GB2146013A - Ashford bi-filter - Google Patents
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- GB2146013A GB2146013A GB08323901A GB8323901A GB2146013A GB 2146013 A GB2146013 A GB 2146013A GB 08323901 A GB08323901 A GB 08323901A GB 8323901 A GB8323901 A GB 8323901A GB 2146013 A GB2146013 A GB 2146013A
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- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 29
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000007921 spray Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 238000005352 clarification Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 30
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 30
- 238000011010 flushing procedure Methods 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000002699 waste material Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 229910001369 Brass Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000010951 brass Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000003795 chemical substances by application Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000001914 filtration Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 230000031018 biological processes and functions Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000015556 catabolic process Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002131 composite material Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000009428 plumbing Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000000630 rising effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000004576 sand Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000010421 standard material Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000005728 strengthening Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000001105 regulatory effect Effects 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K63/00—Receptacles for live fish, e.g. aquaria; Terraria
- A01K63/04—Arrangements for treating water specially adapted to receptacles for live fish
- A01K63/045—Filters for aquaria
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- Marine Sciences & Fisheries (AREA)
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- Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
- Biological Treatment Of Waste Water (AREA)
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- Farming Of Fish And Shellfish (AREA)
Abstract
The filter is it has a regulated flow of water from the pond by means of the overhead spray into the main filter medium, with the input being less than the output back to the pond i.e., the drainage pipes are bigger than the input. No. 2 Fig. 1 and 6-7 Fig. 1. It has, by the vertical cylinder method of a secondary filter that is rot-proof, and effective for final clarification of water after the pond water has become acceptably clear, by means of the main filter medium. Nos. 13-14-15 Fig. 3, and No. 20 Fig. 1, respectively. Without having to empty the main filter medium for cleaning, it is possible to attach a hose to the tap outlet No. 10 Fig. 1 open, and hose through from the top of the tank, because both lid and the spray tube can be removed without disturbance to the remainder of the unit. No. 1-2a & 2. In the unlikely event of an overflow this will be through the top of the vertical cylinder No. 5 Fig. 1. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Biological pond filter
This invention relates to a biological pond filter.
Biological filters rely on a container that is filled with a filtering agent such as shingle or sand, or any other medium, to hold mulm/waste, within its particles to allow biological action to take piace which helps clarify any water passing through.
Known existing filter boxes fed by pond pumps, do not appear to give satisfactory results.
The invention presented allows a tank of any size up to 60 gallons to be fitted out with cylindrical drainage on a single or multiple basis, according to the amount of water to be clarified. The cylinders are provided with a secondary/bi-filter for final clarification once an acceptable standard within the pond has been reached, via the main filtering agent.
Figure 1 shows a complete make-up of the lidded tank, with base flushing tap.
Figure 2a is of an overhead water feed tube to the tank with brass adapter feed and end sealing cap.
Figure 2 shows a cylinder with a holed drainage in its base, with a further holed horizontal drainage tube through it. The base of the cylinder is capped.
Figure 3 shows the outline of the secondary filter. A retaining wire which passes through the cylinder base holes to a fin on either side of the tank base which are drilled to accept these wire ends.
Shown also is a three part breakdown of the secondary/bi-filter.
Figure 4 shows the method of fixing of the above wire.
Figure 5 shows the outlet pipe back to the pond.
Referring to the drawing, the lid of the tank holds the overhead spray tube which is drilled for this purpose, accepting water from the pond pump direct into the end of the tube, the opposite end being capped off.
The water then passes through the filter medium within the tank finally entering both the cylinder holes, and tube holes rising through the cylinder towards the top outlet pipe-end if the cylinder filter has been inserted, through it also. The latter being made up of porous fibre on a plastic mesh cylinder with an outer covering of fine plastic mesh.
*The foregoing essentials can be used in multi
ples these increasing with the various tank sizes.
NUMBER INDEX TO DRA WING No. 1 of 2
1. Tank Lid. (Plastic)
2a. Drilled tube. Water intake (from pump) opposite end brassed capped.
2. Plastic-adapter with brass fittings for pump hose.
3. Tank (Plastic)
4. Tank adapters (Plastic)
5. Cylinder (Plastic)
6. Horizontal Pipe (Plastic) holed.
7. Cylinder. Holes.
8. Shaped. Plastic covered wire (retaining wire)
9. Tank strengthening fins -- holed.
10. Tap (Plastic) for flushing and drainage.
11. Pipe elbow (Plastic) pond return.
12. Internal secondary/bi-filter (Plastics) and fibre.
13. Mesh. Large mesh (Plastic)
14. Fibre mat.
15. Mesh. Fine mesh (Plastic)
16. Cylinder base cap or capping.
NUMBER INDEX TO DRA WING No. 2 of 2
17. Flattened topside - for adapter.
18. Pipe (Plastic) outlet.
19. Overflow -- returned to pond. (to avoid tank
side flooding)
20. Main filter medium.
1. A Biological filter for ponds built completely
of rot-proof materials.
2. The main filter medium is cheap and readily
available.
