EcoTech, LLC recently secured a major technological breakthrough with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12721325. This patent, titled ‘Peristaltic metering pump and methods of operation’, introduces a powerful way to precisely manage fluid dispensing and dosing. Operators can now automate liquid transfer with a level of accuracy and durability previously unseen in standard metering devices.
Innovative Design for Fluid Dosing
The innovation focuses on a peristaltic pump design utilizing a highly reliable stepper motor coupled with a planetary gear drive mechanism. Developed by inventors Mark Lindenmoyer, Timothy Marks, Christian Clough, Patrick Clasen, and Justin Lawyer, this system provides an exceptionally wide dosing range. A specialized laboratory grade tube receives the liquid flow while precision components ensure consistent volumetric delivery. This setup allows for incredible accuracy during operation and safeguards against overdosing.
Awarded Patent of the Month
This invention was named the patent of the month for the Pennsylvania state for the month of October 2026 granted by Swanson Reed. EcoTech, LLC earned this recognition because their technology successfully merges robust mechanical engineering with intelligent wireless controls. The peristaltic pump offers a modular design and an accuracy of two percent or less, solving longstanding reliability issues in precision fluid management. Swanson Reed selected this patent to highlight the impressive commercial applications and the forward thinking design principles demonstrated by the Pennsylvania based engineering team.
Eligibility for the Research and Development Tax Credit
The practical applications of this patent present several avenues that might be eligible for a Research and Development tax credit in the USA. If a business integrates this peristaltic metering pump into a larger automated manufacturing line, the engineering efforts required to customize the pump’s operation could qualify as research activities. For example, testing various chemical viscosities to optimize the planetary gear drive performance involves systematic trial and error. Additionally, developing custom software to link the pump’s wireless connectivity with proprietary environmental monitoring systems requires overcoming technical uncertainties. These iterative development and testing phases meet the criteria for qualified research, allowing companies to potentially claim the R&D tax credit to offset their engineering and development expenses.
