Water agitation system for water retention structure

Abstract

A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.

1 . A water agitation system adapted to be positioned within a water retention structure configured to receive and retain water, said system comprising: 
 a main body positioned within a water retention area of the water retention structure, said main body having a base removably secured to a cover, and an inner compartment defined between said base and cover,    a flotation member integrally formed with said base, said flotation member configured to allow said main body to float on water retained within the water retention structure;    an agitator operatively connected to a motor positioned within said inner compartment of said main body, said agitator connected to a distal end of a drive shaft that extends outwardly from said main body, said agitator having at least one blade extending from a lateral surface of said drive shaft that is rotatably driven by said motor in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.    
   
   
       2 . The water agitation system of  claim 1 , wherein said water retention structure is a basin of a bird bath.  
   
   
       3 . The water agitation system of  claim 1 , wherein said water retention structure is a livestock water trough.  
   
   
       4 . The water agitation system of  claim 1 , wherein said water retention structure is one of a swimming pool, water tower, and pond.  
   
   
       5 . The water agitation system of  claim 1 , further comprising a seal member interposed between said cover and said base.  
   
   
       6 . The water agitation system of  claim 1 , wherein said motor is battery powered.  
   
   
       7 . The water agitation system of  claim 1 , wherein said motor is electrically connected to a standard electrical outlet.  
   
   
       8 . The water agitation system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a switch, timer and sensor for selectively activating and deactivating said motor.  
   
   
       9 . A water agitation system configured to be mounted to a portion of a water retention structure configured to receive and retain water, said system comprising: 
 a main body configured to be supported by one of a portion of the water retention structure and an upright member proximate the water retention structure; and    an agitator operatively connected to a motor housed within said main body, said agitator connected to a distal end of a rotatable member that extends outwardly from said main body, said motor configured to rotate said agitator in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.    
   
   
       10 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said rotatable member is an angled drive shaft.  
   
   
       11 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said rotatable member is a flexible wire.  
   
   
       12 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said main body is mounted to the portion of the water retention structure through a beam connected to a mounting bracket.  
   
   
       13 . The water agitation system of  claim 12 , wherein said mounting bracket is mounted on one of a portion of the water retention structure and said upright member.  
   
   
       14 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said agitator is formed of a buoyant material.  
   
   
       15 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said water retention structure is a basin of a bird bath.  
   
   
       16 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said water retention structure is a livestock water trough.  
   
   
       17 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said water retention structure is one of a swimming pool, water tower, and pond.  
   
   
       18 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said main body comprises a base removably secured to a cover, and an inner compartment defined between said base and cover, said motor being positioned within said inner compartment.  
   
   
       19 . The water agitation system of  claim 18 , further comprising a seal member interposed between said cover and said base.  
   
   
       20 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said motor is battery powered.  
   
   
       21 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said motor is electrically connected to a standard electrical outlet.  
   
   
       22 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one of a switch, timer and sensor for selectively activating and deactivating said motor.  
   
   
       23 . The water agitation system of  claim 9 , wherein said agitator comprises at least one blade extending from a lateral surface of said rotatable member that is rotatably driven by said motor.