Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119264000 | Aquarium cleaning (nonfilter type type) | 14 |
20090211533 | MAGNETIC CLEANING DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SUCH A CLEANING DEVICE - An aquarium wall cleaning device and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The device may include a first flexible member including a main body formed from a flexible buoyant material, a first magnetic or magnetically attractable element disposed within the main body of the first flexible member, and a first layer attached to the main body of first flexible member and having an abrasive surface. The first flexible member may be substantially neutrally buoyant or negatively buoyant in water. The device may also include a second member including a main body, a second magnetic or magnetically attractable element disposed within the main body of the second member, and a second layer having a soft surface attached to the main body of the second member. At least one of the first and second magnetic or magnetically attractable elements may include a magnetic material. The other of the first and second elements may be magnetically attracted to the magnetic material. When the first flexible member and the second member are placed on opposite sides of an aquarium wall and the first and second magnetic or magnetically attractable elements are attracted to one another, the abrasive surface and the soft surface contact respective inner and outer sides of the wall to allow cleaning of at least one side of the wall. | 08-27-2009 |
20100024739 | Device for Cleaning Aquarium Windows - The invention relates to a device for cleaning aquarium windows ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100116217 | TEMPERATURE MEASURING, ALGAE CLEANING AND FEEDING SYSTEMS FOR AQUARIUMS - A temperature measuring, algae cleaning and feeding system which includes a thermometer mounted on one side of a first support, At least one first magnet is mounted on an opposite side of the first support. The opposite side of the first support is adapted to engage the outer surface of a first wall of the aquarium. At least one second magnet is mounted on one side of the second support. A scrub pad for removing algae is mounted on the one side of the second support, the opposite side of the second support being adapted to engage the inner surface of the first wall of the aquarium opposite the first support such that the first and second magnetic means attract each other to thereby attach the first and second supports to the first wall of the aquarium. A fish feeding dispenser is mounted on the opposite side of the second support. | 05-13-2010 |
20110290192 | Pump-Assisted Gravel Vacuum - Disclosed is a vacuum device for an aquarium comprising a tube having a pump contained therein. The pump utilizes a ring-shaped rotor with interior vanes for impelling water through the, device. | 12-01-2011 |
20120079991 | Large scale aquarium - The inventive concept is directed to a large self-sustaining aquarium which is constructed as half round tank having a diameter of at least 10′. The front of the half round tank has a flat viewing area of glass. The inside of the tank, at the half round outer wall, there located a secondary wall in front of the outer wall by a distance of about 10 inches to thereby form a reservoir. A multiple baffles are located in this reservoir spaced apart from each other. The baffles are so located that they alternating touch the bottom of the tank or are spaced apart there from. Thus, when awter is forced into a first one the cells, the water will take a serpentine flow direction through the reservoir. Various water treatment elements are located within each of the cells to maintain the water free of any particles and other contaminants to render the aquarium self-sustaining. | 04-05-2012 |
20120085290 | Aquarium Cleaner - Disclosed is an aquarium cleaning system having an inner member adapted to be positioned adjacent an interior surface of a sidewall of the aquarium; an outer member adapted to be positioned adjacent an exterior surface of the sidewall such that the sidewall is interposed between the inner and outer members; an attachment mechanism that retains the inner member and the outer member in a fixed position relative to one another; a cleaning member mounted on the inner member and adapted to clean the interior surface of the sidewall; and a control system adapted to cause the inner and outer member to collectively move around the side wall of the aquarium such that the cleaning member cleans the interior surface of the side wall during such movement. | 04-12-2012 |
20120192799 | Drainable Aquarium with Redundant Leak Prevention - A leak prevention drainage system integrated into the base of an aquarium tank is disclosed. The drainage system facilitates transfer of water to or from the interior of the tank, wherein the system comprises three leak prevention mechanisms to redundantly prevent unwanted spillage or leakage from the aquarium during operation. The leak prevention mechanisms include an uppermost stopper having a pull chain accessible from above the water level within the tank, a drain pipe having an internal drain valve for controller flow rate therethrough and a removable end cap at the exit end of the drain pipe. A screen within the drain prevents particulate items from passing therethrough, while a plurality of washers and threaded connections prevent water leakage through the elements of the drainage system. The system is used to controllably drain or fill an aquarium using a hose attachable to the end of the drain pipe. | 08-02-2012 |
20120204803 | MAGNETIC CLEANING DEVICE - An aquarium wall cleaning device is provided. The device may include a first magnetic or magnetically attractable member including a first flexible main body and a first layer attached to the main body and having an abrasive surface, wherein the first member is configured to conform to a curved inner surface of the aquarium wall during use. A second magnetic or magnetically attractable member may be provided which includes a second main body. When the first member and the second member are placed on opposite sides of an aquarium wall and are coupled magnetically to one another, the abrasive surface contacts the inner surface of the aquarium wall to allow cleaning of the wall. | 08-16-2012 |
20130152866 | Aquarium with a Self-Contained Cleaning Apparatus - The present invention relates to an aquarium cleaning apparatus, systems and methods for removing debris from the aquarium, and in particular, a self-contained cleaning apparatus that utilizes a siphon effect created by pouring water in an aquarium tank and/or pulling water out of an aquarium tank, such as via a vacuum. In a preferred embodiment, the siphon operation occurs because of the difference between the water level of the aquarium tank and the vertical height of a spout attached to the top of a vertical tube. Therefore, it is not necessary for the user to immerse their hands in the aquarium water to operate the cleaning device. | 06-20-2013 |
20130284108 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ALGAL BLOOMS AND KILLING PATHOGENS IN FISH TANK - Provided are a killing apparatus for use in a fish tank. The killing apparatus includes a first conductive mesh, a second conductive mesh, and a spacer which is disposed between the first conductive mesh and the second conductive mesh and insulates the first conductive mesh and the second conductive mesh. Accordingly, in the fish tank, algal blooms are prevented and reduced, fish disease is prevented, and the growth of water plants is expedited. | 10-31-2013 |
20140261214 | FISH FOOD DISPENSER - A fish food dispensing assembly includes (i) a handle member; and (ii) a perforated container that is selectively, magnetically linked to the handle member with an aquarium panel therebetween. The perforated container is configured to receive fish food therein and to dispense fish food therefrom in a liquid environment. The fish food dispensing assembly also acts as a cleaner and can be moved with respect to the aquarium in order to clean the aquarium and/or position the fish food dispensing assembly in desired locations for feeding fish within the aquarium. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261215 | FISH FOOD DISPENSER - A fish food dispensing assembly is comprised of: (A) a handle member; (B) a perforated container that is selectively magnetically linked to a handle member; and (C) a fish food containment ring configured to be magnetically linked to the perforated container and to the handle member. The perforated container is configured to receive fish food therein and is placed within the containment ring such that the fish food dispensed within the aquarium is substantially dispensed within a specific location within the aquarium. A floating containment ring orients a brush plate in convenient parallel position for convenient linking to the handle member. LEDs on the handle member provide illumination in different colors. | 09-18-2014 |
20160081311 | Aquarium Bacteria Management Device - An aquarium bacteria management device may include a tank configured to contain a fluid and a light source configured to illuminate the tank. Electrodes may extend into the tank and be spaced apart from one another. The electrodes may introduce a first electric current through the fluid between the electrodes. A photovoltaic panel may be positioned to receive illumination from the light source and to convert the illumination into a second electric current in order to provide the first electric current to the electrodes. | 03-24-2016 |
20180020645 | SYSTEM FOR POLISHING WALLS OF AQUATIC ENCLOSURES | 01-25-2018 |