Patents by Inventor James J. Zuehlsdorf

James J. Zuehlsdorf 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: 4496077
    Abstract: A leak detector is connected in the main supply pipe from a gasoline storage tank to a plurality of retail gasoline pumps. A submersible motor-pump unit supplies gasoline through the pipe upon actuation of a nozzle switch at each pump. The detector, at turn-on, monitors the line pressure, and reduces flow if low line pressure indicates a system leak. Premature nozzle opening may simulate a leak and actuate the leak detector. A timed interlock switch in connected in series with the nozzle switch from the main power to related dispenser flow valves. The interlock switch includes a Triac in series with the power supply and main solenoids and a timing device including an integrated circuit having a pulsing network and a D.C. input connected in series with a rectifier to the power supply by the nozzle switch. The interlock switch has a fixed time period during which the respective flow valves are held closed such that an open nozzle does not simulate a leak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Uni-Pump, Inc.
    Inventor: James J. Zuehlsdorf