GB2324017A - Protective enclosure for aquaria or terraria - Google Patents
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- GB2324017A GB2324017A GB9707106A GB9707106A GB2324017A GB 2324017 A GB2324017 A GB 2324017A GB 9707106 A GB9707106 A GB 9707106A GB 9707106 A GB9707106 A GB 9707106A GB 2324017 A GB2324017 A GB 2324017A
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- aqua
- aquarium
- terrarium
- glass
- protective enclosure
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- 230000001681 protective effect Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 8
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 230000004888 barrier function Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 230000035939 shock Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000004417 polycarbonate Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 229920000515 polycarbonate Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000005340 laminated glass Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000005336 safety glass Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000006378 damage Effects 0.000 description 4
- 241000251468 Actinopterygii Species 0.000 description 1
- 241000938605 Crocodylia Species 0.000 description 1
- 241000238631 Hexapoda Species 0.000 description 1
- 241000124008 Mammalia Species 0.000 description 1
- 239000004793 Polystyrene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 208000027418 Wounds and injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 208000014674 injury Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 229920002223 polystyrene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000012858 resilient material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000013464 silicone adhesive Substances 0.000 description 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
- A01K63/003—Aquaria; Terraria
- A01K63/006—Accessories for aquaria or terraria
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- Animal Husbandry (AREA)
- Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
- Farming Of Fish And Shellfish (AREA)
Abstract
Glass aquaria or aqua-terraria 12 are fragile and susceptible to breakage. External impact can result in such breakage or vibrations which can cause the escape, shock or death of the aquariums or aqua-terrariums inhabitants. By enclosing the aquarium or aqua-terrarium within unbreakable protective barriers 10 and 16 and an air gap 17, the aquarium or aqua-terrarium and their inhabitants are rendered safe from external impact.
Description
PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR GLASS AQUARIA OR AQUA-TERRARIA
This invention relates to protection from impact damage to fragile glass aquaria or aqua-terraria.
Aquariums and aqua-terrariums are used to house fish, insects, amphibians, reptiles and small mammals. Nearly all aquariums and aqua-terrariums purchased in the United Kingdom are constructed from glass using silicone adhesives. Glass is fragile and susceptible to external impact damage and any breakage can result in the escape, shock or death of the aquariums or aqua-terrariums inhabitants and possible injury from cuts to the person that causes the damage.
According to the present invention there is provided a protective enclosure for a fragile glass aquarium or aquaterrarium to isolate them behind barriers of transparent, unbreakable polycarbonate or other polymerized material, safety glass or laminated glass and opaque wood derived sheet materials to prevent breakage of the aquarium or aqua-terrarium and the escape, shock or death of aquatic or other living beings through external impact. Further protection is provided by an air gap between the aquarium or aqua-terrarium and the external barriers to minimize the transmission of vibrations from an external source to the aquariums or aqua-terrariums inhabitants.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of an example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which
Figure 1 shows in perspective, a typical aquarium or aquaterrarium enclosure.
Figure 2 shows a cross-section of a typical aquarium or aqua-terrarium enclosure illustrating the relationship between protective barriers, the air gaps and the aquarium or aquaterrarium.
Referring to the drawing, the enclosure comprises a cabinet fabricated from opaque wood derived sheet materials 10 with an access lid 11. The glass aquarium or aqua-terrarium 12 is placed within the enclosure on a supporting shelf 13 and cushioned by a sheet of polystyrene or other resilient material 14. Viewing apertures 15 are provided in the enclosure through which the inhabitants of the aquarium or aqua-terrarium can be observed. These viewing apertures are covered internally by barriers of transparent polycarbonate or unbreakable glass 16. Air gaps 17 further insulate the aquarium or aquaterrarium from external vibrations.
Claims (3)
1 A protective enclosure for a fragile glass aquarium or aqua-terrarium to isolate them behind barriers of transparent, unbreakable polycarbonate or other polymerized material, safety glass or laminated glass and opaque wood derived sheet materials to prevent breakage of the aquarium or aqua-terrarium and the escape, shock or death of aquatic or other living beings through external impact.
2 A protective enclosure for a fragile glass aquarium or aqua-terrarium as claimed in Claim 1 wherein an air gap is provided between the aquarium or aqua-terrarium and the external barriers to minimize the transmission of vibrations from an external source to the aquariums or aqua-terrariums inhabitants.
3 A protective enclosure for a fragile glass aquarium or aqua-terrarium substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1-2 of the accompanying drawing.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9707106A GB2324017A (en) | 1997-04-08 | 1997-04-08 | Protective enclosure for aquaria or terraria |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9707106A GB2324017A (en) | 1997-04-08 | 1997-04-08 | Protective enclosure for aquaria or terraria |
Publications (2)
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| GB9707106D0 GB9707106D0 (en) | 1997-05-28 |
| GB2324017A true GB2324017A (en) | 1998-10-14 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB9707106A Withdrawn GB2324017A (en) | 1997-04-08 | 1997-04-08 | Protective enclosure for aquaria or terraria |
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| GB (1) | GB2324017A (en) |
Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1489875A (en) * | 1975-01-14 | 1977-10-26 | Courtney Pope Ltd | Knock-down display units |
| GB1529801A (en) * | 1975-10-30 | 1978-10-25 | Mccourt L | Aquaria |
| US4381876A (en) * | 1980-11-17 | 1983-05-03 | Litton Business Systems Inc. | Front lighted display case |
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Patent Citations (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB1489875A (en) * | 1975-01-14 | 1977-10-26 | Courtney Pope Ltd | Knock-down display units |
| GB1529801A (en) * | 1975-10-30 | 1978-10-25 | Mccourt L | Aquaria |
| US4381876A (en) * | 1980-11-17 | 1983-05-03 | Litton Business Systems Inc. | Front lighted display case |
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| GB9707106D0 (en) | 1997-05-28 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |