Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119230000 | Feeding method | 20 |
20080276877 | FEED FOR FISH AND USE THEREOF - A fish feeding composition for improving the growth and/or health of fish, comprises cysteamine or salts thereof and from 1 to 80 wt % of a carrier. The fish feeding composition is preferably added to a basal feed and then fed to the fish. Use of such a feed increases body weight and reduces death due to disease and adverse living conditions. | 11-13-2008 |
20090078212 | Growing marine fish in fresh water - The invention relates to methods for raising marine fish in freshwater. The methods involve transferring fish to freshwater containing at least one Polyvalent Cation Sensing Receptor (PVCR) modulator in an amount sufficient to increase expression and/or sensitivity of at least one PVCR; and adding feed for fish consumption to the freshwater, wherein the feed comprises an amount of NaCl sufficient to contribute to a significant increased level of the PVCR modulator in serum of the marine fish. | 03-26-2009 |
20100077964 | Ornamental pond fish feeding indicator - The invention is directed to an ornamental pond fish feeding indicator that has a housing with an indicator end. A first LED is enclosed in the housing at the indicator end of the housing. A second LED is also enclosed in the housing at the indicator end of the housing. A temperature sensing circuit is enclosed in the housing. The temperature sensing circuit transmits a signal to the first LED and the second LED. A float is attached to the housing. Using this invention, a pond owner can simply glance at his or her pond and determine whether or not to feed their fish based on the color of the light on top. The light on top of the indicator is red when pond water is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. If the pond water is 50 degrees or over, the light is green. | 04-01-2010 |
20110180010 | CRYSTAL FORMS OF ASTAXANTHIN - The invention describes previously undisclosed crystal forms of astaxanthin designated crystal form I and II. It has been surprisingly found that the two crystal forms of astaxanthin show an improved bioavailability, a relatively high solubility in specific organic solvents and an increased long-term stability. For example the new forms are stable in solid form for at least 90 days at a temperature of 20° C.-40° C. It was further found that the two crystal forms can be prepared from each other. Therefore the invention also relates to methods for preparing said crystal forms. In addition, the invention relates to administration forms (hereinafter also called “formulations”) comprising one of the two crystal forms according to the invention or mixtures thereof dissolved or suspended in oil or organic-solvent. | 07-28-2011 |
20110308474 | FEED ADDITIVE - Fish feed where the fish feed is produced by extrusion and contains at least 3 percent by weight of the amino acid arginine. | 12-22-2011 |
20120055412 | FEEDING METHOD AND FEEDING SYSTEM FOR FARMED FISH - A method for feeding farmed fish by using au automatic feeder ( | 03-08-2012 |
20120204802 | SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE FEEDING STRATEGY - A method of sustainably producing an aquaculture meat product by feeding a fish over its dietary cycles a sustainably produced aquaculture feed composition is disclosed. This method comprises: a) formulating an aquaculture feed composition by replacing all or part of fish oil in the composition with an alternate source(s) of eicosapentaenoic acid (“EPA”) and, optionally, docosahexaenoic acid (“DHA”), wherein the EPA:DHA ratio is at least 2:1 in the aquaculture feed composition; and, b) adjusting the aquaculture feed composition over the life cycle of the fish to produce an aquaculture meat product; wherein the Feeder Fish Efficiency Ratio for fish oil is equal to or less than two and the aquaculture meat product has a EPA:DHA ratio equal to or greater than 1.4:1. | 08-16-2012 |
20120285392 | DEEP WATER NUTRIENT RECOVERY SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are methods for mixing of carbon dioxide (CO | 11-15-2012 |
20130206078 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FEEDING OF FARMED FISH - The invention relates to a system for controlling feeding of farmed fish living within a restricted volume, such as a sea cage ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130247831 | METHOD OF TREATING AN ANIMAL - There is a method of treating an animal including the step of providing a live food creature configured to be consumable to an animal to be treated. The method includes applying a beneficial substance to the live food creature such that when consumed, the beneficial substance is consumed along with the live food creature. The step of applying a beneficial substance includes injecting the beneficial substance into the live food creature. The method may include the step of feeding the live food creature to the animal to be treated. | 09-26-2013 |
