Patent ID: 8579600

Claim:
A back-up sump pump kit for use with a battery and an alternating current (AC) power source, the kit adapted to be a portable power source for a battery-operated back-up sump pump and an external electric device, the kit adapted to be used with plumbing components to install the battery-operated back-up sump pump, the kit comprising: a portable case; the battery-operated back-up sump pump removably stored in the portable case when not installed for operation; and a control charger integrated into the portable case, the control charger including a battery charger adapted to be connected to the AC power source to recharge the battery, the battery to provide direct current (DC) power to the back-up sump pump when the back-up sump pump is installed for operation; input power cables and output power cables adapted to be connected to the battery charger; a DC to AC inverter; and a display panel, the display panel being viewable and accessible to a user when the portable case is closed, the display panel including an AC power input socket connected to the input power cables and adapted to be connected to the AC power source to charge the battery; an AC power output socket coupled to the DC to AC inverter so the control charger can serve as an AC power source; and a DC power output socket connected to the output power cables and adapted to be connected to the external electric device in order to provide power from the battery to the external electric device.