Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Ambrose

Jeffrey C. Ambrose 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).

  • Patent number: 11015606
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Publication number: 20180209426
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Patent number: 9920766
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Patent number: 9885360
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas G. Boese, Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, John Emerson, David E. Paton, Joseph J. Mazza
  • Patent number: 9638193
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Patent number: 9441632
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Publication number: 20150322951
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Publication number: 20150322953
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas G. Boese, Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, John Emerson, David E. Paton, Joseph J. Mazza
  • Publication number: 20150316063
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Publication number: 20140119947
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sump pump remote monitoring can include control circuitry integrated into a portable housing, with a backup sump pump connected to the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be powered by a line power and when the line power is not available, the control circuitry can be powered by a battery power. The control circuitry can be connected to a control panel, and the control circuitry can include a pressure transducer, the pressure transducer to measure a pressure in a fluid level sensor, and based on the measured pressure, the control circuitry to adjust the speed of the backup sump pump. A wireless controller can be connected to the control circuitry, the wireless controller for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting backup sump pump status data, with the control circuitry providing an indication of the backup sump pump status data to the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Thomas G. Boese
  • Publication number: 20140119946
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas G. Boese, Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, John Emerson, David E. Paton, Joseph J. Mazza
  • Patent number: D689017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sta-Rite Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Ambrose, Glenn T. Walters