Patents by Inventor Larry E. Seitter

Larry E. Seitter 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: 9121270
    Abstract: A submersible pump system includes a submersible pump assembly having one or more stages of impellers and a submersible motor assembly that drives the pump assembly. The submersible pump assembly includes a motor housing, a motor within the motor housing for driving the pump assembly and a control module mounted to the motor housing for operating the motor. The control module is electrically connected to a power line and comprises a controller and a variable frequency drive driven by the controller. The controller operates the variable frequency drive to drive the motor to maintain a constant pressure output condition from the pump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Grundfos Pumps Corporation
    Inventor: Larry E. Seitter
  • Patent number: 8727737
    Abstract: A submersible pump system includes a submersible pump assembly having one or more stages of impellers and a submersible motor assembly that drives the pump assembly. The submersible pump assembly includes a motor housing, a motor within the motor housing for driving the pump assembly and a control module mounted to the motor housing for operating the motor. The control module is electrically connected to a power line and comprises a controller and a variable frequency drive driven by the controller. The controller operates the variable frequency drive to drive the motor to maintain a constant pressure output condition from the pump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Grundfos Pumps Corporation
    Inventor: Larry E. Seitter
  • Publication number: 20120301320
    Abstract: A submersible pump system includes a submersible pump assembly having one or more stages of impellers and a submersible motor assembly that drives the pump assembly. The submersible pump assembly includes a motor housing, a motor within the motor housing for driving the pump assembly and a control module mounted to the motor housing for operating the motor. The control module is electrically connected to a power line and comprises a controller and a variable frequency drive driven by the controller. The controller operates the variable frequency drive to drive the motor to maintain a constant pressure output condition from the pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: GRUNDFOS PUMPS CORPORATION
    Inventor: LARRY E. SEITTER
  • Publication number: 20120100014
    Abstract: A submersible pump system includes a submersible pump assembly having one or more stages of impellers and a submersible motor assembly that drives the pump assembly. The submersible pump assembly includes a motor housing, a motor within the motor housing for driving the pump assembly and a control module mounted to the motor housing for operating the motor. The control module is electrically connected to a power line and comprises a controller and a variable frequency drive driven by the controller. The controller operates the variable frequency drive to drive the motor to maintain a constant pressure output condition from the pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: GRUNDFOS PUMPS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Larry E. Seitter
  • Patent number: 5689061
    Abstract: A leak detection system which operates at relatively high pressures and senses relatively large pressure drops to monitor for leakage in fuel product lines such as those used for dispensing of fuel at gasoline service stations. Leakage tests of various degrees of precision are carried out, and the possible effects of thermally induced expansion and contraction are taken into account. The system also checks for faulty pressure sensors and dry tank conditions. Leak indications are confirmed by a time delay and retesting before a leak alarm is given.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Marley Pump
    Inventors: Larry E. Seitter, Jerry W. Bradshaw