System and method for transporting live aquatic animals
US7523718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K63/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for transporting live aquatic animals between shipping points, said system comprising water filled tank units 300 for containing the live animals in a life supporting aquatic environment during the transport; and a refrigerated marine container 200 provided with means 240, 250, 260 for cooling, aerating and circulating the water in said tank units at least during the transport; said system further comprising docking stations 100 situated at said shipping points, said docking stations comprising docking means for receiving said refrigerated marine container 200 containing said tank units 300; and means 120, 130, 140 for providing a life supporting aquatic environment for the live aquatic animals in said tank units 300 placed in said refrigerated marine container 200 while the refrigerated marine container 200 is attached to the docking station 100.
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