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Pump-assisted gravel vacuum

US8534229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Filing dateJun 1, 2011
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K63/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vacuum device for an aquarium is disclosed. The device comprising a tube having a pump contained therein. The pump utilizes a ring-shaped rotor with interior vanes for impelling water through the device.

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