Patent ID: 8342130
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: A01K,Y02A

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for cultivation of shellfish, the apparatus including: a base with a culture surface, and a support attachment for the base, wherein the support attachment is a pin arising from the base, the pin having a circular cross-section and wherein the pin is configured with a barbed point, the barbed point having a conical shape, wherein the support attachment is configured to permit rotational movement of the base of the apparatus relative to a support in situ, wherein the base of the apparatus is a disc, the disc being substantially concave on a first side of the disc to form a recess, and flat on an opposing side, wherein the disc is secured to the support such that the shellfish can self-orientate, and wherein the barbed point includes a base which is substantially circular in cross-section, the base of the barbed point being configured to at least partially contact the support when the base of the apparatus is secured to the support.