Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Boese

Thomas G. Boese 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
  • Patent number: 9383244
    Abstract: Fluid level sensor systems and methods can include an inverted cup with a sealed top and an open bottom, the inverted cup defining an inner air space. An inner pressure tube can extend from the inner air space and through the sealed top. A contact sensor can be positioned near the sealed top, the contact sensor including a pair of contacts. A pair of conductors can extend from the contact sensor, one conductor extending from each one of the pair of contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, 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
  • Publication number: 20140119950
    Abstract: Fluid level sensor systems and methods can include an inverted cup with a sealed top and an open bottom, the inverted cup defining an inner air space. An inner pressure tube can extend from the inner air space and through the sealed top. A contact sensor can be positioned near the sealed top, the contact sensor including a pair of contacts. A pair of conductors can extend from the contact sensor, one conductor extending from each one of the pair of contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Thomas G. Boese
  • Publication number: 20020122703
    Abstract: A quick change adaptor for a hole saw includes an arbor, a collar and a retaining nut. The adaptor allows a hole saw to be easily and efficiently mounted and dismounted to and from the adaptor. When mounted to the adaptor, the hole saw and collar rotate relative to the arbor and the retaining nut. Rotation of the collar and hole saw relative to the retaining nut is limited by the interaction between an arbor boss and a collar recess to provide a drive force to the hole saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Peter Czyzewski, Thomas J. Pearson, Jeffrey J. Plummer, Thomas G. Boese
  • Publication number: 20020112353
    Abstract: A hydraulic punch driver which includes a hydraulic pump section a hydraulic ram section, and a hydraulic hose which connects these two sections together. Because the hydraulic hose is flexible, the operator is able to manipulate the ram section such that it can be positioned at an angle relative to the pump section; a hose guard can be provided on the hose to protect the hose and to prevent overflexing of the hose. Such flexibleness allows the operator to use the punch driver in virtually any position such that the ram can operate as necessary and the operator can operate the pump handle, regardless of the environmental conditions of the place of use. The pump section also includes a coupler which allows a handle thereof to swivel 360 degrees to further allow the operator to grip and actuate the pump handle with maximum comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: William F. Nordlin, Thomas G. Boese
  • Patent number: D312336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Greenlee Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas G. Boese
  • Patent number: D707716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Sta-Rite Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael B. Bishop, Thomas G. Boese