Renaud, US
Benoit J. Renaud, Newnan, GA US
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20120222997 | Power Supplies for Pool and Spa Equipment - 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. | 09-06-2012 |
Benoit Joseph Renaud, Clemmons, NC US
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20140259464 | Pool Cleaning Device With Wheel Drive Assemblies - A drive system for a pool cleaner is disclosed, the drive system including a motor operatively connected relative to an axle for driving rotation of the axle. The axel in turn is connected to and drives the rotation of (i) a roller assembly including a roller for cleaning a target surface and (ii) a wheel drive assembly engaged with an idler gear for driving a wheel. Notably the axis of rotation of the roller assembly is different than the axis of rotation of the wheel. Thus, the wheel drive assembly may drive the wheel by interacting with a surface of a cylindrical flange of the wheel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259466 | Swimming Pool Pressure Cleaner Including Automatic Timing Mechanism - A fluid distribution system for an underwater pool cleaner comprises an inlet body having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a valve assembly body in fluid communication with the inlet of the inlet body and including a plurality of fluid outlets, a first one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a forward direction and a second one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a reverse direction, and a valve subassembly fluidicly driven by the supply of pressurized fluid and periodically switching the supply of pressurized fluid from the first one of the outlets to the second one of the outlets to periodically change direction of propulsion of the underwater pool cleaner. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261540 | Pool Cleaner with Articulated Cleaning Members - Exemplary embodiments include a pool cleaner having a body and articulated cleaning member extending from the body. The articulated cleaning member can be pivotally and/or rotatably coupled to the body. The articulated cleaning member can be pivoted or rotated with respect to the body to accommodate changes in the terrain of a pool. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262401 | Pool Cleaner Drive Mechanism And Associated Systems And Methods - The present disclosure provides improved swimming pool cleaner drive mechanisms and associated methods. More particularly, the present disclosure provides an improved pool cleaner drive mechanism that includes a motor that powers the: (i) wheel(s) and (ii) drive member of the pool cleaner. A pool cleaner having a housing, a drive mechanism, one or more wheels, and a drive member is provided. The drive mechanism includes a gear drive and a motor associated with the housing. The motor powers the one or more wheels to move in a forward direction or a reverse direction and provides steering of the wheels. The motor also powers the drive member (e.g., a rotating drive member such as a propeller, impeller, fan, rotor, suction fan) into an ON and OFF position/state to propel the swimming pool cleaner. Embodiments are also directed to systems/methods of driving a swimming pool cleaner. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262997 | Automatic Electric Top Bottom Swimming Pool Cleaner with Internal Pumps - The present disclosure relates to an electric top bottom cleaner for pools or spas that includes internal pumps for suction and propulsion purposes. The pool cleaner includes a housing having a front end, a rear end, a first side, a second side, a bottom wall, and a top wall, with a first aperture extending through the bottom wall and a second aperture extending through the top wall. A tube extends through the housing between the first aperture and the second aperture. A debris retention mechanism is connectable to the housing. A first pump, a second pump, and a third pump are positioned within the housing. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263087 | Swimming Pool Cleaner With Docking System And/Or Other Related Systems And Methods - Exemplary embodiments are directed to swimming pool cleaners, systems and methods that generally include a swimming pool cleaner and a docking station. Embodiments of the swimming pool cleaner can include a battery and a debris container. The docking station generally includes an opening configured and dimensioned to at least partially receive the swimming pool cleaner. Upon receipt of the swimming pool cleaner in the opening of the housing, the docking station can automatically recharge the battery of the swimming pool cleaner and/or automatically clean the debris container of the swimming pool cleaner. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273541 | Electric Hose Swivel For Skimmer Attachment - Exemplary embodiments are directed to modular electric hose swivels for reducing entanglement of a swimming pool cleaner power cable. The exemplary modular electric hose swivels generally include a swivel body that includes a first swivel half and a second swivel half. The first swivel half and the second swivel half are generally configured to receive a first cable and a second cable. The first swivel half and the second swivel half further provide a continuous electrical contact between the first and second cables. The exemplary swivel body can also be detachably secured to a skimmer. Exemplary embodiments are further directed to methods of reducing entanglement of a swimming pool cleaner power cable. | 09-18-2014 |
