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Fishing

  |  Fri 31 Oct 2025

Beijing, Nov. 1 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has awarded a patent to Weifang Branch Of Shandong Water Transfer Project Operation And Maintenance Center for Floating Object Fishing Structure for Water Conservancy Project. Yan Xiaoxiao developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202422404848U 2..

Fishing

  |  Sat 01 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 1 -- Chinese Patent for Automatic Mounting Equipment for Fishing Rod Wheel Seat has been issued to Weihai Chaoyang Outdoor Products Co Ltd. This invention was developed by Yao Kun and Wang Jihua. The patent application number is CN20242203115U 20240819. The patent publication number is CN223097249 (U). Internati..

Fishing

  |  Sat 01 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 1 -- Guangzhou Yizun Network Tech Co Ltd has submitted a patent application for Number Fishing Method and System Based on User Operation Data. This invention was developed by Zhou Yi and Yu Shaoyun. The patent application number is CN202510222590 20250227. The patent publication number is CN119719178 (A). Intern..

Fishing

  |  Sun 02 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 3 -- Xiamen Yuqu Information Tech Co Ltd has secured a patent on Living Fish Metering Device. Xie Guiyong developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202422396230U 20240930. The patent publication number is CN223154360 (U). International Patent Classification codes are G01G17/08, G01G21/22 and G0..

Fishing

  |  Sun 02 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 3 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has awarded a patent to Jiangxi Gelite Bio Tech Co Ltd for Dehydration Equipment for Fish Feed Production. Yuan Bangjie and Zhong Jie developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202421686826U 20240717. The patent publication number is CN223106626 (..

Fishing

  |  Sat 01 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 1 -- Zhejiang Hengtong Biotechnology Co Ltd has obtained a patent for fish and shrimp breeding feed proportioning mechanism. This invention was developed by Huang Hao, Duan Chen and Chen Lizhong. The patent application number is CN202421694332U 20240717. The patent publication number is CN223096690 (U). Internat..

Fishing

  |  Sat 01 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 1 -- Guangxi Academy of Sciences and Guangzhou Sense Wing Robot Tech Co Ltd have submitted a patent application for Expressway Abnormal Parking Detection Method and Device. Bin Junchi, Liu Mengwei, Yang Lian, Tang Jiahui, Liang Shijin, Guo Jiahao, Liu Wenfei, Chen Zongliang and Hu Mengyang developed the invention. ..

Fishing

  |  Sat 01 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 1 -- Guangxi Academy of Sciences and Guangzhou Sense Wing Robot Tech Co Ltd have submitted a patent application for Mine Leakage Gas Detection Method, Device and Equipment Based on Fourier Transform and Storage Medium. This invention was developed by Bin Junchi, Liu Mengwei, Yang Lian, Tang Jiahui, Liang Shijin, Gu..

Fishing

  |  Sat 01 Nov 2025

Beijing, Nov. 1 -- Ding Zizhou has submitted a patent application for Yangtze River Fishing-out Fisherman Re-employment Investigation Method Based on Internet of Things Big Data. The patent application number is CN202411411709 20241010. The patent publication number is CN119722007 (A). International Patent Classification codes a..

Fishing

  |  Fri 31 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 31 -- China Datang Group Tech Innovation Co Ltd and Tsinghua University have submitted a patent application for Flow Control Method Based on Rhombic Fish Scale Bionic Structure and Impeller Blade with Rhombic Fish Scale Bionic Structure. This invention was developed by Kang Qiongwen, Liu Yan, Tan Lei, Wang Wankun a..

Fishing

  |  Fri 31 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 31 -- China Datang Group Tech Innovation Co Ltd and Tsinghua University have applied Chinese patent for Flow Control Method Based on Polyhedral Fish Scale Bionic Structure and Blade with Polyhedral Fish Scale Bionic Structure. Liu Yan, Tan Lei, Hu Yufei, Zou Yifan and Fan Honggang developed it. The patent applic..

Fishing

  |  Fri 31 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 31 -- Shandong Freshwater Fisheries Res Institute Shandong Freshwater Fishery Monitoring Center has filed a patent application for Aquaculture Monitoring Method Based on Internet of Things. This invention was developed by Wang Junpeng, Dong Guancang, Liu Fei, Wang Qingqing, Wang Xiaoli, Zang Jinliang and Wang Xiron..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Alexandria, Oct. 31 -- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent to Fisher Controls International for Stabilized Cutting Tool Assemblies. Boyle Adam T and Anderson Michael C developed the invention. The patent application number is US202318387645 20231107. The patent publication number is US12454017 (B2). Internatio..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Munich, Oct. 31 -- Marel Iceland Ehf has filed a patent application for Handling System for Handling Fish, Fish Processing System, and Method of Handling Fish. This invention was developed by Sæmundsson Kristján Finnur, Grétarsson Unnsteinn and Indriðason Magnús. The patent application number is EP20240172049 20240424. T..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Alexandria, Oct. 31 -- Lianhong Art Co Ltd has obtained a patent for wireless fishing monitor. This invention was developed by Chao Po-tsun. The patent application number is US202418592598 20240301. The patent publication number is US12457307 (B2). International Patent Classification codes are A01K91/06, A01K97/12, H04N23/51,..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Wuhan Polytechnic University and Fujian Coland Marine Bioengineering have submitted a patent application for Glycerin Rich in Fish Oil Omega-3-pufa and Preparation Method Thereof. Liu Ye, Gu Ge, Li Yunyan, Ren Xiaosong, He Dongping, Zhou Li, Wang Mingming and Zhai Aixia developed the invention. The patent ..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Chaohu Tianyu Fishing Tackle Co Ltd has submitted a patent application for Preparation Method of Mildew-proof Fishing Net Thread. This invention was developed by Xiang Zezhu, Xiang Zezhong and Zhai Lianjun. The patent application number is CN202411991187 20241231. The patent publication number is CN1197111..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has awarded a patent to Dongguan Jiai Gesi Outdoor Products Co Ltd for Silver Carp and Bighead Carp Bait Pressing Device. Tan Hailong developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202422298060U 20240920. The patent publication number is CN223094574 ..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Weihai Fishing Mituya Outdoor Products Co Ltd has been granted a patent for Multipurpose Fishing Pole Convenient to Store. Wang Guanwei and Zhang Rongbo developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202422352752U 20240926. The patent publication number is CN223094567 (U). International Patent..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Ma Mengke has been awarded a patent for Plug-in Noctilucent Lure Bait. This invention was developed by Ma Mengke. The patent application number is CN202422408463U 20241008. The patent publication number is CN223094566 (U). International Patent Classification code is A01K85/01. State Intellectual Proper..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Shenzhen Kangjubao Tech Co Ltd has received a patent for Live Bait Hook. This invention was developed by Song Jinlyu. The patent application number is CN202422411131U 20240930. The patent publication number is CN223094565 (U). International Patent Classification code is A01K83/00. State Intellectual Pr..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Guangzhou Xingrui Software Co Ltd has been awarded a patent for Fish Fishing and Releasing Assembly of Fish Fishing Machine. This invention was developed by Luo Meng. The patent application number is CN202421864964U 20240802. The patent publication number is CN223094561 (U). International Patent Classifica..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Jinjiang Jiewei Machinery Mfg Co Ltd has secured a patent on Vertical Net Hauler for Fishery. Chen Shaofeng developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202422414743U 20241008. The patent publication number is CN223094559 (U). International Patent Classification code is A01K73/04. The ab..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has awarded a patent to Suzhou Haoxinfeng Tech Co Ltd for Captive Breeding Barrel for Green Breeding of Freshwater Fish. Zhang Qi, He Xugang, Hou Jie, Wang Jie and Lyu Yabing developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202422392884U 20240930. The ..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Tongwei New Energy Eng Design Sichuan Co Ltd and Tongwei New Energy Co Ltd have secured a patent on Fishing and Light Integrated Low-carbon Culture System. Deng Yuping, Wang Yongshuang, Wu Xiaoping, Chen Xingyu, He Yihong, Yan Xiaoyu and Liao Ran developed the invention. The patent application number is CN..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Guangzhou Xingji Marine Eng Design Co Ltd has been granted a patent for Marine Ranch Fishing Net Supporting Structure. Huang Shenglong, Zhou Jiehua and Hwang Byung-hyun developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202421735826U 20240722. The patent publication number is CN223094511 (U). Inte..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Gansu Wenxiang Ecological Fisheries Co Ltd has obtained a patent for hatching and breeding device for fishery breeding. This invention was developed by Zou Huiquan, Chen Shengjuan and Zuo Yongzhong. The patent application number is CN202421854634U 20240802. The patent publication number is CN223094508 (U)...

