Portable device for transferring fluids

Abstract

The invention broadly comprises a portable device for transferring fluids. The device includes an external housing with an inlet and a discharge and a pump disposed within the external housing. The pump includes a pump housing, a motor, and a pumping means. The motor and the pumping means are disposed within the pump housing and the pump comprises an inlet port and an outlet port cooperatively engaged with the inlet and the discharge, respectively. The device also includes a control switch connected to the pump and a power cord with a first end operatively connected to the switch and a second end comprising a power adapter. The power adapter can be a DC power source adapter or a line voltage adapter. In some aspects, the DC power source adapter is configured to connect to a power port adapter in an automotive vehicle.

1 . A portable device for transferring fluids, comprising: 
 an external housing with an inlet and a discharge; and,    a pump disposed within said external housing, said pump comprising a pump housing, a motor, and a pumping means, where said motor and said pumping means are disposed within said pump housing and where said pump comprises an inlet port and an outlet port cooperatively engaged with said inlet and said discharge, respectively.    
   
   
       2 . The device recited in  claim 1  wherein said pump is an in-line pump.  
   
   
       3 . The device recited in  claim 1  further comprising: 
 a control switch connected to said pump; and,    a first power cord with a first end operatively connected to said switch and a second end comprising a power adapter.    
   
   
       4 . The device recited in  claim 3  wherein said power adapter is selected from the group consisting of a DC power source adapter and a line voltage adapter.  
   
   
       5 . The device recited in  claim 4  wherein said DC power source adapter is configured to connect to a power port adapter in an automotive vehicle.  
   
   
       6 . The device recited in  claim 3  wherein said control switch is disposed in said housing.  
   
   
       7 . The device recited in  claim 3  wherein said control switch is disposed between said first and second ends of said first power cord.  
   
   
       8 . The device recited in  claim 3  further comprising: 
 a power connector disposed on said housing, said power connector arranged to removably receive a second power cord.    
   
   
       9 . The device recited in  claim 3  wherein said housing forms an opening and said opening at least partially outlines a hand grip; and, 
 said device further comprising:    a structure extending from said housing, said structure arranged for engaging said first cord.    
   
   
       10 . The device recited in  claim 1  wherein said inlet port comprises an adapter arranged to connect a hose to said pump.  
   
   
       11 . The device recited in  claim 10  wherein said adapter is arranged to removably connect said hose to said pump.  
   
   
       12 . The device recited in  claim 1  wherein said outlet comprises a discharge tube.  
   
   
       13 . The device recited in  claim 12  wherein said discharge tube is formed separate from said housing.  
   
   
       14 . The device recited in  claim 1  wherein said outlet comprises an adapter arranged to connect a hose to said pump.  
   
   
       15 . A portable pumping device, comprising: 
 an external housing;    a discharge tube;    a pump disposed within said external housing, said pump comprising a pump housing, a motor, and a pumping means, where said motor and said pumping means are disposed within said pump housing and where said pump comprises an inlet adapter arranged to removably connect a hose and an outlet port in fluid communication with said discharge tube;    a control switch disposed on said housing and connected to said pump; and,    a power cord operatively connected to said switch and comprising a DC power adapter.    
   
   
       16 . The device recited in  claim 15  wherein said discharge tube is integral to said external housing.  
   
   
       17 . The device recited in  claim 15  wherein said DC power adapter is arranged to connect to a power port adapter in an automotive vehicle.  
   
   
       18 . The device recited in  claim 15  wherein said control switch is a momentary contact switch.  
   
   
       19 . A portable device for transferring organic fuels, comprising: 
 an external housing comprising a discharge tube;    a pump disposed within said external housing, said pump comprising a pump housing, a motor, and a pumping means, where said motor and said pumping means are disposed within said pump housing and where said pump comprises an inlet adapter arranged to removably connect a hose and an outlet port in fluid communication with said discharge tube;    a momentary-contact control switch disposed in said housing and connected to said pump; and,    a power cord with a first end operatively connected to said switch and a second end comprising a DC power adapter arranged to connect to a power port adapter in an automotive vehicle.    
   
   
       20 . The device recited in  claim 19  wherein said discharge tube is formed separately from said external housing.