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Apparatus and method for locating objects under a body of water

  • US 6,518,913 B1
  • Filed: 05/19/2000
  • Issued: 02/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus (10) for locating objects under a body of water comprising:

  • a frame structure (12);

    at least one sensor assembly (16) connected to said frame structure (12), said at least one sensor assembly (16) including a geographic location system receiver (42) and an object detection device (38);

    said geographic location system receiver (42) being spaced a known distance from said object detection device (38) by a rigid member (20);

    said object detection device (38) being operable to detect an object unde the body of water, said object detection device (38) being further operable to emit a signal (16) indicative of the detection of an object under the body of water relative thereto; and

    said geographic location system receiver (42) being operable to emit a signal (50) indicative of the present position of said receiver.

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