Patents by Inventor John Zoeller

John Zoeller 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: 11271377
    Abstract: A flexible, arc-shaped cord minder clip for securing power cords or float cords to piping or a float tree of a water, sewage, grinder or sump pump, wherein the degree measure of the arc of the clip is from about 55 to about 270 degrees, wherein the width of the clip is from about 0.5 inch to about 3 inches; and wherein secured to or a molded component of an outer surface of the clip around its circumference are one or more flexible, open c-shaped cord holders. Alternatively, the c-shaped cord holder may be formed as a component of the clip and may be structured to hold the cord against a surface of the piping or float tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Zoeller Pump Company, LLC
    Inventors: John McFarland, John Zoeller, Matthew Byers
  • Patent number: 6364620
    Abstract: A dual moisture alarm system for use in submersible pumps, including a pump housing, a motor for running the pump which includes a shaft attached to an impeller. Secured to and located within the pump housing are a series of power control and sensing cords. Attached to these cords are both a lower liquid sensing probe and an upper liquid sensing probe which can sense the presence of fluids, both in a lower sealing chamber located below the motor and an upper chamber located above the motor. The upper liquid sensing probe senses the presence of fluids within the upper chamber before the power terminals also located in the upper chamber are contacted by the fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Zoeller Company
    Inventors: Jason Fletcher, John Zoeller