Formable Aquatic Coverings For Preventing Biofouling
First Claim
1. An anti-biofouling structure for placement onto an object exposed to aquatic environments comprising:
- a formable covering material for securing to an object which is in contact with an aquatic environment, said formable covering material comprising at least one anti-biofouling agent, whereby securing of said object with said material results in preventing the formation of biofouling along the surface of said object.
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Abstract
The instant invention describes an anti-biofouling structure for placement onto structures or surfaces that are exposed to aquatic environments. Embedded within the anti-biofouling structure are agents that can diffuse out of the structure and prevent the formation and/or accumulation of plant and animal species build-up that creates biofouling. The instant invention also describes a system for preventing biofouling of an object stored in an aquatic environment which includes the anti-biofouling structure, and a protective cover element constructed and arranged to fit various structures, such as boat propellers.
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33 Claims
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1. An anti-biofouling structure for placement onto an object exposed to aquatic environments comprising:
- a formable covering material for securing to an object which is in contact with an aquatic environment, said formable covering material comprising at least one anti-biofouling agent, whereby securing of said object with said material results in preventing the formation of biofouling along the surface of said object.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for preventing biofouling of objects which are exposed to aquatic environments comprising:
- a cover having a material containing one or more anti-biofouling agents, said cover having a front surface, an expandable body portion being traversable between a first position and a second expanded position, an interior portion sized and shaped to enclose an object which is exposed to an aquatic environment, and one or more securing members for securing said cover to said object.
- View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for preventing biofouling of objects which are exposed to aquatic environments comprising a first rigid member made of a material containing one or more anti-biofouling materials securable to a second rigid member, said second rigid member being made of a material containing one or more anti-biofouling agents, each of said rigid members containing an interior which is sized and shaped to receive an object which is exposed to an aquatic environment.
- 20. The system for preventing biofouling of objects which are exposed to aquatic environments according to claim 20 wherein said first rigid member is hingedly connected to said second rigid member.
- 28. A system for preventing biofouling of objects which are exposed to aquatic environments comprising a flexible cover containing one or more anti-biofouling materials, said cover containing a first face partially connected to a second face, an interior portion sized and shaped to receive a boat propeller, said second face containing a slitted portion terminating in an opening, said opening sized and shaped to receive a shaft of said propeller.
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