Portable Fountain which Pumps the Hypolimnion to Spray above the Surface in a Stratified Body of Water

Abstract

This invention is a portable fountain which pumps the hypolimnion to spray above the surface in a stratified body of water fountain resulting in aeration and heat transfer by accessing sub-thermocline depths. There are prior art fountains which circulates a stratified body of water, however these are permanent installations often connected to a commercial power grid. Other, portable-type fountains are not designed to access sub-thermocline depths and do not adequately circulate the hypolimnion. Thus a need exists for a portable fountain which circulates and aerates a stratified body of water for use in areas which lack a permanent fountain system. Applications of this invention involve aeration, temperature fluctuation to cool the surface during summer, and temperature fluctuation to warm the surface during winter. Benefits of this device include comfort for swimmers in hot weather, prevention of ice formation in the winter, and overall environmental improvement due to aeration.

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