Patents by Inventor Niculae G. Popescu

Niculae G. Popescu 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: 5800702
    Abstract: A new raw water strainer includes a body having a closed first end and an open second end and defining a chamber therebetween. The chamber has a central axis intersecting the first and second ends. An inlet is provided including an inlet passage in fluid communication with the chamber. An outlet, spaced apart from the inlet, is also provided and includes an outlet passage in fluid communication with the chamber. A cover is included which is sized and adapted to be secured to the body to close the open second end. A screen assembly having first and second sides positioned in the chamber at an angle of about 45.degree. or less relative to the central axis is located so that it is between the inlet and the outlet. A basket assembly is provided which is sized and adapted to be removably placed in the chamber and to carry the screen assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Shurflo Pump Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Taylor-McCune, Niculae G. Popescu, William V. Stucker
  • Patent number: 5632607
    Abstract: A pump comprising a housing including first and second housing sections and a gasket between the first and second housing sections. The housing has a first pumping chamber, an inlet, an inlet passage in the housing leading from the inlet to the pumping chamber, an outlet and an outlet passage in the housing leading from the pumping chamber to the outlet. A pumping member is movable in the pumping chamber to pump fluid through the pump. Inlet and outlet check valves are provided in the inlet and outlet passages, respectively with each of the check valves including a movable valve element. The outlet check valve includes an outlet valve seat and a movable outlet valve element secured to the gasket at at least two spaced apart regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Shurflo Pump Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Niculae G. Popescu, Christopher J. Taylor-McCune, Michael A. George