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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8042491 | Weedless fish structure The Weedless Fish Structure is a simple, waterproof, hardened acrylic structure that is submerged in water to provide camouflage and shade cover for game and feeder fish in areas where the body of water does not provide adequate cover. The weights within the main tu... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7367282 | Apparatus for repelling predators of water-residing species According to one example embodiment, a predator repelling device is installed or placed in or near a water feature that has water-residing species that are vulnerable to predators. The device includes a base member for support and an extension arrangement coupled to... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7287488 | Raceway for cultivating aquatic organisms A floatable raceway (1) for cultivating fish comprising a partially submersible tank (2) for containing fish having a base (5), opposing sidewalls (6), a gate assembly (8) having removable gates (10, 11) at a water discharge... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284501 | Containment pens for finfish aquaculture A containment pen for finfish aquaculture, comprising a supporting structure, a net attached to the supporting structure and defining a containment volume for containing finfish, wherein the net comprises a plurality of removable net panels, wherein each of the remo... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270083 | Shark repelling device A device (10) for repelling selected aquatic creatures, such as sharks. The device consists of an electromagnetic field generator (21, 30) for generating an electromagnetic field (50) that repels sharks and is supported by a buoyant device (2... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7258785 | Apparatus for separating oil and debris from water run-off A method and apparatus for separating oil and debris from urban water run-off, the apparatus being made up of a chamber which is mounted in a storm drain system and has an inner basin with a tilted wire wedge wire screen filter in the path of flow of the run-off, an... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249915 | High-flow sediment-free fish ladder A fishladder (10) for use along a waterway includes a channel having a bottom wall (16), a pair of opposing, up-wardly extending sidewalls (18a, b) and opposing open ends. A series of projections (20) are disposed along the channel... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7222047 | System and method for monitoring and controlling an aquatic environment A system and method for monitoring and controlling an aquatic environment thus regulating the aquatic environment and maximizing the stability of the aquatic ecosystem. This system uses sensor and data fusion algorithms to perform system anomaly analysis and predict... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7207149 | Anchor and method for reinforcing a structure Anchor 10 for reinforcing a structure against displacement forces and a method of installation includes drilling a borehole 50 in an anchor medium 110 adjacent the structure A length of roving 21 composed of filaments 24 is doubled... | 04/24/2007 |
| 6964541 | Fish safe screened water diversion apparatus An apparatus for separating animated objects such as fish or other objects between a non-diverted and diverted fluid stream. Embodiments may include a screen or similar selective pass through device that is arranged in a manner that is generally horizontal (more hor... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957627 | Water tray drinker for pigs A water tray drinker for pigs comprising a tray wherein the water compartment thereof is divided into water compartment portions by divider walls of different heights. An adjustable valve water supply mechanism is positioned above the tray for automatically filling ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955759 | Porous dike intake structure for fish diversion A structure for diverting fish away from water intakes comprises a porous dike having a bottom portion, a central portion, and a top portion, the top portion preferably being submerged a short distance below the surface, and the central portion having flow passages.... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6932025 | Scalable fish rearing raceway system A scalable fish rearing raceway system is provided, incorporating a fish containment structure having two semi-circular end sections, and two or more parallel fish raceways, surrounding a central zone for housing water treatment systems and a secondary fish crop. He... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6905287 | Water containment structure with fish ladder A fish ladder for incorporation between ends of a water structure that includes at least a pair of separate sleeves that are each formed from a puncture resistant flexible material, contain a volume of water and may have a closed end or ends for resting on edge port... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6832578 | Bio-hydraulic turbine testing system A bio-hydraulic testing system is provided for simulating the effect on fish of at least one hydraulic system component. A water flow introduction device introduces a flow of water into the testing system, and a fish introduction means introduces a plurality of fish... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6793440 | Natural cue surface bypass collector A system and method for guiding fish that migrate is provided. A preferred embodiment is affixed to a dam having intakes that: a) generate hydroelectric power and b) serve as a natural hydraulic cue for fish that, once attracted to the intake, may be injured or kill... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6729800 | Flow velocity enhancement system A method for enhancing or generating a water flow current by the generation of a velocity head differential, to guide fish, including: a venturi eductor to induce higher water pressures; a pump, piping or other motive water source; an adjustable frame to mount the v... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726404 | Device and method for simulating natural cues so that waterborne fauna avoid contacting manmade barriers Provided are a device and associated method for simulating natural hydraulic cues received instinctively by waterborne fauna. A preferred embodiment is suitable for modifying existing manmade barriers such as fish diversion screens used at dams. The simulated cues m... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6712555 | Flow inducer fish guide and method of using same An apparatus for generating a current to guide fish includes a propeller; a device to rotate the propeller; and a frame to mount the propeller and the device to rotate the propeller. Fish may be guided from an intake area to a fish bypass by generating a current lea... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6652189 | Method for a migratory fish bypass channel with natural features A method and system allowing fish to migrate upstream and downstream, bypassing dams, obstructions, either man-made or natural, safely, freely and in a natural manner. The system consists of a meandering "nature-like" channel constructed of pneumatically ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6588370 | Labyrinth weir and pool fishway A fishway is disclosed for providing a pathway around obstacles for fish. The fishway is comprised of a pair of spaced fishway walls and a set of weirs located between the fishway walls for dissipating flow energy of water flowing through the fishway. The... