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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2012
Joseph E. Kovarik, Englewood, CO (US);
Jeff Franek, Highlands Ranch, CO (US);
Joseph E. Kovarik, Englewood, CO (US);
Jeff Franek, Highlands Ranch, CO (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus for removing a layer of sediment which has settled on the bottom of a pond includes: a handle suitable for a person to hold; a vacuum unit connected to the handle, said vacuum unit having a first opening adapted for receiving material sucked into said opening and a second opening for material sucked into said vacuum unit to exit at a point outside said pond, said vacuum unit being submersible and supported by at least one wheel, said vacuum unit having an aperture formed therein for receiving a mixture of sediment and water from the bottom of the pond; a hose associated with said second opening, said hose being of at least about 8 feet in length and designed to deposit suctioned water to an area outside the pond; and a fitting associated with the first opening that precludes undesired sizes of debris from passing through.