Patents by Inventor Ken Patton

Ken Patton 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).

  • SPLIT VOLUTE FOR SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
    Publication number: 20240159246
    Abstract: A split volute for a centrifugal pump is disclosed that provides a manufacturing advantage by improving the yield of high-chrome iron casting, providing for full surface coating capability using line-of-sight spray coating systems. Performance improvements include improved pump efficiency, abrasion resistance, and volute lifetime. Additional operational cost savings are enabled through reduced time required for common volute maintenance procedures and an increased replacement interval for the volute. Taken together, these advantages reduce the total cost of ownership of the split volute pump system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL FLOW SOLUTIONS OPERATING, LLC
    Inventors: Ken PATTON, Kiritkumar PATEL
  • Split volute for submersible pump
    Patent number: 11835061
    Abstract: A split volute for a centrifugal pump is disclosed that provides a manufacturing advantage by improving the yield of high-chrome iron casting, providing for full surface coating capability using line-of-sight spray coating systems. Performance improvements include improved pump efficiency, abrasion resistance, and volute lifetime. Additional operational cost savings are enabled through reduced time required for common volute maintenance procedures and an increased replacement interval for the volute. Taken together, these advantages reduce the total cost of ownership of the split volute pump system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL FLOW SOLUTIONS OPERATING, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Patton, Kiritkumar Patel