ROGER L COURCHESNE
Engineering in Burlington, MA
License number
Massachusetts 26671
Issued Date
Sep 22, 1972
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1998
Type
Heating and Ventilation Engineer
Address
Address
Burlington, MA 01803
Professional information
Bivalve Production Flume
US Patent:
4257351, Mar 24, 1981
Filed:
Apr 18, 1979
Appl. No.:
6/031000
Inventors:
Edward D. Scura - Kaaawa HI
Andrew M. Kuljis - Kahaluu HI
Roger L. Courchesne - Burlington MA
Andrew M. Kuljis - Kahaluu HI
Roger L. Courchesne - Burlington MA
Assignee:
Aquatic Farms, Ltd. - Oahu HI
International Classification:
A01K 6100
US Classification:
119 4
Abstract:
A flume for the production and growth of bivalves comprising a plurality of upwelling and production trenches contiguous to each other and in series with an upwelling trench located before each production trench, a water distribution system for effecting a continuous flow of water through said trenches, with each production trench having a conduit associated therewith for adding nutrient-bearing water to the main water supply coming from the previous upwelling trench, whereby each production trench receives the proper amount of nutrient for nourishing a supply of bivalves positioned therein.