Ronnie D Smith

US Patent:

20200141146, May 7, 2020

Filed:

Jan 6, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/734725

Inventors:

- Nashville TN, US
Ronnie E. Smith - Goodlettsville TN, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/12
C02F 1/00
B01D 29/35

Abstract:

The present invention relates to apparatuses for improving pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a pool skimmer basket system that includes a skimmer basket, a first tube that is attached to the skimmer basket, and a second tube that is adjacent to and rotatable relative to the first tube. The first tube includes a longitudinal slot that feeds water into the skimmer basket. Without being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that the slot increases the velocity of water flowing into the basket and that the system increases the debris-holding capacity and allows one to avoid having to reach through dirty water to remove the skimmer basket.

US Patent:

20190085578, Mar 21, 2019

Filed:

Nov 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/194529

Inventors:

- Nashville TN, US
Ronnie E. Smith - Goodlettsville TN, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/12
C02F 1/00
B01D 29/35
C02F 103/42

Abstract:

The present invention relates to apparatuses for improving pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a pool skimmer basket system that includes a skimmer basket, a first tube that is attached to the skimmer basket, and a second tube that is adjacent to and rotatable relative to the first tube. The first tube includes a longitudinal slot that feeds water into the skimmer basket. Without being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that the slot increases the velocity of water flowing into the basket and that the system increases the debris-holding capacity and allows one to avoid having to reach through dirty water to remove the skimmer basket.

US Patent:

20180328058, Nov 15, 2018

Filed:

Jul 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/046484

Inventors:

- Brentwood TN, US
Ronnie E. Smith - Goodlettsville TN, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/12
C02F 1/00
C02F 103/42

Abstract:

The present invention relates to systems for improving the range of pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a weir that is located in the basin of a swimming pool, moves in response to changing water levels in the pool and feeds water from the basin to a skimmer located in a sidewall of the swimming pool. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a deflector that is adjacent to a pool sidewall and extends above the skimmer opening, and includes an opening for feeding water to the skimmer opening. The present disclosure also provides for systems having combinations of such features. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that the apparatuses are relatively cheap to manufacture, safe, conserve water and chemical use, and allow for an aesthetically pleasing full pool.

US Patent:

20180142484, May 24, 2018

Filed:

Jul 30, 2014

Appl. No.:

15/115356

Inventors:

- Goodlettsville TN, US
Ronnie E. Smith - Goodlettsville TN, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/12

Abstract:

The present invention relates to systems for improving the range of pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a weir that is located in the basin of a swimming pool, moves in response to changing water levels in the pool and feeds water from the basin to a skimmer located in a sidewall of the swimming pool. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a deflector that is adjacent to a pool sidewall and extends above the skimmer opening, and includes an opening for feeding water to the skimmer opening. The present disclosure also provides for systems having combinations of such features. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that the apparatuses are relatively cheap to manufacture, safe, conserve water and chemical use, and allow for an aesthetically pleasing full pool.

US Patent:

20170350149, Dec 7, 2017

Filed:

Aug 21, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/682516

Inventors:

- Nashville TN, US
Ronnie E. Smith - Goodlettsville TN, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/12
B01D 29/35
C02F 1/00
C02F 103/42

Abstract:

The present invention relates to apparatuses for improving pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a pool skimmer basket system that includes a skimmer basket, a first tube that is attached to the skimmer basket, and a second tube that is adjacent to and rotatable relative to the first tube. The first tube includes a longitudinal slot that feeds water into the skimmer basket. Without being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that the slot increases the velocity of water flowing into the basket and that the system increases the debris-holding capacity and allows one to avoid having to reach through dirty water to remove the skimmer basket.

US Patent:

20160222687, Aug 4, 2016

Filed:

Mar 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

15/021128

Inventors:

- Goodlettsville TN, US
Ronnie E. Smith - Goodlettsville TN, US

International Classification:

E04H 4/12
B01D 29/90
B01D 29/23
C02F 1/00

Abstract:

The present invention relates to apparatuses for improving pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a pool skimmer basket system that includes a skimmer basket, a first tube that is attached to the skimmer basket, and a second tube that is adjacent to and rotatable relative to the first tube. The first tube includes a longitudinal slot that feeds water into the skimmer basket. Without being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that the slot increases the velocity of water flowing into the basket and that the system increases the debris-holding capacity and allows one to avoid having to reach through dirty water to remove the skimmer basket.

US Patent:

20140209546, Jul 31, 2014

Filed:

Jan 29, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/752518

Inventors:

- Nashville TN, US
Ronnie E. Smith - Goodlettsville TN, US

Assignee:

TOTALLY NEW TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Nashville TN

International Classification:

E04H 4/12

US Classification:

210776, 2101671

Abstract:

The present invention relates to systems for improving the range of pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the present invention provides at least one track that is attached to the pool sidewall and a second weir that moves along the track. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a deflector that is attached to the pool sidewall, extends from the sidewall and above the skimmer opening, and includes a side opening adjacent for feeding water to the skimmer opening. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that the apparatuses are cheap to manufacture, safe, conserve water and chemical use, and allow for an aesthetically pleasing full pool.