公开(公告)号：US06571736B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US10075592

申请日：2002-02-15

申请人： Lance H. Patterson ,  Austin Robinson

发明人： Lance H. Patterson ,  Austin Robinson

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A01K61/80 ,  Y02A40/845

摘要： In a feeder for dispensing moist feed pellets to fish in a fish farm, there are provided a feed storage hopper, a screen group for separating fish feed into edible-size pellets and feed waste, and a conveyor for conveying the feed material from the hopper to the screen group. The feed waste is collected in a receptacle for later recycling through a feed pellet extruder. The feeder also has an air delivery system comprising a venturi eductor and a nozzle for aspiring the edible-size pellets from the screen group and for delivering the pellets into an air stream directed toward a fish pen. Most importantly, the conveyor is a belt type conveyor with spaced-apart flights, providing this feeder with the ability to dispense discrete amounts of fish feed in an intermittent feed mode from the hopper, through the screen group and into the air delivery system.

公开(公告)号：US06561134B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US10048032

申请日：2002-06-24

申请人： Satoshi Mikami

发明人： Satoshi Mikami

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A23K50/80 ,  A01K61/59 ,  A23K10/22 ,  Y02A40/824

摘要： A crustacean larva raising method includes the steps of providing a tank (50) to hold larva raising medium, continuously supplying sterilized, filtered larva raising medium to the tank (50) through outlets (64) adapted to cause horizontal circulation of the medium and at an outlet flow velocity preventing larva damage, continuously draining the medium through a drain assembly (65) including a larva screen and maintaining the medium at a selected temperature. Apparatus to carry out the crustacean larva raising method comprises of modular channel sections (51, 52) of the tank (50), which are bolted and sealed together, two sub tanks (53, 54), a UV sterilizer unit (55) incorporating temperature control means and a submersible pump (56) to circulate filtered and pre-sterilized medium. A crustacean larva feeding composition and a method for preparing such a composition are also provided.

摘要翻译： 一种甲壳动物幼体提升方法包括以下步骤：提供储存幼体升高培养基的罐（50），通过出口（64）将经灭菌的经过滤的幼虫培养培养基连续地供给到罐（50），出口适合引起培养基的水平循环， 出口流速防止幼虫损伤，通过包括幼虫筛的排水组件（65）连续排出培养基，并将培养基保持在选定的温度。 进行甲壳动物幼虫养殖方法的装置包括：罐（50）的模块化通道部分（51,52），其被螺栓连接并密封在一起，两个副罐（53,54），一个UV消毒器单元（55） 温度控制装置和潜水泵（56），以循环过滤和预灭菌的介质。 还提供甲壳动物幼体饲料组合物和制备这种组合物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06520116B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09672115

申请日：2000-09-27

申请人： Ian W. Jefferds

发明人： Ian W. Jefferds

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A01K61/54 ,  Y02A40/822

摘要： A support apparatus adapted to support mussels in an aquatic mussel harvesting operation. The apparatus has a support extension that is adapted to be inserted into a harvesting support that is adapted to facilitate growth of mussels. An upper surface is provided to give the aquatic mussels support.

摘要翻译： 一种支持装置，适于在水生贻贝收获操作中支持贻贝。 该装置具有适于插入适于促进贻贝生长的收获支持物中的支撑延伸部。 提供上表面以给予水贻贝支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06520115B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09948926

申请日：2001-09-05

申请人： Secil Boyd

发明人： Secil Boyd

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A01K61/60 ,  Y02A40/826

摘要： A structure designed for raising large (commercial) quantities of pelagic fish. The structure, called an “Artificial Island Reef Platform” or “AIR Platform” is comprised of floating platform components with a large subsurface framework and cable network suitable for supporting a multiplicity of nets, each one enclosing and controlling a separate and distinct ocean volume. Various innovative design features permit the stable anchoring, supporting, and positioning of the AIR Platform, and control the distribution of oxygenated water and food, and the removal of waste products. Variants of this invention could be utilized for fresh-water fish farming in appropriate locations in lakes, reservoirs, or rivers.

