Patent · US Expired

Aquarium system

US6866006B1 · kind B1 · utility

2Cited by
17References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 9, 2004
Grant dateMar 15, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K63/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for improving illumination of aquariums and support of aquatic features placed therein. These improvements are due, at least in part, by providing an aquarium having a recess portion extending inwardly from a wall portion, wherein the recess portion has a transparent or translucent surface for transmitting external light into the container and optionally a shelf structure for supporting aquatic items placed in the aquarium.

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