公开(公告)号：US20110108472A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12940111

申请日：2010-11-05

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC分类号： E02B15/08 ,  C02F1/00 ,  B01D35/02 ,  C02F3/00 ,  E02B15/00 ,  B01D35/05

CPC分类号： C02F1/001 ,  A01G31/02 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F3/06 ,  C02F3/105 ,  C02F3/327 ,  C02F7/00 ,  C02F2103/007 ,  C02F2203/008 ,  Y02W10/15 ,  Y02W10/18 ,  Y02W10/37

摘要： A floating streambed comprising a circulation pump having an inlet hose or pipe, an inlet hose or pipe depth adjuster, and one or more treatment channels comprised of permeable matrix. The floating streambed floats on a water body. Water enters the inlet hose or pipe from the water body and is pumped by the circulation pump into the treatment channels. The treatment channels are comprised of permeable matrix, and water entering the treatment channels flows both horizontally through the treatment channel and into the water body and also vertically downward through the permeable matrix of the treatment channels.

摘要翻译： 一种浮动流动床，包括具有入口软管或管道，入口软管或管道深度调节器的循环泵以及由可渗透基质组成的一个或多个处理通道。 漂浮的水上漂浮在水体上。 水从水体进入入口软管或管道，并通过循环泵泵入治疗通道。 治疗通道由渗透性基质组成，进入治疗通道的水均水平流过治疗通道并进入水体，并且还垂直向下流过治疗通道的渗透性基质。

公开(公告)号：US20110030602A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12937991

申请日：2009-03-20

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC分类号： B63B35/00 ,  B63B3/48

CPC分类号： B63B35/38

摘要： A floating island structure comprising a plurality of rectangular- and/or freeform-shaped modules and an internal linkage system; wherein the modules are comprised of nonwoven fibers; wherein the internal linkage system comprises a plurality of joiner plates and flexible or rigid tensioning members; wherein the modules are joined together by joiner plates; wherein the tensioning members are attached to the joiner plates and/or to internal plates; and wherein the joiner plates of adjacent modules are joined together to form the floating island structure. Natural and/or synthetic fibers are optionally used to fill in the cavities surrounding the tensioning members. A decking assembly is optionally installed on top of the modules to provide homogeneous or heterogeneous rigidity to the overall structure.

摘要翻译： 一种浮岛结构，包括多个矩形和/或自由形模块和内连接系统; 其中所述模块由非织造纤维构成; 其中所述内连接系统包括多个接合板和柔性或刚性张紧构件; 其中所述模块通过接合板连接在一起; 其中所述张紧构件附接到所述接合板和/或附接到内部板; 并且其中相邻模块的接合板连接在一起以形成浮岛结构。 天然和/或合成纤维可选地用于填充张紧构件周围的空腔。 模块组件可选地安装在模块的顶部上，以为整体结构提供均匀或异质刚度。

公开(公告)号：US20110005445A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12886443

申请日：2010-09-20

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart ,  Russell F. Smith ,  Thomas N. Coleman ,  Alfred Cunningham

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart ,  Russell F. Smith ,  Thomas N. Coleman ,  Alfred Cunningham

IPC分类号： B63B35/44

CPC分类号： A01G31/00 ,  Y02P60/642 ,  Y02W10/33 ,  Y02W10/37

摘要： A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and/or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone/vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and/or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location.

公开(公告)号：US20110005134A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12886542

申请日：2010-09-20

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart ,  Russell F. Smith ,  Thomas N. Coleman ,  Alfred Cunningham

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart ,  Russell F. Smith ,  Thomas N. Coleman ,  Alfred Cunningham

IPC分类号： A01G31/02

CPC分类号： A01G31/00 ,  Y02P60/642 ,  Y02W10/33 ,  Y02W10/37

摘要： A floating island comprising one or more layers of nonwoven mesh material and optional buoyant nodules. The mesh material is optionally coated with a spray-on elastomer or inoculated with nutrients or microorganisms. The island can include buoyant growth medium, floats, buoyant blocks, a prefabricated seed blanket, a dunking feature, capillary tubes, wicking units and/or bell flotation units. A larger embodiment is comprised of nonwoven mesh material, buoyant nodules, supplemental flotation units, stepping pads and optional load distribution members. Other optional features include a stepping stone flotation assembly, a stepping stone/vertical buoyant member flotation assembly, and a floating log assembly. The buoyancy of the island can be adjusted with a rigid framework of horizontal members, vertical members that can be moved vertically within the island, and/or a framework of prefabricated flotation tubes and cross members. The present invention also covers a floating island with a boat docking location.

