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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 1978
Filed:
Jun. 22, 1976
Donald J Rodemeyer, City Island, NY (US);
Metaframe Corporation, Elmwood Park, NJ (US);
Abstract
A novel integrated aquarium is disclosed wherein all of the necessary mechanical functions (air pump, lighting, heating) are located in a compartment provided as part of the aquarium base and those components particularly subject to mechanical failure are mounted in a slide-out drawer provided as part of said base so that they may be more easily repaired or replaced. In the preferred embodiment disclosed, an incandescent light bulb located in said base furnishes both light and heat to the aquarium and is controlled by a thermal sensor with a manual lamp socket over-ride switch provided. To facilitate removal of the air pump for maintenance and possible replacement, the air supply tube leading from the air pump to a sparger/riser tube assembly associated with an undergravel filter is removably connectable to a passageway communicating with said sparger/riser tube by means of a rubber air cup. A one-way check valve is provided as part of said sparger/riser assembly to prevent backflow of water into said compartment. The preferred embodiment disclosed is of an especially pleasing aesthetic hexagonal design and has a thin, unobstructive cover instead of the usual bulky light reflector hood mounted on the aquarium top.