Patent ID: 8658045
Filing Date: 2014-02-25
Classification: C02F,E02B,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A skimmer for removing contaminants from a water surface, comprising: a pickup wing being pivotally engaged to a marine vessel so as to allow dynamic, real time positioning so as to maintain said front of said pickup wing at the water surface to facilitate collection of contaminants floating thereupon, said pickup wing comprising length having a longitudinal axis situated centrally therethrough, and upper and lower surfaces emanating from opposing sides of said longitudinal axis, said upper and lower surfaces forming a balanced, symmetrical profile, said pick-up wing further comprising a rounded leading edge forming a forward bow section having uniformly increasing width from the leading edge, thereafter tapering in a narrowing width forming a trailing edge terminating in a sharp rear end, the tapering area of said upper surface forming a recovery area; whereby, upon said leading edge of said pickup engaging the water surface while traversing same, said symmetrical profile of said pickup wing in its level operating position facilitates skimming of said water surface, while minimizing lift associated therewith.