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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132532 | Apparatus and method for inhibiting the growth of algae in an aquarium An aquarium curtain is selectively deployed and placed over transparent walls of an aquarium to block the entry of ambient light from outside the aquarium, thereby inhibiting the growth of algae in the aquarium. The aquarium curtain includes a sheet of substantially... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8025031 | Aquarium snail collection system An aquarium snail collection system and method, including a collector that is void of any enclosing structure and having a base and a substantially continuous and substantially permeable sidewall that extends upwardly from a central portion of the base to define an ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7363878 | Waste extraction system A waste extraction system (10) for an aquaculture tank (12) includes a first conduit (18) having a first end (20) and a distant second end, with a second conduit (22) disposed within the conduit (18). The second conduit (... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341022 | Waterfall aquarium A waterfall aquarium including an enclosed transparent water tank having an interior and exterior. A water exit conduit communicates the interior of the water tank with the exterior thereof. The water exit conduit includes a hollow tubular body having an exit end an... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7273020 | Two-way aquarium feeder with suction cup adapter A two-way feeder for use in an aquarium. The feeder has a base that can be buried in sand or crushed coral in an aquarium. One or more fittings on the underside of the base provides a user of the feeder with the option of applying one or more suction cups to the fee... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7243449 | Cubicle top nametag display unit A sign display mountable over a top surface of a cubicle wall includes a sign holder having a frame and a depending post extending therefrom for carrying a sign. A clamp assembly has a pair of engaging members and an attachment for securing the engaging members toge... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7237509 | Animal habitat and display system An animal habitat and display system provided in a frame supporting at least one drawer with first and second air filled environmental compartments separated by a common divider wall capable of conducting heat directly between the compartment environments with each ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229210 | Self-standing fish tank thermometer A self-standing aquarium thermometer includes an impermeable self-standing housing disposed within an aquarium containing a predetermined volume of water, the self-standing housing has a lower cavity for receiving a weighting element, which has a predetermined weigh... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7211188 | Solar powered aquarium Solar powered aquarium with a water holding vessel suitable for use as a table top aquarium powered by one or more solar cells. The aquarium vessel includes a secondary bottom held up from the main bottom by a side wall. A small cylinder is mounted between the main ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201114 | Apparatus for guiding aquatic crustaceans by utilizing their biological tendency responding to bright and dark contrast Apparatuses for directing the displacement of aquatic crustaceans are provided and are particularly used to carry out the methods for attracting the motion of aquatic crustaceans after feeding by utilizing their biological tendency responding to a bright and dark co... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7180248 | Inductively coupled ballast circuit A ballast circuit is disclosed for inductively providing power to a load. The ballast circuit includes an oscillator, a driver, a switching circuit, a resonant tank circuit and a current sensing circuit. The current sensing circuit provides a current feedback signal... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179478 | Anemone killing mixture and method for aquariums A method of killing Aiptasia and Majana anemones in aquariums comprises filling a dispenser with an anemone killing mixture, comprising purified water, and effective amounts of calcium hydroxide and non-iodized salt, placing a tip of the filled dispens... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174850 | Multi-layered aquaculture system By directing the none-molting crustaceans to move into a predetermined area in a culture tank, the present invention discloses a multi-layered aquaculture system with shallow-water containers which is based upon the utilization of the methods and apparatus to elimin... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162831 | Fish bait system A fish bait system includes a fish compartment and a filter compartment for maintaining bait fish in a healthy condition for prolonged periods prior to use. The fish bait system allows water to be pumped from the fish compartment through a filter having a standard n... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7124597 | Brackish ground water cooling systems and methods The invention includes systems and methods for using brackish ground water for air conditioning. In an embodiment, the present invention includes a method of using brackish water to provide cooling in an energy efficient and environmentally friendly manner. By way o... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7100535 | System for rearing aquatic animals A container 10 for rearing aquatic animals includes a floor portion 12 which defines a plurality of openings. A wall portion 100 bounds the floor portion 12 to form, together with the floor portion 12, a chamber for receiving the a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7089883 | Wall mounted aquarium system A wall mounted aquarium, is constructed from a structural material frame and a glass aquarium mounted within the frame. Preferably, the structural material is a metal that can be welded, such as steel. Structural polymeric materials and composites now known and here... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7032540 | Animal habitat and display system An animal habitat and display system provided in a frame having at least one set of guide rails supporting a pull-out drawer having at least one compartment with a viewing window and a movable wall section for gaining access into the compartment which defines an int... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7015819 | Event notification system and wet well monitor An alarm detection device for monitoring high level signal in a wet well. The alarm detection device includes a fail safe circuit and an emulation circuit. The incoming high level signal is fed into the fail safe circuit and the emulation circuit. The emulated signa... