Patents by Inventor Willis Dane

Willis Dane 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: 12320359
    Abstract: A submersible pump providing an impeller pump assembly, an aerator pump assembly, a central hub assembly, and a nozzle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: AQUA CONTROL, INC.
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Publication number: 20220316498
    Abstract: A submersible pump providing an impeller pump assembly, an aerator pump assembly, a central hub assembly, and a nozzle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Patent number: 11433408
    Abstract: A multiple nozzle system and device that provides flow control, a nozzle base, the inclusion of a flare or a reversible flare, or a twister attachment, along with various desired directional arm(s) formed from nozzles or the combination of nozzles and elbows, for creating any desired directional angle(s) for each of the directional arm(s). Based on this invention, the water (or angled streams) exiting from the combination of the various directional arm(s) creates an unlimited number of possible resulting fountains or other visual water displays, spray patterns, or designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Patent number: 11364510
    Abstract: A multiple nozzle system and device that provides flow control, a nozzle base, the inclusion of a flare or a reversible flare, or a twister attachment, along with various desired directional arm(s) formed from nozzles or the combination of nozzles and elbows, for creating any desired directional angle(s) for each of the directional arm(s). Based on this invention, the water (or angled streams) exiting from the combination of the various directional arm(s) creates an unlimited number of possible resulting fountains or other visual water displays, spray patterns, or designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Publication number: 20200254466
    Abstract: A multiple nozzle system and device that provides flow control, a nozzle base, the inclusion of a flare or a reversible flare, or a twister attachment, along with various desired directional arm(s) formed from nozzles or the combination of nozzles and elbows, for creating any desired directional angle(s) for each of the directional arm(s). Based on this invention, the water (or angled streams) exiting from the combination of the various directional arm(s) creates an unlimited number of possible resulting fountains or other visual water displays, spray patterns, or designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Publication number: 20200156087
    Abstract: A multiple nozzle system and device that provides flow control, a nozzle base, the inclusion of a flare or a reversible flare, or a twister attachment, along with various desired directional arm(s) formed from nozzles or the combination of nozzles and elbows, for creating any desired directional angle(s) for each of the directional arm(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Patent number: 10077776
    Abstract: A submersible pump apparatus providing a motor assembly, a pump assembly, and a plastic pump housing. The motor assembly is either a canned motor assembly or a four inch motor assembly. The canned motor assembly is designed to prevent the immediate destruction of the submersible pump apparatus upon the occurrence of the breaching or leaking of the seals. The pump assembly is designed with either a single stage pump or multiple stage pump that utilizes a unique combination of propellers and intermediate flow straighteners, and driving mechanisms for the same. The plastic pump housing is designed to accommodate attachment of either the canned motor assembly or the four inch motor assembly to the same pump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Publication number: 20160265537
    Abstract: A submersible pump apparatus providing a motor assembly, a pump assembly, and a plastic pump housing. The motor assembly is either a canned motor assembly or a four inch motor assembly. The canned motor assembly is designed to prevent the immediate destruction of the submersible pump apparatus upon the occurrence of the breaching or leaking of the seals. The pump assembly is designed with either a single stage pump or multiple stage pump that utilizes a unique combination of propellers and intermediate flow straighteners, and driving mechanisms for the same. The plastic pump housing is designed to accommodate attachment of either the canned motor assembly or the four inch motor assembly to the same pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Patent number: 9347449
    Abstract: A submersible pump apparatus comprising a motor assembly, a pump assembly, and a plastic motor base. The motor assembly is either a canned motor assembly or a four inch motor assembly. The canned motor assembly is designed to prevent the immediate destruction of the submersible pump apparatus upon the occurrence of the breaching or leaking of the seals. The pump assembly is designed with either a single stage pump or double stage pump that utilizes a unique combination of propellers and intermediate flow straighteners, and driving mechanisms for the same. The plastic motor base is designed to accommodate attachment of either the canned motor assembly or the four inch motor assembly to the same pump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Publication number: 20140119958
    Abstract: A submersible pump apparatus comprising a motor assembly, a pump assembly, and a plastic motor base. The motor assembly is either a canned motor assembly or a four inch motor assembly. The canned motor assembly is designed to prevent the immediate destruction of the submersible pump apparatus upon the occurrence of the breaching or leaking of the seals. The pump assembly is designed with either a single stage pump or double stage pump that utilizes a unique combination of propellers and intermediate flow straighteners, and driving mechanisms for the same. The plastic motor base is designed to accommodate attachment of either the canned motor assembly or the four inch motor assembly to the same pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Patent number: 7713031
    Abstract: A submersible pump apparatus comprising a housing containing all the components of the pump assembly for using the submersible pump apparatus in a body of water. A float or a plurality of floats are attached to the top side of the housing for providing a positive buoyancy to the submersible pump apparatus. The float is provided with a channel for slidably receiving a single weight or a plurality of weights. The weight is used to overcome the positive buoyancy of the float and achieve a negative buoyancy for submerging the submersible pump apparatus to the bottom of the body of water. A sled is attached to the bottom side of the housing and comprises the combination of both legs and feet for supporting the submersible pump apparatus at the bottom of a body of water. A finder float floating at the water surface level is attached using a rope to both the weight and the housing. By removing the weight or weights from the float, a positive buoyancy is restored to raise the submersible pump apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Aqua Control, Inc.
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Publication number: 20080112819
    Abstract: A submersible pump apparatus comprising a housing containing all the components of the pump assembly for using the submersible pump apparatus in a body of water. A float or a plurality of floats are attached to the top side of the housing for providing a positive buoyancy to the submersible pump apparatus. The float is provided with a channel for slidably receiving a single weight or a plurality of weights. The weight is used to overcome the positive buoyancy of the float and achieve a negative buoyancy for submerging the submersible pump apparatus to the bottom of the body of water. A sled is attached to the bottom side of the housing and comprises the combination of both legs and feet for supporting the submersible pump apparatus at the bottom of a body of water. A finder float floating at the water surface level is attached using a rope to both the weight and the housing. By removing the weight or weights from the float, a positive buoyancy is restored to raise the submersible pump apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Willis Dane
  • Patent number: D629493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Aqua Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Willis Dane, Frederick Fess, II, Steve Theisinger, Curt Spayer