Patent · US Expired

Thru-hull video camera

US6115060A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 1999
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 5, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C11/49
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The instant invention is a video camera assembly which is adapted to be mounted in a thru-hull fitting so as to allow for safe and dependable viewing in various environments. A primary embodiment of the invention allows for directing the focus of the camera toward alternative fields of view by incorporation of the device within a conventional thru-hull fitting found on most boats. The camera includes a modified transducer body with a self-contained miniaturized camera available for coupling to a television or video monitor in a safe and protected location.

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