公开(公告)号：US20170021293A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15167534

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: FLOW CONTROL LLC.

Inventor： Humberto V. MEZA ,  Bernard L. PERKINS

IPC: B01D35/26 ,  B67D1/10 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D35/02 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F1/44

CPC classification number: B01D35/26 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D35/02 ,  B67D1/10 ,  B67D7/76 ,  B67D2210/0001 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F1/008 ,  C02F1/441 ,  C02F2201/006 ,  C02F2209/001 ,  C02F2209/03 ,  F04B1/00 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/20 ,  F04B53/22

Abstract: The present invention provides a pump cartridge, which is directly connected in-line with one or more filter cartridges in a mounting bracket. It may be paired with an accumulator tank for a pump version, and with no accumulator tank for a smart pump version. The inline design reduces the size of the system, the amount of connections, and the amount of hose required to install the system, which in turn reduces the space required for installation, the number of potential leak paths, and the likelihood of failure of the system due to issues with the hose.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种直接与安装支架中的一个或多个滤筒直接连接的泵筒。 它可以与用于泵版本的蓄液箱配对，并且没有用于智能泵版本的蓄液箱。 在线设计减小了系统的尺寸，连接量以及安装系统所需的软管数量，这又减少了安装所需的空间，潜在泄漏路径的数量以及故障的可能性 系统由于软管的问题。

公开(公告)号：US20200063744A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16558858

申请日：2019-09-03

Applicant: FLOW CONTROL LLC

Inventor： Humberto V. MEZA ,  Jeffrey Brian SCHOPPERLE

IPC: F04D15/02 ,  F04D15/00

Abstract: A pump system or device is provided for removing water from a pool cover or sump, featuring a controller configured to respond to a signal containing information about the ambient temperature in relation to a pump and to provide a controller signal containing information to control the operation of the pump based at least partly on the ambient temperature. The pumping system or device me be configured to include some combination of the following: temperature sensing, including a Thermistor, to change control logic at temperatures below a specific level (e.g. below 35 degrees F.); the initiation of impeller cycling at low operating temperatures to avoid ice formation in the impeller cavity and/or hose, but not for level sensing; the use of temperature feedback to turn off pump at low temperatures that may result in damage to the system; the addition of control logic to ignore torque increases due to contamination or flow-back Inclusion of soft-start of motor to reduce stress on impeller/motor; the option to connect Garden-style hose with an integral heating element to avoid freezing; a heating element to receive power from the pump via, e.g., a plug connector, where power to the heating element is supplied only when the temperature device is activated at some specified setting; the addition of a temperature sensor to render the pump inoperative if the temperature should fall below a set point (freezing); and/or the use of a field effect level sensor, such that the temperature sensing is substantially independent of the level sensing device.

公开(公告)号：US20140322029A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14265587

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: Flow Control LLC

Inventor： David L. PHILLIPS ,  Humberto V. MEZA ,  Derrick T. TRAN

IPC: F04B49/06

CPC classification number: F04B49/06 ,  F04B17/03 ,  F04B49/065 ,  F04B2201/0207 ,  F04B2203/0201 ,  F04B2203/0202

Abstract: A pump system features a power adapter and a pump having a signal processor. The power adapter includes voltage settings that respond to a voltage setting by a user and provide a selected voltage. The signal processor receives signaling containing information about the selected voltage supplied to a motor to run the pump, and also containing information about whether a current draw of the pump is lower than a predetermined low current level or is higher than a predetermined high current level; and determines whether to shut off the pump after a predetermined time, based on the signaling received.

Abstract translation: 泵系统具有电源适配器和具有信号处理器的泵。 电源适配器包括响应用户的电压设置并提供所选电压的电压设置。 信号处理器接收包含关于提供给电动机的选定电压的信息以运行泵的信号，并且还包含关于泵的电流消耗是否低于预定的低电流水平或高于预定的高电流水平的信息; 并且基于接收的信令来确定在预定时间之后是否关闭泵。

公开(公告)号：US20220136523A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-05

申请号：US17522112

申请日：2021-11-09

Applicant: FLOW CONTROL LLC

Inventor： Francisco Jose CARRILLO WEBER ,  Humberto V. MEZA

IPC: F04D29/42 ,  F04D13/08 ,  F04D15/02 ,  E03F5/22 ,  B63B29/14 ,  G01F23/263 ,  F04D13/00

Abstract: A pump features a liquid sensing device (LSD) in combination with a housing. The LSD senses the level of a liquid collecting outside the pump and turns the pump on/off for pumping the liquid. The housing includes a housing wall to contain the LSD. The housing wall has an outside wall surface with an outside sensing surface. The housing includes an inside mounting structure to mount the LSD inside the housing in relation to the outside sensing surface. The outside sensing surface has ribs extending or projecting outwardly away from the outside wall surface in order to prevent an object from being stuck on the outside sensing surface, and allow the LSD to sense the level of the liquid collecting outside the pump and touching the outside sensing surface, reducing a malfunction of the pump due to the object contacting the outside sensing surface.

公开(公告)号：US20210069656A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US17013955

申请日：2020-09-08

Applicant: FLOW CONTROL LLC

Inventor： Humberto V. MEZA ,  Derrick TRAN ,  Jesus ESTRADA ,  Akshaykumar PATEL

IPC: B01F3/04 ,  B01F15/00

Abstract: An in-line gas liquid infusion smart system, featuring a controller having a signal processer configured to receive signaling containing information about parameters or settings related to dispensing a non-infused liquid and a gas-infused mixture of gas and liquid from a dispense point; and determine corresponding signaling containing information to dispense the non-infused liquid and the gas-infused mixture from the dispense point, and also containing further information about the parameters or settings for providing to a remote controller for controlling, monitoring or troubleshooting the in-line gas liquid infusion smart system, based upon the signaling received.

