Animal husbandry – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-02
2007-01-02
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)
Animal husbandry
Miscellaneous
C119S215000, C119S650000, C119S651000, C128S899000, C604S891100, C043S004000, C043S124000, C424S424000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10943646
ABSTRACT:
A device for interacting with biota either on a pre-specified schedule or via actuation by remote signal. Preferably, the biota are fauna and more particularly fish. In selected embodiments, it comprises frangible packaging enclosing means for timing interaction, at least part of the means for programming the device and means for opening the packaging. In select embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus is inserted in fish. Specific examples of the present invention are implanted in triploid grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) to facilitate control of aquatic weeds in bodies of water. When the carp have been in the water for a pre-specified period or, alternatively, long enough to effectively control the target aquatic plants, toxins in the device are dispensed to kill them. Otherwise, the carp may destroy all vegetation and harm the aquatic environment for other aquatic life.
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Evans James A.
Kirk James P.
Miranda Leandro E.
Baugher, Jr. Earl H
Luu Teri Pham
Michener Joshua
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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