GB2450120A - Sustaining apparatus for crustaceans and bivalves - Google Patents
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- FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M Sodium chloride Chemical compound [Na+].[Cl-] FAPWRFPIFSIZLT-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 claims abstract description 48
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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
- A01K63/02—Receptacles specially adapted for transporting live fish
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Abstract
Sustaining apparatus for crustaceans and bivalve molluscs comprises a perforated chamber <B>102</B> containing a plurality of substantially horizontal housing members (<B>118</B>) and an enclosing chamber <B>101</B> surrounding the perforated chamber. The enclosing chamber <B>101</B> includes at least one means for pumping <B>114</B> saline solution <B>140</B> from a first holding position to a plurality of orifices <B>111</B> in the perforated chamber <B>102</B> wherein the saline solution <B>140</B> is caused to spray onto the plurality of substantial horizontal housing members (<B>118</B>) and then drain from the perforated chamber <B>102</B> to the enclosing chamber <B>101</B>. Also disclosed is a method whereby a plurality of sustaining apparatuses are provided with a circulation of saline solution, the method comprising passing saline solution from a plurality of sustaining apparatuses through an extraction filter, to a refrigeration pump, to a circulating pump to an aeration pump and onto a saline holding tank which is used to replenish the sustaining apparatuses with recycled saline solution.
Description
LIFE SUPPORT SISTI
J'il OF THE INVENTION The present invention is concerned with the housing of various species of crustacean and bivalve molluscs and particularly but not exclusively the temporary housing of such creatures in an environment that prolongs their life.
Traditionally, crustaceans and bivalve molluscs are caught by inshore or mid water vessels using static gear such as cree]s. These vessels, which are out at sea for periods ranging from a limited number of days to over one week in some cases need to take many precautions when storing their catch of crustaceans or bivalve molluscs other than keeping them chilled in ice prior to landing their catch which is then transported from port via a distribution network to an intermediate user or end user.
In handling from their creels/trawis onto deck or farming them from sea farms and transporting the crustacean and bivalve molluscs they can experience a high degree of stress due to poor housing conditions with the result that high mortality rates can be encountered.
Examples of the poor housing conditions experienced include placing the crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs in cells/cages, which contain a number of the same or similar species of crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs. As a result the individual creatures can cause injury or distress to each other or themselves, which on occasion will result in the death of one or more of the creatures caged. Also having the creatures housed in cages, often many to one cage causes undue detrimental stress to the caged creatures and therefore has a detrimental effect on the quality of the meat of the crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs.
If the catch is required to travel to distant countries, particularly by air then the bad housing conditions can be exacerbated due to a lack of space and a need to minimise weight on the aircraft and for these reasons populations of crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs may be housed in densely packed groups, again resulting in the abovementioned problems.
It is an aspect of the present invention to obviate or mitigate at least one of the aforementioned problems.
SSRT OF TI DI V1TION According to an aspect the present invention there is provided sustaining apparatus for housing crustacean and bivalve molluscs, the sustaining apparatus comprising: A perforated chamber containing a plurality of substantially horizontal housing members and an enclosing chamber surrounding said perforated chamber, the enclosing chamber including at least one means for pumping saline solution from a first holding position to a plurality of orifices in said perforated chamber wherein the saline solution is caused to spray onto the plurality of substantially horizontal housing members and thereafter drain from said perforated chamber to said enclosing chamber.
Preferably, the enclosing chamber, perforated chamber and housing members are made from plastics material.
More preferably, the enclosing chamber, perforated chamber and housing members are made from recyclable plastics material.
Preferably, the enclosing chamber is further provided with a means for measuring the temperature of the saline solution.
Suitably, the enclosing chamber is provided with inlet and outlet means to allow the saline solution to be circulated to more than one sustaining apparatus or drained.
Preferably, the perforated chamber and enclosing chamber are capable of disassembly for ease of storage or transportation.
Preferably, the enclosing chamber includes a feed distribution device dispensing feed to the saline solution.
Preferably, the enclosing chamber includes a sealing lid.
Preferably, the enclosing chamber includes lifting hooks.
More preferably, the lifting hooks are recessed to allow for stacking one enclosing chamber upon another.
Suitably, the enclosing chamber includes a plurality of feet suitably proportioned to accept forklift blades whilst able to withstand the force of the sustaining apparatus without substantial deformation whilst allowing a degree of flexibility.
In a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a method whereby a plurality of sustaining apparatuses are provided with a circulation of suitable saline solution, the method comprising: Passing saline solution from a plurality of sustaining apparatuses through an extraction filter in order to reduce soluble toxins, to a circulating pump which passes the saline solution to an aeration pump to ensure a high oxygen content is maintained in the saline solution and on to a saline holding tank which is used to replenish the sustaining apparatuses with recycled saline solution.
