Excavating – Peat excavators
Patent
1989-12-05
1991-06-18
Taylor, Dennis L.
Excavating
Peat excavators
37119, 37135, 56 8, E02F 500, A01K 7500
Patent
active
050240099
ABSTRACT:
A new scallop net is disclosed that uses a lightweight frame that is fitted with a dive plate that produces a downward force on the frame and ensures that the frame remains on the bottom. Instead of a heavy metal basket, the device includes a standard skein netting made of nylon of similar material. The net has a splitting strap in the middle of the bag and is fitted with a cod end and a cod end release, which opens the bag when the strap or release is pulled.
Because the bag is fitted with a cod end, the steel frame does not have to be pulled onto the boat. The dangerous frame can be raised on a boom and left overhanging the boat. The splitting strap can then be used to pull the light net bag aboard, the cod end release can be pulled and the catch released. Once emptied, the cod end can be re-secured, the release mechanism can be reset, and the net thrown overboard. The frame end can then be released back into the sea for another run. Two bags can be dragged in this manner for optimum collection. Alternatively, a single bag can be supported from an A-frame support member suspended from the stern of the vessel.
The frame also has a number of tines that make a rake. The tines are set in holes drilled into the frame. The frame has a number of pre-drilled holes so that the tines can be removed and adjusted to the proper spacing for the desired type of shellfish, i.e., scallops, oysters or clams.
The method of using the new design is also disclosed, the method teaches the use of the cod end release as a means to safely harvest shellfish, while reducing fuel consumption and reducing the number of shellfish killed.
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De Liguori Franco S.
Tavella Michael J.
Taylor Dennis L.
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