Patent ID: 6461501
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A01K,B01D

Abstract:
A skimming apparatus for use in removing near surface debris from a captive body of water, comprising:(a) a skimmer body, said skimmer body having an interior, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a lower terminus, (a1) said body upper portion having at least one intake aperture therein for receiving water drawn from the water surface into said body interior, (a2) said skimmer body having at least one discharge orifice therein for returning water drawn from the water surface to the body of water, wherein said body upper portion has an upper perimeter, and said body lower portion has a lower perimeter, and,wherein said lower perimeter is great than said upper perimeter so that said skimmer body is outwardly flared proximate to its lower terminus.