公开(公告)号：US07810279B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12297210

申请日：2007-03-25

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC分类号： A01G31/00

CPC分类号： A01G31/02 ,  A01G9/00 ,  Y02P60/216

摘要： A buoyant habitat system comprising an island body or submersible growing area, at least one solid elevated growing area and at least one hollowed-out elevated growing area. Preferably, the island body or submersible growing area has a top surface and is comprised of a nonwoven matrix that is injected with buoyant foam. Preferably, the at least one solid elevated growing area is attached to said top surface and is comprised of a nonwoven matrix that is injected with buoyant foam. Preferably, the at least one hollowed-out elevated growing area is attached to said top surface and is comprised of an outer ring of said nonwoven matrix that encircles a portion of growth medium.

摘要翻译： 一种浮力栖息地系统，包括岛体或潜水生长区域，至少一个固体升高的生长区域和至少一个挖空的升高的生长区域。 优选地，岛体或潜水生长区域具有顶表面，并且由注入浮力泡沫的非织造基体组成。 优选地，至少一个固体升高的生长区域附着到所述顶部表面，并且由注入浮力泡沫的非织造基质组成。 优选地，所述至少一个挖空的升高的生长区域附接到所述顶表面，并且包括环绕生长介质的一部分的所述非织造基质的外环。

公开(公告)号：US20090288341A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-26

申请号：US12307584

申请日：2007-07-01

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC分类号： A01G9/02 ,  B29C44/42 ,  A01G31/02

CPC分类号： A01G9/00

摘要： A buoyant plant habitat and a process for manufacturing it. In one embodiment, the invention is a buoyant plant habitat comprising: a nonwoven matrix comprising fibers; and a plurality of buoyant foam units into said nonwoven matrix to produce a buoyant mass; wherein said buoyant foam units envelope a portion of said fibers. In another embodiment, the invention is a process for making a buoyant plant habitat comprising: providing a nonwoven matrix comprising fibers; and injecting a plurality of buoyant foam units into said nonwoven matrix. In another embodiment, the invention is a buoyant plant habitat comprising: a top layer of nonwoven matrix material; a bottom layer of nonwoven matrix material; a plurality of edge pieces of nonwoven matrix material that are attached by means of polymer plugs to said top layer and said bottom layer; and a plurality of closed-cell polymer foam pieces that are disposed between said layers.

摘要翻译： 漂浮的植物栖息地及其制造工艺。 在一个实施方案中，本发明是浮力植物栖息地，其包含：包含纤维的非织造基质; 以及多个浮力泡沫单元进入所述无纺基体以产生浮力块; 其中所述浮力泡沫单元包围所述纤维的一部分。 在另一个实施方案中，本发明是一种制备浮力植物栖息地的方法，包括：提供包含纤维的非织造基质; 以及将多个浮力泡沫单元注入所述非织造基体中。 在另一个实施方案中，本发明是浮力植物栖息地，其包括：顶层非织造基质材料; 非织造基体材料的底层; 通过聚合物塞连接到所述顶层和所述底层的多个非织造基体材料的边缘件; 以及设置在所述层之间的多个闭孔聚合物泡沫片。

公开(公告)号：US20090165374A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12297210

申请日：2007-03-25

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC分类号： A01G9/02

CPC分类号： A01G31/02 ,  A01G9/00 ,  Y02P60/216

摘要： A buoyant habitat system comprising an island body or submersible growing area, at least one solid elevated growing area and at least one hollowed-out elevated growing area. Preferably, the island body or submersible growing area has a top surface and is comprised of a nonwoven matrix that is injected with buoyant foam. Preferably, the at least one solid elevated growing area is attached to said top surface and is comprised of a nonwoven matrix that is injected with buoyant foam. Preferably, the at least one hollowed-out elevated growing area is attached to said top surface and is comprised of an outer ring of said nonwoven matrix that encircles a portion of growth medium.

摘要翻译： 一种浮力栖息地系统，包括岛体或潜水生长区域，至少一个固体升高的生长区域和至少一个挖空的升高的生长区域。 优选地，岛体或潜水生长区域具有顶表面，并且由注入浮力泡沫的非织造基体组成。 优选地，至少一个固体升高的生长区域附着到所述顶部表面，并且由注入浮力泡沫的非织造基质组成。 优选地，所述至少一个挖空的升高的生长区域附接到所述顶表面，并且包括环绕生长介质的一部分的所述非织造基质的外环。

公开(公告)号：US20080276532A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12145471

申请日：2008-06-24

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC分类号： A01G31/02 ,  A01K31/14

CPC分类号： A01G9/00 ,  A01K31/14 ,  A01K61/60 ,  A01K61/70 ,  Y02A40/826 ,  Y02A40/83 ,  Y02P60/642

摘要： A floating habitat designed to be renewably buoyant, self-sustaining and optionally specialized for waterfowl nesting. The first embodiment comprises one or more flotation units, a source of compressed air, and a means for connecting the source of compressed air to the flotation units. Each flotation unit comprises an individual supply hose, an inflatable bladder, a relief valve, a diffusing manifold, bottom mesh, top mesh, and buoyant growth medium. An alternative embodiment comprises a self-compensating buoyancy system. In the waterfowl nesting embodiment, the floating habitat includes one or more waterfowl nesting structures and construction material selected to optimize the nesting habitat. The floating habitat can be comprised of scrap pieces or layers of polyester mesh material. The floating habitats can be combined to provide safe habitat for juvenile waterfowl, encourage colony nesting, or allow a variety of waterfowl or shore bird species to enjoy suitable habitat on the same floating habitat.

摘要翻译： 一个漂浮的栖息地，设计为可再生浮力，自我维持，并可选择专门为水禽筑巢。 第一实施例包括一个或多个浮选单元，压缩空气源和用于将压缩空气源连接到浮选单元的装置。 每个浮选单元包括单独的供应软管，可充气囊，安全阀，扩散歧管，底部网，顶部网和浮力生长介质。 替代实施例包括自补偿浮力系统。 在水禽嵌套实施例中，浮动栖息地包括一个或多个水禽嵌套结构和被选择用于优化嵌套栖息地的建筑材料。 浮动栖息地可以由废料片或聚酯网材料层组成。 浮游栖息地可以组合起来，为少年水鸟提供安全栖息地，鼓励殖民地筑巢，或允许各种水鸟或岸鸟类物种在相同的浮动栖息地享受合适的栖息地。

公开(公告)号：US20120118214A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US12948726

申请日：2010-11-17

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart ,  Jeffrey Hanson

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart ,  Jeffrey Hanson

IPC分类号： B63B35/44 ,  D04H1/16

CPC分类号： B63B35/44 ,  B29B17/0042 ,  B29C39/16 ,  B29C67/246 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29L2031/7322 ,  B63B1/14 ,  B63B5/24 ,  B63B35/58 ,  B63B2035/4493 ,  B63B2221/16 ,  B63B2231/50 ,  B63B2231/52 ,  Y02W30/62

摘要： A floating island comprising one or more modules each comprised of one or more layers of permeable and porous matrix comprised of post-consumer carpet fibers and a top covering and a bottom covering around each layer. Alternate embodiments include layers comprised of polyethylene terephthalate bottle-fiber matrix and/or jute or coir fibers. A method of manufacturing the floating island module described above.

摘要翻译： 一个浮岛，其包括一个或多个模块，每个模块由一层或多层可渗透和多孔的基体构成，包括消费后地毯纤维和顶层覆盖物以及围绕每层的底部覆盖层。 备选实施方案包括由聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯瓶 - 纤维基质和/或黄麻或椰纤维组成的层。 一种制造上述浮岛模块的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07941970B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12777960

申请日：2010-05-11

申请人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

发明人： Bruce G. Kania ,  Frank M. Stewart

IPC分类号： A01G9/02

CPC分类号： A01G9/00

摘要： A floating island comprising a combination-cell thermoplastic foam. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a floating island comprising: an island body comprising at least a first portion that comprises a combination-cell thermoplastic foam and having a cavity; and a bedding material that is disposed in said cavity; wherein said combination-cell thermoplastic foam is buoyant in water and permeable to gas and water. In another embodiment, the invention is a floating island comprising: an island body comprising a first matrix layer, a second matrix layer and a third matrix layer; and a gas-trapping insert that is disposed between two of said layers.

摘要翻译： 一个浮岛，包括一个组合泡沫热塑性泡沫。 在一个优选实施例中，本发明是浮岛，其包括：岛体，其包括至少第一部分，该第一部分包括组合细胞热塑性泡沫并具有空腔; 以及设置在所述空腔中的床上用品; 其中所述组合细胞热塑性泡沫在水中是浮力的并且可透气体和水。 在另一个实施例中，本发明是一种浮岛，包括：岛体，包括第一矩阵层，第二矩阵层和第三矩阵层; 以及设置在两个所述层之间的气体捕获插入件。