Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119234000 | Mollusk culturing | 30 |
20100162963 | Manila clam pedigree and breeding process thereof - A process for breeding a Manila clam pedigree, includes: directively breeding present Manila clam pedigrees having different shell shapes to obtain a shell shape pedigree (A) having best phenotypic character; directively breeding the shell shape pedigrees (A) from different geographical populations to obtain a geographical population pedigree (B) having best phenotypic character; directively breeding the geographical population pedigrees (B) having different shell colors to obtain a growth shell color pedigree (C) of fastest growth and a resistance shell color pedigrees (E) of highest stress resistance; hybridizing the growth shell color pedigree (C) and the resistance shell color pedigree (E) to obtain a first hybridied pedigree (F | 07-01-2010 |
20100263600 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING OYSTERS RESISTANT TO PATHOGENIC AGENTS - The present invention relates to a method for obtaining oysters resistant to pathogenic agents and to the resulting oysters. The method of the invention comprises the hybridization of a Mediterranean oyster | 10-21-2010 |
20100269760 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AQUATIC ORGANISMS - Apparatus and related methods of monitoring a target aquatic organism are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the apparatus may include support media that supports the growth of a target aquatic organism, and a buoy adapted to float upon a water surface. The water surface may define a waterline with respect to the buoy, and the buoy may cooperate with the support media such that a waterline position of the waterline is generally indicative of a weight of the support media. The methods, in various aspects, may include the steps of positioning a support media in an aqueous environment, the support media supports the growth of a target aquatic organism, and determining a waterline position defined by a water surface with respect to a buoy, the waterline indicating a weight of the support media. | 10-28-2010 |
20120097112 | SEA CUCUMBER CULTIVATOR - In a sea cucumber cultivator, sea cucumber cultivation baskets are arranged in multiple layers within a housing to protect the sea cucumbers from the external environment, to enable mass production and easy management of sea cucumbers. An inlet pipe and an outlet pipe are arranged to adjust the inflow and outflow of seawater to and from the housing. Each hose outlet is formed at a center region of a lower surface of a bottom of each sea cucumber cultivation basket in each layer so as to supply food for sea cucumbers to the cultivating spaces formed in the cucumber cultivation baskets arranged in multiple layers. Thus, food is discharged through the hose outlets and settles in the baskets to feed sea cucumbers and to enable sea cucumbers to easily intake food. | 04-26-2012 |
20130019811 | AQUATIC POLLUTION MONITORING - A method of monitoring the effect of pollution in an aquatic mass, said method comprising disposing in said aquatic mass a biosensor unit containing a living sessile organism which exhibits apical growth and which is bound to a carrier, directing an electromagnetic beam towards a corresponding detector and between an edge and the apical tip of said sessile organism whereby to produce a diffraction pattern, detecting said diffraction pattern using said detector and monitoring a change (e.g. successive changes) in said diffraction pattern over time which is indicative of the natural growth of the apical tip of said organism. | 01-24-2013 |
20130180461 | DEVICE FOR FARMING BENTHIC ORGANISMS SUCH AS BIVALVES - A farming device for benthic organisms, which is submerged in a water tank or a body of water, is constituted of a plurality of tray-form containers, which are the cultivating floor for benthic organisms such as bivalves, and are stacked in the vertical direction, with a central cavity passing through the stacked cultivating floors in the vertical direction and horizontal gaps defined between the cultivating floors, the cultivating floors communicating with the cavity. | 07-18-2013 |
20140083365 | CAGE FOR GROWING MOLLUSKS, ASSEMBLY KIT, AND METHOD OF HARVESTING MOLLUSKS - A cage for use in farming mollusks comprises a meshed wall with end caps that are snapped into place on the wall during construction. The end caps include removable portions for gaining access to the interior of the cage. A vessel for farming mollusks is fitted to receive a cage for processing of the cage and the mollusks therein. A method of using the vessel and cage includes the on-board treatment of the cages and mollusks. | 03-27-2014 |
