US3255731A
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Apparatus for rearing tropical fish
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-19
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1984-06-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond G Girard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K61/00; A01K61/10; A01K61/13; A01K63/00; A01K63/04; A01K63/10; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/80; Y02A40/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A FISH REARING AND WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS, EACH OF A SIZE TO ACCOMMODATE A SINGLE FISH AND EACH HAVING A PLURALITY OF IMPERVIOUS WALLS; (B) A WATER TRANSFER MEANS COMPRISING HOLLOW BOSSES IN AT LEAST TWO OF SAID WALLS ON THE SAME HORIZONTAL LEVEL EXTENDING FROM THE LOWER PORTION ONLY OF EACH COMPARTMENT, EACH OF A SIZE TO PREVENT PASSAGE OF FISH; (C) TUBULAR MEANS CONNECTING SAID BOSSES FOR FLOW OF LIQUID FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO ANOTHER SERIALLY THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENTS FOR CIRCULATION OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENTS AND PICKING UP DEBRIS AT THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID COMPARTMENT; (D) MEANS FOR CIRCULATING WATER IN SAID SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A FISH REARING AND WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF COMPARTMENTS, EACH OF A SIZE TO ACCOMMODATE A SINGLE FISH AND EACH HAVING A PLURALITY OF IMPERVIOUS WALLS; (B) A WATER TRANSFER MEANS COMPRISING HOLLOW BOSSES IN AT LEAST TWO OF SAID WALLS ON THE SAME HORIZONTAL LEVEL EXTENDING FROM THE LOWER PORTION ONLY OF EACH COMPARTMENT, EACH OF A SIZE TO PREVENT PASSAGE OF FISH; (C) TUBULAR MEANS CONNECTING SAID BOSSES FOR FLOW OF LIQUID FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO ANOTHER SERIALLY THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENTS FOR CIRCULATION OF LIQUID THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENTS AND PICKING UP DEBRIS AT THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID COMPARTMENT; (D) MEANS FOR CIRCULATING WATER IN SAID SYSTEM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |