Multi-functional cleaning and filtering system for aquarium tank
OwnerChi Chung Chen, Yang Ning Diinventors
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Abstract
A cleaning and filtering apparatus and method for a tank such as an aquarium. The major components are an inlet water controller, a suction unit, and a filter container unit. The filter container is selectively connected to the suction unit and a waste outlet to clean the tank and discharge waste water from the tank. The inlet water controller comprises a float connected to a valve to automatically replace the discharged water when the water level in the tank drops.
Claims19
A multifunctional cleaning and filtering apparatus for an aquarium tank, comprising;
- an inlet water controller disposed in the aquarium tank;
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- a filter container selectively connected to a waste outlet and a suction unit disposed in the aquarium tank.
A multifunctional cleaning and filtering apparatus, comprising:
- a tank frame;
- an inlet water controller mounted on the tank frame and having a first float connected to a valve;
- a filter container mounted on the tank frame and selectively connected to a waste outlet and a suction unit located within the tank frame, wherein the filter container comprises a flood gate connected to a second float.
A method for cleaning and filtering water in an aquarium tank, comprising:
- circulating the water through a filter container having a first valve in a closed position and a second valve in a closed position;
- connecting the filter container to a suction unit to open the first valve and connecting the filter container to a waste outlet to open the second valve;
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- discharging water from the aquarium tank while the filter container is connected to the waste outlet and the suction unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.