3. All materials used are replaceable.
4. A proven method of pond filteration.
5. Overflow returned to pond, thus not flooding
the immediate area of tank, and emptying the
pond of water.
6. The drainage and flushing tap supplied
avoids emptying the tank of filter material in order
to cleanse the tank of unwanted dirt. The standard
size enables a standard hose to be fitted to drain
water well away from the immediate area of pond
and tank.
7. The inner secondary filter is washable and replaceable -- standard materials used.
8. Costs are minimal to suit working class pock
ets.
New claims or amendments to claims filed on 20
Jan 1984
Superseded claims 1 to 8
New or amended claims:
CLAIMS (filed on 10th November, 1983)
1. An Ashford Bi-filter comprising a deep separate-lidded plastic tank, wherein complete plumbing and requirement is of durable composite, means for piped pond-water entry above a primary filter medium, tank adaption to accommodate such medium with addition of an open-topped basecapped vertical base-perforated cylinder outlet with lower horizontal perforated pipe outlet, means to extract treated water via a secondary filter, avoiding overflow, means by pipe to exit clarified water from cylinder top through tank wall to pond, means of flushing out unwanted waste to distant drainage.
2. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 wherein means are provided for alternate input position for a restricted environment.
3. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 2 permits even distribution of water input
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (8)
1. A Biological filter for ponds built completely
of rot-proof materials.
2. The main filter medium is cheap and readily
available.
3. All materials used are replaceable.
4. A proven method of pond filteration.
5. Overflow returned to pond, thus not flooding
the immediate area of tank, and emptying the
pond of water.
6. The drainage and flushing tap supplied
avoids emptying the tank of filter material in order
to cleanse the tank of unwanted dirt. The standard
size enables a standard hose to be fitted to drain
water well away from the immediate area of pond
and tank.
7. The inner secondary filter is washable and replaceable -- standard materials used.
8. An Ashford Bi-filter as substantially described herein with reference figures 1-5 of the accompanying drawing and associated index's 1-20.
8. Costs are minimal to suit working class pock
ets.
New claims or amendments to claims filed on 20
Jan 1984
Superseded claims 1 to 8
New or amended claims:
CLAIMS (filed on 10th November, 1983)
1. An Ashford Bi-filter comprising a deep separate-lidded plastic tank, wherein complete plumbing and requirement is of durable composite, means for piped pond-water entry above a primary filter medium, tank adaption to accommodate such medium with addition of an open-topped basecapped vertical base-perforated cylinder outlet with lower horizontal perforated pipe outlet, means to extract treated water via a secondary filter, avoiding overflow, means by pipe to exit clarified water from cylinder top through tank wall to pond, means of flushing out unwanted waste to distant drainage.
2. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 wherein means are provided for alternate input position for a restricted environment.
3. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 2 permits even distribution of water input over primary filter medium.
4. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 3 whereby even outflow is established.
5. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 4 whereby an even flow of treated water only reaches the secondary filter before exit.
6. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 or
Claim 5 wherein an even flow of water is returned thus avoiding overflow.
7. An Ashford Bi-filter as claimed in Claim 1 wherein an adjustable waste outlet is provided.
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US6719489B1 (en) * | 2001-03-16 | 2004-04-13 | Cameron M. Colson | Selective suspension drain closure apparatus and method of controlling flow of liquid |
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Citations (4)
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GB1458785A (en) * | 1974-05-20 | 1976-12-15 | Orensten H E | Filtration means and method |
GB1485546A (en) * | 1974-02-04 | 1977-09-14 | Syntex Inc | Filter with replaceable cartridge for an aquarium or other aquaculture pool |
GB1560581A (en) * | 1975-09-15 | 1980-02-06 | Orensten H E | Water filtration device |
GB2057416A (en) * | 1979-07-31 | 1981-04-01 | Rowe K S | Method of, and apparatus for, treating polluted water |
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GB1485546A (en) * | 1974-02-04 | 1977-09-14 | Syntex Inc | Filter with replaceable cartridge for an aquarium or other aquaculture pool |
GB1458785A (en) * | 1974-05-20 | 1976-12-15 | Orensten H E | Filtration means and method |
GB1560581A (en) * | 1975-09-15 | 1980-02-06 | Orensten H E | Water filtration device |
GB2057416A (en) * | 1979-07-31 | 1981-04-01 | Rowe K S | Method of, and apparatus for, treating polluted water |
Cited By (3)
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US6719489B1 (en) * | 2001-03-16 | 2004-04-13 | Cameron M. Colson | Selective suspension drain closure apparatus and method of controlling flow of liquid |
WO2013097741A1 (en) * | 2011-12-27 | 2013-07-04 | Chang Junbin | Water-pollutant separation device, water-pollutant separation and filtration device, ornamental fish tank water-pollutant separation and filtration system, and high density cultivation water-pollutant separation, filtration and oxygen aeration system |
US9750232B2 (en) | 2011-12-27 | 2017-09-05 | Junbin Chang | Water-pollutant separation device, water-pollutant separation and filtration device, ornamental fish tank water-pollutant separation and filtration system, and high density cultivation water-pollutant separation, filtration and oxygen aeration system |
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