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Aeration apparatus for large waters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-11-07
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Granted: 1986-05-06
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Expires: 2004-11-07
Abstract
Abstract An aeration apparatus for waters consists of a float element and of at least one aerator unit supported thereby, with a motor-driven pump, with a mixing chamber downstream of the latter, with an air pipe connected to the mixing chamber and with at least one ejector leading out of the mixing chamber. To enable even large waters, such as, for example, marine bays or the like, to be adequately aerated for an acceptable outlay for apparatus, the float element which supports the aerator unit or the aerator units is a walk-on boat hull (1). The aerator units (2) are attached to the exterior wall (9) of the boat hull (1). At least one of the aerator units is constructed as an immersed aerator and can serve as a drive means for the boat hull (FIG. 1).
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Blum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:07
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F3/00; C02F3/02; C02F3/12; C02F3/1278; C02F3/1294; B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; C02F7/00; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W10/00; Y02W10/10; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
Aeration apparatus for large waters, consisting of one float element and a plurality of aerator units supported thereby, characterized in that the float element is a walk-on boat hull (1;32) wherein the aerator units (2; 33; 34) are arranged all around the boat hull and are attached to the exterior wall (9) of the boat hull (1; 32) and wherein at least one of the aerator units comprises an immersed aerator (2; 33) with a motor-driven pump, and a submerged electric motor to drive the pump, with a mixing chamber downstream of the latter, with an air pipe connected to the mixing chamber and with a single ejector leading out of the mixing chamber or a plurality of ejectors (6) pointing in approximately the same direction, and that the aerator unit is provided as drive means for the boat hull (1; 32).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
Aeration apparatus for large waters, consisting of one float element and a plurality of aerator units supported thereby, characterized in that the float element is a walk-on boat hull (1;32) wherein the aerator units (2; 33; 34) are arranged all around the boat hull and are attached to the exterior wall (9) of the boat hull (1; 32) and wherein at least one of the aerator units comprises an immersed aerator (2; 33) with a motor-driven pump, and a submerged electric motor to drive the pump, with a mixing chamber downstream of the latter, with an air pipe connected to the mixing chamber and with a single ejector leading out of the mixing chamber or a plurality of ejectors (6) pointing in approximately the same direction, and that the aerator unit is provided as drive means for the boat hull (1; 32).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the air pipes (7) of all the aerator units (2) are connected to a common manifold (26) and that the manifold (26) is suppliable with pressurised air by at least one central compressor (27).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that some or all of the aerator units (2;33,34) are connected to a common central pump.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the aerator units (2;33,34) are arranged to be adjustable in height.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the ejectors are constructed as wide-jet nozzles (36).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the outlet apertures of at least some of the ejectors are located at the water surface level.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the outlet apertures of at least some of the ejectors (36) are directed obliquely upwards and located above the water surface level.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the pump (3) of the one aerator unit (34) exhibits on its suction connector, a dip tube (38) extending deep into the water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that an electricity generator (28) operable by fuel is arranged on the boat hull (2).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 9, characterised in that the boat hull (1) is connectable via guide rollers (30) to a guide cable (31), and that the drive of the boat hull (1) is automatically reversible.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the boat hull (32) is connected via at least one retaining cable (43,44) to an anchorage device (42) which is mounted rotatably on a stationary column (40).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
Aeration apparatus according to claim 11, characterised in that the column (40) exhibits an electricity supply point (45), and that a central electrical connection (48) provided on the boat hull (32) is connected via an electric cable (47) to the electricity supply point of the column (40).
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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) | 1989-05-05 | 1989-11-04 | 1990-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-05 | 1993-11-04 | 1994-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-05 | 1997-11-04 | 1998-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |