Liquid purification or separation – With gas-liquid surface contact means
Patent
1994-12-30
1998-07-14
Wyse, Thomas G.
Liquid purification or separation
With gas-liquid surface contact means
210169, C02F 308
Patent
active
057798850
ABSTRACT:
An aquatic filter system having a rotatably mounted cylindrical filter body. The cylindrical filter body is formed by a water absorbing mass of material. Water applied to one side of the filter body unbalances the filter body which causes the filter body to rotate. As a result of the rotational movement, at least a portion of the filter body is alternately exposed to the water and the atmosphere to foster the growth of aerobic bacteria on the surfaces of the filter body.
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Hickok Roy S.
McGrath Roger W.
Aquaria Inc.
Wyse Thomas G.
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