US4074651A
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Forced aerating means for inboard live wells
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-04
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A forced aerating apparatus for an inboard live well positioned within a fishing boat. The apparatus includes a water pipe having an intake end positioned outwardly of the boat below the water line. The water pipe has a discharge end positioned within the boat adjacent the well for supplying water thereto. A water aerator is provided on the discharge end of the water pipe. A water pump is mounted exteriorly of the well and is connected to the water pipe for selectively pumping water from outside the boat through the water aerator during the periods that the boat is not traveling through the water. Water is automatically supplied to the live well when the boat is traveling through the water. The apparatus also includes means for powering the pump.
Inventors
- 👤 Dell H. Arduser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:07
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/04; A01K63/042; B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/14; B63B35/24; B63B35/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
In combination, a boat, at least one live well within said boat, a water pipe means having a discharge end positioned within said boat adjacent said well for supplying water thereto and an intake end positioned outwardly of said boat below the water line thereof and extending forwardly relative to the direction of travel of said boat with said forwardly extending portion of said intake end pivotally mounted to permit it to pivotally move upwardly if it strikes an obstruction, a water aerator means on said discharge end, a pump means in said boat positioned externally of said well and connected to said water pipe means for selectively pumping water from outside said boat through said aerator means, said water pipe means including a pump by-pass pipe such that the movement of said boat through the water will cause water to be directed into said intake end, through said by-pass pipe to said water aerator means, and means for powering said pump means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
In combination, a boat, at least one live well within said boat, a water pipe means having a discharge end positioned within said boat adjacent said well for supplying water thereto and an intake end positioned outwardly of said boat below the water line thereof and extending forwardly relative to the direction of travel of said boat with said forwardly extending portion of said intake end pivotally mounted to permit it to pivotally move upwardly if it strikes an obstruction, a water aerator means on said discharge end, a pump means in said boat positioned externally of said well and connected to said water pipe means for selectively pumping water from outside said boat through said aerator means, said water pipe means including a pump by-pass pipe such that the movement of said boat through the water will cause water to be directed into said intake end, through said by-pass pipe to said water aerator means, and means for powering said pump means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a check valve means is provided in said by-pass pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a drain pipe means is positioned in said boat and is operatively connected to said water pipe means for selectively draining water within said boat outwardly through said water pipe means intake end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein a normally closed valve means is imposed in said drain pipe means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said water aerator means comprises a spray pipe positioned above said well.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein an excess water drain means is in communication with said well for draining the excess water therefrom outwardly of said boat.
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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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |