US4005015A
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Aerating apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-05
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Granted: 1977-01-25
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Expires: 1995-06-05
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for aerating and/or treating shallow ponds of water includes a submersible pump having an outlet conduit extending to a support means above water level. At the support means, the outlet conduit extends downwardly and communicates with one or more distributing conduits having a greater flow capacity. Valve means is provided at said support means for introducing air and/or chemicals into the downwardly flowing stream. The distribution conduits terminate in a submersible distributor head. The entire apparatus is portable.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Boward, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:12
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/1278; C02F3/1294; B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/20; B01F23/23; B01F23/231; B01F23/23105; B01F23/2311; B01F23/23114; B01F23/231142; B01F23/2312; B01F23/23121; B01F25/00; B01F25/20; B01F25/21; C02F3/20; C02F7/00; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
Apparatus for aerating bodies of water comprising a pump having an inlet and one outlet, a first conduit having one end connected to said pump outlet, valve means coupled to the other end of said first conduit to allow a fluid at atmospheric pressure to be introduced into said first conduit, structure for supporting said valve means and said other end of said first conduit at an elevation above water level with said other end of said first conduit at an elevation above water level with said other end of said first conduit being directed downwardly, distribution conduit means having a greater flow capacity than said first conduit, said distribution conduit means having one end communicating with said first conduit downstream from said valve means for receiving water and any fluids introduced thereinto through said valve means, and an upwardly directed submersible distributor head connected to the other end of said distribution conduit means, said distributor head having a chamber therein, said chamber having an inlet and an outlet, said chamber inlet being at an elevation below the elevation of said chamber outlet and being connected to said distribution conduit means for receiving water and fluid introduced through said first conduit therein, said chamber outlet being substantially smaller in size as compared with said chamber inlet for permitting discharge of water and said fluid vertically upwardly from said distributor head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
Apparatus for aerating bodies of water comprising a pump having an inlet and one outlet, a first conduit having one end connected to said pump outlet, valve means coupled to the other end of said first conduit to allow a fluid at atmospheric pressure to be introduced into said first conduit, structure for supporting said valve means and said other end of said first conduit at an elevation above water level with said other end of said first conduit at an elevation above water level with said other end of said first conduit being directed downwardly, distribution conduit means having a greater flow capacity than said first conduit, said distribution conduit means having one end communicating with said first conduit downstream from said valve means for receiving water and any fluids introduced thereinto through said valve means, and an upwardly directed submersible distributor head connected to the other end of said distribution conduit means, said distributor head having a chamber therein, said chamber having an inlet and an outlet, said chamber inlet being at an elevation below the elevation of said chamber outlet and being connected to said distribution conduit means for receiving water and fluid introduced through said first conduit therein, said chamber outlet being substantially smaller in size as compared with said chamber inlet for permitting discharge of water and said fluid vertically upwardly from said distributor head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said conduit means includes discrete distribution conduits each having one end communicating with said first conduit, a discrete submersible distributor head connected to the other end of each distribution conduit, each distribution conduit being longer than said first conduit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said pump is a submersible pump having its inlet in direct communication with a body of water to be aerated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said valve means includes a member having an upright leg and two diverging legs at the lower end of the upright leg, the upper end of said upright leg being connected to said first conduit, and discrete means connected to each leg for selectively introducing a fluid directly into each leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 including a dispensing container for dispensing a liquid, said container being connected to said upright leg for introducing a liquid at atmospheric pressure thereinto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said structure for supporting said valve means includes vertically adjustable elements for changing the elevation of said valve means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said distributor head is supported from below by a base adapted to rest on the bottom of a shallow body of water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said distributor head, pump, and structure for supporting said valve means are each free from any means for anchoring the same so that the apparatus as an entity is portable for movement from one location to another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
242 words
Apparatus for aerating bodies of water comprising a submersible pump having an inlet and an outlet, said pump inlet being in direct communication with the body of water to be aerated, a first conduit having one end connected to said pump outlet, valve means coupled to the other end of said conduit to allow a fluid at atmospheric pressure to be introduced into said conduit, structure supporting said valve means and said other end of said first conduit on land at an elevation above water level with the other end of said first conduit being directed downwardly, distribution conduit means having a greater flow capacity than said first conduit, said distribution conduit means having one end communicating with said first conduit downstream from said valve means for receiving water and any fluids introduced thereinto through said valve means, and an upwardly directed submersible distributor head connected to the other end of said distribution conduit means, said distributor head having a chamber therein, said chamber having an inlet and an outlet, said chamber inlet being at an elevation below the elevation of said chamber outlet and being connected to said distribution conduit means for receiving water and any fluid therein solely from said distribution conduit means, said chamber outlet being substantially smaller in size as compared with said chamber inlet for permitting discharge of aerated water vertically outwardly from said distributor head, and said distributor head being supported from below by a base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
242 words
Apparatus for aerating bodies of water comprising a submersible pump having an inlet and an outlet, said pump inlet being in direct communication with the body of water to be aerated, a first conduit having one end connected to said pump outlet, valve means coupled to the other end of said conduit to allow a fluid at atmospheric pressure to be introduced into said conduit, structure supporting said valve means and said other end of said first conduit on land at an elevation above water level with the other end of said first conduit being directed downwardly, distribution conduit means having a greater flow capacity than said first conduit, said distribution conduit means having one end communicating with said first conduit downstream from said valve means for receiving water and any fluids introduced thereinto through said valve means, and an upwardly directed submersible distributor head connected to the other end of said distribution conduit means, said distributor head having a chamber therein, said chamber having an inlet and an outlet, said chamber inlet being at an elevation below the elevation of said chamber outlet and being connected to said distribution conduit means for receiving water and any fluid therein solely from said distribution conduit means, said chamber outlet being substantially smaller in size as compared with said chamber inlet for permitting discharge of aerated water vertically outwardly from said distributor head, and said distributor head being supported from below by a base.
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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) | 1980-01-25 | 1980-07-26 | 1981-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-25 | 1984-07-26 | 1985-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-25 | 1988-07-26 | 1989-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |