System and method for using an impact-activated device for repelling sharks from marine geophysical survey equipment
US10537095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K79/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and systems for using an impact-activated device for repelling sharks from marine geophysical survey equipment. An embodiment discloses a marine geophysical survey system, comprising: marine geophysical survey equipment configured to be located in a body of water when in operation; and an impact-activated device coupled to the marine geophysical equipment, wherein the impact-activated device comprises a circuit configured to release a shark repellent in response to a pre-determined impact on the impact-activated device.
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