Patent ID: 6443091
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: A47L,D06F

Abstract:
A drain alert device for detecting an overflow condition in a drainage system having a drain conduit, wherein wastewater is received through an inlet of said rain conduit, comprising:(a) an overflow conduit having a first and a second end, wherein said first end is fluidically connected to said drain conduit below said inlet; (b) an overflow detection device fluidically connected to said second end of said overflow conduit, wherein said overflow detection device including: (i) a vessel having an internal volume sufficient to contain a predetermined amount of said wastewater of said wastewater from said overflow conduit, said vessel further including a drain port having a coupling capable of receiving a conventional flexible hose, said drain port providing an additional outlet for drainage should said conduit become clogged; (ii) a buoyant member residing within said vessel; and (iii) an overflow indicator operatively attached to said buoyant member; wherein said buoyant member is caused to move said overflow indicator in response to the level of wastewater in said vessel.