LaMont Alan Drechsel
Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT

License number
Utah 267508-2202
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Salt Lake City, UT

Professional information

Lamont Drechsel Photo 1

Vice President Operations At Zodiac Cover Pools Incorporated

Position:
Vice President Operations at Zodiac Cover Pools Incorporated
Location:
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Industry:
Consumer Goods
Work:
Zodiac Cover Pools Incorporated since Nov 2002 - Vice President Operations
Education:
University of Utah 1992 - 1996
BSME, MBA, Engineering, Management


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Cover System With Support Means And Snap-Top Decorative Cap

US Patent:
2009013, May 28, 2009
Filed:
Nov 24, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/944619
Inventors:
Kelly J. Ragsdale - Salt Lake City UT, US
LaMont Drechsel - Salt Lake City UT, US
Nathan Dewyea - Salt Lake City UT, US
W. Leroy Eash - Lutz FL, US
International Classification:
E06B 9/56
US Classification:
160272
Abstract:
A track system for use with a cover positionable over a space, which includes a first and second track positioned proximate the space. The first and second tracks each include a slot extending the length of the track, and is configured for slidably receiving an outside edge of the cover. The track system includes first and second trolleys each having a slide for positioning in and configured for movement in their corresponding slot. Each trolley having support means for contact with a support surface to support the corresponding trolley. The support means is configured to facilitate movement of the trolley relative to a corresponding track. The track system also includes a leading edge support for connection to and between both trolleys, and is configured to have a leading edge of the cover attached thereto. The leading edge support being movable with both trolleys to between a first position in which the cover is positioned toward covering the space and a second position different from the first position and toward uncovering the space.


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Methods, Apparatus And Kits For Splicing Tubes

US Patent:
2010012, May 20, 2010
Filed:
Nov 4, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/612151
Inventors:
NATHAN DEWYEA - Salt Lake City UT, US
LaMont Drechsel - Salt Lake City UT, US
Kelly Ragsdale - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
COVER-POOLS INCORPORATED - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
E04H 4/14
US Classification:
4498, 29428
Abstract:
A splicing apparatus for interconnecting tubes may include: a first longitudinally elongate structure including a first radially outer surface and a first radially inner surface; a second longitudinally elongate structure including a second radially outer surface and a second radially inner surface, the first and second structures being configured to be arranged with the first and second inner surfaces facing each together and the first and second outer surfaces defining an equivalent diameter; and at least one movable element configured to engage the first and second inner surfaces, whereby movement of the at least one movable element changes a relative position of the first and second structures thereby changing the equivalent diameter defined by the first and second outer surfaces. A kit for a pool cover assembly may include first and second tubes and a splicing apparatus configured to interconnect the tubes.


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Corner Assemblies For Swimming Pools

US Patent:
2011005, Mar 10, 2011
Filed:
Aug 23, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/860960
Inventors:
Lamont Drechsel - Salt Lake City UT, US
Kelly Ragsdale - Park City UT, US
International Classification:
E04H 4/00
US Classification:
4506
Abstract:
Corner assemblies principally for swimming pools are described. The assemblies include plates lacking any “corner points” or ninety-degree angles and replace, rather than fit into, slots of perimeter coping of pools. A separate cover may be fastened to a corresponding plate and function as either or both of a water barrier or an appearance-enhancing element.


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Locking Rope Reel

US Patent:
2007029, Dec 27, 2007
Filed:
Jun 27, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/426805
Inventors:
LaMont Drechsel - Salt Lake City UT, US
International Classification:
E04H 4/00
US Classification:
4498
Abstract:
A reel locking system includes a reel arranged to collect a cord from an enclosure system. A ratchet drum has teeth and is positioned proximate to the reel. A pawl assembly is pivotally attached to the reel. The pawl assembly has a pawl arranged to move between an engaged position in which the pawl drivingly engages a tooth of the ratchet drum and a ratchet position in which the pawl ratchets over the teeth. A lever is attached to the reel and is operable to lock the pawl in the engaged position and inhibit movement of the pawl to the ratchet position.