Patents by Inventor Steven C. Gray

Steven C. Gray 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: 11905941
    Abstract: A wastewater sump assembly for receiving and disposing of undesired fluid and, in some cases, solid waste (collectively “wastewater”). A sump basin includes an upstanding wall a base and a top. A sensor in the form, e.g., of a float switch extends into the basin and is operable to actuate a pump to remove collective wastewater from the basin. The sensor depends from a sensor support that is supported distally within the basin in a vertical manner and is supported proximately within the basin in a horizontal manner, with securement of the sensor support not requiring traversal of the basin top and with the distal basin support not needing to be accessed vertically through a pump access aperture in the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
    Inventors: James J. Coffey, Petr Sramek, Steven C. Gray
  • Publication number: 20220112891
    Abstract: A wastewater sump assembly for receiving and disposing of undesired fluid and, in some cases, solid waste (collectively “wastewater”). A sump basin includes an upstanding wall a base and a top. A sensor in the form, e.g., of a float switch extends into the basin and is operable to actuate a pump to remove collective wastewater from the basin. The sensor depends from a sensor support that is supported distally within the basin in a vertical manner and is supported proximately within the basin in a horizontal manner, with securement of the sensor support not requiring traversal of the basin top and with the distal basin support not needing to be accessed vertically through a pump access aperture in the top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
    Inventors: James J. COFFEY, Petr SRAMEK, Steven C. GRAY
  • Patent number: 11208992
    Abstract: A wastewater sump assembly for receiving and disposing of undesired fluid and, in some cases, solid waste (collectively “wastewater”). A sump basin includes an upstanding wall a base and a top. A sensor in the form, e.g., of a float switch extends into the basin and is operable to actuate a pump to remove collective wastewater from the basin. The sensor depends from a sensor support that is supported distally within the basin in a vertical manner and is supported proximately within the basin in a horizontal manner, with securement of the sensor support not requiring traversal of the basin top and with the distal basin support not needing to be accessed vertically through a pump access aperture in the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
    Inventors: James J. Coffey, Petr Sramek, Steven C. Gray
  • Patent number: 11041487
    Abstract: A wastewater sump assembly for receiving and disposing of undesired fluid and, in some cases, solid waste is disclosed. A sump basin formed from a base, an upstanding wall and a top which are all defined from a single, integral, monolithic material may be employed. The top of the monolithic basin includes a pump access aperture sized to allow passage of a submersible pump. Pipe stubs are provided in a recessed area of the top to allow for easy connection to outlet and vent piping. Interchangeable switches of differing types, e.g. a diaphragm switch and a float switch can be utilized with the sump basin. Certain switch subassemblies include a handle to facilitate easy removal. The handle may also be utilized to hold a cord seal in place atop the sump. A diaphragm switch in accordance with the present disclosure may be positioned externally of the sump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: FRANKLIN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Gray, Robert D. Chase, Larry D. Talbott, Scott E. Stayton, K. Lynn Doughty
  • Publication number: 20190195215
    Abstract: A wastewater sump assembly for receiving and disposing of undesired fluid and, in some cases, solid waste (collectively “wastewater”). A sump basin includes an upstanding wall a base and a top. A sensor in the form, e.g., of a float switch extends into the basin and is operable to actuate a pump to remove collective wastewater from the basin. The sensor depends from a sensor support that is supported distally within the basin in a vertical manner and is supported proximately within the basin in a horizontal manner, with securement of the sensor support not requiring traversal of the basin top and with the distal basin support not needing to be accessed vertically through a pump access aperture in the top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: James J. Coffey, Petr Sramek, Steven C. Gray