Septic overflow warning system
US9786152B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8342
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The septic overflow warning system includes a sensor unit that is adapted to secure itself to a tank lip of a septic tank. The sensor unit includes a float that is adapted to be moved up or down depending upon the waste level inside of the septic tank. Moreover, the float is slideably positioned on a sensor rod that is in wired connection with an alarm module. The alarm module includes a plurality of lights thereon. The plurality of lights collectively indicates the status of the volume of the septic tank via the float. The alarm module is powered via at least one solar cell.
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