20130284105 | AUTOMATIC FEEDING SYSTEM FOR UNDERWATER FISH FARM - Disclosed is an automatic feeding system for an underwater fish farm, which includes a marine base facility standing vertically in the sea; an underwater fish farm installed on an outer surface of the marine base facility; a storage tank installed inside the marine base facility to store feed to be supplied to the underwater fish farm; a feed transfer device transferring the feed discharged through an outlet of the storage tank; a feed supply device mixing seawater with the feed transferred by the feed transfer device and supplying the mixture to the underwater fish farm; a controller installed inside the marine base facility to control operations of the feed transfer device and the feed supply device; and an illumination device installed in the underwater fish farm to illuminate an inside of the underwater fish farm. | 10-31-2013 |
20140041595 | Method and feed for reduction of the content of undesired nutrients in the water discharged from a fish farm - A farming feed for fish in freshwater, wherein, in addition to the content of starch as an ordinary binder, there has been added to the feed up to 25 g per kg of constituent feed ingredients of a faecal binder of a non-starch type, and methods of making and using the same. The feed may be of a pressed or extruded type. | 02-13-2014 |
20140261211 | FISH FOOD DISPENSER - An illuminating system for illuminating a vivarium from the side panel of a vivarium using light emitting diodes. A containment ring for dispensing fish food within an aquarium. A perforated container with a lid for dispensing food within a vivarium. A brush for cleaning a vivarium. A method for soaking food in a sinking tray. A method of dispensing bait from a perforated container. | 09-18-2014 |
20140345535 | Feedstuffs for Aquaculture Comprising Stearidonic Acid - The present invention relates to feedstuffs for use in aquaculture, as well as methods for producing said feedstuffs. The invention also provides methods for rearing fish and/or crustaceans. In particular, the present invention provides a method of rearing a fish or crustacean, the method comprising feeding the fish or crustacean a feedstuff comprising lipid, the fatty acid of said lipid comprising at least 5.5% (w/w) stearidonic acid (SDA). | 11-27-2014 |
20150144069 | Systems and methods for producing soil enhancement material - A system and a process for the production of a totally organic soil enhancement material product which includes waste byproduct from fish farming operations and common soil microbiology prepared and delivered in a carefully controlled process which greatly increases plant health and growth while simultaneously reducing the need to apply synthetic chemicals for nutrients, pests and disease. | 05-28-2015 |
20150296840 | Sustainable Aquaponic System and Method for Growing Plants Like Medical Cannabis - A system and method of sustainable aquaponics that vertically integrates unique aquaponic system designs with alternative aquaculture fish feed sources, fingerling production methods, alternative aquaculture/farmed fish grow out models, and green energy sources that yield organic produce in the form of fruits and vegetables. A raceway system serves as the hub for grow-out throughout the warm and cold months. During the summer months, fish can be spawned and fed for steady growth, while during the winter months, the fish continue to grow at slower quite acceptable growth rates. Plants like legal (licensed) cannabis for medical use can be grown in plant areas near the raceways with very high yields. | 10-22-2015 |
20150313190 | PROCESS FOR UTILIZING DUAL USE PACKAGING FOR A FISH-RELATED PRODUCT - In a process for the dual use of packaging for a fish-related product such as fish food or a fish-related consumable product normally dispensed into an aquarium, a package including a compartment is filled with the fish-related product which is then dispensed until depleted. The dual use package is then placed within the aquarium and utilized as a decorative ornament. In this regard, the dual use package may be reconfigured for use as a decorative feature within the aquarium, and ballast may be added to the ornamental container before being submerged. | 11-05-2015 |
20150342221 | MITIGATION OF ANTI-NUTRITIONAL SUBSTANCES IN PLANT MEAL - Improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed compositions are provided based on plant meal, wherein anti-nutritional effects of one or more anti-nutritional substances (ANS) are mitigated. Also provided are methods for making and using the improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed compositions. Also provided are kits using the improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed composition. The improved meals, improved meal compositions, and improved aquaculture feed compositions demonstrate that plant meal protein digestibility may be improved, for example, for replacing fish meal protein. | 12-03-2015 |
20160128935 | METHOD OF TREATING AN ANIMAL - There is a method of treating an animal including the step of providing a live food creature configured to be consumable to an animal to be treated. The method includes applying a beneficial substance to the live food creature such that when consumed, the beneficial substance is consumed along with the live food creature. The step of applying a beneficial substance includes injecting the beneficial substance into the live food creature. The method may include the step of feeding the live food creature to the animal to be treated. | 05-12-2016 |
20160150806 | Encapsulated aquaculture premix feed | 06-02-2016 |