20150366172 | Emersed Shellfish Storage - The present disclosure relates to emersed shellfish storage. A container support has a surface to support containers. Each container has respective cells to accommodate live shellfish, such as lobster, in a vertical orientation substantially perpendicular to the surface. Water from a reservoir is pumped, intermittently in some embodiments, to one or more of the containers above the shellfish, and a collector collects and provides to the reservoir the water that is pumped by the pump system and flows over the shell fish. In an embodiment, the cells are provided by a divider that divides an interior space of each container, and the divider carries a perforated top insert at or below a top edge of each container, to distribute fluids to the cells. | 12-24-2015 |
20160174530 | Apparatus and Method for Stream and Oyster Reef Restoration | 06-23-2016 |
119236000 | Spawning, hatching, and larval development | 7 |
20100107987 | PRODUCTION OF BIVALVE TETRAPLOID MOLLUSKS FROM DIPLOID PARENTS - The invention relates to a method for producing viable tetraploid bivalve mollusks, by fertilisation of diploid female ovocytes with diploid male sperm, followed by the induction of the retention of the first polar body of the fertilised eggs, isolation from the obtained larvae of a larval sub-population enriched in tetraploids and selective raising of said sub-population. | 05-06-2010 |
20100162964 | Process for polycross breeding Manila clam pedigree - A process for polycross breeding a Manila clam pedigree, includes: providing present Manila clam pedigrees of different shell color types as parents; ecologically maturing the parents; reciprocally hybridizing the parents by every two of different shell color types to obtain offsprings thereof; nurturing the offsprings until gonads thereof mature synchronously; and hybridizing the matured offsprings with each other to obtain at least a four-way cross pedigree accumulating all valuable genes of the parents. | 07-01-2010 |
20100294203 | Apparatus for the Cultivation of Shellfish - An apparatus for the cultivation of shellfish, the apparatus including a base with a culture surface and a support attachment for the base, the apparatus characterised in that the support attachment is configured to permit rotational movement of the base relative to a support when the base is secured to the support. | 11-25-2010 |
20120006278 | BREEDING METHOD FOR ORANGE-ADDUCTOR-MUSCLE SCALLOP - The present invention relates to a method in the field of shellfish breeding techniques, for breeding a scallop population that have improved carotenoid content in the orange-red adductor muscles or other muscle tissues. This method includes the steps of selecting the rare individuals that have orange-red adductor muscles from natural scallop populations, growing the selected scallops, inducing the reproduction, artificially fertilization, and finally breeding a scallop population with orange-red adductor muscles which can be expanded for the cultivation on a large scale. Comparing to other known breeding methods, the present method does not use transgenic technologies to include introduce any exogenous genes, thus does not have any bio-safety and ethics issues. All the mutant scallops with orange-red adductor muscles are selected from natural or cultivated populations. After breeding for four generations, the obtained scallops have abundant carotenoid ingredients in their orange-red adductor muscles. The obtained scallop population is genetically stable and has high survival rate, and it thus can be used for cultivation on a large scale. In summary, this breeding method is simple, low cost and the breeding scallop population has high economic and nutritious values. | 01-12-2012 |
20140041596 | MULTI-LEVEL AQUACULTURE DEVICE FOR BENTHIC ORGANISMS SUCH AS BIVALVES, AQUACULTURE METHOD, AND BIOFILTER USING SAME - An elongate rectangular cultivation box having an open top, is configured so as to allow an outer tank, which serves as a cultivating water storage part, and an inner tank, which serves as a receptacle for bivalves (benthic organisms) S that are to be cultivated, to be both combined and separated. A gap that serves as a water supply opening and a gap that serves as a space in which sediments can accumulate on the bottom of the outer tank are defined when the inner tank is accommodated in the outer tank. Water passage holes are provided in the bottom of the shellfish receptacle (inner tank) and a mesh filter such as netting is stretched across the top face of the bottom. The cultivation boxes are arranged in a vertically stacked manner, with the front portions and rear portions thereof staggered so that cultivation water W that overflows over a front ledge of a shellfish receptacle flows downward into the supply water storage part of a lower cultivation box. | 02-13-2014 |