20150059106 | Swimming Pool Cleaner - 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. | 03-05-2015 |
20150259940 | Swimming Pool Pressure Cleaner Including Automatic Timing Mechanism - A fluid distribution system for an underwater pool cleaner comprises an inlet body having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a valve assembly body in fluid communication with the inlet of the inlet body and including a plurality of fluid outlets, a first one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a forward direction and a second one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a reverse direction, and a valve subassembly including a cam wheel that is fluidicly driven by the supply of pressurized fluid and periodically switches the supply of pressurized fluid from the first one of the outlets to the second one of the outlets to periodically change direction of propulsion of the underwater pool cleaner. | 09-17-2015 |
20150322684 | Pool Cleaning Device Having Relief Formed in a Base Portion Thereof - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to an automated pool cleaning apparatus configured to traverse an surface having varying elevations. Embodiments of the automated pool cleaning apparatus can include a housing that has a base portion with one or more intake ports and two or more wheel assemblies with at least one wheel assembly being disposed proximate to a front end of the housing and one wheel assembly being disposed proximate to a rear end of the housing. The base portion of the house can include a relief structure formed between the first and second wheel assemblies to facilitate improved and/or enhanced cleaning of the surface when transitioning between portions of the surface that have different elevations. | 11-12-2015 |
20160001489 | Unitary Filter Tank And An Underdrain For Filtering A Body Of Water - 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. | 01-07-2016 |
Benoit Joseph Renaud, Newnan, GA US
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20130032516 | Unitary Filter Tank and an Underdrain for Filtering a Body of Water - 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. | 02-07-2013 |
20130032517 | UNITARY FILTER TANK AND AN UNDERDRAIN FOR FILTERING A BODY OF WATER - 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. | 02-07-2013 |
20130146525 | Strainer Basket And Related Methods Of Use - 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. | 06-13-2013 |
Daniel Lynn Renaud, Shawnee, KS US
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20110072773 | AUTOMATIC DISPLAY OF REMOTE CAMERA IMAGE - A farm vehicle includes a crop gathering mechanism to convey harvested crop material to a crop flow path passing internally through at least part of the vehicle. The vehicle includes a vehicle data bus and a plurality of control modules operatively connected to the vehicle data bus and configured to monitor information on the vehicle data bus and to act according to such information. An electronic operator module is configured to monitor the states of operator controls and to broadcast information on the vehicle data bus specifying such states. Additionally, video cameras positioned within the vehicle face the crop flow path and are operably connected to a graphic display. A graphic display control module includes a processor configured to control the display of images on the graphic display for selective display of images from the video cameras based upon information from the vehicle data bus. | 03-31-2011 |
David A. Renaud, San Antonio, TX US
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20130140328 | FOOD AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH CLEANING SYSTEM - A food and beverage dispenser for dispensing food and beverage products may have a clean in place (CIP) system that functions with minimal to no operator interface and disassembly. The dispenser may include one or more product barrels and an ingredient supply refrigerator. A nozzle cap containing a cleaning/sanitizing agent may be placed on a dispensing valve of the dispenser, and a CIP connector may be connected to a BIB connector after disconnecting the BIB connector from a BIB package. The CIP connector completes a CIP circuit that places the product barrel in fluid circulation with a water source and optionally another sanitizer source to help clean the dispenser in place. A heater may be included in the CIP circuit to heat the circulating fluid. A microcontroller or other computer processor may control the CIP process. | 06-06-2013 |
20160089702 | METHOD OF CLEANING A FOOD OR BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A food and beverage dispenser for dispensing food and beverage products may have a clean in place (CIP) system that functions with minimal to no operator interface and disassembly. The dispenser may include one or more product barrels and an ingredient supply refrigerator. A nozzle cap containing a cleaning/sanitizing agent may be placed on a dispensing valve of the dispenser, and a CIP connector may be connected to a BIB connector after disconnecting the BIB connector from a BIB package. The CIP connector completes a CIP circuit that places the product barrel in fluid circulation with a water source and optionally another sanitizer source to help clean the dispenser in place. A heater may be included in the CIP circuit to heat the circulating fluid. A microcontroller or other computer processor may control the CIP process. | 03-31-2016 |
