Patents by Inventor William LONDONO
William LONDONO 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).
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Pool cleaning system and method to automatically clean surfaces of a pool using images from a camera
Patent number: 11880207Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa -
Patent number: 11332222Abstract: A floating platform dimensioned and configured to receive and transport an automated pool cleaner on the surface of the water is disclosed. For convenience, the floating platform is referred to as a pontoon. The pontoon is also configured to control the retrieval of the pool cleaner. The pontoon includes a buoyant housing having a first end and a second end. An inclined platform ramp is positioned in the pontoon housing at an angle from the first end towards the second end. The pontoon includes a winch for winding and unwinding a cable connected to the pool cleaner to thereby selectively release and retrieve the cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Aleksandr Klebanov, Ethan Hanan, Anthony Meletta, William Londono, Kameshwar Durvasula
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POOL CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY CLEAN SURFACES OF A POOL USING IMAGES FROM A CAMERA
Publication number: 20220129005Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa -
Pool cleaning system and method to automatically clean surfaces of a pool using images from a camera
Patent number: 11262766Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa -
Patent number: 11105109Abstract: A robotic pool cleaner can operate while submerged to clean floor and side wall surface areas of the pool. A second embodiment of the pool cleaner can clean debris while skimming water along the top surface of the pool water. A third embodiment of the pool cleaner when inverted from submerged cleaning mode into skimmer mode, exposes on its bottom surface solar panels by which the pool cleaner's internal batteries can be recharged. A fourth embodiment of the pool cleaner includes different combinations of the submerged cleaning mode, the skimming mode and the battery charging mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSIEMS LLCInventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, Ethan Hanan, Anthony Meletta, William Londono, Aleksandr Klebanov
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Pool cleaning system and method to automatically clean surfaces of a pool using images from a camera
Patent number: 11003191Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa -
Publication number: 20210124366Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa
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Patent number: 10851557Abstract: A drive module for submersible autonomous vehicles is disclosed. The drive module includes a propulsion element configured to engage and rotate against a surface, a motor configured to drive the propulsion element, and a controller configured to cause the motor to drive the propulsion element. The drive module also includes a housing configured to be removably, releasably coupled to the exterior of a submersible autonomous vehicle. The motor and the controller are disposed within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, Ethan Hanan, William Londono
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Publication number: 20200347630Abstract: A robotic pool cleaner can operate while submerged to clean floor and side wall surface areas of the pool. A second embodiment of the pool cleaner can clean debris while skimming water along the top surface of the pool water. A third embodiment of the pool cleaner when inverted from submerged cleaning mode into skimmer mode, exposes on its bottom surface solar panels by which the pool cleaner's internal batteries can be recharged. A fourth embodiment of the pool cleaner includes different combinations of the submerged cleaning mode, the skimming mode and the battery charging mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, Ethan Hanan, Anthony Meletta, William Londono, Aleksandr Klebanov
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POOL CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY CLEAN SURFACES OF A POOL USING IMAGES FROM A CAMERA
Publication number: 20200333797Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa -
Patent number: 10738495Abstract: A robotic pool cleaner can operate while submerged to clean floor and side wall surface areas of the pool. A second embodiment of the pool cleaner can clean debris while skimming water along the top surface of the pool water. A third embodiment of the pool cleaner when inverted from submerged cleaning mode into skimmer mode, exposes on its bottom surface solar panels by which the pool cleaner's internal batteries can be recharged. A fourth embodiment of the pool cleaner includes different combinations of the submerged cleaning mode, the skimming mode and the battery charging mode.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, Ethan Hanan, Anthony Meletta, William Londono, Aleksandr Klebanov
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Pool cleaning system and method to automatically clean surfaces of a pool using images from a camera
Patent number: 10739785Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa -
