SUMP PUMP SYSTEM WITH REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING

• US 20110311370A1
• Filed: 06/17/2011
• Published: 12/22/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Zoeller Pump Co LLC (Zoeller Company)
• Original Assignee: Zoeller Pump Co LLC (Zoeller Company)
• Inventors: Panson, Mike, Sloss, Jeffrey A.
• Application Number:
  US13/162,680
• Publication Number:
  US 20110311370A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 417/1
• CPC Class Codes: F04B 47/02 the driving mechanisms being situated at ground level F04B47/12 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F04B 49/02 Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control
• CPC Class Codes: F04B 49/025 by means of floats
• CPC Class Codes: F04B 49/065 and making use of computers
• CPC Class Codes: F04B 49/10 Other safety measures

Abstract

The present invention in several embodiments is a sump pump system with broad capabilities for remote and automatic operation. The sump pump system of the present invention is preferably connected to the internet and possesses means for communicating over the internet. The sump pump system could comprise redundant, auxiliary, and emergency devices to guard against failure or miss operation of the components of the system. Additionally, the system could comprise failsafe routines to combat the risk of flooding.

Claims

1. A sump pump system comprising:

at least one sump pump,

at least one controller means for at least controlling said at least one sump pump,

at least one telecommunication means operably connected to said controller means,

at least one controller display operably connected to said controller means,

at least one sensor in communication with said controller means,

wherein said at least one sensor indicates a predetermined state to said at least one controller means which in turns modifies operation of said at least one sump pump based at least in part on said predetermined state.

2. The sump pump system of claim 1, wherein said at least one telecommunication means comprises a connection to the Internet.

3. The sump pump system of claim 1, wherein said at least one controller means receives commands for modifying control of said at least one sump pump by means of an Internet connection.

4. The sump pump system of claim 1, wherein said at least one controller means receives commands for modifying control of said at least one sump pump by means of a wireless telecommunication transmission.

5. The sump pump system of claim 1, further comprising a battery powered power supply.

6. The sump pump system of claim 1, further comprising a connection to a security system.

7. The sump pump system of claim 1, further comprising a connection to a thermostat.

8. The sump pump system of claim 1, further comprising a thermostat.

9. The sump pump system of claim 1, wherein said at least one sensor indicates that said at least one sensor has failed.

10. The sump pump system of claim 1, wherein said at least one sensor indicates that said at least one sensor has failed which in turn causes said at least one controller means to start said at least one sump pump in predetermined intervals of time.