Las Vegas, NV, United States of America

Eric Hales

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: May Manufacturing, Inc.. Active years: 2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Eric Hales. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/eric-hales-44xzs7xs

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Years Active: 2026

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Eric Hales and Modular Framing for Water-Containment Vessels.

Introduction

Eric Hales is an inventor associated with Las Vegas, Nevada, and May Manufacturing, Inc. His patent work addresses modular support structures for spas, hot tubs, and other large water-containment vessels.

Latest Patents

Hales is credited with 1 patent: “Modular Framing System for Spas, Hot Tubs, and Other Large Water Containment Vessels.” The invention describes a modular frame made from keyed vertical members, horizontal rails, and corner brackets. A retaining member secures a protective bottom sheet within the frame. The components are designed for standardized dimensions and can be made from lightweight, low-cost polymeric materials. The system also allows customizable arrangements for supporting different vessels.

Career Highlights

Hales’s listed patent focuses on a practical, adaptable framing system for large water vessels. Its modular components are intended to simplify assembly and support a range of configurations.

Collaborations

Hales is associated with May Manufacturing, Inc. His listed coworkers include Samuel Collins and Scott Backer.

Conclusion

Eric Hales’s patent presents a modular approach to supporting spas, hot tubs, and similar vessels, combining configurable components with a protective bottom-sheet design.

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