Aquatic Invasive Species Control Apparatuses and Methods for Watercraft
Direct drive mechanical systems and engine-powered hydraulic pumps improve ballast efficiency and control aquatic invasive species in watercraft, overcoming traditional limitations and enhancing safety and operational convenience.
US20260200557A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-16HARTMAN RICHARD L
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HARTMAN RICHARD L
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing watercraft ballast systems are inefficient in filling, moving, and draining ballast water due to limitations in pump capacity, speed, and electrical power requirements, posing safety and operational challenges, especially in wakeboats.
Method used
Implementing direct drive mechanical systems, such as engine-powered hydraulic pumps, to directly transfer mechanical power to ballast pumps without intermediate electrical conversions, and using irradiation chambers to treat aquatic invasive species in water before discharge.
Benefits of technology
Enhances the speed and efficiency of ballast operations, reduces electrical demand, and effectively controls aquatic invasive species, addressing safety and operational constraints.
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Abstract
Wakeboats that include an aquatic invasive species control apparatus are provided. These wakeboats can include: a wakeboat with a hull; at least one throughhull fitting in the hull of the wakeboat; an irradiation chamber in fluid communication with the at least one throughhull fitting, the irradiation chamber having a radiation source; and at least one water destination aboard the wakeboat. Methods for irradiating invasive aquatic species aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include: receiving water from outside the wakeboat hull; and irradiating water aboard the wakeboat prior to discharging the water.
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