US4171186A
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Submerged pump control
Assignee: Hydronix Inc
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Filing: 1977-08-12
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Granted: 1979-10-16
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Expires: 1997-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A solenoid actuated mechanical relay is encapsulated in electrical insulating resin in a housing on a tubular column extending upward from a submerged pump unit in the bottom of a tank, to energize the pump motor. Float switches mounted on said housing are connected to the relay to control the pump in accordance with a liquid level in the tank.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd A. Chapman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/30; G01F23/32; F; F04; F04B; F04B49/00; F04B49/02; F04B49/025; F04D; F04D15/00; F04D15/02; F04D15/0209; F04D15/0218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
An electric motor driven pump unit for use in the bottom of a tank, comprising a tubular column connected at its lower end to said unit, a housing on the upper end of said column containing a solenoid actuated mechanical relay for energizing said motor, said relay being encapsulated in electrical insulating resin in said housing, top and middle floats each connected to said housing by a short flexible tube, a bottom float connected to said housing by a long flexible tube, the lower end of said long tube being connected to said column, a mercury switch encapsulated in each of said floats, and an alarm, the switch in said middle float being connected to said relay to start said pump in response to the rising of said middle float, the switch in said top float being connected to said alarm to actuate the alarm in response to the rising of the top float and turn off the alarm in response to the lowering of the top float, and the switch in said bottom float being connected to said relay to stop said pump in response to the lowering of said bottom float.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
An electric motor driven pump unit for use in the bottom of a tank, comprising a tubular column connected at its lower end to said unit, a housing on the upper end of said column containing a solenoid actuated mechanical relay for energizing said motor, said relay being encapsulated in electrical insulating resin in said housing, top and middle floats each connected to said housing by a short flexible tube, a bottom float connected to said housing by a long flexible tube, the lower end of said long tube being connected to said column, a mercury switch encapsulated in each of said floats, and an alarm, the switch in said middle float being connected to said relay to start said pump in response to the rising of said middle float, the switch in said top float being connected to said alarm to actuate the alarm in response to the rising of the top float and turn off the alarm in response to the lowering of the top float, and the switch in said bottom float being connected to said relay to stop said pump in response to the lowering of said bottom float.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-15 | 1983-04-16 | 1983-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-15 | 1987-04-16 | 1987-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-15 | 1991-04-16 | 1991-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |