Patents by Inventor James A. Nard

James A. Nard 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).

  • Pump devices
    Patent number: 9920764
    Abstract: The disclosure provides pumps that include improvements in construction, which involve bearing surfaces, recirculation paths, mounting footprints, impeller vane starting diameters, canister assemblies, and rotor assembly bushing configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: PEOPLEFLO MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Clark J. Shafer, William R. Blankemeier, James A. Nard, Jorge G. Murphy, Radosav Trninich, Kris Malorny
  • Rotary device having a radial magnetic coupling
    Patent number: 9771938
    Abstract: Rotary devices having a casing and an inner drive portion of a magnet coupling disposed inside of a rotor assembly are disclosed. The inner drive portion and rotor assembly are disposed within the casing and rotatable about a rotational axis. The rotor assembly includes a bushing between the magnets of the rotor assembly and a stationary canister is sealed to the casing and separates an internal fluid chamber within the casing from the inner driven portion. The stationary canister can be of multi-piece or unitary construction and is held in position by a front portion of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: PeopleFlo Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Blankemeier, Clark J. Shafer, Radosav Trninich, Jorge G. Murphy, James A. Nard, Jason M. Sexton
  • PUMP DEVICES
    Publication number: 20170191481
    Abstract: The disclosure provides pumps that include improvements in construction, which involve bearing surfaces, recirculation paths, mounting footprints, impeller vane starting diameters, canister assemblies, and rotor assembly bushing configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: PEOPLEFLO MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Clark J. Shafer, William R. Blankemeier, James A. Nard, Jorge G. Murphy, Radosav Trninich, Kris Malorny
  • ROTARY DEVICE HAVING A RADIAL MAGNETIC COUPLING
    Publication number: 20150260191
    Abstract: Rotary devices having a casing and an inner drive portion of a magnet coupling disposed inside of a rotor assembly are disclosed. The inner drive portion and rotor assembly are disposed within the casing and rotatable about a rotational axis. The rotor assembly includes a bushing between the magnets of the rotor assembly and a stationary canister is sealed to the casing and separates an internal fluid chamber within the casing from the inner driven portion. The stationary canister can be of multi-piece or unitary construction and is held in position by a front portion of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: PeopleFlo Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Blankemeier, Clark J. Shafer, Radosav Trninich, Jorge G. Murphy, James A. Nard, Jason M. Sexton