Fabien Renaud, San Francisco, CA US
Jennifer Mary Zwiefel Renaud, Greenwood, MN US
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20100057491 | METHOD FOR DIRECT-TO-PATIENT MARKETING AND CLINICAL TRIALS RECRUITMENT WITH OUTCOMES TRACKING AND METHOD FOR CONFIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT BOOKING - Generally, the present invention is directed to marketing techniques and more particularly to direct-to-patient marketing for medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, and biotechnology products. The approach presented here may also be applied to the recruitment of patients for clinical trials evaluation including tracking outcomes after treatment. An embodiment of the invention includes the steps of finding potential patients, qualifying potential patients, connecting potential patients to preferred physicians, and tracking the patient's progress through the appointment phase and tracking outcomes. | 03-04-2010 |
John E. Renaud, Niles, MI US
Joseph M. Renaud, Brimfield, MA US
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20150124929 | X-RAY ANTI-SCATTER GRID - An X-ray anti-scatter grid having thinner X-ray opaque layers, smaller X-ray opaque diameters, greater aspect ratio, lower weight and improved image resolution is disclosed. A method of forming the X-ray anti-scatter grid is disclosed that includes a set of hollow X-ray transparent glass capillary tubes that are fused together, with an X-ray opaque layer thick enough to block X-rays at a specified energy inside the capillary tubes. The capillary tubes provide the high aspect ratio and light weight, while the X-ray opaque layer is provided by a deposition process that has features similar to atomic layer deposition (ALD). The high aspect ratio and thin layers improves resolution and decreases image artifacts, and large area X-ray anti-scatter grids are provided by aligning the axis of the an X-ray opaque layers to the X-ray source. | 05-07-2015 |
Lyonel Renaud, Gilbert, AZ US
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20090307394 | LANE TO LANE DESKEWING VIA NON-DATA SYMBOL PROCESSING FOR A SERIAL POINT TO POINT LINK - Multiple symbol sequences that have been transmitted in parallel using the same transmit clock over a serial point to point link are received. Each symbol sequence includes an instance of a first, non-data symbol. The multiple symbol sequences are buffered and the number of times an instance of a second, non-data symbol that occurs in one of the symbol sequences is changed. A first deskew process is performed, followed by a second deskew process. The first deskew process aligns an instance of the first non-data symbol in every one of the buffered symbol sequences. The second deskew process equalizes the number of instances of the second non-data symbol that follow an instance of the first non-data symbol in every one of the symbol sequences. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 12-10-2009 |
20110066771 | LANE TO LANE DESKEWING VIA NON-DATA SYMBOL PROCESSING FOR A SERIAL POINT TO POINT LINK - Multiple symbol sequences that have been transmitted in parallel using the same transmit clock over a serial point to point link are received. Each symbol sequence includes an instance of a first, non-data symbol. The multiple symbol sequences are buffered and the number of times an instance of a second, non-data symbol that occurs in one of the symbol sequences is changed. A first deskew process is performed, followed by a second deskew process. The first deskew process aligns an instance of the first non-data symbol in every one of the buffered symbol sequences. The second deskew process equalizes the number of instances of the second non-data symbol that follow an instance of the first non-data symbol in every one of the symbol sequences. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 03-17-2011 |
Lyonel Renaud, Queen Creek, AZ US
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20100306437 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SELECTIVELY EXTEND AN EMBEDDED MICROPROCESSOR BUS THROUGH A DIFFERENT EXTERNAL BUS - A method and apparatus to selectively extend an embedded microprocessor bus through a different external bus are generally presented. In this regard, an apparatus is introduced comprising a first high speed serializer/deserializer (SERDES) bus internal to an integrated circuit device to couple an embedded microprocessor with an embedded component, a second high speed SERDES bus different from the first bus to couple the embedded component with an external interface of the integrated circuit device, and extension circuitry to selectively bypass the embedded component and extend the first bus to function at the external interface over a physical layer of the second bus. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 12-02-2010 |
Nathan P. Renaud, Mountlake Terrace, WA US