Patent number: 10583878Abstract: An endless track belt for a submersible, autonomous vehicle is disclosed. The track belt includes an outer surface with raised track elements that are configured to both engage a supporting surface and selectively receive external grip elements configured to engage the supporting surface. The track belt also includes an inner surface with continuous, annular ridges. The continuous ridges are configured to secure the endless track belt to a drive pulley in a manner that prevents lateral movement while allowing for some longitudinal slip during rotational movement of the belt.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: William Londono Correa, Ethan Hanan
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Publication number: 20200031433Abstract: A floating platform dimensioned and configured to receive and transport an automated pool cleaner on the surface of the water is disclosed. For convenience, the floating platform is referred to as a pontoon. The pontoon is also configured to control the retrieval of the pool cleaner. The pontoon includes a buoyant housing having a first end and a second end. An inclined platform ramp is positioned in the pontoon housing at an angle from the first end towards the second end. The pontoon includes a winch for winding and unwinding a cable connected to the pool cleaner to thereby selectively release and retrieve the cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: Aqua Products, Inc.Inventors: Aleksandr Klebanov, Ethan Hanan, Anthony Meletta, William Londono, Kameshwar Durvasula
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Patent number: 10543437Abstract: A self-propelled robotic cleaning apparatus for cleaning a submerged surface of a pool or tank includes a housing defining an interior chamber containing a filter assembly for filtering water flowing through at least one water inlet formed in the base plate. A filter backwash assembly is positioned within the interior chamber and has at least one fluid discharge outlet for providing a pressurized flow of a fluid towards the exterior surface of the filter assembly as a backwash to rinse and dislodge the debris therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Aqua Products, Inc.Inventor: William Londono Correa
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Patent number: 10450769Abstract: A docking station which can releasably engage and hold a robotic pool cleaner, the docking station optionally including a pre-filter for coarse debris, the pool cleaner including an internal filter and a pump to suction in, filter and eject filtered water while the pool cleaner is coupled to the docking station. The pool cleaner's pump creates water jets to provide propulsion for the pool cleaner and to aid in decoupling the pool cleaner from the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: William Londono, Ethan Hanan, Aleksandr Klebanov, Glenn Weismann
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Patent number: 10407931Abstract: A modular pool cleaning robot is disclosed. The pool cleaning robot includes easily replaceable and/or interchangeable parts and allows for various end-user selectable configurations without the use of tools and without complex and time-consuming large-scale disassembly. Among these parts are a chassis and drive assembly. The drive assembly is removable securable to the chassis via a snap engagement effectuated by pressing the drive assembly against the chassis, without the use of any external fasteners or any tools. The drive assembly detaches from the chassis when a lateral force is exerted on the drive assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Jason Zerweck, Alexsandr Klebanov, William Londono
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Publication number: 20190271987Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: AQUA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa
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Publication number: 20190257104Abstract: A drive module for submersible autonomous vehicles is disclosed. The drive module includes a propulsion element configured to engage and rotate against a surface, a motor configured to drive the propulsion element, and a controller configured to cause the motor to drive the propulsion element. The drive module also includes a housing configured to be removably, releasably coupled to the exterior of a submersible autonomous vehicle. The motor and the controller are disposed within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, Ethan Hanan, William Londono
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Pool cleaning system and method to automatically clean surfaces of a pool using images from a camera
Patent number: 10338599Abstract: A pool cleaning system for cleaning debris from a submerged surface of a swimming pool includes a self-propelled pool cleaner having rotatably-mounted supports for supporting and guiding the cleaner on the pool surface; an electric motor for enabling the rotation of the rotatably-mounted supports on the pool surface; at least one camera to capture imagery of the pool surface; a controller, in electronic communication with the at least one camera, to determine a cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface on which the cleaner has passed based on the camera imagery and generate a control signal to direct movement of the cleaner based on the cleanliness characteristic of the pool surface, and a portable electronic device configured to present a graphic on a display, the graphic depicting the submerged surface of the pool and those portions of the surface that remain uncleaned as the cleaner traverses the pool surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Aqua Products, Inc.Inventors: Kameshwar Durvasula, William Londono Correa