SUBMARINE MINESWEEPER
Assignee
Filed
May 18, 1973
Granted
Nov 27, 1990
Location
PANAMA CITY FL US
Abstract
An unmanned, self-propelled minesweeping apparatus, capable of sweeping atubstantial depths, is described, comprising a torpedo-like submarine vehicle that deploys and tows a string of explosive mooring cable cutters terminating in a sea anchor. The sea anchor serves as a carrier for the cutters and the towline and, after ejection as a package from the vehicle, is actuated to an expanded condition and displaces the cutters and coils of towline therefrom.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Dec 3, 1981
Rescinded
Jun 8, 1990
Duration
8 years, 6 months
Inventor
- 1RICHARD K. SHUMAKER
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 4972776
- Application
- 05365301
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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