Feeding systems and apparatus for aquariums
AssigneeAlgaebarn, LLC
InventorsAlex J. Maile, Sean L. Tadjeran
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Abstract
Aquarium feeding systems are disclosed. In one aspect, a system (10) includes a flotation base (20) adapted to float on water, and a feeding apparatus adapted to be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the flotation base (20). In one approach, the feeding apparatus comprises a flotation insert (30) and a food tray (40). The food tray (40) comprises a plurality of apertures (46) sized to allow passage of aquatic food into an aquarium. In another approach, the feeding apparatus comprises a clip (130) suited to hold seaweed or other food materials. In another approach, the feeding apparatus comprises a basket (230) for holding food materials, the basket (230) having one or more apertures (246) sized to allow passage of aquatic food into an aquarium.
Claims19
An aquarium feeding system (10) comprising:
- (a) a flotation base (20) adapted to float on water;
- (i) wherein the flotation based (20) comprises an outer perimeter (21) and an inner opening (28);
- (ii) wherein the outer perimeter (21) comprises an upper surface (22) and a lower surface (24);
- (b) a flotation insert (30) comprising a surrounding sidewall (31) defining a hollow interior (38a);
- (i) wherein the flotation insert (30) is adapted to be removably inserted into and removed from the inner opening (28) of the flotation base (20);
- (ii) wherein, as inserted, an extension portion (35) of the flotation insert (30) sits on a portion of the upper surface (22) of the outer perimeter (21) of the flotation base (20);
- (c) a food tray (40) adapted to be removably inserted into and removed from the hollow interior (38a) of the flotation insert (30), wherein the food tray (40) comprises one or more apertures (46) sized to allow passage of aquatic food to an aquarium;
- (i) wherein, as inserted, the food tray (40) sits on an inner lip (39) of the flotation insert (30).
An aquarium feeding system (110) comprising:
- (a) a flotation base (20) adapted to float on water;
- (i) wherein the flotation based (20) comprises an outer perimeter (21) and an inner opening (28);
- (ii) wherein the outer perimeter (21) comprises an upper surface (22) and a lower surface (24);
- (b) a clip (130) adapted to be removably inserted into and removed from the inner opening (28) of the flotation base (20);
- (i) wherein, as inserted, an arm (135a) of the clip (130) sits on a portion of the upper surface (22) of the outer perimeter (21) of the flotation base (20);
- (ii) wherein, as inserted, jaws (134) of the clip (30) are disposed proximal the inner opening (28) of the flotation base (20).
An aquarium feeding system (110) comprising:
- (a) a flotation base (20) adapted to float on water;
- (i) wherein the flotation based (20) comprises an outer perimeter (21) and an inner opening (28);
- (ii) wherein the outer perimeter (21) comprises an upper surface (22) and a lower surface (24);
- (b) a basket (230) adapted to be removably inserted into and removed from the inner opening (28) of the flotation base (20);
- (i) wherein, as inserted, an extension (235) of the basket (235) sits on a portion of the upper surface (22) of the outer perimeter (21) of the flotation base (20);
- (ii) wherein, as inserted, apertures (246) of the basket (230) are disposed at or below a plane corresponding to the lower surface (24) of the flotation base (20).
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