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Water vegetation removal system

  • US 6,357,213 B1
  • Filed: 06/14/2000
  • Issued: 03/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A water vegetation collection and disposal system for the collection and disposal of noxious weeds and aquatic vegetation from streams and bodies of water, the system comprising:

  • a) a stationary barge apparatus;

    b) a dredge pump having an intake port and a discharge port, the pump being mounted on said barge apparatus;

    c) a suction pipe attached to the pump intake port of said dredge pump, the suction pipe having an open end, a suction draw being produced at the open end when said dredge pump is activated;

    d) a flexible discharge hose connected to the discharge port of said dredge pump;

    e) at least one motorboat having vegetation collection means for collecting aquatic vegetation and moving the vegetation into the suction draw produced by said dredge pump; and

    f) wherein aquatic vegetation is drawn into the suction pipe, macerated and chopped by said dredge pump, and discharged.

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