Patents by Inventor William S. Donaton

William S. Donaton 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).

  • Patent number: 5800089
    Abstract: A detachable anchor for a pool cover includes a two piece C-shaped body which fits over and engages a metal pool frame. The anchor is detached when the pool cover is removed. The anchor includes an anchor knob which engages the loop of a spring-loaded attachment mechanism attached to a swimming pool cover. The anchor is adjustable for different sized pool frames, so that the same anchor can be used for different pool frame sizes. The adjustable detachable pool cover anchor accommodates a wide variety of pool frame sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: William S. Donaton
  • Patent number: 5608926
    Abstract: A snap hook fastener for swimming pool covers is provided to hold a pool cover edge rigidly close to the edge of the pool. The snap hook/eyebolt connection supports a pool edge sealing member in a proper orientation for optimal contact with the pool wall. The fastener includes a hook device used to attach the pool cover to the edge of a pool. It holds the edge of the pool cover horizontal and very close to the edge of the pool to minimize the chance of persons or objects falling between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Inventor: William S. Donaton