Patent ID: 6156209
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: A01K,C02F,Y10S

Abstract:
A protein skimmer for removal of protein contaminates from protein contaminated water, comprising:A) a mixing chamber, comprising1) a water bubble chamber, comprisinga) a water bubble chamber top covering said water bubble chamber, said water bubble chamber top comprising:1) a spray aperture, and2) a foam exit aperture, andb) a purified water exit aperture,B) a spray injector having a spray tip positioned above said water bubble chamber and arranged to direct a spray of protein contaminated water through said spray aperture onto the surface of contaminated water contained within said water bubble chamber,C) a foam collection cup comprising:1) an outer wall defining an outer wall height,2) a cup bottom,3) a walled port providing a port through said cup bottom and having walls with a height lower than said outer wall height, and4) a drain positioned near said collection cup bottom and penetrating said outer wall, andD) a hollow foam riser extending upward from said foam exit aperture to said walled port to permit foam created in said water bubble chamber by spray from said spray injector to rise from said water bubble chamber through said walled port and collect in said collection cup.