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US 10,285,347 B2Granted
Water level indicator
OwnerHarry Tchirainventor
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Abstract
A liquid level indicator and a liquid container, such as a self-watering planter, containing same. The liquid level indicator having a top end and a bottom end, and a plurality of floating pushrods, each comprising an indicator flag cap. Each of the floating pushrods arranged such that the indicator flag cap of each pushrod is pushed towards the top end when liquid container is filled to different levels.
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A liquid level indicator for a liquid container comprising:
- a top end and a bottom end;
- and
- a plurality of floating pushrods, comprising a first floating pushrod and a second floating pushrod, each of the floating pushrods comprising a first end and a second end;
- wherein the first floating pushrod is pushed towards, with the first end of the first floating pushrod reaching, the top end when the liquid container is filled to a first level, and the second floating pushrod is pushed towards, with the first end of the second floating pushrod reaching, the top end when the liquid container is filled to a second level, wherein the second level is higher than the first level.
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A liquid container comprising:
- an internal wall and floor defining a plant cavity;
- an external wall surrounding a liquid reservoir;
- an inlet capable of allowing water to enter the liquid reservoir;
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- a liquid level indicator comprising,
- a top end and a bottom end;
- and
- a plurality of floating pushrods, comprising a first floating pushrod and a second floating pushrod, each of the floating pushrods comprising a first end and a second end;
- wherein the first floating pushrod is pushed towards, with the first end of the first floating pushrod reaching, the top end when the liquid reservoir is filled to a first level, and the second pushrod is pushed towards, with the first end of the second floating pushrod reaching, the top end when the liquid reservoir is filled to a second level,
- wherein the second level is higher than the first level.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.