Patents by Inventor Arlene K. Sauerland

Arlene K. Sauerland 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).

  • Patent number: 7066919
    Abstract: A fluid receptacle alarm assembly and/or kit comprising a fluid receptacle, an alarm module and at least one magnetic field source. The alarm module comprises an alarm, a magnetically-actuated switch, and a power source. The alarm module is attachable to a first surface of the fluid receptacle and the magnetic field source is attachable to a second surface of the fluid receptacle. A fluid quantity is receivable intermediate the first and second receptacle surfaces for adjusting the distance intermediate the first and second receptacle surfaces. The magnetic field source actuates the switch when a select alarm activation distance is adjustably met. The actuated switch electrically communicates the power source with the alarm. The energized alarm alerts a user to the fluid quantity in the fluid receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventors: Keith A. Sauerland, Arlene K. Sauerland