Patents by Inventor Robert J. Netzel, Sr.

Robert J. Netzel, Sr. 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: 20230220986
    Abstract: An underwater directional light is provided. The directional light includes a lamp assembly, a tube assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The lamp assembly includes a housing and a lamp having a plurality of lighting elements. The tube assembly is coupled to the lamp and has a hollow interior. The printed circuit board assembly is mechanically coupled to the tube assembly and electrically coupled to the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Travis Baldwin, Robert J. Netzel, SR., William Evans, Michael McIntyre, Azur Dzindo
  • Publication number: 20230220985
    Abstract: An underwater directional light is provided. The directional light includes a lamp assembly, a tube assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The lamp assembly includes a housing and a lamp having a plurality of lighting elements. The tube assembly is coupled to the lamp and has a hollow interior. The printed circuit board assembly is mechanically coupled to the tube assembly and electrically coupled to the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Travis Baldwin, Robert J. Netzel, SR., William Evans, Michael McIntyre, Azur Dzindo
  • Publication number: 20230220984
    Abstract: An underwater directional light is provided. The directional light includes a lamp assembly, a tube assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The lamp assembly includes a housing and a lamp having a plurality of lighting elements. The tube assembly is coupled to the lamp and has a hollow interior. The printed circuit board assembly is mechanically coupled to the tube assembly and electrically coupled to the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Travis Baldwin, Robert J. Netzel, SR., William Evans, Michael McIntyre, Azur Dzindo
  • Publication number: 20230213178
    Abstract: An underwater directional light is provided. The directional light includes a lamp assembly, a tube assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The lamp assembly includes a housing and a lamp having a plurality of lighting elements. The tube assembly is coupled to the lamp and has a hollow interior. The printed circuit board assembly is mechanically coupled to the tube assembly and electrically coupled to the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Travis Baldwin, Robert J. Netzel, Sr., William Evans, Michael McIntyre, Azur Dzindo
  • Patent number: 11603986
    Abstract: An underwater directional light is provided. The directional light includes a lamp assembly, a tube assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The lamp assembly includes a housing and a lamp having a plurality of lighting elements. The tube assembly is coupled to the lamp and has a hollow interior. The printed circuit board assembly is mechanically coupled to the tube assembly and electrically coupled to the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Baldwin, Robert J. Netzel, Sr., William Evans, Michael McIntyre, Azur Dzindo
  • Publication number: 20220010953
    Abstract: An underwater directional light is provided. The directional light includes a lamp assembly, a tube assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The lamp assembly includes a housing and a lamp having a plurality of lighting elements. The tube assembly is coupled to the lamp and has a hollow interior. The printed circuit board assembly is mechanically coupled to the tube assembly and electrically coupled to the lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Travis Baldwin, Robert J. Netzel, SR., William Evans, Michael McIntyre, Azur Dzindo
  • Patent number: 10136504
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, systems and methods for controlling aquatic lighting using power line communication are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a lighting controller configured to receive power via an AC power line, the lighting controller comprising a light driver circuit configured to be coupled to at least one light source, a first power line modem configured to be connected to a local area network via a second powerline modem and the AC power line, and a processor that is configured to receive, from a user interface via the first power line modem, lighting data corresponding to a lighting selection specified by user input received by the user interface and cause the light driver circuit to drive the at least one light source to present the lighting selection based on the lighting data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Lyons, Robert J. Netzel, Sr., Gabriel Perez
  • Publication number: 20180254950
    Abstract: An installation device for connecting a pool or spa device to a local area network comprises at least one memory device configured to store a web browser application, at least one processor configured to execute the web browser application, a server configured to generate a configuration web page through execution of the web browser application, and at least one input interface configured to receive user inputs including configuration information. The installation device is configured to connect to a host device and to display the configuration web page based on the host device detecting a connection between the installation device and the wireless access point or wireless router through the host device. The web browser application is operable to receive the configuration information through the web page and the installation device is configured to send the configuration information to the wireless access point or wireless router through the host device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Rakesh Reddy, Kevin Doyle, Robert J. Netzel, SR.
  • Publication number: 20180254949
    Abstract: An installation device for connecting a pool device or spa device to a local area network comprises at least one memory device configured to store a web browser application, at least one processor configured to execute the web browser application, a display configured to display a web page, and at least one input interface configured to receive user inputs including configuration information. The installation device is adapted to be configured to a default network setup service set identifier (SSID) and password of a wireless access point or wireless router, the web browser application is operable to receive the configuration information through the web page, and the installation device is configured to send the configuration information to the wireless access point or wireless router in order to configure the wireless access point or wireless router to enable a pool or spa device to connect to the local area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Rakesh Reddy, Kevin Doyle, Robert J. Netzel, SR.
