor the housing to a support surface. The footings may be designed to transfer to the support surface predetermined lateral or other forces imposed upon the pool filter by events such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The footings may be separate components joined to the housing by tabs and/or mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Nibler, Randy Tan, Steve E. Gutai
  • Patent number: 7879208
    Abstract: A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or more plugs for closing the openings. The plugs may be keyed to operate with only certain of the openings. Yet other embodiments may include sensors for monitoring various aspects of the liquid such as temperature, salinity, flow rate, and chlorine concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yicun Wu, Greg Cwik, Randy Tan
  • Patent number: 7849877
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
  • Patent number: 7815796
    Abstract: A pool filter for use in pool piping or other fluid conveyance system. The pool filter may include a housing defining a fluid chamber for receiving one or more filters. Multiple openings may be defined in the housing for receiving and removing fluid from the fluid chamber. The openings may be approximately the same size and may be located on the housing at similar elevations and/or radial sectors. One or more footings may be joined to the housing. Each footing may include a base portion for receiving anchor members to anchor the housing to a support surface. The footings may be designed to transfer to the support surface predetermined lateral or other forces imposed upon the pool filter by events such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The footings may be separate components joined to the housing by tabs and/or mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Nibler, Randy Tan, Steve E. Gutai
  • Patent number: 7794591
    Abstract: A pool filter for use in pool piping or other fluid conveyance system. The pool filter may include a housing defining a fluid chamber for receiving one or more filters. Multiple openings may be defined in the housing for receiving and removing fluid from the fluid chamber. The openings may be approximately the same size and may be located on the housing at similar elevations and/or radial sectors. One or more footings may be joined to the housing. Each footing may include a base portion for receiving anchor members to anchor the housing to a support surface. The footings may be designed to transfer to the support surface predetermined lateral or other forces imposed upon the pool filter by events such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The footings may be separate components joined to the housing by tabs and/or mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Nibler, Randy Tan, Steve E. Gutai
  • Publication number: 20080230455
    Abstract: A pool filter for use in pool piping or other fluid conveyance system. The pool filter may include a housing defining a fluid chamber for receiving one or more filters. Multiple openings may be defined in the housing for receiving and removing fluid from the fluid chamber. The openings may be approximately the same size and may be located on the housing at similar elevations and/or radial sectors. One or more footings may be joined to the housing. Each footing may include a base portion for receiving anchor members to anchor the housing to a support surface. The footings may be designed to transfer to the support surface predetermined lateral or other forces imposed upon the pool filter by events such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The footings may be separate components joined to the housing by tabs and/or mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: David B. Nibler, Randy Tan
  • Publication number: 20080230454
    Abstract: A pool filter for use in pool piping or other fluid conveyance system. The pool filter may include a housing defining a fluid chamber for receiving one or more filters. Multiple openings may be defined in the housing for receiving and removing fluid from the fluid chamber. The openings may be approximately the same size and may be located on the housing at similar elevations and/or radial sectors. One or more footings may be joined to the housing. Each footing may include a base portion for receiving anchor members to anchor the housing to a support surface. The footings may be designed to transfer to the support surface predetermined lateral or other forces imposed upon the pool filter by events such as earthquakes and hurricanes. The footings may be separate components joined to the housing by tabs and/or mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: David B. Nibler, Randy Tan
  • Publication number: 20080210309
    Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Randy Tan, Chad Hamilton, James T. Gillette
  • Publication number: 20070181439
    Abstract: A chlorine treatment apparatus includes a housing with a cavity containing a chlorine generator for chlorinating a liquid such as water and at least three openings to the cavity. The chlorine generator may be an electrolytic cell. Some embodiments may include one or more plugs for closing the openings. The plugs may be keyed to operate with only certain of the openings. Yet other embodiments may include sensors for monitoring various aspects of the liquid such as temperature, salinity, flow rate, and chlorine concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Yicun Wu, Greg Cwik, Randy Tan