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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2010
Filed:
May. 13, 2004
Thomas Gordon, Round Rock, TX (US);
Thomas Gordon, Round Rock, TX (US);
Other;
Abstract
A system comprising at least one liquid detector that has a cathode and an anode and at least one switching mechanism for receiving a positive voltage from the cathode and anode of a liquid detector. Each switching mechanism comprises at least one switching component that is connected with a power source. Each switching component supplying a current from its connected power source when the switching component is activated. Preferably, each switching component is activated, when the switching component receives a voltage that exceeds a threshold voltage. The system also comprises a base unit that communicates remotely or through direct connection with each switching mechanism. The base unit communicates with at least one application control device that is connected with at least one electronic control apparatus for preventing the undesirable condition. The base unit may also be connected with at least one notification control device that is connected with an electronic notification apparatus for notifying a user that the undesirable condition has been detected. The electronic notification apparatus may comprise a visible light or LED and/or an alarm.