Patent ID: 9706757
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: A01K,Y02A

Claim:
1. A process for the dual use of packaging for a fish-related product, namely fish food or a fish-related consumable product normally dispensed into an aquarium, comprising the steps of: providing a package including a housing having a three-dimensional shape, an internal compartment within the housing for containing a fish food, medicine or aquarium chemicals therein, a primary opening with an associated cover for accessing the internal compartment, and a secondary opening with an associated plug for selectively opening or closing the secondary opening; dispensing the fish food or fish-related product from the internal compartment through the primary opening into the aquarium while the package is outside the aquarium; after the fish-related product has been completely dispensed from the internal compartment, performing at least one of the following steps: a) adding ballast to the internal compartment, b) attaching an anchor to the package and securing the anchor within the aquarium, or c) causing the package to be buoyant in the water, attaching an anchor to the package by a length of fine cord, and securing the anchor within the aquarium; submerging the package in water within the aquarium; and utilizing the package as a decorative ornament in the aquarium after it has been submerged in the aquarium below the water surface.