119237000 | Spat collector (cultch) | 2 |
20080202442 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING SPAT - An improved spat collection system and method of use thereof, said system comprising a plurality of spat collection panels suspended from a floatation device placed in a marine environment, said panels attached to said floatation device by a suspension mechanism, and a predator protection device adapted to surround the panels to minimize predation of spat collected thereon; said method comprising the steps of placing said spat collection system in a suitable marine environment, allowing said spat collection system to remain in the marine environment for an appropriate length of time, then withdrawing one or more spat collection panels from the marine environment and scraping accumulated spat from said panel into a container before replacing said panel in the marine environment. | 08-28-2008 |
20100126425 | ARTIFICIAL MATERIAL CONDUCIVE TO ATTRACT AND GROW OYSTERS, MOLLUSKS OR OTHER PRODUCTIVE AND/OR STABLIZING ORGANISMS - Structures constructed from an artificial material facilitate the setting and growing of oysters, other mollusks, and other organisms for the purposes of food production, artificial reefs/breakwaters, and the like. The artificial material is a composite that acts as both an attractant and nutrient environment for mollusks and other aquatic organisms. The binder for the composite material includes both cement and an organic material. The organic material is selected to attract and feed the aquatic organisms. | 05-27-2010 |
119238000 | Offshore habitat | 1 |
20160143257 | METHOD FOR STOPPING ATTACHMENT-PERIOD LARVAE FROM SWIMMING OR CRAWLING - The present invention provides methods of stopping a larva of a sessile invertebrate in a settlement stage from swimming or crawling in water, by means of irradiating violet light having a wavelength range of 400 to 550 nm to the larva in the settlement stage of the sessile invertebrate. | 05-26-2016 |
119239000 | Flotation type | 7 |
20100132620 | AIR INFLATING AND DEFLATING FLOAT FOR MARINE CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND VALVE USED THEREIN - Disclosed are an air inflating and deflating float for marine cultivation and a manufacturing method thereof. The air inflating and deflating float for marine cultivation includes a soft float body provided with a valve fixing part with an insertion hole, formed at the center thereof and connected to the inside of the float body, formed at one side of the float body; a valve inserted into the insertion hole of the valve fixing part, and provided with a through hole, through which air comes in and out, formed therein; and a protection cap inserted into the valve fixing part to prevent the air from being discharged via the through hole of the valve, and closing the through hole of the valve. | 06-03-2010 |
20110259276 | FLOAT AND A FLOATABLE STRUCTURE | 10-27-2011 |
20110265730 | Apparatus for the cultivation of molluscan shellfish and other marine species - The invention is an apparatus for the cultivation of marine species, particularly molluscan shellfish such as oysters. The shellfish are cultivated within a rotating cylinder featuring water-permeable walls, and positioned at the water surface by buoyant chambers such that a portion of the cylinder is immersed while the remainder is exposed to the atmosphere. The rotational position of the cylinder is advanced by way of a passive mechanical interaction driven by changes in local water elevations (e.g. tide cycles), thereby creating a repetitive and systematic exposure of the entirety of the cylinder wall to atmospheric desiccation. Furthermore, the rotation of the cylinder promotes a gentle tumbling of the shellfish within, thereby improving product shape and uniformity of growth, as well as enhancing the clearing of accumulating sediments and/or metabolic wastes. | 11-03-2011 |
119240000 | Multiple container assembly | 4 |
20090320766 | Marine Habitat Systems - A marine habitat system comprising one or more assembled units, each formed of a flotation element and a plurality of habitat tiers fixed to and spaced below the flotation element. The habitat tiers are comprised of frame assemblies formed of upper and lower open frame elements and side walls, forming a space. The space is filled with a mesh matrix of plastic fibers which forms an ideal environment in which various desirable juvenile marine creatures (crabs, lobsters, oysters, etc.) can thrive. Upwardly projecting, simulated prop roots can be provided on the habitat tiers to provide additional anchorage area for marine life to attach. | 12-31-2009 |
