Benoit Marc Renaud

US Patent:

20120222997, Sep 6, 2012

Filed:

Dec 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/316161

Inventors:

Kevin L. Potucek - Far Hills NJ, US
Dennis Willis - Oak Ridge NC, US
Jeffrey Sumonthee - West Palm Beach FL, US
Benoit J. Renaud - Newnan GA, US
Douglas H. Philhower - Advance NC, US
Patrick J. Forsythe - Mocksville NC, US
William M. Normyle - Yadkinville NC, US

International Classification:

H01F 38/14
H02J 4/00
H02J 7/00
E04H 4/16
H01L 31/02

US Classification:

21016718, 2101671, 136252, 320101, 307104, 307 43

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:

20130032516, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Jan 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/358148

Inventors:

Benoit Joseph Renaud - Newnan GA, US
Alan R. Levin - Bermuda Run NC, US
Michael Andrew Liberti - Clemmons NC, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/16
B29C 49/08
B29C 49/00
E04H 4/00

US Classification:

21016712, 4496, 264529, 425522

Abstract:

Exemplary embodiments include a unitary pool filter tank and/or an underdrain for a pool filter unit. Embodiments of the unitary pool filter tank can have an integrally formed housing and base. The filter tank can be formed using a blow molding process in which the base of the filter tank is includes a support section and a punted section that has an underdrain mounting member. Embodiments of the underdrain can be formed by interlocking top and bottom components. The top and bottom components can be interlocked by inter-component locking structures.

US Patent:

20130032517, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/204377

Inventors:

Benoit Joseph RENAUD - Newnan GA, US
Alan R. Levin - Bermuda Run NC, US
Michael Andrew Liberti - Clemmons NC, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/16
B29C 49/20
C02F 1/00
C02F 103/42

US Classification:

21016713, 21016712, 264534

Abstract:

Exemplary embodiments include a unitary pool filter tank and/or an underdrain for a pool filter unit. Embodiments of the unitary pool filter tank can have an integrally formed housing and base. The filter tank can be formed using a blow molding process in which the base of the filter tank is reinforced using multiple polymer layers that have been folded and/or pinched together. Embodiments of the underdrain can be formed by interlocking top and bottom components. The top and bottom components can be interlocked by inter-component locking structures.

US Patent:

20130146525, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/316032

Inventors:

Jason W. PARCELL - Winston-Salem NC, US
Benoit Joseph RENAUD - Newnan GA, US

International Classification:

B01D 29/00

US Classification:

210348

Abstract:

Improved strainer members for use with pump assemblies and/or fluid systems (e.g., fluid circulation systems) are provided. The present disclosure provides for advantageous strainer members that strain and/or filter fluids in fluid systems (e.g., recreational bodies of water). More particularly, the present disclosure provides for strainer members (e.g., strainer baskets) that include features that improve performance characteristics. Strainer members with an improved ability to resist degradation of pump hydraulic performance when loaded with debris, and/or an improved ability to remove air pockets trapped under the strainer cover at low flow rates are disclosed.