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US3591971A
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Water aerator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-18
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-07-18
Abstract
Abstract An aerator for aerating water in a bait container, or the like comprising water reservoir permanently or removably mounted on the rim of a bait container. Openings are provided in the walls of the water reservoir for applying a plurality of streams of water to the surface of the water in the bait container to produce aerating bubbles therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Troy Tanner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:50
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/04; A01K97/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A water aerator including, in combination, a water container having an open upper end, providing an access area, and a water reservoir adapted to contain aerating water, said water reservoir being removably mounted on the upper edges of the walls of the water container and including portions extending inwardly of the water container a distance leaving the major portion of said upper open end of the water container unobstructed, water discharge ports being provided in said extending portions, and said water reservoir is provided with means depending from the bottom thereof for receiving the upper portions of the walls of the water container for removably mounting the water reservoir thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A water aerator including, in combination, a water container having an open upper end, providing an access area, and a water reservoir adapted to contain aerating water, said water reservoir being removably mounted on the upper edges of the walls of the water container and including portions extending inwardly of the water container a distance leaving the major portion of said upper open end of the water container unobstructed, water discharge ports being provided in said extending portions, and said water reservoir is provided with means depending from the bottom thereof for receiving the upper portions of the walls of the water container for removably mounting the water reservoir thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A water aerator in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means comprises a pair of spaced apart depending flanges, the spacing between the depending flanges being substantially equal to the thickness of the walls of the water container for receiving the upper portions of the walls therebetween with a sliding fit.
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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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |