Thomas W Traylor

US Patent:

6672250, Jan 6, 2004

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234909

Inventors:

Thomas A. Traylor - Mesa AZ 85205
Roger H. Traylor - Mesa AZ 85208

International Classification:

A01K 6300

US Classification:

119256, 119245, 119247, 119246, 119253, 119269, 119221, 2483094

Abstract:

New and improved molded magnetic geometrical components are used as underwater ornamentation to form the scenery in aquariums and other aquatic displays. These modular imitation rocks and/or other shapes, when added to an aquarium will create a natural setting for the fish. These rocks, gravel, reefs, and other water icons are constructed, in various shapes, sizes, and colors, out of magnetizable materials, having north and south magnetic poles. To form the display, a two-dimensional background structure of the display is constructed from a ferromagnetic material. A first layer of the shaped molded magnetic components are then placed on the background structure, with the magnetic components north and south poles properly aligning to firmly hold the components on the background structure. Then the various molded magnetic components are stacked on to the first layer of molded magnetic components to construct a three-dimensional scene. The invention offers a practical, creative advantage to standard tank display accessories, which will allow the fish to appear in their natural habitat.