Patent ID: 6231268
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B01F,C02F,E02B,Y02W

Abstract:
A totally submerged device for circulating a water body whereby an open substantially axial flow impeller, supported and driven by a submersible electric motor unit, supported by a base resting on the bottom of the water body, connected through an electric power cord to an on-shore electric power source, retrievable to the surface for inspection, repairs, cleaning, or other maintenance, by a means not normally protruding through the surface of the water body, said retrieval means attached directly to the electric power cord, resting on the bottom of the water body, such that said retrieval means can be located and retrieved to the surface by raising the electric power cord progressively from its point of entry into the surface of the water body, produces a water movement directed as aimed to produce the desired effect.