公开(公告)号：US20200158105A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16748166

申请日：2020-01-21

Applicant: Flow Control LLC

Inventor： Humberto V. MEZA ,  Derrick T. TRAN ,  Bernard L. PERKINS

IPC: F04B53/10 ,  F04B43/04 ,  F04B15/02 ,  F04B43/02 ,  F04B53/16

Abstract: Diaphragm pump features upper/lower diaphragm pumping assemblies (U/LDPAs) for pumping fluid and a manifold assembly arranged therebetween. The manifold assembly include a manifold body having an inlet with dual inlet ports and an inlet chamber to receive the fluid from a source; an inlet check valve assembly channel having an inlet duckbill check valve assembly (DCVA) arranged therein to receive the fluid from the dual inlet ports; U/LDPAs orifices having the U/LDPA arranged therein to receive the fluid from the inlet DCVA via first upper/lower manifold conduits and provide the fluid from the U/LDPAs via second upper/lower manifold conduits; an outlet check valve assembly channel having an outlet DCVA arranged therein to receive the fluid from the U/LDPAs; and an outlet having dual outlet ports and an outlet chamber to receive the fluid from the U/LDPAs and provide the fluid from the pump to a outlet source.

公开(公告)号：US20180223863A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15888648

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: FLOW CONTROL LLC

Inventor： Francisco Carrillo WEBER ,  Humberto V. MEZA

IPC: F04D29/42 ,  F04D13/08 ,  F04D15/02 ,  F04D13/00 ,  B63B29/14 ,  G01F23/26 ,  E03F5/22

Abstract: A pump features a liquid sensing device (LSD) in combination with a housing. The LSD senses the level of a liquid collecting outside the pump and turns the pump on/off for pumping the liquid. The housing includes a housing wall to contain the LSD. The housing wall has an outside wall surface with an outside sensing surface. The housing includes an inside mounting structure to mount the LSD inside the housing in relation to the outside sensing surface. The outside sensing surface has ribs extending or projecting outwardly away from the outside wall surface in order to prevent an object from being stuck on the outside sensing surface, and allow the LSD to sense the level of the liquid collecting outside the pump and touching the outside sensing surface, reducing a malfunction of the pump due to the object contacting the outside sensing surface.

公开(公告)号：US20170298920A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15474523

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: FLOW CONTROL LLC

Inventor： Christopher H. VERDUGO ,  Humberto V. MEZA ,  David ALLEN ,  Rick HAYASHI

IPC: F04B43/073 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B43/02

CPC classification number: F04B43/0736 ,  F04B43/026 ,  F04B53/16 ,  F04B53/22

Abstract: A modular pump features a gas-control-and-drive-unit (GCDU), a cartridge-style-pumping-module (CSPU) and a retainer clip (RC). The GCDU includes a GCDU-housing to receive/provide gas to a gas-passageway causing a GCDU-force in one direction; an actuator-rod-and-slide-valve-arrangement (AR/SVA) to respond to a CSPM-force and exhaust the gas from the GCDU-housing causing a GCDU-exhaustion-force in an opposite direction; and a GCDU-coupling-member. The CSPM includes a CSPM-housing to receive a fluid to be pumped, and a piston-and-dual-diaphragm-arrangement (PDDA) to respond to the GCDU-force, provide the CSPM-force and pump the fluid from the CSPM, and to respond to the GCDU-exhaustion-force and pump the fluid from the CSPM. The CSPM-housing includes a CSPM coupling member to detachably couple to the GCDU-coupling-member. The RC detachably couples a piston of the PDDA and an actuator rod of the AR/SVA, so the CSPM attaches/detaches from the GCDU using a three-step process for field replacement using the RC.

公开(公告)号：US20220089255A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：US17026584

申请日：2020-09-21

Applicant: FLOW CONTROL LLC

Inventor： Humberto V. MEZA ,  Matthew EDMOND

IPC: B63B29/14 ,  E03D5/01

Abstract: Apparatus featuring a toilet base having a wall forming a chamber for receiving waste, the wall having a toilet base coupling portion; a pump/motor assembly having a pump inlet configured to receive the waste pumped from the chamber, the pump inlet having a pump inlet coupling portion arranged inside the toilet base coupling portion when the pump/motor assembly and the toilet base are coupled together; and a quick release coupling mechanism having a clip receiving portion and a clip configured to slide within the clip receiving portion from a disengage position to an engage position to engage the pump inlet coupling portion and couple the toilet base and the pump/motor assembly together, and also configured to slide from the engage position to the disengage position to disengage the pump inlet coupling portion and decouple the pump/motor assembly from the toilet base.

公开(公告)号：US20200282346A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16784652

申请日：2020-02-07

Applicant: Flow Control LLC

Inventor： Humberto V. MEZA

IPC: B01D35/02 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D35/26 ,  B01D61/02 ,  B01D35/30 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B67D1/10 ,  F04B53/20 ,  F04B1/00 ,  F04B53/22 ,  B01D35/147

Abstract: A filter manifold is provided for processing fluid being provided to a fluid dispenser, featuring a new and unique combination of a mounting bracket, a filter cartridge and an accumulator cartridge. The mounting bracket is configured with porting connections. The filter cartridge may include a filter cartridge porting connection configured to plumb into one of the porting connections on the mounting bracket and also configured to filter the fluid being provided to the fluid dispenser. The accumulator cartridge includes an accumulator cartridge porting connection configured to plumb into another one of the porting connections on the mounting bracket and also configured to receive, accumulate and provide the fluid to the filter cartridge to be filtered before being provided to the fluid dispenser.