Livewell and baitwell aerator
US5876639A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/75
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved aerator for oxygenating water and generating a circulating current within a livewell or baitwell while minimizing damaging turbulence. The aerator includes a downstream expansion area to reduce exit velocity, and an air intake conduit positioned to minimize stagnation of the liquid flow. The new aerator has an increased negative aspiration pressure, and can be operated at lower depths than previously possible.
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