Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Sensel

Daniel L. Sensel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vortex pump with splitter blade impeller
    Patent number: 8128360
    Abstract: A vortex pump impeller utilizes primary blades in combination with splitter blades. An increase in total head is observed through exemplary impellers in a vortex pump, compared to an impeller lacking the splitter blades. Single stage and dual stage pumps utilizing the exemplary impellers are also disclosed. Exemplary pumps may also contain a grinder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Sensel, Mark Kowalak
  • VORTEX PUMP WITH SPLITTER BLADE IMPELLER
    Publication number: 20090155048
    Abstract: A vortex pump impeller utilizes primary blades in combination with splitter blades. An increase in total head is observed through exemplary impellers in a vortex pump, compared to an impeller lacking the splitter blades. Single stage and dual stage pumps utilizing the exemplary impellers are also disclosed. Exemplary pumps may also contain a grinder assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: CRANE PUMPS & SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel L. SENSEL, Mark KOWALAK