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Chinese Patent for Novel Motor for Driving Fishpond Aerator has been issued to Chen Miaoqing. This invention was developed by Chen Miaoqing. The patent application number is CN202421965980U 20240814. The patent publication number is CN223093561 (U). International Patent Classification codes are A01K63/04, ..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has released South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences and Rongcheng Lanrun Biological Tech Co Ltd patent application for Tuna-sourced Antioxidant Peptide and Ace Inhibitory Peptide as Well as Preparation Method and Applicatio..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Bengbu Shenzhou Mach Co Ltd has sought patent for Fishing Net Recovery System. This invention was developed by Gao Zhongwu, Shen Zhendong, Zhu Haiqing, Zhang Yumei, Tao Baojun, Zhang Hao, Ding Jiakui and Li Hongyang. The patent application number is CN202411996351 20241231. The patent publication number is..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Manila, Oct. 29 -- Bohol Island State Univ Calape Campus has submitted a patent application for Snapping Shrimp (alpheus Heterocaelis) Based Food Spread and Process of Producing Thereof. Toraja Marigen E, Baga Esmeralda B, Fernandez Johanna Marie M, Necesia Cheny G and Toraja Joyce O developed the invention. The patent applic..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

London, Oct. 30 -- Eco Fish Farming As has submitted a patent application for an Enclosed or Semi-enclosed Fish Farm Construction, and a Method for Controlling Pressure Differentials. This invention was developed by Per-reidar Larnholm. The patent application number is GB20250007492 20231122. The patent publication number is ..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Shenzhen Alpha Feed Group Co Ltd has been granted a patent for Water Quality Sampling and Detecting Device for Fish and Shrimp Culture. Deng Deng, Deng Kangyu and Zhao Sifan developed the invention. The patent application number is CN202421515972U 20240629. The patent publication number is CN223091601 (U)...

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

London, Oct. 30 -- Voetec As has sought patent for Trawl System for Extracting Organisms from a Fish Cage. This invention was developed by Stefan Paulsen. The patent application number is GB20250007419 20250514. The patent publication number is GB2639472 (A). International Patent Classification codes are A01K61/60 and A01K73/..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has released Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences and Qingdao Antakroil Biotechnology Co Ltd patent application for Application of Specific Primer in Identification of Euphausia Superba Oil and Other Oils and Fats. This invent..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Guangxi Academy of Sciences has filed a patent application for Mangrove Chitin Bacillus FCG-7 and Application of Mangrove Chitin Bacillus FCG-7 in Preparation of N-acetylglucosamine. This invention was developed by Pan Lixia, Chen Longzhi, Yang Liyan and Yang Dengfeng. The patent application number is CN20..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- Chinese Patent for Fish Luring Oxygenation Generator has been issued to Ougu Wisdom Tech Jiangsu Co Ltd. This invention was developed by Zheng Zhujun, Fu Zhenxiang, Zheng Zhiyang and Chen Zhihang. The patent application number is CN20242248734U 20240823. The patent publication number is CN223094573 (U). In..

