Radio controlled gill net recovery transmitters
US7487614B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K75/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
By attaching a radio or acoustic sound transmitters, or combinations thereof, to the float line of nets recovery of gill nets will become much easier, and timely. This could save millions of fish and other marine life, as well as the economic value of lost nets, which can cost thousands of dollars a piece.
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