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Fish tank

US9326494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 2013
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01G9/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes a housing having a first surface having a first contour and arranged to contain a quantity of water. The apparatus further includes a base structure positioned adjacent the housing and including a second surface having a second contour that closely matches the first contour. The housing is positioned such that the first surface and the second surface are disposed immediately adjacent one another. The apparatus further includes a lighting element supported by the base and positioned to selectively illuminate the housing. The apparatus further includes a storage compartment having an open cavity for receiving and holding an object and a third surface having a third contour that closely matches the first contour, the storage compartment supported by the base structure such that the first surface and the third surface are disposed immediately adjacent one another.

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