LED illumination of water output on a boat and fluid separator

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-09-07
MCKAY SETH +1
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The present invention is a marine illumination system that helps to confirm the operation of pumps. The system includes a light source that can be powered by the watercraft's electrical system. The light source is placed in a way that it illuminates the fluid flow without reducing the area of the flow at any point, which helps to maintain minimal pressure drop within the pump. Alternatively, the light source can be embedded in the watercraft's outlet port, providing maximum brightness for the illumination. This illumination of the fluid stream helps to confirm the operation of the bilge pump or watercraft motor and can also add an interesting design feature to the watercraft.

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An issue arises in low light and no light conditions because the water craft operator no longer has the ability to view the tell-tale stream rendering it useless.
A similar issue exists with a conventional bilge pump inside the watercraft.
It is difficult to confirm that a bilge pump is working without verifying the exit stream.
However, a defective pump can display those same signs.
Therefore, viewing of the conventional pump may not be adequate for detecting a defective pump.
Additionally, the bilge pump is typically difficult to view since it is located in the lowest point of the hull.

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[0018]Reference will now be made in greater detail to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0019]FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of marine illumination system 10 in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. Housing 12 includes inlet 14 and outlet 15. Marine apparatus 16 includes fluid source 17 which pumps fluid 18. Inlet 14 of housing 12 is in fluid communication with fluid 18. Fluid 18 flows in housing 12 from inlet 14 to outlet 15 through conduit 19. For example, fluid 18 can be water. In this embodiment, conduit 19 includes inlet 14 coupled or integral to outlet 15 through junction section 20. Inlet 14 is angled from outlet 15 in junction section 20. For example, inlet 14 can be angled at an Angle A1 range of about 90 degrees to about 120 degrees from outlet 15. ...

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Abstract

A marine illumination system is provided for illumination of outlet fluids pumped out of watercraft, including a watercraft motor and bilge pump. A fluid stream from the bilge pump or watercraft motor is illuminated by a light source. The light source can be a light emitting diode.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to marine lighting but more specifically to lighting the water output of a bilge pump or outboard motor.[0003]Description of Related Art[0004]The output water stream of an outboard motor is critical to the cooling of the engine and it is common for a watercraft operator to routinely glance at the output water stream to ensure that the engines water pump is functional. In fact, this outlet stream is called the tell-tale stream because it serves as an indicator that the engine's pump is working correctly. An issue arises in low light and no light conditions because the water craft operator no longer has the ability to view the tell-tale stream rendering it useless. Currently, a watercraft operator would commonly use a hand held light to confirm that the tell-tale stream is operating as expected. This results in the watercraft operator taking a hand off the steering controls as he point...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B45/04B63H20/28B63B13/02
CPCB63B45/04B63H20/28B63B13/02B63B13/00B63B45/00
Inventor MCKAY, SETHHALL, ERIC
Owner MCKAY SETH
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