Fluid level gauge or reservoir with built-in light source
An improved fluid level verification apparatus with an integral, internal source of illumination that is powered by an integral, internal energy source and is activated by a motion sensor or any other sensor commonly known in the art to detect the presence of a person in dark or dimly lit environments. The preferred light source is a light emitting diode (LED). A second embodiment of the integral, internal source of illumination that is powered by an integral, internal energy source and is activated by a motion sensor or any other sensor commonly known in the art to detect the presence of a person in dark or dimly lit environments is applied to a fluid reservoir tank.
1. In a fluid level verification apparatus for a fluid container comprising:
at least one end member;
said end member in communication with said container;
a light source disposed within said end member that illuminates said container;
a sensor, integrated with said end member, to detect a presence of a foreign body;
said sensor coupled with said light source in order to activate said light source upon detection of a foreign body;
the improvement comprising:
said light source comprising an incoherent light emission device.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said sensor is a motion sensor.
3. The apparatus in claim 1 , wherein an electronics assembly is electronically in communication with at least one of said sensor and said incoherent light emission device.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said electronics assembly is electronically in communication with a power source.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said power source is integrated within said end member.
6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said power source is a battery.
7. A fluid level verification apparatus for a fluid container, the apparatus comprising:
a transparent tube defining a chamber and having oppositely disposed ends;
a pair of longitudinally spaced apart end members, said respective end members each having a cylindrical projection extending therefrom and in axially aligned relationship with said transparent tube; and each being in fluid communication with said transparent tube and said container;
an incoherent light emission device disposed within one of said end members that illuminates said transparent tube;
a sensor, integrated with one of said end members, to detect a presence of a foreign body; and
said sensor coupled with said incoherent light emission device in order to activate said incoherent light emission device upon detection of said foreign body.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said sensor is a motion sensor.
9. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising a support member having at least one wall surrounding said transparent tube.
10. The apparatus in claim 9 , wherein said support member is in contact with said respective end members.
11. The apparatus in claim 7 , wherein an electronics assembly is electronically in communication with at least one of said sensor and said incoherent light emission device.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein said electronics assembly is electronically in communication with a power source.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein said power source is integrated within one of said end members.
14. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein said power source is a battery.