Fishing

  |  Thu 30 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 30 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has released Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute (CAFS) patent application for Primer, Kit and Method for Identifying Gender of Chinese Softshell Turtle and Application. This invention was developed by Zhou Tong, Liang Hongwei, Ji Huizi, Cao Jizeng and Chen G..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Geneva, Oct. 29 -- Salles Girardot Alessandra and Claude Gabriel Girardot Thierry have submitted a patent application for Arrangement Applied to a Blade for an Industrial Food Processor for Shredding Red Meat, Poultry and Fish. This invention was developed by Claude Gabriel Girardot Thierry. The patent application number is W..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Geneva, Oct. 29 -- Aithenutrigene Co has filed a patent application for Novel Simultaneous Multiple All-in-one Lop Molecular Diagnotic Platform Structure and Paper-based Simultaneous Multiple All-in-one Molecular Diagnotic Kit Using Same for Diagnosing Shrimp White Spot Virus, Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis, and Microspore Infe..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 29 -- Bengbu Shenzhou Mach Co Ltd has submitted a patent application for Fishing Net Drum Storage System. Zhou Zilai, Zhu Haiqing, Gao Zhongwu, Tao Baojun, Zhang Yumei, Zhang Hao, Ding Jiakui and Li Hongyang developed the invention. The patent application number is CN20251002826 20250102. The patent publication ..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 29 -- Chinese Patent for Geological Drilling Casing Fishing Device has been issued to Mining Eng Branch Of Jinchuan Group Eng Construction Co Ltd and Institute Of Exploration Tech Of Chinese Academy Of Geological Sciences. This invention was developed by Shi Ming, Wang Gang, Zhang Yongsheng, Zhang Peng, Xie Junfan,..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 29 -- Chinese Patent for Branch Fishing Equipment for Water Conservancy Project has been issued to Shanxi Antaida Water Conservancy Construction Eng Co Ltd. This invention was developed by Xu Xueshan, Wei Bo and Yang Lijuan. The patent application number is CN202422595034U 20241028. The patent publication number..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 29 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has released Feixian Xinhuatai Feed Co Ltd patent application for Screening Device for Fish Feed Processing and Screening Method Thereof. This invention was developed by Shao Zewen and Shi Lei. The patent application number is CN20251097587 20250122. The patent p..

Fishing

  |  Wed 29 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 29 -- Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences has submitted a patent application for Ecological Floating Bed for Repairing Pond Environment. Liu Qianfu, Wang Chao, Zeng Yanyi, Hu Caiqin, Gao Yuan, Mai Yongzhan, Yang Wanling and Li Haiyan developed the invention. The patent app..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Guangxi Aisheng Life Tech Co Ltd and Guangxi Academy of Sciences have filed a patent application for Bifidobacterium Adolescentis Strain Capable of Inhibiting Clinical Multi-drug-resistant Bacteria and Having Anti-inflammatory Activity and Application of Bifidobacterium Adolescentis Strain. This invention was..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Guangxi Academy of Sciences and Guangxi Aisheng Life Tech Co Ltd have filed a patent application for Application of Ackermania Kwangsiensis in Preparation of Medicine for Preventing and/or Treating Liver Injury. This invention was developed by Lu Zhilong, Xu Yuting, Li Jiachen, Tang Qinyan, Huang Shiting and ..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Jiangsu Youth Chemical Co Ltd and Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co have submitted a patent application for Solenopsis Invicta Bait as Well as Preparation Method and Application Thereof. This invention was developed by Wu Xiaoju, He Hongjun, Ge Lu'an, Jia Wei and Fan Xiaojun. The patent application number is CN..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Shangrao Normal University and Hubei Fishery Sciences Research Institute have applied Chinese patent for Hatching Device for Improving Fry Hatching Survival Rate. Dai Wei, Zhong Lei, Tu Hongshuai, Guo Lianjin, Zhang Chao, Cheng Gang, Man Baiying, Yang Huiyu, Ji Yachan, Wang Yuhong, Xiong Shifeng, Gu Ruizhe, M..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has received Jinan University and Shandong Homey Aquatic Dev Co patent application for Secondary Grinding and Uniform Stirring Sashimi Bait Generating Equipment. Yang Yu'e, An Yantao, Sun Yongjun and Ju Wenming developed the invention. The patent application numb..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology has submitted a patent application for River Crab Feed Containing Reed Base Mushroom Bran and Preparation Method Thereof. Li Xiaoyu, Wang Miao and Gan Tiantian developed the invention. The patent application number is CN20251080908 20250120. The patent publi..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences has applied Chinese patent for Bactericide Composition for Preventing and Treating Grape Powdery Mildew. Zhang Ying, Cheng Guo, Liu Jinbiao, Zhou Sihong, Zhang Jing, Pan Fengping, Guo Rongrong, Shi Xiaofang, Huang Guiyuan, Zhou Yongmei, Wei Rongfu, Cao Xiongjun and Xie..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Freshwater Fisheries Res Ct Cafs has filed a patent application for Multi-channel Drop Water Oxygenation Device for Running Water Culture. This invention was developed by Meng Shunlong, Li Mingxiao, Xu Huimin, Fan Limin, Song Chao, Qiu Liping, Li Dandan, Fang Longxiang and Liu Zhuping. The patent applicati..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences has filed a patent application for Transportation Environment Intelligent Adjusting Method and System for Long-distance Lateolabrax Japonicus Transportation. This invention was developed by Zhao Chao, Qiu Lihua, Zhang Bo, Zhang ..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Yunnan Acad Of Fishery Sciences has submitted a patent application for Method for Protecting Early Fish Resources. This invention was developed by Xue Chenjiang, Dai Fangzhou, Lu Ying, Lei Chunyun and Yang Bilian. The patent application number is CN202510171986 20250217. The patent publication number is CN..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Hainan Daoxia Ecological Tech Co Ltd has filed a patent application for Comprehensive Rice and Fish Planting and Breeding Method in Tropical High-temperature Region. This invention was developed by Chen Haowei. The patent application number is CN202411825439 20241212. The patent publication number is CN119..

