Patent ID: 8475656
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A skimmer device for use in a body of water comprising: an inlet having a first and a second end; a plurality of weirs disposed around the periphery of the first end of the inlet; a substantially tubular body having a first end and a second end wherein the first end of the substantially tubular body is in substantially open fluid communication with the second end of the inlet; an intake port disposed in one side of the substantially tubular body, the intake port providing fluid communication between the outside and inside of said substantially tubular body; a conduit assembly attached to the second end of the substantially tubular body and having a plurality of ports; an outlet port disposed within the conduit assembly, the outlet port providing fluid communication between the outside and inside of the conduit assembly; a tubing input assembly attached to at least one of the plurality of ports of the conduit assembly wherein a plurality of inlet tubes attach to the tubing input assembly; and at least one flotation apparatus attached to the skimmer by at least one flotation assembly to allow the skimmer to float on the surface of the water whereby the weirs are located slightly below the surface of the water.