Skimmer for aquariums
US12239110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K63/047
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A skimmer (1) for aquariums comprises a base (10) and a container (20) which is provided with at least two lateral connectors (21, 22) which comprise a main connector (22) and an auxiliary connector (21). The skimmer further comprises a cup (30), in which the foam is collected. The base comprises at least four openings, a first opening (11) and a second opening (12) opening inside the container (20) and being connected to a third opening (13) and a fourth opening (14), respectively, so that the skimmer can operate at least in two different configurations: a first single-pump configuration and a second double-pump configuration.
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