Patents by Inventor Alfred M. Bourell, Jr.

Alfred M. Bourell, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Solid state sump pump control
    Patent number: 8641384
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Memphis Light Gas & Water, division of City of Memphis
    Inventors: Alfred M. Bourell, Jr., Ricky W. Cox, David K. Morton, Roderick C. Truitt, Curtis T. Washington
  • Solid State Sump Pump Control
    Publication number: 20120189464
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Alfred M. Bourell, JR., Ricky W. Cox, David K. Morton, Roderick C. Truitt, Curtis T. Washington
  • Solid State Sump Pump Control
    Publication number: 20110311381
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Alfred M. Bourell, JR., Ricky W. Cox, David K. Morton, Roderick C. Truitt, Curtis T. Washington
  • Solid state sump pump control
    Patent number: 8047805
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventors: Alfred M. Bourell, Jr., Ricky W. Cox, David K. Morton, Roderick C. Truitt, Curtis T. Washington
  • Solid State Sump Pump Control
    Publication number: 20090060751
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Alfred M. Bourell, JR., Ricky W. Cox, David K. Morton, Roderic C. Truitt, Curtis T. Washington