BIOMIMETIC NACRE-LIKE MATERIAL FOR RECRUITMENT AND GROWTH OF OYSTER SPAT

    公开(公告)号:US20240284903A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-29

    申请号:US18543970

    申请日:2023-12-18

    CPC classification number: A01N25/26 A01N25/10 A01N59/00 A01P19/00 E02B3/046

    Abstract: Materials composed of inorganic and organic compounds that inhibit, promote and stabilize nanostructured crystalline calcium carbonate for the recruitment and growth of oyster larvae and spat. By using simple chemical precursors in a bottom-up or top-down approach, a variety of layered material compositions can be obtained which result in a standalone material or one that can be applied to and supported by cementitious substrates. The chemical compounds and processes described in this invention are scalable, thus providing for manufacturing small or large quantities of tailored materials, utilizing a variety of techniques, such as but not limited to 3-D printing, spraying, molding and freeze casting to produce a broad spectrum of material compositions and forms suitable for a variety of oyster species and estuarine environments.

    ARTIFICIAL REEF FOR RECREATIONAL DIVING
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180317462A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-08

    申请号:US15773752

    申请日:2015-12-29

    CPC classification number: A01K61/77 E02B3/046 Y02A40/838

    Abstract: Artificial reef for recreational diving (1) comprising a base (2) of a slab of reinforced concrete and a vertically extending superstructure (3) made of concrete of inert lightweight materials that is ejected onto a structural frame comprising a plurality of stem members (32) around a trunk (31) implanted into the base and plastic grid items (12) suspended thereupon in a predetermined manner so as to form, following concrete ejection, a reef having a form and aesthetics corresponding to that of a natural reef, comprising blind crevices (9) and through holes (7) leading to chambers (8) and smaller or larger cavities (10, 11), constituting microhabitats and refuges for targeted benthic and benthopelagic organisms. The reef (1) is founded onto the seabed with one or more beams (30) introduced into holes (4) that pass perpendicularly through the base (2) and extend vertically along the superstructure (3). Artificial reefs (1) are organized in groups (20) defining an artificial oasis for recreational diving within a planned section (ABCD) of the seabed.

    Method and structure for dampening tsunami waves

    公开(公告)号:US09850633B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-26

    申请号:US15252123

    申请日:2016-08-30

    Inventor: Sergey Sharapov

    CPC classification number: E02B3/062 E02B3/04 E02B3/041 E02B3/046 E02B3/06

    Abstract: A tsunami-wave structure is provided for installation in the bottom of the sea/ocean in the near-shore area which is exposed to the air at the time of a low tide that precedes the arrival of tsunami. Normally, the structure is immersed in water and when exposed to air before arrival of the tsunami wave assumes a tsunami-wave dampening position under the effect of its own gravity. This is achieved by making the structure in the form of a two-lever mechanism having two lever arms separated by a fulcrum point with a counterweight attached to the end of one the lever arms and a tsunami-wave breaker pivotally connected to the end of the other lever arm so that when the structure is exposed to the air the tsunami-wave breaker is turned down and allows the counterweight to outweigh the tsunami-wave breaker and to raise it to the operation position.

    WAVE SUPPRESSOR AND SEDIMENT COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR USE IN SHALLOW AND DEEPER WATER ENVIRONMENTS
    5.
    发明申请
    WAVE SUPPRESSOR AND SEDIMENT COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR USE IN SHALLOW AND DEEPER WATER ENVIRONMENTS 审中-公开
    WAVE SUPPRESSOR和SEDIMENT采集系统用于浅层和深层水环境

    公开(公告)号:US20170067218A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US15231680

    申请日:2016-08-08

    CPC classification number: E02B3/06 E02B3/023 E02B3/04 E02B3/046 E02B3/062 E02B3/18

    Abstract: A transportable wave suppressor and sediment collection (WSSC) system positionable in deep water along a coastline of a body of water, having a plurality of sections, each section further including a base portion having an upper floor portion, a forward wall, rear wall and two sidewalls and an open bottom end portion for being positioned on a floor of the body of water; at least a pair of raised elongated members positioned on the upper surface of the upper floor of the base; an upper portion to be secured to the base portion, the upper section having a angulated front wall to receive the flow of water through a plurality of flow pipes as the water engages each section; at least a pair of elongated openings in the upper portion for receiving the raised elongated members positioned on the upper surface of the upper wall of the base to define a means for securing the base to the upper portion. There is further provided a one way valving element positioned on the rear end of each flow pipe, for allowing water containing sediments to exit the pipe at the rear wall, but preventing the water and sediments from returning through the flow pipe; and a spacer portion to be positioned intermediate the base portion and upper portion, the spacer portion including a plurality of flow pipes to allow water carrying sediment to the rear of the section.

