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Water level maintenance device

US5473837A · kind A · utility

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4References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 1994
Grant dateDec 12, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G2033/1293
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for maintaining a water level within a fluid reservoir, such as a Christmas tree stand or aquarium. The inventive device includes a pump for supplying water from a container to the fluid reservoir. A switch responsive to the water level of the reservoir communicates with the pump to effect energization thereof as the water level declines. The pump preferably includes a resilient stopper to permit mounting of the pump to an empty bottle or the like.

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