Patent 7396218 was granted and assigned to KickStart International on July, 2008 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
An irrigation device (FIG. 1) for pumping fluids, particularly water, which can be constructed for a minimal cost and operated using only human power and having a simple and efficient mechanism making it suitable for use in undeveloped areas. The device includes a handle, contoured footpad, rocker, dual-action piston, outlet valve, and a surge chamber.