Method for dispensing liquid live release formula into boat livewell

• US 20120223152A1
• Filed: 03/01/2011
• Published: 09/06/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Rodney Blake Hairgrove
• Original Assignee: Rodney Blake Hairgrove
• Inventors: Hairgrove, Rodney Blake
• Application Number:
  US12/932,578
• Publication Number:
  US 20120223152A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 239/1
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 97/20 Keepnets or other containers for keeping captured fish A01K97/05 takes precedence

Abstract

Abstract: A method for dispensing a liquid live release formula from a pre-filled tank and pump “(8)” directly into an internal livewell “(7)” of a bass boat “(1)”, for simplifying fish care for the purpose of prolonging the life of captive fish being transported. This method involves the tank and pump “(8)” having a vertical mounting bracket “(16)” connected thereto; whereby the bracket “(16)” can be connected to a vertical surface on the bass boat “(1)”. The tank and pump “(8)” is pre-filled with the liquid live release formula prior to launching into a body of water via a refill cap “(17)” located on the top of the tank and pump “(8)”. The liquid live release formula is dispensed into the internal livewell “(7)” of the bass boat “(1)” via a spray nozzle “(9)” installed through the livewell “(7)” connected to the tank and pump “(8)” via a poly sprayer hose “(10)” intersected by an anti feedback valve “(11)”. The anti feedback valve “(11)” prohibits liquid live release formula and water from backflowing into the tank and pump “(8)”. This method is energized by the boat'"'"'s main accessory battery “(12)” controlled via a waterproof, momentary power button “(15)” located on/near a control console “(4)” and managed by the operator of the bass boat “(1)”.

Claims

1. A method for dispensing a liquid live release formula from a pre-filled tank and pump directly into an internal livewell of a bass boat comprising;

a) said tank and pump having a vertical mounting bracket connected thereto, whereby said bracket can be connected to a vertical surface on said bass boat while said tank and pump remains level, and

b) a filler cap located on the top of said tank and pump for purpose of filling tank and pump with said liquid live release formula, and

c) poly sprayer hose connected to said tank and pump to transport said liquid live release formula to said livewell, and

d) an anti feedback valve as a means to control backflow from said livewell, and

e) a spray nozzle to dispense said liquid live release formula into said livewell, and

f) a waterproof, momentary power button to energize said tank and pump via a 12 volt control wire to pump, and

g) a 12 volt control wire to power supply from said waterproof, momentary power button, and

h) a ground wire from said tank and pump to a main accessory battery.