Sump pump apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9458617
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14531440

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A sump pump assembly with a basin, a first shelf fixedly position in a lower end of the basin, a lid for securing to an upper end of the basin, the lid having a transparent window for viewing a water level in the basin, a light mounted within the basin for assisting in viewing the water level, a first pump positioned on a floor of the basin, a second pump positioned on the first shelf, and an alarm for notifying a building owner when the first pump ceases to operate but prior to operation of the second pump. Alternative embodiments comprise a battery-powered third pump, a battery for powering the third pump, and a mount for mounting the battery inside the basin.

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DRY BASEMENT INC5121 EAST FRONT STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64120

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bramble, Curtis Kansas City, US 7 31
Fleck, Otto W Kansas City, US 8 56
Hickman, Lowell Riverside, US 8 43

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