摘要翻译： 一种用于养殖大量（商业）数量的中上层鱼类的结构。 称为“人造岛礁平台”或“AIR平台”的结构由具有大型地下框架和电缆网络的浮动平台组件组成，适用于支持多个网络，每个网络围绕并控制单独和独特的海洋体积。 各种创新的设计特征允许AIR Platform的稳定的锚固，支撑和定位，并控制含氧水和食物的分布以及废物的去除。本发明的变体可以适当地用于淡水养鱼 湖泊，水库或河流中的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06510815B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-28

申请号：US09744817

申请日：2001-02-16

申请人： Jean-Paul Lagardere

发明人： Jean-Paul Lagardere

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A01K61/80 ,  Y02A40/845

摘要： The invention concerns a method for feeding aquatic animals comprising a step which consists in distributing the food, characterized in that it further comprises a step which consists in automatically controlling the food distribution by measuring sound signal characteristic of the feed intake, that is, emitted by the animals corresponding to their ingestion or attempt to ingest food.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于喂养水生动物的方法，其包括在食物分配中包括的步骤，其特征在于，其还包括一个步骤，该步骤包括通过测量进食量的声音信号特性来自动控制食物分布，即由 动物对应于其摄入或尝试摄取食物。

公开(公告)号：US06457436B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-01

申请号：US09425866

申请日：1999-10-23

申请人： Jonathan P. Truebe ,  Eric P. Truebe

发明人： Jonathan P. Truebe ,  Eric P. Truebe

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A01K61/10 ,  A01K79/02 ,  E02B1/006 ,  Y02A40/81

摘要： An improved fish deterrent and guide, utilizing generally a paddlewheel (1) consisting of a central shaft (10) with vanes (12) to create a behavioral modifier. When paddlewheel (1) is rotated, the action of the vanes striking the water creates water particle motion (low frequency sound or infrasound), turbulence and current, as well as visual cues that fish avoid. The device is tunable for different fish species and life stages by adjustment of vane style, spacing, and paddlewheel rotation speed. The use of multiple behavioral deterrents creates a measure of reliability in the system. Another advantage is that this fish deterrent provides a continuous lead, which is more effective than typical point-source turbulence and sound generators. Typically, the paddlewheel fish deterrent and guide is positioned at the water surface across the intake to a power plant intake to deter surface oriented downstream migrating fish, and guide them to a bypass. In this configuration floating debris is also guided through the bypass. Alternatively, the paddlewheel may be positioned at a subsurface elevation to guide non surface oriented fish to the bypass, or positioned across the tailrace to guide upstream migrating fish to a fishway entrance.

摘要翻译： 改进的鱼类威慑物和引导件，通常利用由具有叶片（12）的中心轴（10）组成的桨叶（1）以产生行为修饰剂。 当水轮（1）旋转时，叶片撞击水的作用产生水粒子运动（低频声或次声），湍流和电流以及鱼避免的视觉线索。 该装置通过调节叶片风格，间距和桨轮转速来调节不同的鱼类和生命阶段。 使用多种行为威慑措施可以在系统中产生一定的可靠性。 另一个优点是这种鱼的威慑提供了一个连续的铅，这比一般的点源湍流和声音发生器更有效。 通常，水轮鱼的威慑力和引导件位于穿过进气口的水面上到动力装置的入口以阻止面向下游的移动鱼，并将它们引导到旁路。 在这种配置中，浮动碎屑也被引导通过旁路。 或者，水轮可以定位在地下高度处，以将非表面定向的鱼引导到旁路，或者定位在尾迹上，以将上游迁移的鱼引导到鱼道入口。

公开(公告)号：US06357389B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09525339

申请日：2000-03-14

申请人： Patrick A. March ,  Richard K. Fisher, Jr.

发明人： Patrick A. March ,  Richard K. Fisher, Jr.

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： F03B3/06 ,  F03B11/00 ,  Y02A40/60 ,  Y02E10/223 ,  Y02E10/226

摘要： A system for controlling a hydroelectric power production facility includes sensors for detecting the presence of fish adjacent to the facility. A controller linked to the sensors controls the orientation of control surfaces associated with a turbine/generator set to enhance the survivability of fish entrained into the facility when fish are detected to be present. The controller may instead or in addition activate projection arrays to guide fish to particular turbines or selected areas within the turbines that enhance the survivability of the fish passing through the turbines. The system may also be adapted to control fish bypass and spillway structures within the facility to further enhance the survivability of fish populations. The system balances fish survivability with other parameters related to the operation of the facility, optimizing power production levels once estimates of fish survivability meet targets or optimum levels. The system may be adapted to coordinate control of several facilities along a water system to permit implementation of an overall water, fish and power management plan.

