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Reed switch control for a garbage disposal

  • US 6,636,135 B1
  • Filed: 06/07/2002
  • Issued: 10/21/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A reed switch control system for a garbage disposal including a sink installed into a counter top having a garbage disposal unit installed under said sink, an electric motor driving said garbage disposal unit, a reed switch to control said electric motor, said reed switch is mounted under said counter top, an independently movable magnet to activate said reed switch movable over said counter top and said reed switch, said reed switch, when activated sends a signal to a control device, said control device includes means for transforming an incoming higher AC voltage to a lower voltage and means for rectifying said AC voltage to a DC voltage, an electro-magnetic relay for switching said electric motor to an on position upon a signal from said reed switch.

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