Patent ID: 6367784
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B01F,C02F,Y02W,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for aerating water with fine bubbles comprising:at least one strip-type, inextensible aerating element having an air supply channel and there above a portion that is provided with slits which elastically widen under the effect of a supply of air; and at least one holding means secured to a base of a water reservoir that is to be aerated, wherein said at least one aerating element is longitudinally diplaceably held by said holding means such that with said water reservoir filled, a pulling action on one end of said at least one aerating element allows withdrawal of said aerating element from said holding means, and wherein said at least one aerating element, at an end thereof opposite said one end, is provided with fastening means for pulling another one of said at least one aerating element after said aerating element that is being withdrawn.