Pump Flow Optimizer

Abstract

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.

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.