Patents by Inventor David K. Berens

David K. Berens 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: 7661660
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for providing improved aeration of a fluid that is propelled though a pump to efficiently transfer oxygen and other gasses to a liquid body. In addition to the aeration, circulation of the liquid body may be performed to provide additional efficiency and benefit to the fluid system. In one embodiment, the apparatus performs efficient aeration by utilizing a venturi effect on the submerged intake manifold of a floating centrifugal pump. The aerated fluid is then directed to circulate the aerated liquid to a portion of the fluid body that is in greatest need of the gas that is being mixed with the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Fisher Pumps, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey P. Burrows, Matthew G. Burrows, Richard D. Helzer, David K. Berens