Patents by Inventor Samuel B. Stern

Samuel B. Stern 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).

  • Screen for swimming pool skimmer and method of using same
    Patent number: 7553425
    Abstract: A skimming screen for a swimming pool filtration system is disclosed. The skimming according to the invention includes a support frame having a central opening and a mesh fabric or screen material attached to the support frame so as to extend over substantially the entire area of the central opening. The support frame and the screen material are shaped and dimensioned to cover the intake orifice of the suction line when a strainer basket is removed for cleaning. A method of using the skimming screen to facilitate cleaning of the strainer basket is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: Samuel B. Stern, Margaret Quarry
  • SCREEN FOR SWIMMING POOL SKIMMER AND METHOD OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20080308478
    Abstract: A skimming screen for a swimming pool filtration system is disclosed. The skimming according to the invention includes a support frame having a central opening and a mesh fabric or screen material attached to the support frame so as to extend over substantially the entire area of the central opening. The support frame and the screen material are shaped and dimensioned to cover the intake orifice of the suction line when a strainer basket is removed for cleaning. A method of using the skimming screen to facilitate cleaning of the strainer basket is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Samuel B. Stern, Margaret Quarry