Patents by Inventor Robin A. French

Robin A. French 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).

  • Spa audio system
    Publication number: 20050025327
    Abstract: A portable spa including an audio system designed to use the spa shell as the sound generating device. Transducer devices are bonded to the spa shell so as to couple the sound vibration energy to the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Macey, Robin French
  • Pump shroud apparatus for cooling portable spa equipment compartments
    Patent number: 5924850
    Abstract: A water jet circulation pump is fitted with a pump shroud having a collector portion for collecting exhaust from a pump vent and conducting the exhaust to an exhaust port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Watkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Robin A. French
  • Pump shroud apparatus for portable spas
    Patent number: 5647736
    Abstract: A water jet circulation pump is fitted with a pump shroud having a collector portion for collecting exhaust from a pump vent and conducting the exhaust to an exhaust port. In one embodiment, the collector portion is U-shaped and fits over the motor venting and flush against a curved portion of the motor. Another embodiment includes a body portion comprising a cylinder open at one end and closed at an opposite end by an end face, the end face having an opening about which an exhaust port is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Watkins Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: Robin A. French