System for inhibiting fouling of an underwater surface

Details System for inhibiting fouling of an underwater surface System for inhibiting fouling of an underwater surface

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Bell, Bruce F. (Department: 1746)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrolytic

C204S196180, C204S196190

Reexamination Certificate

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10629814

ABSTRACT:
A marine fouling inhibiting system comprises first and second conductors which are made of a polymer matrix, such as vinyl ester, and a suspended conductor, such as graphite powder or particles. This type of conductive material is formed to provide two sections of a boat hull so that a source of electrical current can be used to reversibly cause an electric current to flow to and from the conductive coatings. The conductive coatings are electrically insulated from each other in order to force the formation of an electrical circuit which includes the two conductive coatings, the source of electrical current, and the water in which the boat hull is disposed. This results in the creation of chlorine bubbles on the conductive surfaces. Chlorine bubbles on the boat hull surfaces discourage the formation of marine growth, such as barnacles.

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