Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Mazza

Joseph J. Mazza 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).

  • Battery backup sump pump systems and methods
    Patent number: 9885360
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Pentair Flow Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas G. Boese, Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, John Emerson, David E. Paton, Joseph J. Mazza
  • Battery Backup Sump Pump Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20150322953
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas G. Boese, Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, John Emerson, David E. Paton, Joseph J. Mazza
  • Battery Backup Sump Pump Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20140119946
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide battery backup sump pump (BBU) systems and methods. The BBU systems and methods can be used with a battery and an alternating current power source to charge the battery. The BBU systems and methods can be adapted to be a portable power source for AC and DC external devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas G. Boese, Michael B. Bishop, Jeffrey C. Ambrose, John Emerson, David E. Paton, Joseph J. Mazza
  • Biopsy needle construction
    Patent number: 5005585
    Abstract: A biopsy needle assembly comprising an outer tubular cannula having an angular distal end. The inner surface of the cannula adjacent the distal end is cylindrical and an end of the inner cylindrical surface opposite the distal end of the cannula is undercut to provide a sharp annular interior edge. A solid stylus is disposed within the cannula and has an angular distal end. The stylus is in sliding contact with the inner cylindrical surface of the cannula. When the needle assembly is inserted into engagement with the tissue to be removed a specimen is collected internally of the cannula and the sharp undercut interior edge secures the specimen within the cannula. After removal of the cannula from the tissue, a rod-like probe is inserted in the distal end of the cannula to push the specimen through the entire length of the cannula to remove the specimen intact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Marshfield Clinic
    Inventor: Joseph J. Mazza