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7000567 | Method for guiding aquatic crustaceans by utilizing their biological tendency responding to bright and dark contrast A method for directing the displacement of aquatic crustaceans after feeding by utilizing their biological tendency responding to a bright and dark contrast is provided. This method comprises steps to generate the visual effect of this bright and dark contrast at a ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6939708 | Method of rapid bio-cycling of an aquarium A method of rapid biochemical cycling of aquariums using naturally preserved granular marine substrate material, such as sand or aragonite, to rapidly denitrify the aquatic environment and to establish biochemical conditions that are favorable to the survival and vi... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6915762 | Wall-mountable aquarium A wall-mountable aquarium has a slim tank for containing water to keep living aquatic animals or plants. The tank includes a transparent front wall, a rear wall, opposite left and right side walls and a bottom wall, with the side and bottom walls being considerably ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6866006 | Aquarium system The present invention provides a system and method for improving illumination of aquariums and support of aquatic features placed therein. These improvements are due, at least in part, by providing an aquarium having a recess portion extending inwardly from a wall p... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6857392 | Aquarium pumping and airing apparatus An aquarium includes a pump disposed in a chamber of a container to circulate water and having a spindle. An air supplying device is coupled to the spindle of the pump and driven by the spindle of the pump, to pump air into the water contained in the chamber of the ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6796273 | Switching current water director (SCWD) for aquariums The present invention relates to a water director for distributing a surge or flow of water to one or more of a plurality of output ports, which can vary in shape, size, and number, typically for use in marine and fresh water aquariums. Water pumped through a condui... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6761133 | Aquarium device An aquarium device for draining and cleaning an aquarium. The aquarium device includes a base having a top side, a bottom side, a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side. The top side has a depression therein. A peripheral edge of the depression ha... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6755154 | Display aquarium for small fish A display aquarium for Betta and other small fish which is a transparent housing having an open top and a bottom wall provided with a through hole and a plug or cap for opening and closing the through hole to allow for controlled draining of water and accumulated wa... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6722314 | Method for improving conditions in closed circuit fish farming The invention relates to a method for improving conditions in closed circuit seafood and fish farming, comprising the following steps: a) at least part of the water from at least one of the rearing ponds (1) is recycled, whereby said water is treated one or m... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6698134 | Method of cultivating fresh spirulina at home and device thereof The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for cultivating and consuming fresh Spirulina at home. The method comprises species selection of Spirulina for cultivation at home, cultivation environment and apparatus conditions, cultivation and... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6672250 | Molded magnetic components for use in aquatic environments New and improved molded magnetic geometrical components are used as underwater ornamentation to form the scenery in aquariums and other aquatic displays. These modular imitation rocks and/or other shapes, when added to an aquarium will create a natural se... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6668756 | Artificial fish habitat for a fishpond An artificial fish habitat for use with a recreational fishpond. The fish habitat is provided as at least one section, having a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, and a substantially rectangular holder basket which is fitted into an opening within th... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6618989 | Method for growing ornamental plants by hydroponic cultivation and an apparatus therefor A method for growing ornamental plants by hydroponic cultivation, includes the steps of arranging a piece of a tree in a water tank, adhering support members to the tree, the support members being water permeable which are free to deform, placing plants o... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6561135 | Aquarium pump backup system The aquarium backup system operates upon failure of the pump that provides aeration and/or water circulation to aquariums. The backup system includes a sensor for determining when the flow of water to the aquarium is interrupted due to a power outage or p... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6532898 | Moveable aquarium and method for operating the same A mobile aquarium includes a display tank mounted on a wheeled cart and a system for lowering the center of gravity of the aquarium. In one embodiment, the system for lowering the center of gravity uses a storage tank that is lower than the display tank. ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6484669 | Aquarium base An aquarium base is provided by a base member (26, 26a) extending horizontally around a periphery generally coextensive with the periphery of the aquarium tank (22, 22a, 22b), the base member having a lower surface (30, 30a) resting on a horizontal suppor... | 11/26/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6443100 | Debris separating system for fish pens A debris separating system for separating debris in a fish tank is formed by a standpipe extending up through the bottom of tank at the center of tank and terminating in an open end. A cover covers the opening and is spaced therefrom to provide an inlet o... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6357177 | Bottom sand for growing aquatic plants and aquariums for growing aquatic plants using bottom sand Bottom sand for growing aquatic plants containing a granular sinter consisting essentially of volcanic ash and having a bonding strength to collapse when a pressure of 2.5 kg/cm2 or above is applied on a 1.0 cm thick layer. This bottom sand per... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6321683 | Aquarium wave-making water return device A wave-making water return device for use in an aquarium, which is constructed to have an inlet to receive water, an outlet to discharge the water into the aquarium, a fluid connection between the inlet and outlet, and an actuator to rotate the outlet so ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6318293 | Aquarium corner guards A corner guard assembly is provided for use with an otherwise conventional aquarium. The corner guard assembly has an outer aesthetic cap, generally "L" shape, having a magnet attached to the inside surface and a layer of felt attached, covering the magne... | 11/20/2001 |
