Patent ID: 6067936
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: A01K,A61D

Abstract:
A method for resuscitating an aquatic animal, said method comprising the steps of:procuring, from a kit of parts for resuscitating aquatic animals, said kit of parts comprising:a container of pressurized oxygen-rich fluid medium;a fluid-controlling valve defining a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end of said valve being coupled to said container, said distal end of said valve being fitted with a first portion of a connector arrangement;a plurality of fluid-permeable tips, each of said tips of said kit being different in at least one of dimension and morphology from others of said tips of said kit of parts, each of said tips of said kit of parts including a second portion of said connector arrangement, such that any one of said tips may be coupled to said valve, for dispensing said oxygen-rich fluid when said valve is operated;a particular one of said tips which is smaller than the mouth of said aquatic animal;coupling said one of said tips to said valve;inserting said one of said tips into said mouth of said aquatic animal; andoperating said valve to thereby dispense a quantity of said oxygen-rich fluid medium into said mouth of said aquatic animal.