Michael Alan Stetson

US Patent:

6966079, Nov 22, 2005

Filed:

Jul 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/612745

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

International Classification:

E04H004/00

US Classification:

4508, 4509, 4512, 4513, 4506

Abstract:

A skimmer system is provided which includes a reservoir, an inlet, a reservoir pump and a weir. The skimmer system is attached to a tank having fluid therein. The fluid in the tank defines a tank fluid surface. The reservoir receives fluid from the tank. The fluid in the reservoir defines a reservoir fluid surface. The level of the reservoir fluid surface is maintained below the level of the tank fluid surface when the skimmer system is turned on. The inlet defines an inlet edge and an inlet surface. The inlet edge is located below the level of the tank fluid surface. The inlet surface declines away from the tank to transfer the fluid from the tank to the reservoir. The reservoir pump transfers fluid from the reservoir to the tank. The filter is positioned between the inlet and the reservoir to retain particulate within the fluid. The weir defines a weir edge.

US Patent:

7076813, Jul 18, 2006

Filed:

May 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/124826

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/00

US Classification:

4508, 4509, 4506, 4512, 4513

Abstract:

A skimmer system is provided which includes a reservoir, an inlet, a reservoir pump and a weir. The skimmer system may be attached to a tank having fluid therein. The fluid in the tank defines a tank fluid surface, and the fluid in the reservoir defines a reservoir fluid surface. The reservoir receives fluid from the tank via the inlet, and the tank receives fluid from the reservoir via the reservoir pump. When the skimmer system is activated, the level of the reservoir fluid surface may be maintained below the level of the tank fluid surface. The inlet edge is located below the level of the tank fluid surface. The inlet surface may decline away from the tank to direct the fluid from the tank to the reservoir. The filter is positioned between the inlet and the reservoir to retain particulate within the fluid. The weir defines a weir edge.

US Patent:

D587341, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Mar 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/285155

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

Assignee:

Stetson Development, Inc. - Lake Elsinore CA

International Classification:

2301

US Classification:

D23233

US Patent:

D596268, Jul 14, 2009

Filed:

Sep 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

29/310724

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

International Classification:

2301

US Classification:

D23233

US Patent:

7862729, Jan 4, 2011

Filed:

May 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/800389

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

Assignee:

Stetson Development, Inc. - Lake Elsinore CA

International Classification:

E03F 5/06

US Classification:

210767, 210164, 404 25, 52 20

Abstract:

There is provided a drain cover for a drain disposed within a fabricated layer having an exposed surface. The drain includes a frame member having a top surface. The frame member extends through the fabricated layer. The drain cover includes a collar having a lower surface that is placed adjacent to the top surface of the frame member. The drain cover also includes a cup member having a cavity operative to receive a filling material. The collar defines an area within the exposed surface that is larger than the area of the cup member. There is at least one fin connected to the collar and the cup member.

US Patent:

20090321442, Dec 31, 2009

Filed:

Jun 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/215841

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 51/00

US Classification:

220200

Abstract:

There is provided a utility access opening cover. The cover includes a bowl element having bowl upper and lower faces and a bowl wall disposed about a bowl axis. The bowl wall extends between the bowl upper and lower faces. The bowl wall defining a bowl cavity configured to receive a filling material. A support sleeve is disposable within the utility access opening. The support sleeve defines a sleeve axis and includes a sleeve inner wall and sleeve upper and lower faces. The sleeve inner wall extends between the sleeve upper and lower faces to define a sleeve opening. The sleeve inner wall is sized and configured to engage with the bowl wall with the bowl element being received within the support sleeve opening to align the bowl axis with the sleeve axis. A lid is disposable in contact with the bowl element to substantially cover the bowl cavity.

US Patent:

20100175630, Jul 15, 2010

Filed:

Jan 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/352741

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

International Classification:

A01K 31/14

US Classification:

119431, 119428, 119435

Abstract:

A window bird house is advantageously configured for easy transport and storage, and is a low cost alternative to prior art bird houses. The window bird house includes a housing having a plurality of walls and a floor which are collapsible upon each other for compact transport and storage. One of the walls includes a viewing opening for observing birds in the housing. Additionally, the rear wall may be removably secured to a first side of a window so that inside of the housing is visible from a second side of the window. Also, one of the walls includes an opening for ingress and egress of birds. A cover may be attached to the second side of the window for selecting covering the viewing opening thereby mitigating disruptions to the birds. The window bird house may be fabricated from die cut corrugated plastic sheet.

US Patent:

20120055563, Mar 8, 2012

Filed:

Sep 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/874718

Inventors:

Michael A. Stetson - Lake Elsinore CA, US

International Classification:

F15D 1/00

US Classification:

137 41

Abstract:

Provided is an easy-to-use and easy-to assemble automatic refill kit for maintaining a minimum water level within a fountain. The fountain refill kit is configured to connect with a conventional water source, such as a water hose, irrigation riser, or the like, to deliver water to the fountain's trough. The refill kit includes a float which moves as the water level within the fountain rises/falls. The float is connected to a valve arm which opens or closes the valve depending on the level of the water.