Pump Flow Optimizer
A pump flow optimizer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pump flow optimizer comprises: at least one primary output nozzle that is configured to direct outflow from a pump on which is positioned, the primary output nozzles being configured to redirect outflow at approximately a twenty nine degree angle relative to a surface on which it is disposed; and a plurality of center nozzles configured to further redirect outflow from the pump on which the optimizer is disposed, the center nozzles being configured to allow act as secondary output nozzles in that each center nozzle permits a smaller volume of outflow from the pump to be released.
The pedicure industry is expanding in today's economy. A pedicure spa is located in many pedicure salons and many salon professionals are now trained to administer a pedicure to their various clients. Clients sit at the pedicure spa where technicians can provide pedicure services as well as other spa services. Salon professionals or pedicurists render treatment and comfort of the feet of a person in addition to other included services.
Many aspects of the invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present invention. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
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The pump flow optimizer 100 further includes a plurality of center nozzles 104 configured to further redirect outflow from a pedicure spa pump on which the optimizer 100 is disposed. The center nozzles 104 are configured to allow act as secondary output nozzles in that each center nozzle 104 permits a smaller volume of outflow from the pedicure spa pump to be released. The center nozzles 104 are further configured to redirect outflow from a pump at approximately a ninety degree angle relative to the surface of a pedicure spa basin in which the pedicure spa pump is disposed. When configured in a plurality, the center nozzles 104 work in conjunction with the primary output nozzles 102 to further optimize pedicure spa pump outflow.
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Additionally, the pump 200 can include a basin sealing ring 230 constructed from rubber, silicone, or other materials as should be appreciated. The basin sealing ring 230 can be configured to facilitate sealing of the pump 200 and a pedicure spa basin. It should be appreciated that the depicted pedicure spa pump 200 can be employed in a pedicure spa basin in order to agitate water in the basin for the comfort of a person receiving a pedicure. Accordingly, the basin sealing ring 230 can be employed to seal the basin at the point of installation of the pump 200 and optimizer 100. Mounting ring 300 can be employed to facilitate mounting of the pump 200 and the optimizer 100 to a pedicure spa basin. Accordingly, a wall of the basin can be disposed in the area between the sealing ring 230 and mounting ring 300. Screws or bolts can be driven through a wall of the basin in order to secure the pump housing 270 to the basin sealing ring 230, sealing ring 250, propeller 260, optimizer 100, and other structures as should be appreciated.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) of the invention without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the invention. As one example, the various components of the disclosed system can be positioned in various ways and in various configurations consistent with the scope of the disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and the present invention.
Claims
1. A pump flow optimizer comprising:
- at least one primary output nozzle that is configured to direct outflow from a pump on which is positioned, the primary output nozzles being configured to redirect outflow at approximately a twenty nine degree angle relative to a surface on which it is disposed; and
- a plurality of center nozzles configured to further redirect outflow from the pump on which the optimizer is disposed, the center nozzles being configured to allow act as secondary output nozzles in that each center nozzle permits a smaller volume of outflow from the pump to be released.
2. The pump flow optimizer as defined in claim 1, wherein the pump flow optimizer is mounted on the pump using at least one of the following: a tongue and groove system, snap-fitted system, an adhesive, or other connection system.
3. The pump flow optimizer as defined in claim 2, further comprising a optimizer adapter that is configured to facilitate connection of the optimizer to the pump, the optimizer adapter being further configured to connect to the adapter via the tongue and groove connection, which can in turn connect to the pump.
4. The pump flow optimizer as defined in claim 1, further comprising a basin sealing ring that is configured to facilitate sealing the pump flow optimizer to the surface of the pump.
5. The pump flow optimizer as defined in claim 1, further comprising a mounting ring that is employed to facilitate mounting of the pump and the optimizer to a basin.
6. A pump comprising:
- a motor;
- a propeller coupled to the motor; and
- a pump flow optimizer including: at least one primary output nozzle that is configured to direct outflow from the pump on which is positioned, the primary output nozzles being configured to redirect outflow at approximately a twenty nine degree angle relative to a surface on which it is disposed; and a plurality of center nozzles configured to further redirect outflow from the pump on which the optimizer is disposed, the center nozzles being configured to allow act as secondary output nozzles in that each center nozzle permits a smaller volume of outflow from the pump to be released.
7. The pump as defined in claim 6, wherein the pump flow optimizer is mounted on the pump using at least one of the following: a tongue and groove system, snap-fitted system, an adhesive, or other connection system.
8. The pump as defined in claim 7, wherein the pump flow optimizer further includes a optimizer adapter that is configured to facilitate connection of the optimizer to the pump, the optimizer adapter being further configured to connect to the adapter via the tongue and groove connection, which can in turn connect to the pump.
9. The pump as defined in claim 6, wherein the pump flow optimizer further includes a basin sealing ring that is configured to facilitate sealing the pump flow optimizer to the surface of the pump.
10. The pump as defined in claim 6, wherein the pump flow optimizer further includes a mounting ring that is employed to facilitate mounting of the pump and the optimizer to a basin.
11. A basin comprising:
- a pump that is mounted on a side wall of the basin, the pump having a motor, a propeller coupled to the motor; and
- a pump flow optimizer including: at least one primary output nozzle that is configured to direct outflow from a pump on which is positioned, the primary output nozzles being configured to redirect outflow at approximately a twenty nine degree angle relative to the side wall of the basin on which it is disposed; and a plurality of center nozzles configured to further redirect outflow from the pump on which the optimizer is disposed, the center nozzles being configured to allow act as secondary output nozzles in that each center nozzle permits a smaller volume of outflow from the pump to be released.
12. The pump as defined in claim 11, wherein the pump flow optimizer is mounted on the pump using at least one of the following: a tongue and groove system, snap-fitted system, an adhesive, or other connection system.
13. The pump as defined in claim 12, wherein the pump flow optimizer further includes a optimizer adapter that is configured to facilitate connection of the optimizer to the pump, the optimizer adapter being further configured to connect to the adapter via the tongue and groove connection, which can in turn connect to the pump.
14. The pump as defined in claim 11, wherein the pump flow optimizer further includes a basin sealing ring that is configured to facilitate sealing the pump flow optimizer to the surface of the pump.
15. The pump as defined in claim 11, wherein the pump flow optimizer further includes a mounting ring that is employed to facilitate mounting of the pump and the optimizer to a basin.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 14, 2009
Publication Date: Jan 20, 2011
Inventor: Quy That Ton (Baton Rouge, LA)
Application Number: 12/502,512
International Classification: F04D 29/44 (20060101); F04D 29/54 (20060101);