Patent ID: 6432304
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: B01D,B63B,Y10S

Abstract:
A system for remotely straining water contained in ballast tanks that are used in connection with water borne vessels; such system comprising: an intake filter portion, said intake filter portion including a basket shaped structure having a means for supporting a filter in water and thruster means for moving said structure through water;sensing equipment in connection with said basket shaped structure, comprising a video camera means for transmitting views of the area heat said filter back to a remote location and a means for illuminating the area near said filter; said filter having an electromagnetic means in connection with said filter for generating a magnetic force upon the direction of a remote operator; a remote control unit having means for monitoring the view in said video camera, means for operating said thrusters to control the movement of said apparatus in said ballast tank, means for turning off and on said electromagnetic means, and means for controlling the orientation and the on/off operation of said illuminating means; and an umbilical cord connecting said remote control unit with said sensing equipment, said electromagnetic means and said thruster means.