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Power unit for aquarium filter assembly

US4735715A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 1986
Grant dateApr 5, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K63/047
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aquarium filter assembly having a filter box with an impeller unit. An encapsulated electromagnetic power unit is removably coupled to the filter box for driving the impeller unit. The power unit is thermally separated from the filter box to prevent damage to the filter box as a result of the heat generated by the power unit.

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