Grinder pump

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8562287
APP PUB NO 20100322756A1
SERIAL NO

12749134

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A pump is provided including a cutter plate disposed at a pump inlet including a plurality of holes. Multiple embodiments provide that the pump includes a rotatable cutter blade disposed substantially adjacent to the cutter plate. Embodiments include those wherein the plurality of holes are angled in a direction of rotation of the cutter blade. In some embodiments, the cutter blade has at least one relief hole and at least one cutting edge. Additional embodiments include those wherein a ring extends outward from the pump inlet for channeling material toward the pump inlet in a substantially perpendicular approach with respect to the cutter plate.

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Patent Owner(s)

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ZOELLER PUMP COMPANY LLC3649 CANE RUN ROAD LOUISVILLE KY 40211

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carroll, Charles Louisville, US 7 31
Schilling, Bryan Louisville, US 2 20
Schmidt, William Leitchfield, US 44 1154

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