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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7836852 | Methods for manipulating fish spawning cycles A method of manipulating a spawning cycle of perch across multiple generations that includes identifying a desired out-of-cycle spawning period for perch, selecting a geographic strain of perch having a natural spawning period in proximity to the desired out-of-cycl... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7743734 | Method and device for generating waves in an aquarium In order to generate waves in a volume of water (12) of an aquarium, it is proposed that a storage container (22) which extends beyond the surface of the volume of water (12) should be provided in the aquarium (10). Using a pump (32 | 06/29/2010 |
| 7152552 | Modular aquatic display assembly An assembly includes a plurality of uniquely shaped modular members provided with at least one linear slot formed therein and a body provided with a uniform thickness. Selected ones of the modular members have monolithically formed tab portions extending outwardly t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7073463 | Apparatus for an underwater terrarium An underwater terrarium capable of being submerged in an aquarium. The interior of the terrarium is sealed, so it may be submerged in a tank. The terrarium has a pair of air tubes for air intake and exhaust. The intake can be connected to a standard aquarium aerator... | 07/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6415739 | Combination fish tank and picture frame A tank is combined with a picture frame. The tank has a housing with a recessed portion extending into the interior of the tank. The recessed portion is preferably unitarily formed in a front panel of the tank. The recessed portion is reinforced. The tank... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6067937 | Mobile aquarium 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. ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6041739 | Aquarium supporting structure An aquarium structure which has first and second vertical support members extending between a lower substrate and an upper substrate, an aquarium mounted between the first and second vertical support members and being moveable in a vertical direction by m... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6019064 | Animal observation system An animal observation system comprising two enclosures, each configured to provide a habitant for air-breathing animals. A cylindrically shaped gallery connects the enclosures. A section of the gallery is transparent and waterproof. Also included is a fis... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6006471 | Air-cleaning ecosystem apparatus An air-cleaning ecosystem apparatus includes: an ecosystem container having green plants, pollutant-absorbable plants and aromatic plants selectively planted in the ecosystem container; at least an illuminator installed in the ecosystem container; a blowe... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5906176 | Combination fish tank and fire extinguisher A combination fish tank and fire extinguisher including a container having a manually operated pump mounted on the top and a motor housing supporting the bottom. Installed inside the motor housing is a water pump motor, a storage battery and an electric p... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5865141 | Stable and reproducible sealed complex ecosystems An apparatus and method for establishing a sealed ecological system that is self-sustaining, remains in dynamic equilibrium over successive generations of organisms. The wastes generated by one set of organisms are consumed entirely by other organisms as ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5836264 | Apparatus for use in determining excitants, attractants, stimulants and incitants for members of the penaeus genus of the class crustacea Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5823141 | Process and for exciting, attracting, stimulating, and/or inciting members of the class crustacea Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the lass Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus, Penaeus vannamei and Procambrus clarkii. The apparatus for carrying ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5778824 | Magnetic device and method for feeding aquatic animals An aquatic animal feeding assembly for use with aquariums, tanks, pools or the like. The feeding assembly (4) comprises an outer magnet (34) placed adjacent an outer surface of the aquarium wall (14) and an inner magnet (32) placed opposite the outer magn... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5706759 | Process for determining excitants, attractants and stimulants for members of the procambrus clarkII species of the class crustacea, and method for exciting and/or attracting and/or stimulating members of the procambrus clarkII species of the class crustac Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants and incitants for members of the Procambrus clarkii species of the Class Crustacea. Also described is a method for exciting and/or attracting and/or stimulating members of the Procambrus clarki... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5693220 | Aquarium filtration system for semi-aquatic animals An aquarium filtration system for semi-aquatic animals, such as turtles, frogs and the like, which provides for collection and removal of waste material or debris generated within the aquarium while also providing for an artificial pond and a sunning plat... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5579723 | Process for exciting, attracting, stimulating, and/or inciting members of the penaeus genus of the class crustacea Described is a process for determining excitants, attractants, incitants and stimulants for members of the Penaeus genus of the Class Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus, Penaeus aztecus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for ... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5551378 | Aquarium display configuration The aquarium display system includes an aquarium tank, having a bottom wall portion, a rear side, and a front transparent wall portion viewable from a viewing location facing the front transparent wall portion and vertically displaced from the aquarium ta... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5535702 | Aquarium sea current generator A sea current generator aquarium including an air-tight water chamber located at one end of the aquarium with an opening into the aquarium extending across the bottom of the chamber. A constant flow air pump connected to the top of the water chamber for p... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5474030 | Method and apparatus for determining excitants and attractants for the penaeus genus of crustacea Described is a process for determining excitants and attractants for members of the Penaeus genus of Crustacea including but not limited to Penaeus setiferus and Penaeus vannamei, as well as apparatus for carrying out such process. The apparatus for carry... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5467739 | Apparatus for simulating a tide pool in an aquarium A pump transfers water from an aquarium into a top container and an overflow container that are inserted into an aquarium, lowering the water level within the aquarium, and thereby creating the effect of a tide pool at low tide. Water is pumped into the o... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5413070 | Aquarium display configuration with lighting and cantilevered support rack The aquarium display system includes an aquarium tank, having a bottom wall portion, a rear side, and a front transparent wall portion viewable from a viewing location facing the front transparent wall portion and vertically displaced from the aquarium ta... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5365884 | Ornamental assembly for use in non-aquatic viewing cages or the like An ornamental assembly for use in a non-aquatic viewing cage of the like is disclosed. The ornamental assembly includes a body member formed from a natural indiscriminate piece of driftwood and a fastening assembly for semi-permanently fixably securing th... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5263772 | Aquarium stand An aquarium stand (10) is provided for a removable aquarium tank (44) and has an upper horizontally extending guide track provided by channels (80, 74) receiving border frames (58, 62) of the tank in horizontal sliding relation and providing keyed flush f... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5222458 | Apparatus for monitoring moving aquatic organisms High contrast silhouette images of moving aquatic organisms against a brightly lit background are provided with an apparatus which comprises a tunnel with transparent top and front walls for confining the motion of aquatic organisms, retroreflective surfa... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5189982 | Table with decorative aquarium and light refractive effect A table with decorative aquarium, including a plurality of lighting fixtures and a base with a plurality of hollow supporters to fit a plurality of equidistant transparent legs arranged annularly to support a polygonal top, and a plurality of equidistant ... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5067060 | Aquarium lamp An aquarium lamp is disclosed herein which includes a multifunctional column submerged a substantial distance below the water level of the surrounding container. This container is suitable for supporting various life forms and aquatic plants and animals. ... | 11/19/1991 |
| 4364132 | Aquarium bath A bath tub having inner and outer front, rear and side walls, a ledge extending along the tops of these walls, a base uniting the inner and outer walls, and the whole forming a water-tight chamber extending around the tub. A cover is provided in a ledge o... | 12/21/1982 |
