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Non-lethal waterborne threat deterrent and immobilization device

US8714070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2013
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41H11/05
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interdiction device that includes a net for trapping and containing a target swimmer, diver or water-borne vessel. The net is deployed from the interdiction device that is either initially submerged in a body of water or floating on the surface of the body of water. The net is deployed either below the surface of the water in one embodiment or on the surface of the water depending on the desired function.

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