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6582612 | Plankton mitigation system A method of mitigating plankton from fish pens moves denser cleaning water from a selected depth into the pen and discharges it to flow horizontally across the pen, but with a downward component and at a sufficient velocity so that the cleaning water swee... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6543386 | Separator for a fish display tank A substantially transparent separator for separating fish or other aquatic animals within a water-filled display tank is disclosed. The separator divides the tank into multiple, fully viewable regions in fluid communication with each other. The separator ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6474265 | Adjustable aquarium divider An adjustable aquarium divider for dividing an aquarium into separate sections while allowing water flow between the sections. The adjustable aquarium divider includes a first panel and a second panel. Each of the panels is rigid and has a first side and ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6467997 | System and method for diverting fish around a structure A fish diversion apparatus for a water intake of a dam includes a frame extending between a top end oriented towards the water surface and a bottom end oriented below the water surface. The frame supports a number of bar screen panels below the water surf... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6457436 | Paddlewheel fish deterrent and guide An improved fish deterrent and guide, utilizing generally a paddlewheel (1) consisting of a central shaft (10) with vanes (12) to create a behavioral modifier. When paddlewheel (1) is rotated, the action of the vanes striking the water creates water parti... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6357389 | Control system for enhancing fish survivability in a hydroelectric power generation installation A system for controlling a hydroelectric power production facility includes sensors for detecting the presence of fish adjacent to the facility. A controller linked to the sensors controls the orientation of control surfaces associated with a turbine/gene... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6347908 | Fish guidance system A series of disturbed (or rippled) air-water interface regions contiguously arranged guide anadromous fish in a selected direction. Artificial or natural light, diffusely refracted by passage through the disturbed regions, establishes an aura-dominated pa... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6325570 | Fishway system with turbine A lock-type fishway comprises a first part having an opening to lower water for discharging water therethrough to lure fishes to the first part and a second part having an opening to upper water. A first pipe between the first and second parts is to be fi... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6273639 | Method and apparatus for facilitating migration of fish past dams and other barriers in waterways Method and apparatus for fish migration past dams and other water barriers. A preferred embodiment 100 comprises a conduit 101 passing from downstream side 22 of water barrier 10 to upstream side 21 of the barrier, flow-controlling valves 102 and 105 disp... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6155746 | Fish ladder and its construction The invention relates to a fish ladder (1) to by-pass a vertical descent (SH) in a flowing watercourse (31F) or a dam (31T), with an upstream water inlet (2) and a downstream water outlet (3) and with basins (4) arranged between them substantially in the ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6102619 | Flow inducer fish guide and method of using same An apparatus for generating a current to guide fish includes a propeller; a device to rotate the propeller; and a frame to mount the propeller and the device to rotate the propeller. Fish may be guided from an intake area to a fish bypass by generating a ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6058763 | Apparatus and method for automated biomonitoring of water quality An automated biomonitoring system for monitoring water quality includes an exposure chamber for housing an aquatic organism having ventilatory behavior and body movement sensitive to water quality. Electrodes sense electrical signals produced by the organ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6038494 | Control system for enhancing fish survivability in a hydroelectric power generation installation A system for controlling a hydroelectric power production facility includes sensors for detecting the presence of fish adjacent to the facility. A controller linked to the sensors controls the orientation of control surfaces associated with a turbine/gene... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5937791 | Mobile controllable strobe light system and method for directing the movements of fish A mobile system for directing fish away from danger points at an underwater structure includes multiple submersible flash heads operatively connected to a power and control center installed inside a trailer. The flash sequence, rate and intensity are adju... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5850806 | Controllable strobe light system and method for directing the movements of fish A system for directing fish away from danger points at an underwater structure includes multiple submersible flash heads operatively connected to a flash head control unit. The flash sequence, rate and intensity are adjustable by the system operator in re... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5791291 | Method and apparatus for cleaning fish screens An apparatus and method for continuously cleaning fish screens located in wetland diversions which are subject to tidal fluctuations, as well as in river and stream diversions, provides a brush or wiper member attached to a flotation device to clean the f... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5730086 | Apparatus for a fish deterrent and guide An improved fish deterrent and guide utilizing generally a pneumatic oscillator (1) and oscillated plate (9), to generate water particle motion (low frequency sound or infrasound) and specifically water particle accelerations to which fish exhibit an avoi... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5632572 | Guidance apparatus and method for anadromous fish Migrating anadromous fish, and particularly salmonoid smolts, are guided in or by elongate faster moving channels defined in a body of slower moving water. Ring-like support frames are supported by floats and anchors in a water body at spaced distances al... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5433554 | Salt concentration gradient fishway The gradient salt concentration fishway is installed on or near the river bank, at points contiguous to existing flood control dams and weirs. Fresh water flows naturally downstream via the fish way. Salt water is pumped from the sea into several points i... | 07/18/1995 |
