Animal husbandry – Aquatic animal culturing – Aquarium
Patent
1994-08-01
1995-08-29
Manahan, Todd E.
Animal husbandry
Aquatic animal culturing
Aquarium
119246, 220315, 229120, A01K 6300
Patent
active
054451124
ABSTRACT:
A cover arrangement for a tank used as a terrarium or aquarium includes hook and loop fastener material secured as a continuous strip to the upper rim surface of the tank opening, as well as to the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim. The cover includes a mesh portion to enclose the tank opening, and a frame dimensioned to be secured to the rim of the tank. The frame includes a continuous strip of hook and loop material secured about the perimeter of the mesh portion and disposed to engage the hook and loop material on the upper rim of the tank. In addition, a plurality of tabs extend from the frame, one for each side of the tank. Each tab includes hook and loop material, and is joined to the cover frame along a respective crease line to be folded and matingly engaged at the upper side surfaces adjacent to the rim.
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Manahan Todd #E.
Novalek, Inc.
Zimmerman Harris
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