  • Publication number: 20180049299
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, systems and methods for controlling aquatic lighting using power line communication are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a lighting controller configured to receive power via an AC power line, the lighting controller comprising a light driver circuit configured to be coupled to at least one light source, a first power line modem configured to be connected to a local area network via a second powerline modem and the AC power line, and a processor that is configured to receive, from a user interface via the first power line modem, lighting data corresponding to a lighting selection specified by user input received by the user interface and cause the light driver circuit to drive the at least one light source to present the lighting selection based on the lighting data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Greg Lyons, SR., Robert J. Netzel, SR., Gabriel Perez
  • Publication number: 20170346688
    Abstract: An installation device for connecting a pool device or spa device to a local area network comprises at least one memory device configured to store a configuration file. The installation device configures a wireless access point or wireless router to enable a host device to connect to the local area network. The installation device is further configured to send the configuration file to the wireless access point or wireless router through the host device. The configuration file includes data to configure the wireless access point or wireless router in order to enable a pool device or, spa device to connect to the local area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Rakesh Reddy, Kevin Doyle, Robert J. Netzel, SR.
  • Patent number: 9807855
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, systems and methods for controlling aquatic lighting using power line communication. In some embodiments, the systems include: a first power line modem coupled to an AC power line and a LAN; a user interface configured to: receive user input specifying a lighting, selection; and transmit lighting data representing the lighting selection to the first power line modem via the LAN; and a lighting controller that receives power via the AC power line, comprising: a light driver circuit coupled to a light source; a second power line modem coupled to the AC power line, the second power line modem receives the lighting data over the AC power line; and a processor configured to: receive lighting data from the second power line modem; and cause the light driver circuit to drive the light source to present the lighting selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Lyons, Robert J. Netzel, Sr., Gabriel Perez
  • Publication number: 20170164452
    Abstract: In some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, systems and methods for controlling aquatic lighting using power line communication. In some embodiments, the systems include: a first power line modem coupled to an AC power line and a LAN; a user interface configured to: receive user input specifying a lighting, selection; and transmit lighting data representing the lighting selection to the first power line modem via the LAN; and a lighting controller that receives power via the AC power line, comprising: a light driver circuit coupled to a light source; a second power line modem coupled to the AC power line, the second power line modem receives the lighting data over the AC power line; and a processor configured to: receive lighting data from the second power line modem; and cause the light driver circuit to drive the light source to present the lighting selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Greg Lyons, SR., Robert J. Netzel, SR., Gabriel Perez
  • Patent number: 9320105
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include an overlay indicating the color shows available to select from. A selector adjacent to the overlay can be positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, Sr., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Abhinay Agarwal, Santanu Roy, Dennis C. Dunn
  • Patent number: 8818530
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include a faceplate indicating the color shows available to select from. The faceplate includes a selector positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, Sr., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Abhinay Agarwal, Santanu Roy, Dennis C. Dunn
  • Publication number: 20140145644
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include an overlay indicating the color shows available to select from. A selector adjacent to the overlay can be positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, SR., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Abhinay Agarwal, Santanu Roy, Dennis C. Dunn
  • Publication number: 20130331657
    Abstract: A self-powered lighting system that mounts to an electrosurgical pencil that is used to cauterize human tissue during a medical surgical procedure. The self-powered lighting system of the present invention illuminates the affected region during the medical procedure and is uniquely configured to meet the strict water-proofing and sanitizing requirements of a surgery room setting. The self-powered lighting system of the present invention is powered by a simple rotation of a main body relative to a lens cover to connect a battery to a light source that emanates light. The lens is shaped to properly distribute and direct the light to the affected region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth Basson, Shawna Basson, Robert J. Netzel, SR., Sheldon Denst
  • Publication number: 20120187685
    Abstract: An air driven electric generator with cylindrical rotors with blades longitudinally across most of the rotor used to charge a battery. Each rotor is connected to a generator/alternator that generates electricity as the rotor is rotated by airflow or wind. The rotors are positioned on a base and underneath a cover that form inlet and outlet slots that direct the airflow or wind to the blades of the rotors. The airflow or wind push against the blades to rotate the rotor continuously. As the cylindrical rotors rotate, the generators/alternators generate positive flow of electricity which is used to recharge the batteries used in a vehicle, street light, traffic light, boat, airplane, or residence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph Amin, Robert J. Netzel, SR., Sheldon Denst
  • Patent number: 7628512
    Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a heat sink having a first mounting portion attached to a housing. A first circuit board containing LEDs is mounted to a first side of a second mounting portion of the heat sink. A second circuit board include an LED control circuit is mounted to a second side of the second mounting portion. A multi-layer circuit board includes a heat-dissipating core bonded to first and second dielectric substrates, which are bonded to first and second electrically conductive layers. An electrical conductor extends through a through-hole in the board to electrically connect the first and second conductive layers. An electrical insulator inside the through-hole electrically isolates the core from the conductor. A transparent cover is shaped to cause downwardly projecting light rays emitted from the LEDs to be refracted less than upwardly projecting light rays. The cover also includes vertically extending projections for horizontally refracting light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, Sr., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Dennis C. Dunn, Abhinay Agarwal
  • Publication number: 20090204239
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include a faceplate indicating the color shows available to select from. The faceplate includes a selector positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Robert J. Netzel, SR., Daniel A. Armstrong, Louis F. Teran, Jeffrey S. Barsamian, Abhinay Agarwal, Santanu Roy, Dennis C. Dunn