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Aquatic restraint device

US8613241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2012
Grant dateDec 24, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B23/24
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A restraining device for use in a water environment includes a plurality of tendrils that can be launched from a submerged device when an unauthorized swimmer is proximate the restraining device. Data communication in a neural-network of restraining devices is facilitated by a central command that has the capability of directing restraining devices, normally, aquatic mines, to a target.

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