Curtis Donnell Washington

US Patent:

8641384, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Aug 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/220300

Inventors:

Ricky W. Cox - Bartlett TN, US
David K. Morton - Oakland TN, US
Roderick C. Truitt - Collierville TN, US
Curtis T. Washington - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

Memphis Light Gas & Water, division of City of Memphis - Memphis TN

International Classification:

F04B 49/00

US Classification:

417 441, 417 36, 73290 R

Abstract:

The present invention provides a sump pump control system. The system includes a mounting fixture fabricated from a corrosion resistant material, and an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components supported by the mounting fixture. The sump pump control system also includes a diving bell cover. The diving bell cover has an open bottom, and is dimensioned to cover the electrical components. The diving bell cover is releasably secured to a support surface of the mounting fixture. The electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump. Should water rise to a level of the electrical components due to failure of the sump pump or due to quickly rising water, the diving bell cover will prevent water from contacting the electrical components. A method of removing water from a subterranean vault is also provided herein.

US Patent:

20090060751, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/848707

Inventors:

Ricky W. Cox - Bartlett TN, US
David K. Morton - Oakland TN, US
Roderic C. Truitt - Collierville TN, US
Curtis T. Washington - Collierville TN, US

International Classification:

F04B 49/00

US Classification:

417 36

Abstract:

The present invention provides a sump pump control system. The system includes a mounting fixture fabricated from a corrosion resistant material, and an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components supported by the mounting fixture. The sump pump control system also includes a diving bell cover. The diving bell cover has an open bottom, and is dimensioned to cover the electrical components. The diving bell cover is releasably secured to a support surface of the mounting fixture. The electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump. Should water rise to a level of the electrical components due to failure of the sump pump or due to quickly rising water, the diving bell cover will prevent water from contacting the electrical components. A method of removing water from a subterranean vault is also provided herein.

US Patent:

20120189464, Jul 26, 2012

Filed:

Jan 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/017281

Inventors:

Ricky W. Cox - Bartlett TN, US
David K. Morton - Oakland TN, US
Roderick C. Truitt - Collierville TN, US
Curtis T. Washington - Collierville TN, US

International Classification:

F04B 49/00

US Classification:

417 36

Abstract:

The present invention provides a sump pump control system. The system includes a mounting fixture fabricated from a corrosion resistant material, and an electrical control comprising solid state electrical components supported by the mounting fixture. The sump pump control system also includes a diving bell cover. The diving bell cover has an open bottom, and is dimensioned to cover the electrical components. The diving bell cover is releasably secured to a support surface of the mounting fixture. The electrical control controls the operation of a sump pump. Should water rise to a level of the electrical components due to failure of the sump pump or due to quickly rising water, the diving bell cover will prevent water from contacting the electrical components. A method of removing water from a subterranean vault is also provided herein.