Liquid sensor device, system and method

A method for sensing the presence of liquid, comprising:

• retaining a trigger material deformable by contact with liquid;
• biasing a transfer arm affixed to said base into contact with and immobilized by said trigger material, thereby retaining potential energy;
• contacting said trigger material with liquid;
• deforming said trigger material upon contact with said liquid;
• moving said transfer arm upon deformation of said trigger material, thereby converting said potential energy to kinetic energy;
• activating a signaling apparatus with said kinetic energy upon movement of said transfer arm;
• and
• transmitting a signal upon activation of said signaling apparatus.

A system for detecting liquid, said system comprising:

• a water-based appliance receiving a supply of water;
• and
• a water detection apparatus operably connected to said water-based appliance, said water detection apparatus further comprising:
• a base having a first side and a second side;
• a retaining member affixed to said first side of said base;
• a trigger material, deformable by contact with water retained by said retaining member;
• a transfer arm affixed to said second side of said base biased into contact with and immobilized by said trigger material, thereby to retain potential energy;
• and
• a signaling apparatus, affixed to said second side of said base proximate to said transfer arm, activated by movement of said transfer arm, thereby to transmit a signal upon activation;
• and
• whereby upon water contact with said trigger material, said trigger material deforms and said transfer arm moves toward said trigger material, thereby activating said signaling apparatus to transmit said signal.