Floating weed and debris removal system and associated method
US7867390B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2103/007
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automated water discharging system for prohibiting buoyant debris from reaching and engaging an existing support structure that is partially submerged in an existing body of water may include a mechanism for extracting and channeling water from beneath a water line to above a water line of the existing body of water. Additionally, a mechanism for distributing water from above the water line to a plurality of third locations may be included by creating an artificial current flowing away from the existing support structure. A plurality of conduits and a power-actuated pump may direct the water and debris from one location to the next. Discharge nozzles may discharge the water at an angle defined downwardly towards the water line to thereby create the artificial current leading away from the existing support structure. A controller may be included to adjust the flow rate of the nozzles and the corresponding artificial current.
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