Jacob A Smith

US Patent:

20210283534, Sep 16, 2021

Filed:

Mar 11, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/199364

Inventors:

- Berkeley Heights NJ, US
Jason Parcell - Pfafftown NC, US
William Kevin Carpenter - Warrensville NC, US
Jacob Smith - Mocksville NC, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Berkeley Heights NJ

International Classification:

B01D 29/23
E04H 4/12

Abstract:

Debris filtration and strainer systems for a fluid handling device are provided herein. The strainer systems can include one or more of a strainer basket, a removable insert, and an adapter for removably engaging the removable insert with the strainer basket. The removable insert includes a liner having a plurality of openings that are the same size as, or smaller than, the openings of a the strainer basket, and which is inserted into the strainer basket to capture debris from water passing therethrough, preventing clogging of the strainer basket and reducing the frequency of cleanings of the strainer basket. The liner can be fabricated from a biodegradable material, and thus can be easily removed, disposed of, and replaced. The removable insert can include a rigid connection tab with one or more features for removably engaging the strainer basket and/or an adapter positioned between the strainer basket and the removable insert.

US Patent:

20180372235, Dec 27, 2018

Filed:

Jun 27, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/634462

Inventors:

- Elizabeth NJ, US
Jacob Cody Smith - Lexington NC, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Elizabeth NJ

International Classification:

F16K 27/06
F16K 35/02
F16K 31/60
F16K 11/085
F16K 5/04
B01D 29/66

Abstract:

Improved valve assemblies (e.g., multi-position valve assemblies) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for high efficiency multi-position rotary backwash valve assemblies. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for a four-position rotary high efficiency valve assembly for a swimming pool or spa filter. The present disclosure provides multi-position valve assemblies having infrequent maintenance and allowing for user-friendly service. The present disclosure provides for improved multi-position valve assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved multi-position valve assemblies (e.g., high efficiency multi-position rotary backwash valve assemblies) are provided. The valve assembly can be utilized in fluid systems as a flow control assembly (e.g., as a backwash valve associated with a pool or spa filter).

US Patent:

20180313103, Nov 1, 2018

Filed:

Jul 6, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/028645

Inventors:

- Elizabeth NJ, US
Jacob Cody Smith - Lexington NC, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Elizabeth NJ

International Classification:

E04H 4/14
B05B 15/652
E04H 4/00

Abstract:

Exemplary embodiments are directed to deck jet systems including an adjustable cover and flexible finishing cap. The deck jet systems include a housing with threads formed on an inner surface of the housing. The deck jet systems include an adjustment ring with threads formed on an outer surface of the adjustment ring complementary to the threads of the housing. The deck jet systems include an adjustable cover, the bottom surface of the adjustable cover being inserted into the proximal end of the housing and supported by a top surface of the adjustment ring. Engagement of the threads of the housing and the adjustment ring and rotation of the adjustment ring relative to the housing can vary an elevation of the adjustment ring relative to the housing which, in turn, varies an elevation of the adjustable cover relative to the housing. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to methods of adjusting a deck jet system.

US Patent:

20170130477, May 11, 2017

Filed:

Nov 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/345617

Inventors:

- Elizabeth NJ, US
Jacob Cody Smith - Clemmons NC, US

Assignee:

Hayward Industries, Inc. - Elizabeth NJ

International Classification:

E04H 4/14
B05B 15/06
B05B 15/00

Abstract:

Exemplary embodiments are directed to deck jet systems including an adjustable cover and flexible finishing cap. The deck jet systems include a housing with threads formed on an inner surface of the housing. The deck jet systems include an adjustment ring with threads formed on an outer surface of the adjustment ring complementary to the threads of the housing. The deck jet systems include an adjustable cover, the bottom surface of the adjustable cover being inserted into the proximal end of the housing and supported by a top surface of the adjustment ring. Engagement of the threads of the housing and the adjustment ring and rotation of the adjustment ring relative to the housing can vary an elevation of the adjustment ring relative to the housing which, in turn, varies an elevation of the adjustable cover relative to the housing. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to methods of adjusting a deck jet system.

US Patent:

20160023143, Jan 28, 2016

Filed:

Jul 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/805913

Inventors:

- Elizabeth NJ, US
Jacob Cody Smith - Clemmons NC, US
Jeromy Elwood Higgins - Clemmons NC, US
Joseph Anthony Tessitore - Winston-Salem NC, US

Assignee:

HAYWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. - Elizabeth NJ

International Classification:

B01D 35/02
E04H 4/12
B01D 35/30

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is a filter for use in connection with a swimming pool or spa. A device is provided that has a tube inlet at the top of a vessel. A lower end of the device is connected directly to an outlet of the filter. The device is designed to divert all or the majority of the fluid to move to the top of the filter before exiting the vessel.