Apparatus and method for harvesting and collecting attached algal communities
US6572770B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W10/37
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for harvesting aquatic plant biomass, and more particularly, to a system and method for harvesting attached algal communities or algal turf whereby water is utilized to transport algal biomass to a central collection location. Additionally, the apparatus and method of the present invention is drawn to a gathering means whereby algal turf or biomass is severed from the ATS and transferred via a towing method, instead of pushing, thereby reducing potential damage to the ATS.
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