Sump pump level warning device
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1. A sump well fluid level indicator for a sump having a submersible discharge pump at the bottom of the sump well and a fluid discharge line extending upwardly out of the sump well from the pump, comprising:
- a housing secured to the discharge line,a float actuated switch disposed within said first housing, said switch including a conductor element secured to the uppermost portion of a nonconducting elongated shaft extending outwardly from the bottom of said first housing and having a buoyant member secured to the lower end of said shaft externally of said housing,electric circuit means for conducting electrical power through said switch, including a battery disposed within said first housing directly above said conductor element whereby when said float switch is activated, said conductor element contacts a single terminal of said battery, whereas when said float switch is deactivated, said conductor element is spaced apart from said single battery terminal,a second housing,an alarm secured to said second housing,a signal light secured to said second housing,first selectively engageable connector means for detachably connecting said second housing to said first housing, and at the same time electrically connecting said electric circuit means to said alarm and said signal light, whereby when said switch is closed said alarm and signal light are activated,second selectively engagable connector means for detachably connecting said second housing to a support structure remotely positioned with respect to said first housing when said first connector means is disengaged, andthird selectively engagable connector means for electrically connecting said electric circuit means to said alarm and signal light when said first connector means is disengaged,wherein said buoyant member remains disposed externally of said first housing when said switch is in its open and closed positions.
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Abstract
A battery operated sump well fluid level warning device is provided which is secured to the discharge line extending out of the sump well from a submersible sump pump. A first housing having a battery power source and a float actuated switch disposed therein is secured to the discharge line. A second housing having a light and an audible alarm secured thereto is detachably connected to the first housing by a pair of prongs adapted to be received in a socket on the first housing and thereby provide an electrical connection between the power source and float switch circuit in the first housing and the signal light and audible alarm of the second housing. Alternatively, an extension cord may be used to connect the first housing to the second housing so that the second housing can be remotely positioned from the first housing, thus enabling the warning signals to be better heard and seen.
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1. A sump well fluid level indicator for a sump having a submersible discharge pump at the bottom of the sump well and a fluid discharge line extending upwardly out of the sump well from the pump, comprising:
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a housing secured to the discharge line, a float actuated switch disposed within said first housing, said switch including a conductor element secured to the uppermost portion of a nonconducting elongated shaft extending outwardly from the bottom of said first housing and having a buoyant member secured to the lower end of said shaft externally of said housing, electric circuit means for conducting electrical power through said switch, including a battery disposed within said first housing directly above said conductor element whereby when said float switch is activated, said conductor element contacts a single terminal of said battery, whereas when said float switch is deactivated, said conductor element is spaced apart from said single battery terminal, a second housing, an alarm secured to said second housing, a signal light secured to said second housing, first selectively engageable connector means for detachably connecting said second housing to said first housing, and at the same time electrically connecting said electric circuit means to said alarm and said signal light, whereby when said switch is closed said alarm and signal light are activated, second selectively engagable connector means for detachably connecting said second housing to a support structure remotely positioned with respect to said first housing when said first connector means is disengaged, and third selectively engagable connector means for electrically connecting said electric circuit means to said alarm and signal light when said first connector means is disengaged, wherein said buoyant member remains disposed externally of said first housing when said switch is in its open and closed positions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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Current AssigneeRoderick J. Bunia
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Original AssigneeRoderick J. Bunia
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InventorsBunia, Roderick J.
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Primary Examiner(s)Caldwell, Sr., John W.
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Assistant Examiner(s)Myer, Daniel
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Application NumberUS05/960,879Time in Patent Office846 DaysField of Search340/629, 340/620, 340/623, 340/624, 340/618, 340/625, 340/693, 340/326, 340/327, 200/84 R, 200/84 A, 200/84 B, 200/84 C, 73/322, 73/313, 73/308US Class Current340/624CPC Class CodesF04D 13/068 Battery poweredG01F 23/18 Indicating, recording or al...G01F 23/60 using electrically actuated...