BRIEF DZSCRIPTXCST OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying figures in which: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 shows an internal side view of the present invention; Figure 3 shows a sectional view of the present invention and its associated equipment.
Figure 4 is a schematic drawing of the present invention and its associated equipment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring now to the figures, there is shown a perspective view of the sustaining apparatus of the present invention in figure 1, generally designated 100.
As can be seen the sustaining apparatus 100 is generally comprised of an outer container which shall be referred to as an enclosing chamber 101 and an inner container which shall be referred to as a perforated chamber 102.
The enclosing chamber 101 is constructed from releasably fixed walls 105 which in this case form a rectangular shape, and a base 106 (hidden from view). The chamber 101 is further provided with a lid 110 (figure 2) which when placed atop the releasably fixed walls 105 seals the interior of the chamber 101 from outside elements and prevents escape of any saline solution from the chamber 101. In figure 1 the enclosing chamber 101 has been shown with its lid 110 removed for clarity. At the uppermost point of the walls 105 proximate where each wall 105 contacts its neighbouring wall 105 there is provided a recessed lifting hook 119, which does not protrude above the walls 105 or the lid 110. Enclosing chamber 101 is also provided with at least two feet 104 suitably proportioned to accept forklift blades whilst able to withstand the force of the sustaining apparatus 100 without substantial deformation and a feed distribution device 120 (figure 3), which supplies a saline solution 140 with nutrients. The enclosing chamber 101 is further provided with at least one pump 114 for moving the saline solution 140 within the sustaining apparatus 100 as well as a temperature measuring device 129 to provide feedback to a control system in order to maintain the temperature of the saline solution at desired levels. Inlet 116 and outlet 117 means in the form of sealable pipe are also included on the enclosing chamber 101. These inlets 116 and outlets 117 are placed proximate the base 106 and extent through the wall 105 of the enclosing chamber 101 to allow saline solution to flow there through.
Perforated chamber 102 is constructed from releasably fixed walls 107 which in this case form a rectangular shape similar to but smaller than that which is formed by releasably fixed walls 105, a floor 108 (hidden from view in figure 1) and a roof 109. The releasably fixed walls 107, floor 108 and roof 109 are all provided with a plurality of orifices 111 through which saline solution 140 can be passed or allowed to flow. The perforated chamber 102 is also provided with supports 112 which act to raise the floor 108 of the perforated chamber 102 off the base 106 of the enclosing chamber 101 thereby creating space 113 between the enclosing chamber 101 and the perforated chamber 102, the supports 112 do not extend along the entire width of the underside of the floor 108 but are sized such that the saline solution 140 is allowed to flow freely between the supports 112. The base 106, floor 108, supports 112 and feet 104 can be seen most clearly on figure 2 which shows the sustaining apparatus 100 with a releasably fixed wall and 107 removed to aid clarity.
It can be seen that a number of substantially horizontal housing members 118 are contained within the perforated chamber 102, these housing members 118 are of various shapes and sizes to accommodate various species of crustacean and bivalve molluscs and are of a colour similar to the natural environment of the crustacean or bivalve molluscs in order that they may be accommodated in stress free conditions whilst being transported or temporarily housed. The substantially horizontal housing members 118 are constructed such that the saline solution 140 can flow freely therethrough whilst maintaining an adequate barrier between individual members housed therein, an example of such a construction would be a mesh type construction. It is to be understood that the enclosing chamber 101, perforated chamber 102 and the housing members 118 are all made from an ecologically friendly recyclable plastics material that will allow will allow for recycling by an end user if not being used further. Furthermore, the sustaining apparatus 100 is to be designed to be used in adapted transport systems such as adapted aircraft or vessels that may be capable of operating on for example bio-fuel.
To aid transportation or storage when not in use the 8ustaining apparatus 100 can be disassembled by releasing the walls 105 and 107 thereby reducing the volume taken by the sustaining apparatus 100. It is envisioned that the sustaining apparatus 100 will, primarily be manufactured in plastic suitable to withstand the conditions under which its use is intended.
When in use a plurality of substantially horizontal housing members 118 having a variety of species of crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs are contained within the perforated chamber 102 as shown in figure 2.
Referring now to figure 3, in order to maintain the health of the crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs the saline solution 140 is caused to flow via a first pipe 141 under action of the at least one pump 114 front a first holding position in the space 113 between the floor 108 of the perforated chamber 102 and the base 106 of the enclosing chamber 101 to feed station 120. It is to be understood that the feed station 120 is present in the sustaining apparatus 100 only when the crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs are to be housed for an extended period, otherwise there is no requirement to include a feed station in the saline solution flow. From the feed 8tation 120 (if used) or otherwise from the pump 114 the saline solution 140 flows through a plurality of second pipes 142 a number of which protrude through a plurality of orifices 111 in the walls 107. These pipes 142 that protrude through the walls 107 are angled towards the floor 108 and releasably fixed to the orifices 111. The remaining pipes 142 that do not protrude through the walls 107 are fixed to an underside of the lid 110 and extend along lid 110 where at a variety of locations they protrude through the orifices 111 on the roof 109 to provide a spray 128 of saline solution 140 to the crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs housed within. These pipes 142 are also releasably fixed to the roof 109 such that they are easily detached from the roof 109 when the lid 110 is removed.
