Patents by Inventor Ricky Lo

Ricky Lo 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).

  • Plumbed in-line sensor system for swimming pools and spas
    Patent number: 11802057
    Abstract: A sensor system for swimming pools and spas is detailed herein. The sensor system can include one or more sensors positioned in a sensor housing located within a cavity of a pipe and in-line with an inlet and an outlet of the pipe. The sensor housing can divert a portion of water flowing through the cavity to an interior of the sensor housing and to an area around the sensors and maintain at least some of the diverted water in the area around the sensors even if the water is not flowing through or is drained from the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hwa Heng, Ricky Lo, Anthony Levacque
  • LIGHTING SYSTEM CONTROL USING INTEGRATED CONTROL DEVICE ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR LIGHTS OF SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20220110196
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein provide control of a lighting system, such as a pool lighting system. The pool lighting system includes an integrated control device that includes both a transformer and a controller. Lighting devices are powered by power from the transformer using power lines and controlled using power line communication (PLC) signals sent over the same power lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Hwa Heng, Barton Lu, Ricky Lo
  • PLUMBED IN-LINE SENSOR SYSTEM FOR SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
    Publication number: 20220089459
    Abstract: A sensor system for swimming pools and spas is detailed herein. The sensor system can include one or more sensors positioned in a sensor housing located within a cavity of a pipe and in-line with an inlet and an outlet of the pipe. The sensor housing can divert a portion of water flowing through the cavity to an interior of the sensor housing and to an area around the sensors and maintain at least some of the diverted water in the area around the sensors even if the water is not flowing through or is drained from the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Hwa Heng, Ricky Lo, Anthony Levacque
  • Chlorination systems
    Patent number: 10981808
    Abstract: Chlorinators with multiple spaced gas traps and flow sensors are detailed. The sensors also may be protected, at least somewhat, from contact with scale build ups by interposition of a mechanical barrier. Ramps or other geometric restrictions may be used to increase water flow to some or all of the gas traps. Additionally, the chlorinator housing may be configured so as to route, or focus, gases toward a small-sized, high point thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Ricky Lo, Mark Bauckman, Hwa Heng
  • CHLORINATION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20190127241
    Abstract: Chlorinators with multiple spaced gas traps and flow sensors are detailed. The sensors also may be protected, at least somewhat, from contact with scale build ups by interposition of a mechanical barrier. Ramps or other geometric restrictions may be used to increase water flow to some or all of the gas traps. Additionally, the chlorinator housing may be configured so as to route, or focus, gases toward a small-sized, high point thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Ricky Lo, Mark Bauckman, Hwa Heng
  • Systems and methods of properly orienting pool and spa equipment
    Patent number: 10144660
    Abstract: Equipment and methods facilitating suitable orientation of salt-water chlorinators (SWCs) relative to the gravitational field of the Earth are detailed. So orienting an SWC in this manner reduces risk that the volume defined by its gas trap would not be accessible to hydrogen gas generated by the SWC in use. An accelerometer may be employed in connection with the SWC to assist in assessing orientation of the SWC relative to the gravitational field of the Earth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Remi Deloche, Thierry Michelon, Hwa Heng, Mark Bauckman, Ricky Lo
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROPERLY ORIENTING POOL AND SPA EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20180134587
    Abstract: Equipment and methods facilitating suitable orientation of salt-water chlorinators (SWCs) relative to the gravitational field of the Earth are detailed. So orienting an SWC in this manner reduces risk that the volume defined by its gas trap would not be accessible to hydrogen gas generated by the SWC in use. An accelerometer may be employed in connection with the SWC to assist in assessing orientation of the SWC relative to the gravitational field of the Earth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Remi Deloche, Thierry Michelon, Hwa Heng, Mark Bauckman, Ricky Lo
  • MODEL CAR HAVING ADJUSTABLE PARTS
    Publication number: 20080032597
    Abstract: A model car with a simple mechanism for adjusting its look and feel is provided. The model car has a means for adjusting a height between a base of the model and a surface. In addition, the model car also has a means for adjusting an angle between the base of the model and at least one wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: RICKY LO
  • Model car having adjustable parts
    Patent number: 7317118
    Abstract: A model car with a simple mechanism for adjusting its look and feel is provided. The model car has a means for adjusting a height between a base of the model and a surface. In addition, the model car also has a means for adjusting an angle between the base of the model and at least one wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Ricky Lo
  • Model car having adjustable parts
    Publication number: 20060172660
    Abstract: A model car with a simple mechanism for adjusting its look and feel is provided. The model car has a means for adjusting a height between a base of the model and a surface. In addition, the model car also has a means for adjusting an angle between the base of the model and at least one wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Ricky Lo
  • Calculator
    Patent number: D600739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Mekosonic Enterprises Limited
    Inventor: Tsz Hung Ricky Lo
  • Lighting device
    Patent number: D625864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Mekosonic Enterprises Limited
    Inventor: Ricky Lo