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T-fitting with one way valve and water level sensor for a sump apparatus

US4631001A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1985
Grant dateDec 23, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7856
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sump pump assembly having a primary sump pump and a secondary sump pump and including a T-fitting for connecting together the outlets of the primary sump pump and the secondary sump pump to a common exhaust. The T-fitting contains a one-way valve on the secondary pump outlet connection and a fastening means for a water level sensing device.

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