As the nutrient rich saline solution 140 flows through the orifices 111 it is sprayed 124 onto and into the substantially horizontal housing members 118 where the crustacean and/or bivalve molluscs feed and produce waste products. The continually flowing saline solution then falls to the floor 108 and exits the perforated chamber 102 through the orifices 111 as indicated by arrows 127 into the space 113 from where it is circulated to an extraction filter 121 via outlets 117. The extraction filter 121 reduces the soluble toxins in the saline solution before it is refrigerated 122 and aerated 123 prior to entering a holding tank 124 for re-use in the sustaining apparatus 100. It is to be understood that more than one the sustaining apparatus 100 may be in use at any given time and in such circumstances suitably sized circulation pumps 130 will be required.
Claims (12)
- cxn1s: 1. Sustaining apparatus for housing a variety of species ofcrustacean and bivalve molluscs, the sustaining apparatus comprising: a perforated chamber containing a plurality of substantially horizontal housing members and an enclosing chamber surrounding said perforated chamber, the enclosing chamber including at least one means for pumping saline solution from a first holding position to a plurality of orifices in said perforated chamber wherein the saline solution is caused to spray onto the plurality of substantially horizontal housing members and thereafter drain from said perforated chamber to said enclosing chamber.
- 2. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the enclosing chamber, perforated chamber and housing members are made from plastics material.
- 3. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the enclosing chamber, perforated chamber and housing members are made from recyclable plastics material.
- 4. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the enclosing chamber includes a feed distribution device dispensing feed to the saline solution.
- 5. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the enclosing chamber is further provided with a means for measuring the temperature of the saline solution.
- 6. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the enclosing chamber is provided with inlet and outlet means to allow the saline solution to be circulated to more than one sustaining apparatus or drained.
- 7. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the perforated chamber and enclosing chamber are capable of disassembly for ease of storage or transportation
- 8. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the enclosing chamber includes inlet and outlet means.
- 9. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the enclosing chamber includes a sealing lid.
- 10. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the enclosing chamber includes lifting hooks.
- 11. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said lifting hooks are recessed to allow for stacking one enclosing chamber upon another.
- 12. Sustaining apparatus according to claIm 11, Wherein the enclosing chamber includes a plurality of foet suitably proportioned To accept forklift blades whilst able to withstand the force ci the sustaining Apparatus without substantial defonnallon whilst allowing adegreeofflexiblllty. * ** * . * .1 **** * S * *5 * * * S.S*S.*.. * SSS..... * S12. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the enclosing chamber includes a plurality of feet suitably proportioned to accept forklift blades whilst able to withstand the force of the sustaining apparatus without substantial deformation whilst allowing a degree of flexibility.13. A method whereby a plurality of sustaining apparatuses are provided with a circulation of suitable saline solution, the method comprising: passing saline solution from a plurality of sustaining apparatuses through an extraction filter in order to reduce soluble toxins, to a refrigeration pump in order to maintain a desired temperature, to a circulating pump which passes the saline solution to an aeration pump to ensure a high oxygen content is maintained in the saline solution and on to a saline holding tank which is used to replenish the sustaining apparatuses with recycled saline solution.AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWS:-I' 1. Sustaining apparatus for housing a variety of species of crustacean and bivalve molluscs, the sustaining apparatus comprising: a perforated chamber containing a plurality of substantially horizontal housing members and an enclosing chamber surrounding said perforated chamber, the enclosing chamber including at least one means for pumping saline solution from a first holding position to a plurality of orifices in said perforated chamber wherein the saline solution is caused to spray onto the plurality of substantially horizontal housing members and thereafter drain from said perforated chamber to said enclosing chamber.2. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the enclosing chamber, perforated chamber and housing members are made from plastics material.3. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the enclosing chamber, perforated chamber and housing members are made from recyclable plastics material.4. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the enclosing chamber includes a feed I-? distribution device dispensing feed to the saline solution.5. sustaining apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the enclosing chamber is further provided with a means for measuring the temperature of the saline solution.6. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the enclosing chamber is provided with inlet and outlet means to allow the saline solution to be circulated to more than one sustaining apparatus or drained.7. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the perforated chamber and enclosing chamber are capable of disassembly for ease of storage or transportation 8. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the enclosing chamber includes inlet and outlet means.9. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the enclosing chamber includes a sealing lid.10. Sustaining apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the enclosing chamber includes lifting hooks. i811. SustaIning apparatus according to claim 101 Wherein said lifting hooks are recessed to allow for stacking One andng chamber anether.
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