Patent ID: 7140600
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A portable aerator comprising: a housing that encloses an aerator pump and a motor for driving said aerator pump, said motor being selectively operated by one of a direct current power source mounted within said housing and a standard alternating current power source located externally of said housing; and a switch interconnecting said direct and alternating current power sources to said motor, said switch being alternated between a first state wherein power is provided from the selected power source to said motor for operating the motor and driving said pump, and a second state for electrically disconnecting said motor from said power source and deactivating said motor and said pump; said direct current power source including one or more rechargeable batteries that are operably mounted between a pair of spaced-apart positive and negative contacts connected respectively to said switch and said motor, said motor being selectively interconnectable to the standard alternating current power source through a connector jack mounted in said housing; said jack being electrically connected to said spaced-apart contacts for receiving a plug of a standard alternating current adaptor, said adaptor including a connector that is operably engaged with an alternating current power outlet.