20100018471 | Method and Apparatus for Growing Oysters - A nested pair of perforated containers floats partially submerged in seawater, tethered to a fixed object such as a dock or pier. The inner container is partially filled with oyster spat, closed and laid within the outer container which is then closed and secured. The immature oysters are protected from predators and immersed in the upper 24 inches of seawater where optimum growing conditions exist. Floatation attached to the outer container maintains the top at the water's surface and replaceable filter material around the outside periphery absorbs harmful oils and chemicals. Periodically the inner container is removed, opened and the grown oysters are harvested or dumped onto an oyster bed and the process is repeated. | 01-28-2010 |
20130186345 | AQUACULTURE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The present invention provides aquaculture assemblies for culturing oysters in deep waters and includes at least one structure adapted for culturing an aquacultural species; at least one floatation means; and at least one anchoring means connecting said floatation means to the sea bed; wherein said structure is connected to or comprises said floatation means or said floatation means comprises said structure; and wherein said assembly is adapted for supporting said at least one structure either: a) substantially above the water surface at low-tide, and at least substantially below the water surface at high-tide, or b) substantially just below the water surface at low-tide, and fully below the water surface at high-tide. Methods for culturing aquacultural species using assemblies according to the invention are also provided. | 07-25-2013 |
20130340683 | Method of Establishing Clam Bed Colonies and Mobile Floating Hatchery for Implementing Same - A method for establishing a clam bed which includes raising clam larvae in a captive environment in which they are provided with adequate food and habitat requirements and kept isolated from predation by natural predators. In addition, a mobile, floating hatchery/nursery facilitates implementation of the method by providing a captive environment. | 12-26-2013 |
119243000 | Purification | 1 |
20160100558 | SHELLFISH DEPURATION - A method of depurating shellfish, by taking decontaminated seawater, uncontaminated seawater, brackish water or water with sufficient salinity to support shellfish, holding the shellfish and the water in a container ( | 04-14-2016 |
119244000 | Pearl production | 5 |
20090293813 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A MABE PEARL - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a sculpted mabe pearl comprising: —a step of positioning, beneath the cover of a mollusk, a dome-shaped nucleus having a sculpted relief, and—a step of immersing the mollusk provided with its nucleus in sea water for a specific period. The invention is characterized in that the step of positioning is preceded by a step of sculpture modifying the relief of said nucleus, involving reducing the height of the relief on the zone or zones of the nucleus that have planar surfaces or concave surfaces to be accentuated. | 12-03-2009 |
20100251968 | Methods for Producing Cultured Pearls in Conch and Other Gastropods - The subject invention provides methods for producing cultured pearls in gastropods, such as the queen conch, | 10-07-2010 |
20130152865 | NUCLEUS COATED WITH A FILM-FORMING COATING HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL AND CICATRIZING PROPERTIES, AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAME - A nucleus coated with a film includes one or more exopolysaccharides (EPS) and optionally one or more bioactive molecules such as bactericidal or bacteriostatic agents, cicatrizing agents and/or anti-inflammatory agents. A method for obtaining the nucleus, in order to inhibit graft rejection in pearl oysters is also described. | 06-20-2013 |
20130263793 | NUCLEUS COVERED WITH PHA - The present invention relates to a nucleus covered or coated with a film including one or more PHA. The invention also relates to a PHA, characterized in that it is of the type PHB-V, a film and a composition including the PHA. The invention further relates to a film or a composition including a PHA and zosteric acid or a bioactive molecule. The invention moreover relates to a surface, preferably a nucleus, covered with the film of PHA, a method for production thereof, and methods for grafting a pearl oyster and producing a pearl using this nucleus. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for reducing graft failure and/or for improving the quality of the pearl using the nucleus according to the invention. | 10-10-2013 |
20140174373 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING CULTURED PEARLS IN CONCH AND OTHER GASTROPODS - The subject invention provides methods for producing cultured pearls in gastropods, such as the queen conch, | 06-26-2014 |