Patents by Inventor Eric M. Clum

Eric M. Clum 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).

  • 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
  • Method and apparatus for removing trapped water
    Publication number: 20030080196
    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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Gerald M. Clum, Eric M. Clum