Harvesters – Marine
Patent
1987-03-09
1987-12-22
Hirsch, Paul J.
Harvesters
Marine
56DIG2, A01D 4400
Patent
active
047139293
ABSTRACT:
In the operation of certain agricultural and industrial pursuits an excess of various chemicals results. For example, an excess of phosphorus results from the use of fertilizers in the general farming operations of stimulate the growing of grass in the dairy rich areas of central Florida. This excess quantity of phosphorus finds its way into the streams and rivers, and contaminates any of the streams and bodies of water that receive the outflow of these chemically rich waters. For example, the Kissimmee River flows through the dairy rich lands of central Florida and contaminates Lake Okeechobee into which they flow. Many other chemicals used as lubricants and additives in industrial operations that also are discharged into the various bodies of water are harmful to the fish and aquatic plants whose presence is necessary to recycle and purify the water. The purification of many of the bodies of water such as Lake Okeechobee is of major importance because it is relied on as the supplier of fresh water by large areas for domestic and farming purposes. Fortunately Hyacinths, a bulbous plant of the lily family thrives on excessive phosphorus. They grow rapidly and by the time they approach maturity they have absorbed virtually all of the phosphorus of which they are capable. Therefore, to rid the water of excess phosphorus, the Hyacinth plants are being harvested and removed from the waters to make room for the next crop of Hyacinths. The Hyacinth is virtually a surface growing plant, the entire bed being only approximately two to three feet in depth. Difficulties have been encountered in harvesting the Hyacinths by floating equipment, due to the difficulties in unloading the harvesting equipment. It has been found that Hyacinths can economically and rapidly be harvested by helicopters by dragging large buckets through concentrated Hyacinth areas to compact the Hyacinths in the bucket. When the container is filled to capacity the helicopter flies away to the unloading area where the bucket is upended to discharge the Hyacinths whereupon the helicopter quickly flies back to get the next load.
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Colony Services Inc.
Hirsch Paul J.
Wilson Alfred E.
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