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20100153051 | Locating A Component Underneath A Surface Of A Target Object And Locating An Access Panel For Accessing The Component - A first method locates a component positioned underneath a surface of a target object using a pointing instrument, wherein a position of the component in the target object coordinate system is known. The first method includes calculating an orientation of the aim point axis of the instrument in the instrument coordinate system for the aim point axis of the instrument to be aligned with the component using at least an inverse calibration matrix, the position of the component in the target object coordinate system, and inverse kinematics of the instrument. The first method also includes rotating the aim point axis of the instrument to the calculated orientation. Second and third methods also are described for locating an access panel for accessing the component and/or maintenance zones in which the component resides. | 06-17-2010 |
Regis P. Renaud, Silverado, CA US
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20090221865 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INJECTING ENRICHED STEAM - A method of sequestering CO | 09-03-2009 |
20090314625 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STEAM BIOMASS REACTOR - A method and apparatus for a steam biomass reactor converts organic waste placed inside a sealed steam injected reactor to biogas (methane CH | 12-24-2009 |
20090322085 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED WIND TURBINE DESIGN - An improved wind turbine system can have a generator or set of generators at the base of a tower and one or more sets of propeller hubs at the top of the tower. The sets of propeller hubs can be on opposite sides of the tower to account for the reduction in weight from having the generators at the base of the tower. The wind turbine system can have a conveyor system to move parts of the tower and/or the propeller hubs up and down to thereby reduce the height of the system for installation and maintenance purposes. Transmissions can be coupled to the propeller hubs to adjust the torque load on the turbines depending on the amount of wind. Additional generators can be connected to the propeller hub to increase the torque load. | 12-31-2009 |
Richard Renaud, Pasadena, CA US
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20080255439 | Microfabricated Neural Probes and Methods of Making Same - An embodiment of the invention provides a neural probe ( | 10-16-2008 |
Robert C. Renaud, Southbridge, MA US
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20120211193 | DIE CASTING SYSTEM AND CELL - A die casting system includes a die, a shot tube, a melting system and a vacuum system. The die includes a plurality of die components that define a die cavity. The shot tube is in fluid communication with the die cavity and is operable to deliver a charge of material to the die cavity. The melting system is positioned adjacent to the die and includes an alloy loader, a melting unit and a crucible. The vacuum system defines a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber by an isolation valve. The melting system is disposed within the first chamber, and the die is disposed within the second chamber. | 08-23-2012 |
20150060002 | DIE CASTING SYSTEM AND CELL - A method of manufacturing a component in a die casting cell that includes a die casting system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, isolating a first chamber from a second chamber of the die casting system, melting a charge of material in the first chamber, sealing the second chamber relative to the first chamber, and simultaneously injecting the charge of material within the second chamber to cast the component and melting a second charge of material within the first chamber. | 03-05-2015 |
Stephanie Renaud, Lewsiton, ME US
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20110002805 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - A method of forming an iron based sintered body which comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; 0.3 to 3.0% of Cu and microstructure of about 20-50% dispersed martensite in a matrix of fine pearlite is provided. The method utilizes a step of cooling a sintered article at a rate not exceeding 0.5˜C/sec. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the method. | 01-06-2011 |
Stephanie Renaud, Lewiston, ME US
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20090162241 | FORMABLE SINTERED ALLOY WITH DISPERSED HARD PHASE - An iron-base alloy of the present invention comprises a 20 to 50% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition A and a 48 to 78% weight fraction of prealloy steel of composition B to which additional alloying to which additional alloying elements (and lubricant) are added in preparation of a powdered metal blended mixture. The resulting mixture composition of the embodiment comprises in % by mass: 0.4 to 1.0% of C; 0.5 to 3.5% of Cr; 0.1 to 1.7% of Mo; to 3.0% of Cu; and the balance being primarily Fe and unavoidable impurities. Ni and/or Mn may also be included in the resulting mixture composition. | 06-25-2009 |
Tessa Renaud, Geismar, LA US
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20150041506 | Concealed Carry System - The present invention relates to a concealed carry system that is configured in such a manner as to alleviate the inherent disadvantages of other concealed carrying devices. The present invention generally relates to a concealed carry system for carrying firearms. More particularly, the present invention relates to a conceal carry system which completely conceals and enables the wearer to carry self-defense items such as a handgun, mace, knife, etc. and personal items such as a cell phone, credit cards etc. without revealing the shapes, thus allowing the user to dress in a manner of choice or comfort. | 02-12-2015 |