Patents by Inventor Alistair R. Jerrett

Alistair R. Jerrett has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fish transport system
    Patent number: 4844012
    Abstract: A method of transporting live fish is disclosed. The method comprises inducing in the fish a state of piscine immobility syndrome. Piscine immobility syndrome means the hypnotic-like, apparently behavioral, state in fish appear to assume a relaxed state. The state of piscine immobility syndrome is maintained in the fish while transporting the fish to the desired destination. It has been found that a state of piscine immobility syndrome can be induced by physically restraining the fish against substantial movement and supplying water of a particular quality to the fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: New Zealand Government Property Corporate
    Inventor: Alistair R. Jerrett