Fishing

  |  Mon 27 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 27 -- China Nat Offshore Oil Corp and China Oilfield Services have obtained a patent for forward and reverse circulation fishing device. This invention was developed by Li Yong, Liang Cong, Wang Weijun, Chen Feng, Hua Zejun and Sun Ruitao. The patent application number is CN202422556416U 20241022. The patent pub..

Fishing

  |  Mon 27 Oct 2025

Alexandria, Oct. 28 -- Rapala Vmc Oyj has submitted a patent application for Handheld Fish Scale. This invention was developed by Liu Meng Da and Grayson Jeremy Michael. The patent application number is US202418641138 20240419. The patent publication number is US2025327702 (A1). International Patent Classification codes are G..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Alexandria, Oct. 28 -- Cunningham Sr Lonn J has submitted a patent application for Adaptive Device for Fishing. The patent application number is US202418639941 20240418. The patent publication number is US2025324961 (A1). International Patent Classification code is A01K97/10. Cooperative Patent Classification code is A01K97/..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Alexandria, Oct. 28 -- China Institute Of Water Resources And Hydropower Res has filed a patent application for Method for Restoring Fish Habitat Water Flow Structure. This invention was developed by Huang Wei, Ge Jinjin, Zhang Min, Liu Xiaobo, Wang Zhuowei, Wang Weijie, Qu Xiaodong, Zhang Haiping, Yu Yang and Xie Ying. The p..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Alexandria, Oct. 28 -- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has received Jiangsu Ocean University and Lanwan Tech Innovation Center For Marine Resource Development patent application for Self-cleaning Cultivation Device and Cultivation Method for Burrowing Shellfish. Dong Zhiguo, Yan Shiyu, He Guojun, Wang Chaohua, Yang Huan and Li ..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- State Intellectual Property Office of China has released Guangxi Aisheng Life Tech Co Ltd and Guangxi Academy of Sciences patent application for Application of Lactobacillus Mucilaginosus Strain A21196 in Preparation of Product for Resisting Anxiety and Improving Memory and Concentration. This invention was d..

Fishing

  |  Tue 28 Oct 2025

Beijing, Oct. 28 -- Jimei University has submitted a patent application for Fermented Shrimp Paste and Bacterial Strain Used by Same. This invention was developed by Weng Wuyin and Cao Jiayan. The patent application number is CN20251075770 20250117. The patent publication number is CN119699551 (A). International Patent Classifi..
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