摘要翻译： 用于控制水力发电设备的系统包括用于检测与设施相邻的鱼的存在的传感器。 连接到传感器的控制器控制与涡轮机/发电机组相关联的控制表面的取向，以增强当检测到鱼存在时夹带到设备中的鱼的生存性。 控制器可以替代地或另外激活投影阵列以将鱼引导到涡轮机内的特定涡轮机或选择的区域，以增强通过涡轮机的鱼的生存性。 该系统还可以适用于控制设施内的鱼道旁路和溢洪道结构，以进一步提高鱼群的生存能力。 该系统将鱼的生存能力与其他与设施运行有关的参数平衡，一旦估计鱼类生存能力达到目标或最佳水平，则优化发电量。 该系统可以适应于协调沿着水系统的若干设施的控制，以允许实施整个水，鱼和电力管理计划。

公开(公告)号：US06341580B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-29

申请号：US09554672

申请日：2000-07-10

申请人： Richard W. N. Langdon

发明人： Richard W. N. Langdon

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A01K61/57 ,  A01K61/54 ,  A01K61/56 ,  Y02A40/81 ,  Y02A40/822

摘要： The invention relates to a nucleus for the production of half or mabe pearls in molluscs. The nucleus comprises a first portion having an external surface adapted to define the shape of the half or mabe pearl to be produced and a second portion which defines a bridge between said first portion and the shell of the host mollusc. The half or mabe pearls so produced have a substantially even cross section of nacre formed over the nucleus, and a generally reduced time is required for the formation of the pearl.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于在软体动物中生产半或马贝珍珠的核。 核包括具有外表面的第一部分，该外表面适于限定待生产的半或珍珠的形状，以及限定主体软体动物的所述第一部分和壳体之间的桥的第二部分。 如此制造的半或繁茂珍珠具有形成在细胞核上的珍珠母的基本上均匀的横截面，并且通常需要缩短形成珍珠的时间。

公开(公告)号：US06327996B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-11

申请号：US09479782

申请日：2000-01-07

申请人： Gary David Pruder ,  Shaun McAlpine Moss ,  Albert George Joseph Tacon

发明人： Gary David Pruder ,  Shaun McAlpine Moss ,  Albert George Joseph Tacon

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： A01K61/59 ,  A01K61/54 ,  Y02A40/81 ,  Y02A40/824

摘要： A system and a method of growing shrimp, allowing balanced processes to accomplish the intensive culture of shrimp while reducing the risk of loss due to disease or environmental contaminants. Specifically, the present invention involves a unique combination of elements including: the use of specific pathogen free marine animal stocks, facilities which are effectively disinfected and isolated from sources of disease vectors and environmental contaminants, a beneficial, synergistic microbial population, and an aqueous medium of controlled composition. The system also comprises a specialized feed for supporting the microorganisms and marine animals, with zero-exchange of aqueous medium throughout the growout cycle such that the solids formed during operation, uneaten feeds, and fecal matter are retained in the system to provide an environment suitable for high yields and growth rates of marine animals.

摘要翻译： 一种增加虾的系统和方法，使平衡过程能够完成虾的集约养殖，同时降低由于疾病或环境污染物引起的损失风险。 具体地说，本发明涉及元素的独特组合，包括：使用特定无病原体的海洋动物种群，有效地消毒并从疾病载体和环境污染物来源分离的设施，有益的协同微生物群体和水性介质 的控制组成。 该系统还包括用于支持微生物和海洋动物的专用饲料，其在整个循环周期内零水交换水性培养基，使得在操作期间形成的固体，不成熟饲料和粪便物质保留在系统中以提供适合的环境 用于海洋动物的高产量和增长率。

公开(公告)号：US06276301B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09414570

申请日：1999-10-08

申请人： Les H. Pederson

发明人： Les H. Pederson

IPC分类号： A01K6100

CPC分类号： E02B3/046 ,  A01K61/70 ,  E02B2201/04 ,  Y02A40/83 ,  Y02W30/687

摘要： A fish habitat package built up of old tire casings baled together to form a series of chambers into which fish can enter to provide habitat for those fish.

摘要翻译： 由旧的轮胎外壳建成的鱼类栖息地包裹在一起形成一系列的小室，鱼可以进入，以便为这些鱼提供栖息地。