Systems and methods for a connected sump pump

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11838992
APP PUB NO 20220418040A1
SERIAL NO

17821718

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Systems and methods for monitoring operation of a sump pump are provided. A method includes connecting a power adapter to the sump pump and a float-switch. The power adapter includes a controller positioned within a housing, prongs in communication with components coupled to the controller, a first receptacle and a second receptacle. The controller is configured to establish a wireless connection to a first wireless network, and transmit a message to a remote server over the first wireless network. The controller is further configured to determine a power status of a float switch and control the pump based on power status of the float switch.

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PENTAIR FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LLC293 WRIGHT STREET DELAVAN WI 53115

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boothe, Brian Raleigh, US 25 198
Broga, Brian Elkhorn, US 20 160
Featherstone, Dan Walworth, US 3 4
Khalid, Hassan Greenfield, US 21 119
Sgambelluri, Nicola Pisa, IT 7 11

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