    Abstract translation: 一种可移动的波浪抑制和沉积物收集系统(WSSC)系统,其位于沿水体海岸线的深水中,具有多个部分,每个部分还包括具有上部地板部分,前壁,后壁和 两个侧壁和开放的底端部分,用于定位在水体的地板上; 至少一对凸起的细长构件,位于所述底座的上层的上表面上; 固定到基部的上部,上部具有角度的前壁,当水接合每个部分时,通过多个流动管道接收水流; 在上部中至少有一对细长的开口,用于接收位于基座的上壁的上表面上的升高的细长构件,以限定用于将基座固定到上部的装置。 还设置有位于每个流管的后端的单向阀元件,用于允许含有沉积物的水在后壁处离开管道,但是防止水和沉淀物通过流管返回; 以及间隔部分,其位于所述基部和上部之间,所述间隔部分包括多个流动管,以允许将沉积物带入所述部分的后部。

    Process for forming an artificial reef
    6.
    发明授权
    Process for forming an artificial reef 有权
    形成人造礁的工艺

    公开(公告)号:US09498901B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-22

    申请号:US14291958

    申请日:2014-05-30

    CPC classification number: B29C41/08 B28B1/32 B28B7/18 E02B3/046 E02B7/02 Y02A10/26

    Abstract: A process for forming an artificial reef includes the steps of forming a form having a geometric shape, applying at least one blockout onto a surface of the form such that the blockout extends outwardly of the surface of the form, applying a sprayable concrete over the form and the blockout, curing the sprayable concrete on the form for a period of time, removing the blockout from the surface of the form and from the cured sprayable concrete, and removing the form from the cured sprayable concrete. A base is formed having an upper surface. The lower end of the form is positioned upon the base. The sprayable concrete is sprayed over the upper surface of the base.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于形成人造珊瑚礁的方法包括以下步骤:形成具有几何形状的形状,将至少一个堵塞物施加到所述形式的表面上,使得所述堵塞物从所述形式的表面向外延伸,在所述形式的表面上施加可喷涂的混凝土 并堵塞,将表面上的可喷涂混凝土固化一段时间,从表面和固化的可喷涂混凝土中除去堵塞物,并从固化的可喷射混凝土中去除形式。 基部形成为具有上表面。 表格的下端位于底座上。 可喷涂的混凝土喷洒在基座的上表面上。

    Mature modular reef
    8.
    发明授权
    Mature modular reef 有权
    成熟的模块化礁石

    公开(公告)号:US09144228B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-29

    申请号:US14222954

    申请日:2014-03-24

    Abstract: Methods of reef construction are disclosed that include exposing a man-made scaffold to environmental conditions such that bivalve organisms grow on the man-made scaffold for a duration sufficient to create a scaffold having two generations of bivalve attachment. Certain methods involve moving the biologically accreted scaffold to a second location to serve as a reef or breakwater after substantial growth of bivalve organisms has occurred.

    Abstract translation: 公开了构建礁石的方法,其包括将人造骨架暴露于环境条件,使得双壳类生物在人造骨架上生长足够长的时间以产生具有两代双壳类附着物的支架。 某些方法涉及将生物累积的支架移动到第二位置,以在双壳类生物发生大量生长后用作礁石或防波堤。

    Water suppressor and sediment collection system for use in shallow and deeper water environments
    10.
    发明授权
    Water suppressor and sediment collection system for use in shallow and deeper water environments 有权
    用于浅层和深水环境的抑水器和沉积物收集系统

    公开(公告)号:US08985896B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US14192519

    申请日:2014-02-27

    CPC classification number: E02B3/06 E02B3/023 E02B3/04 E02B3/046 E02B3/062 E02B3/18

    Abstract: A transportable wave suppressor and sediment collection (WSSC) system positionable in deep water along a coastline of a body of water, having a plurality of sections, each section further including a base portion having an upper floor portion, a forward wall, rear wall and two sidewalls and an open bottom end portion for being positioned on a floor of the body of water; at least a pair of raised elongated members positioned on the upper surface of the upper floor of the base; an upper portion to be secured to the base portion, the upper section having a angulated front wall to receive the flow of water through a plurality of flow pipes as the water engages each section; at least a pair of elongated openings in the upper portion for receiving the raised elongated members positioned on the upper surface of the upper wall of the base to define a means for securing the base to the upper portion. There is further provided a one way valving element positioned on the rear end of each flow pipe, for allowing water containing sediments to exit the pipe at the rear wall, but preventing the water and sediments from returning through the flow pipe; and a spacer portion to be positioned intermediate the base portion and upper portion, the spacer portion including a plurality of flow pipes to allow water carrying sediment to the rear of the section.

    Abstract translation: 一种可移动的波浪抑制器和沉积物收集系统(WSSC)系统,其可沿着水体的海岸线在深水中定位,具有多个部分,每个部分还包括具有上部地板部分,前壁,后壁和 两个侧壁和开放的底端部分,用于定位在水体的地板上; 至少一对凸起的细长构件,位于所述底座的上层的上表面上; 固定到基部的上部,上部具有角度的前壁,当水接合每个部分时,通过多个流动管道接收水流; 在上部中至少有一对细长的开口,用于接收位于基座的上壁的上表面上的升高的细长构件,以限定用于将基座固定到上部的装置。 还设置有位于每个流管的后端的单向阀元件,用于允许含有沉积物的水在后壁处离开管道,但是防止水和沉淀物通过流管返回; 以及间隔部分,其位于所述基部和上部之间,所述间隔部分包括多个流动管,以允许将沉积物带入所述部分的后部。

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