Patents by Inventor Yiran HOU

Yiran HOU 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).

  • Benthonic animal isolation frame and method for studying aquatic ecosystem by using same
    Patent number: 12035697
    Abstract: A benthonic animal isolation frame and a method for studying an aquatic ecosystem by using the same is provided. The benthonic animal isolation frame includes side surfaces and a bottom surface of the isolation frame as hollow structures. Joints of the side surfaces and the bottom surface are provided with clamping grooves. The bottom surface is provided with a filter membrane; and the filter membrane is fixed on the bottom surface through the clamping grooves. The benthonic animal isolation frame can be used for easily studying the influence of the benthonic animal and excrement thereof on a water body ecological system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: FRESHWATER FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER, CAFS
    Inventors: Yiran Hou, Jian Zhu, Bing Li, Rui Jia, Wei Sun
  • BENTHONIC ANIMAL ISOLATION FRAME AND METHOD FOR STUDYING AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM BY USING SAME
    Publication number: 20230371478
    Abstract: A benthonic animal isolation frame and a method for studying an aquatic ecosystem by using the same is provided. The benthonic animal isolation frame includes side surfaces and a bottom surface of the isolation frame as hollow structures. Joints of the side surfaces and the bottom surface are provided with clamping grooves. The bottom surface is provided with a filter membrane; and the filter membrane is fixed on the bottom surface through the clamping grooves. The benthonic animal isolation frame can be used for easily studying the influence of the benthonic animal and excrement thereof on a water body ecological system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: FRESHWATER FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER,CAFS
    Inventors: Yiran HOU, Jian ZHU, Bing LI, Rui JIA, Wei SUN