Patents by Inventor Richard D. Mercer

Richard D. Mercer 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).

  • Publication number: 20110284445
    Abstract: A deck mounted chlorine generator is shown that is preferably powered by use of a solar array panel. The cell plate housing can be supported by a plurality of swivel members that are locked into a position that conforms to the edge of a pool. The cell plate housing utilizes flow directing outlets to direct chlorine out of the housing. An opening such as a drawer is provided in the cell plate housing to permit salt to be poured into the housing around the electrodes to increase chlorine output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Richard D. Mercer
  • Publication number: 20070272622
    Abstract: Salt and potassium compound may be reacted in a swimming pool or other body of water to be sanitized and/or cell plates may be utilized. NaCl may also be added to the mix to produce a shock formulation. The swimming pool or other water may already contain salt brine with sufficient concentration of salt. The delivery method of KHSO5 may include broadcasting, dispensing, or other means. In fresh water pools the salt may also be added for this purpose, such as within a canister or other vessel, wherein a local reaction products of the cell plate and/or potassium compound may be dispensed to create a desired chlorine level in the water for sanitizing. For sanitizing with metal ions, the potassium compound and salt and/or cell plates may be utilized to create a reaction with elemental transitional metals and/or alloys thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Richard D. Mercer, Timothy M. Mercer
  • Publication number: 20020132655
    Abstract: A hand-held, electronic game device for quantifying statements made by a user based on the principles of kinesiology is disclosed. A housing stores a microprocessor and a strain gauge and is adapted to receive a pair of inputs relating to muscle force values received from strength input means and applied simultaneously while contrasting statements are expressed. Software of the microcontroller applies a differential for each reading and couples the digital force readouts on an LCD display with a true/false indication to quantify the thought or amusingly disprove another's verbal expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Richard D. Mercer, Gregory J. Nicosia
  • Patent number: D559943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Richard D. Mercer
  • Patent number: D621902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Richard D. Mercer
  • Patent number: D647388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Richard D. Mercer
  • Patent number: D652374
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Richard D Mercer