US3807356A
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Aquarium table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-09
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Granted: 1974-04-30
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Expires: 1993-03-09
Abstract
Abstract The peripheral rim of a hollow shell supports the peripheral rim of a water container disposed within and spaced from the inner surface of the shell, and the peripheral support rim of a table top cover is supported on the peripheral rim of the container. The water container preferably is of transparent, or other lighttransmissible material, and lights are mounted within the space between the container and shell. The assembly is arranged to allow water to be filled into the container in contact with a major area of the underside of the cover, leaving a minor area thereof disposed above the water level to provide an air pocket therebetween. An opening through the cover registers with said minor area for introducing fish food and for the circulation of air.
Inventors
- 👤 A Pratt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An aquarium table comprising: a. a water container having an open top and adapted to contain water to a predetermined level, and b. a cover including a transparent center portion and a peripheral rim portion offset upwardly from the central portion for support on the upper peripheral edge of the container, whereby to dispose said central portion in a plane below the upper peripheral edge of the container, with a major portion of the area of the underside of said central portion disposed below said predetermined water level, c. a minor portion of the area of the underside of the center portion of the cover being disposed above said predetermined water level, whereby to form an air pocket therebetween, d. the cover having an opening therethrough registering with said minor area for the introduction of fish food and for the circulation of air.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An aquarium table comprising: a. a water container having an open top and adapted to contain water to a predetermined level, and b. a cover including a transparent center portion and a peripheral rim portion offset upwardly from the central portion for support on the upper peripheral edge of the container, whereby to dispose said central portion in a plane below the upper peripheral edge of the container, with a major portion of the area of the underside of said central portion disposed below said predetermined water level, c. a minor portion of the area of the underside of the center portion of the cover being disposed above said predetermined water level, whereby to form an air pocket therebetween, d. the cover having an opening therethrough registering with said minor area for the introduction of fish food and for the circulation of air.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The aquarium table of claim 1 including means for supporting the cover at a slight angle from horizontal, whereby to provide said major and minor area portions relative to said predetermined water level.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The aquarium table of claim 1 wherein the cover includes a minor area portion the undersurface of which is offset upwardly from the under surface area of the major area portion thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The aquarium table of claim 1 including pivot means interengaging the container and cover for pivoting the cover relative to the container between positions closing the upper end of the container and opening said upper end of the container for access to the interior thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The aquarium table of claim 4 wherein the upper edge of the container and rim portion of the cover are provided with sockets, and an elongated rod is receivable at its opposite ends removably in said sockets for supporting the cover in said open position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The aquarium table of claim 1 including a hollow shell supporting the container therein in spaced relation thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The aquarium table of claim 6 wherein the shell and container are provided with outwardly projecting upper peripheral rims for mutual engagement for supporting the container within the shell, the peripheral rim of the cover engaging the peripheral rim of the container for support thereby.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The aquarium table of claim 6 wherein the container is made of light-transmittable material, and a source of light is contained in the space between the shell and the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The aquarium table of claim 8 wherein a central portion of the container is rendered substantially opaque, and the source of light is disposed in said space underlying said opaque central portion of the container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
125 words
The aquarium table of claim 1 wherein: a. a hollow shell supports the container therein in spaced relation thereto, b. the shell and container are provided with outwardly projecting upper peripheral rims for mUtual engagement for supporting the container within the shell, the peripheral rim of the cover engaging the peripheral rim of the container for support thereby, c. pivot means interengages the rims of the container and cover for pivoting the cover relative to the container between positions closing the upper end of the container and opening said upper end of the container for access to the interior thereof, d. the container is made of light-transmissible material, and e. a source of light is contained in the space between the shell and the container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-29 | 1977-10-29 | 1978-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-29 | 1981-10-29 | 1982-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-29 | 1985-10-29 | 1986-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |