Water flow system
OwnerNeal Dulaneyinventor
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Abstract
A modular water flow system for an aquarium comprising a pump, a water intake system, and a water return system. The water flow system includes at least one valve assembly to manage at least one of the water return system and the water intake system to regulate a flow rate. The water flow system includes an overwall assembly unit comprising an interior portion and an exterior portion rotatably coupled by a link.
Claims29
A modular water flow system for an aquarium comprising:
- a pump;
- a water intake system having at least one inlet wherein the intake system pulls water in through the inlet due to a propulsive force created by the pump;
- a water return system having at least one outlet wherein the return system permits the water to return to the aquarium from the outlet;
- and
- at least one valve assembly to manage at least one of the water return system and the water intake system to regulate a flow rate.
A modular water flow system for an aquarium comprising:
- water intake means;
- water return means;
- and
- means for adjusting water return rate.
An overwall assembly unit comprising:
- an interior portion through which water can travel;
- an exterior portion through which water can travel;
- a link through which water can travel;
- the exterior portion being rotatably coupled to the interior portion via the link;
- the link further comprises an inlet port that the interior portion can be rotatably coupled thereto;
- and
- the link further comprises an outlet port that the exterior portion can be rotatably coupled thereto.
At least one valve assembly to manage at least one of a water return system and a water intake system to regulate a flow rate comprising:
- at least one opening;
- and
- a regulator which regulates the flow rate.
A kit for assembly of a modular water flow system for an aquarium comprising:
- a water intake system having at least one inlet adapted to pull water in through the inlet due to a propulsive force;
- a water return system having at least one outlet adapted to permit the water to return to the aquarium from the outlet;
- at least one valve assembly connectable to manage at least one of the water return system and the water intake system to regulate a flow rate;
- at least one connecting piece;
- and
- at least one pipe;
- wherein the at least one connecting piece, the water intake system, the water return system, the valve assembly, and the pipe can be interchangeably connected in a modular way to allow the kit to be set up to create a water flow pattern as desired by an aquarist.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.