Patents by Inventor William C. Baggelaar

William C. Baggelaar 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: 20230258012
    Abstract: The present specification discloses a pool overflow drain heightener that prevents pool water from draining through the pool overflow drain during normal usage, yet permits draining during an emergency overflow event. The pool overflow drain heightener includes a dam basin having an upper rim that defines a mouth configured to be positioned above the desired water level and above the lowest point of the pool overflow drain, such that the water level can temporarily or permanently rise above the lowest point, yet not drain from the pool. Excessive water levels will still be able drain through the mouth, and out the overflow drain, thereby preventing overflow of the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Rocketfrog Designs, LLC
    Inventors: William C. Baggelaar, Stacy Kapp Baggelaar
  • Patent number: 11479986
    Abstract: The present specification discloses a pool overflow drain heightener that prevents pool water from draining through the pool overflow drain during normal usage, yet permits draining during an emergency overflow event. The pool overflow drain heightener includes a dam basin having an upper rim that defines a mouth configured to be positioned above the desired water level and above the lowest point of the pool overflow drain, such that the water level can temporarily or permanently rise above the lowest point, yet not drain from the pool. Excessive water levels will still be able drain through the mouth, and out the overflow drain, thereby preventing overflow of the pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Rocketfrog Designs, LLC
    Inventors: William C. Baggelaar, Stacy Kapp Baggelaar
  • Patent number: 6339371
    Abstract: A self contained, buckle attachable and actuated alarm device apparatus is provided having an actuation bracket having a blade receiving slot designed to receive and be supported by a seat belt buckle insertion tab. The seat belt buckle insertion tab is impinged between a retention orifice and a stop flange. An alarm device is attached to to an underside of a “U” shaped buckle housing. The actuation bracket including a vertical actuation surface designed to align with and impinge against a plunger type insertion switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventors: William C. Baggelaar, David Baggelaar