Patents Assigned to GECCO LLC
  • Method and apparatus for removing trapped water
    Patent number: 6889912
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for clean, efficient removal of water and odor from a sprinkler systems including a vessel, a pump which creates a reduced pressure in the vessel, and a connector for attaching the device to the sprinkler system to remove trapped water. The vacuum pump is powered by a power source, and the reduced pressure created by vacuum pump is controlled by a regulator such that the vacuum pressure is maintained and does not cause damage to the gaskets in the sprinkler system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: GECCO LLC
    Inventors: Gerald M. Clum, Eric M. Clum