US4117805A
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Vivarium
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-03
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1996-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A vivarium including an aquarium, and terrarium separated by an expansion chamber for refilling and circulating aquarium water. The expansion chamber is formed by a shield which surrounds the terrarium. A number of spouts may lead from the chamber to guide water from the aquarium inlet to the aquarium.
Inventors
- 👤 Nazareen Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A vivarium comprising: a. an aquarium having a water outlet and a water inlet; b. a terrarium having walls forming a solids retaining space, a portion of said terrarium positioned within said aquarium, said terrarium walls structurally connected with the structure of said aquarium; c. a shield surrounding said terrarium walls and forming an expansion chamber therebetween, said shield substantially rigidly selectively mounted to said aquarium and connected terrarium, said shield providing access between said aquarium and said chamber by means for providing an opening through said shield, said means being positioned at a higher level than said aquarium outlet, said means serving as said aquarium inlet; d. pump means for providing circulation of the aquarium water collected from said aquarium outlet to said aquarium inlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A vivarium comprising: a. an aquarium having a water outlet and a water inlet; b. a terrarium having walls forming a solids retaining space, a portion of said terrarium positioned within said aquarium, said terrarium walls structurally connected with the structure of said aquarium; c. a shield surrounding said terrarium walls and forming an expansion chamber therebetween, said shield substantially rigidly selectively mounted to said aquarium and connected terrarium, said shield providing access between said aquarium and said chamber by means for providing an opening through said shield, said means being positioned at a higher level than said aquarium outlet, said means serving as said aquarium inlet; d. pump means for providing circulation of the aquarium water collected from said aquarium outlet to said aquarium inlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The vivarium of claim 1 in which said aquarium said shield and said walls of said terrarium are constructed of translucent material and said vivarium further comprises a light source radiating light from below said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vivarium of claim 1 which additionally comprises a stand supporting said aquarium, chamber and terrarium, said stand having an enclosed spaced containing a shelf and an access opening thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vivarium of claim 3 which additionally comprises air means for providing a flow of air to said aquarium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vivarium of claim 1 in which said aquarium chamber, and terrarium have a common bottom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The vivarium of claim 5 in which said aquarium said shield and said walls of said terrarium are constructed of translucent material and said vivarium further comprises a light source radiating light from below said chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The vivarium of claim 6 which additionally comprises a stand supporting said aquarium, chamber and terrarium, said stand having an enclosed space containing a shelf and an access opening thereto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vivarium of claim 7 which additionally comprises air means for providing a flow of air to said aquarium.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The vivarium of claim 8 in which said access between said chamber and aquarium comprises a plurality of spouts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The vivarium of claim 1 in which said chamber has a translucent bottom and the vivarium further comprises a light source radiating light from below said chamber.
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) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |