Benoit J Renaud

US Patent:

20220240412, Jul 28, 2022

Filed:

Jan 26, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/584484

Inventors:

- Medina MN, US
Walter B. Ross - Middlebury IN, US
Benoit J. Renaud - Elkhart IN, US

Assignee:

Polaris Industries Inc. - Medina MN

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
H02J 7/02
H02J 7/00
B60H 1/00

Abstract:

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a cooled wireless mobile device charger. As an example, a cooling enclosure is provided, comprising a cooling surface. The cooling enclosure may shield a mobile device therein from direct sunlight or other adverse conditions, thereby reducing the heat exposure of the device. The cooling surface may comprise a thermoelectric cooling element or any of a variety of other cooling means. Additionally, the cooling surface may be angled about a lateral axis to enable a user to more easily view at least a part of the mobile device (e.g., in a landscape or portrait orientation) while the device is in the cooling enclosure. In some instances, a detachable visor is provided that further shields the mobile device from sunlight. As another example, the visor may retract within the cooling enclosure.

US Patent:

20210242718, Aug 5, 2021

Filed:

Apr 20, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/235380

Inventors:

- Berkeley Heights NJ, US
Dennis Willis - Oak Ridge NC, US
Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee - West Palm Beach FL, US
Benoit J. Renaud - Fort Atkinson WI, US
Douglas H. Philhower - Henderson NV, US
Patrick J. Forsythe - Oconomowoc WI, US
William M. Normyle - Yadkinville NC, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Berkeley Heights NJ

International Classification:

H02J 50/10
H02J 50/20
H02J 7/35
E04H 4/16
C02F 1/00
H01F 38/14

Abstract:

Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.

US Patent:

20200412168, Dec 31, 2020

Filed:

Sep 14, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/020488

Inventors:

- Berkeley Heights NJ, US
Dennis Willis - Oak Ridge NC, US
Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee - West Palm Beach FL, US
Benoit J. Renaud - Fort Atkinson WI, US
Douglas H. Philhower - Henderson NV, US
Patrick J. Forsythe - Oconomowoc WI, US
William M. Normyle - Yadkinville NC, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Berkeley Heights NJ

International Classification:

H02J 50/10
H02J 50/20
H02J 7/35
E04H 4/16
C02F 1/00
H01F 38/14

Abstract:

Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.

US Patent:

20190363579, Nov 28, 2019

Filed:

Aug 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/538522

Inventors:

- Elizabeth NJ, US
Dennis Willis - Oak Ridge NC, US
Jirawat (Jeffrey) Sumonthee - West Palm Beach FL, US
Benoit J. Renaud - Fort Atkinson WI, US
Douglas H. Philhower - Henderson NV, US
Patrick J. Forsythe - Oconomowoc WI, US
William M. Normyle - Yadkinville NC, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Elizabeth NJ

International Classification:

H02J 50/10
H01F 38/14
E04H 4/16
C02F 1/00
H02J 7/35
H02J 7/02
H02J 50/20

Abstract:

Power supplies for pool and spa equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, the power supply includes a buoyant housing, a peripheral float, at least one solar cell positioned on the buoyant housing for collecting sunlight and converting same to electrical energy, and a power cable for interconnecting the power supply and pool/spa equipment. In other embodiments, first and second inductive power couplings are provided for powering pool and spa equipment. The power couplings can also be installed using existing plumbing features of the pool or spa.

US Patent:

20180255940, Sep 13, 2018

Filed:

Mar 9, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/455093

Inventors:

Benoit Joseph Renaud - Fort Atkinson WI, US
Mel Godwin - Bailey NC, US

International Classification:

A47C 27/14
A47C 27/15

Abstract:

A mattress including a base layer, at least one intermediary layer, and a top layer. The base layer is constructed from a foam material defining an Indentation Level Deflection (ILD) Rating from 25 to 35 pounds, and defines a thickness of between four and eight inches (4″-8″), and having a density from 1 to 4 lb/ft. Each intermediary layer is constructed from a foam material defining an ILD Rating of between 10 and 25 and defines a thickness from 1.5″ to 3″, and having a density from 2 to 4 lb/ft. A top layer is fabricated from a vertically-oriented synthetic memory fiber blend comprised of bi-copolymer fibers and fibers having spring-like molecular structure. The top layer defines a thickness of between 0.75″ and 1.25″ and a weight of between about 200 to about 500 grams per square yard. A cover layer may be disposed above said top layer, the cover layer being fabricated from a selected foam material, and defining a thickness of up to about one inch. A cover member configured to closely and selectively receive the various layers of the mattress may be provided. The cover member may be being provided with at least one handle for assisting in movement and transport of said mattress.

US Patent:

20180179773, Jun 28, 2018

Filed:

Feb 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/903202

Inventors:

- Elizabeth NJ, US
Hans Rainer Schlitzer - Rohnert Park CA, US
Manuela Rief - Santa Rosa CA, US
Rosemarie Rief - Santa Rosa CA, US
Benoit Joseph Renaud - Fort Atkinson WI, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Elizabeth NJ

International Classification:

E04H 4/16

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are a steering system for a suction cleaning device, a locomotion system for a pool cleaner, and a turbine for use in an automatic cleaner. The steering system includes a fluid driven turbine that rotates a cam gear that is interconnected with a cam wheel for directing a drive pinion. The drive pinion is positionable in a plurality of positions to drive a nose cone that steers the suction cleaning device. The locomotion system includes first and second A-frame arms that respectively engage first and second bearings about first and second eccentrics of a turbine. Rotation of the turbine causes the first and second A-frame arms to rotate back and forth driving associated walking pod assemblies. The turbine includes a turbine rotor and a plurality of vanes connected to the turbine rotor. The plurality of vanes including lateral edges having lateral open regions to facilitate debris-removing efficiency.

US Patent:

20180179774, Jun 28, 2018

Filed:

Feb 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/903365

Inventors:

- Elizabeth NJ, US
Hans Rainer Schlitzer - Rohnert Park CA, US
Manuela Rief - Santa Rosa CA, US
Rosemarie Rief - Santa Rosa CA, US
Benoit Joseph Renaud - Fort Atkinson WI, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Elizabeth NJ

International Classification:

E04H 4/16

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are a steering system for a suction cleaning device, a locomotion system for a pool cleaner, and a turbine for use in an automatic cleaner. The steering system includes a fluid driven turbine that rotates a cam gear that is interconnected with a cam wheel for directing a drive pinion. The drive pinion is positionable in a plurality of positions to drive a nose cone that steers the suction cleaning device. The locomotion system includes first and second A-frame arms that respectively engage first and second bearings about first and second eccentrics of a turbine. Rotation of the turbine causes the first and second A-frame arms to rotate back and forth driving associated walking pod assemblies. The turbine includes a turbine rotor and a plurality of vanes connected to the turbine rotor. The plurality of vanes including lateral edges having lateral open regions to facilitate debris-removing efficiency.