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Amphibian island

a technology of amphibian islands and artificial reefs, applied in the field of artificial reefs, can solve the problem that the term artificial reefs may be somewhat misleading

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-24
OCEAN BRICK SYST O B S
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Since there is nothing artificial about the myriad of living organisms which eventually colonize and inhabit almost every square inch of these man-made structures, the term artificial reef may really be somewhat misleading.

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[0031]It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that there are several embodiments of the invention that differ in details of construction, without affecting the essential nature thereof, and therefore the invention is not limited by that which is illustrated in the figures and described in the specification, but only as indicated in the accompanying claims, with the proper scope determined only by the broadest interpretation of said claims.

[0032]We define the following terms to describe the invention:

[0033]The term “artificial reef” hereinafter refers to a man-made structure, typically built for the purpose of promoting marine life in areas of generally featureless bottom. Artificial reefs may also serve to hydrodynamics for surfing or to control beach erosion.

[0034]The term “artificial island” hereinafter refers to an island that has been constructed by humans rather than formed by natural means.

[0035]The term “perforated modular marine structure unit” hereinafter refers to a ...

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An amphibian artificial island (100) adapted for habitation of humans and aquatic flora and fauna. The island is integrally configured and comprises : (i) an underwater portion (20) sitting on a seabed adapted to enable sea water (free) flow; (ii) an above-water platform (30); and possibly, (iii) recreation and / or accommodation facilities (40). The unified bi-functional artificial island enables both humans and aquatic flora and fauna coexistence.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to artificial islands located offshore and methods for their construction and, more particularly, to environmentally friendly artificial islands.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]To many saltwater fishermen and sport divers the term “reef” usually brings to mind a scene of a picturesque tropical coral reef with schools of brightly colored fish swimming through clear waters and a maze of intricate coral heads, swaying sea fans and large sponges. Large predatory fish such as grouper, barracuda and snapper hide in shadowy crevices or feed in wide open areas on the abundant supply of smaller fish and invertebrates on the reef. In this setting, both anglers and divers are able to harvest or simply observe a wide variety of animals from fish to lobsters, often within several hundred yards of shore.[0003]To enhance recreational fishing and sport diving opportunities in coastal waters, and to increase the amount of productive hard-bottom hab...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E02B17/00
CPCA01K61/006B63B35/44E02B3/04B63B2035/4493B63B2035/4426A01K61/70Y02A30/00Y02A40/81
Inventor ALKON, YORAMBIRNHACK, KOBI
Owner OCEAN BRICK SYST O B S
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