A sump pump system for a residential building has a sump with an inlet that receives water from an external source, a pump positioned with the sump, the pump having a pump inlet in fluid communication with the sump and an outlet in communication with a fluid destination, a valve connected to the inlet of the sump, the valve being movable between an open position in which fluid is permitted to enter the sump via the inlet, and a closed position, in which fluid is prevented from entering the sump via the inlet, wherein the valve is biased toward the closed position, and a valve restraint that is electrically actuated between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the valve restraint holds the valve open and in the second state, the valve restraint releases the valve.
A dispenser assembly for a mower that selectively dispenses liquid or particulates onto the ground is provided. The dispenser has a hopper with an inner receptacle, an attachment to the mower, and a particulate outlet at the bottom of the receptacle. The dispenser also has a tank that removably nests within the receptacle and a particulate distributor in communication with the outlet. The particulate distributor has an agitator within the receptacle near the outlet, the agitator directing particulates toward the outlet, and a spreader that distributes the particulates from the outlet onto the ground surface. The dispenser also has a fluid distributor carried by the mower that has a fluid passage releasably connected to the fluid outlet of the tank and a fluid manifold connected to the fluid passage. Fluid is pumped through the fluid passage to a fluid manifold, which distributes the fluid onto the ground.
A01D 43/14 - Mowers combined with apparatus performing additional operations while mowing with dispensing apparatus, e.g. for fertilisers, herbicides or preservatives
B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups
A01D 34/67 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis hand-guided by a walking operator
A01C 17/00 - Fertilisers or seeders with centrifugal wheels
A01C 23/04 - Distributing under pressureDistributing mudAdaptation of watering systems for fertilising-liquids
A cargo carrier for a tongue of a trailer has a cargo receiving support with opposed sides, a front and a back. There is a pair of trailer tongue engaging mounts and at least two support legs having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of each of the support legs is connected to the opposed sides of the cargo receiving support and the lower end of each of the support legs being engaged in the trailer tongue engaging mounts.
B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
B60P 3/36 - Auxiliary arrangementsArrangements of living accommodationVehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles Details
B60R 9/00 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
B60P 3/10 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles for carrying boats
B60R 7/08 - Disposition of racks, clips, or the like
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
A cargo carrier for a tongue of a trailer has a cargo receiving support with opposed sides, a front and a back. There is a pair of trailer tongue engaging mounts and at least two support legs having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of each of the support legs is connected to the opposed sides of the cargo receiving support and the lower end of each of the support legs being engaged in the trailer tongue engaging mounts.
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